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** REVISION ** NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING |
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COMMITTEE: Transportation TIME & DATE: 9:00 AM, Thursday, October 6, 2022 PLACE: Corpus Christi Ortiz
Center (See Below) |
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Address: Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center 402 Harbor Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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The committee on Transportation will meet to hear invited testimony on the following interim charges and topics:
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The committee will receive brief welcoming remarks from local leaders.
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Discuss transportation safety efforts in Texas.
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Study the impacts that increased federal funding, formula changes, and new programs authorized in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will have on state transportation projects. Evaluate strategies to ensure Texas communities can maximize receipt of federal grant funds.
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Examine the ability of the state’s seaports to promote the public purposes of state economic growth, diversification, and commerce through development of port-owned properties within their boundaries. Review the investments needed for Texas ports to remain competitive in handling increased cargo volumes and ensuring a resilient supply chain.
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Electronic public comment will be available for the following:
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Welcoming Remarks |
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Transportation Safety |
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Study impacts of IIJA on state transportation projects |
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Examine the resiliency of our state's seaport infrastructure |
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A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available at the following: https://tinyurl.com/HCTHearing
Public Access to the Hearing: The public may park at the Ortiz Center, and may find additional site information at the following website.
Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting: https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c470
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See Committee Coordinator for previous versions ** |
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NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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