Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee Information
CHAIR
Brian Birdwell
VICE-CHAIR
Judith Zaffirini
DIRECTOR:
Clinton Harned
SENIOR POLICY ANALYST:
David Estrada
CLERK:
Jennifer Trevino
TEL:
(512) 463-0390
LOCATION:
Sam Houston Building, 325
Video/Audio — Archives
88th Regular Session
- May 21, 2023 — Audio only.
- May 18, 2023 — Audio only.
- May 17, 2023 (Part I, Part II)
- May 12, 2023
- May 10, 2023
- May 8, 2023 — Audio only.
- May 4, 2023 — Audio only.
- May 3, 2023 (Part I, Part II)
- May 1, 2023 — Audio only.
- April 26, 2023 (Part I, Part II)
- April 24, 2023 — Audio only.
- April 19, 2023
- April 17, 2023 — Audio only.
- April 12, 2023 (Part I, Part II) — Part II: audio only.
- April 5, 2023 (Part I, Part II) — Part II: audio only.
- March 30, 2023 — Audio only.
- March 29, 2023 (Part I, Part II)
- March 22, 2023
- March 1, 2023
Interim Charges
- Enhancing Workforce Productivity: Study ways to increase the state’s workforce productivity, including access to childcare. Make recommendations, within existing resources, to maintain childcare availability to support a growing workforce.
- Overcoming Federal Incompetence: Consider the impact to the Texas economy from federal interference including, but not limited to, restricting liquified natural gas exports, supply chain limitations, a net-zero carbon agenda, and other air emission provisions. Report on what impact these federal interferences will have on the Texas economy and workforce, and make recommendations to minimize the damage to Texas.
- Protecting Local Taxpayers: Examine current use and imposition of local option hotel occupancy taxes. Makes recommendations to enhance accountability and increase transparency in the use of these funds.
- Preserving Texas History: Review the historical site district designation and how such designations contribute to cultural preservation, tourism, and community identity. Report on what impact this historical designation would have on property values, site preservation, and educational opportunities within certain districts including, but not limited to, the San Jacinto Battlefield, the Alamo complex, Washington-on-the-Brazos, and Goliad.
- Cement Production Plants: Examine the impacts of permanent cement production plants on local communities. Make recommendations to ensure they are strategically situated and uphold community standards while also fostering economic development.
