The House Committee on State Affairs

87th Legislature

April 26, 2022

9:00 AM

E2.010

Pursuant to a notice posted on March 30, 2022, the House Committee on State Affairs met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Metcalf, at 9:00 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Metcalf; Hernandez; Deshotel; Harless; Howard; Hunter; King, Phil; Raymond; Shaheen; and Slawson.

A quorum was present.

The Chair made opening remarks.

(Representative Smithee now present.)

The Committee took testimony on the implementation of HB 5, relating to the expansion of broadband services to rural areas.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee took testimony on the implementation HB 1505, relating to attachments for broadband service on utility poles owned by an electric cooperative and establishing and funding a pole replacement program for deployment of certain broadband facilities 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee took testimony on the impact of state government procurement of goods and services from businesses and other commercial entities owned or controlled by the Russian government or Russian nationals, and determine the need for restrictions on state government procurement.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee took testimony on the status and adequacy of cyber security preparedness among state agencies and contractors. Make recommendations that enhance cyber security measures considering evolving threats to Texas' information technology infrastructure.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 1:20 PM, on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Metcalf, Chair

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John Buxie, Clerk