The House Committee on International Relations & Economic Development
88th Legislature
September 10, 2024
1:30 p.m.
E2.014
Pursuant to a notice posted on August 6, 2024, the House Committee on International Relations & Economic Development met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Button, at 1:35 p.m.
The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Button; Ordaz; Bumgarner; and Plesa.
The Committee heard invited testimony regarding the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The Committee heard invited testimony regarding the Texas Workforce Commission.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The Committee heard invited testimony on the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 88th Legislature including:
HB 1755, relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
HB 4451, relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding apprenticeship opportunities in this state for emerging and high-demand industries.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The Committee heard invited testimony on Early Childhood Education Industry including:
Evaluate the current state of the early childhood education industry. Review current early childhood policies and evaluate their effectiveness, including barriers to enter the Child Care Services program.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Ordaz in chair.)
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Button in chair.)
At 4:27 p.m., 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. Button, Chair
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Victoria Smith, Clerk