September 17: House State Affairs Committee
The House State Affairs Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, September 17, in room E2.016 of the Capitol Extension. The committee will hear invited testimony only on the following interim charges:
Panhandle Wildfires: Evaluate the findings and recommendations of the Investigative Committee on the Panhandle Wildfires that are within the committee’s jurisdiction and develop related legislative solutions and other actions for preventing future wildfires and improving wildfire disaster preparedness, response, and mitigation. NOTE: Testimony on this charge will include invited testimony relating to key barriers to broadband deployment in rural areas.
Economic Challenges Impacting Insurance Premiums: Examine the impact of current economic challenges on the escalating costs of insurance premiums, including factors contributing to the withdrawal of insurance providers from certain markets. Investigate solutions to help Texans more easily and affordably obtain property and casualty insurance coverage. Evaluate long-term strategies for shifting from state-funded insurance programs to sustainable private market alternatives.
Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so online until the hearing is adjourned.
September 18: House Select Committee on Youth Health & Safety
The Youth Health and Safety Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 18, in room E2.014 of the Capitol Extension. The committee will meet to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charge:
Monitor the programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 88th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including the following:
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- HB 3, relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.
Public testimony will be limited to three minutes.
Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so online until the hearing is adjourned.
