The Texas State Senate – 81st Senate Committee on Economic Development

Senate Committee on Economic Development

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NOTE: This is archived committee information from the 81st Legislative Session.

Committee Information

CHAIR
Mike Jackson

VICE-CHAIR
Kevin Eltife

MEMBERS
Brian Birdwell
Kirk Watson
Judith Zaffirini

TEL:
(512) 463-1171

LOCATION:
Sam Houston Building, 340

Schedule, Minutes, Witness List and Bills Referred to Committee (via TLO)

Video/Audio — Archives

81st Session Interim

September 15, 2010
July 22, 2010 - Road Mtg. in Arlington (Audio only.)
April 29, 2010

81st Regular Session

May 23, 2009 - audio only.
May 22, 2009
May 18, 2009
May 11, 2009
May 4, 2009
April 27, 2009
April 20, 2009
April 17, 2009 - Subcommittee on SB 1593 and SB 1778.
April 8, 2009 - audio only.
April 6, 2009
March 30, 2009
March 23, 2009
March 16, 2009

Reports

The following reports are available for download:

Senate Committee on Economic Development Interim Report to the 82nd Legislature (2.2 MB, PDF format)

Interim Charges

Assess the effectiveness of major economic development programs in Texas. The review should include but not be limited to such programs as the Enterprise Fund, Emerging Technology Fund, Skills Development, and Enterprise Zones. Review major tax policy issues that encourage or hinder business development, including options for reinstating a margins tax research and development tax credit. Examine economic development programs in other states that have been successful and recommend changes to existing state programs, new programs, or changes in tax policy incentives that could increase job creation in Texas.
Review the effectiveness of state programs aimed at assisting small business growth and development, including whether the development of a Small Business Commission could lead to a more efficient use of state resources. Include an assessment of all state policies aimed to assist small business and minority-owned business persons with procurement of state contracts.
Review the impact of workforce development programs on economic development across the state. Focus on the impact of Texas Workforce Commission initiatives, the JET (Jobs and Education for Texas) program administered by the Comptroller's office, and federally funded stimulus programs. Make recommendations for legislation to improve and enhance workforce development in Texas.
Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on Economic Development, 81st Legislature, Regular and Called Sessions, and make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, and/or complete implementation.