The House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism interim report to the 88th Legislature covers monitoring of legislation from the 87th session, the overall state of Texas’ travel, tourism, and hospital industry, and efforts to preserve and develop state parks and open spaces. For more information see the full report here.
Charge 1. Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87th Legislature, including HB 1728 and HB 3081.
- The committee monitored the implementation of HB 1728 and HB 3081.
Charge 2. Review the overall state of Texas’ travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Make recommendations for statutory and regulatory changes to ensure industry resiliency and vitality.
- The committee will continue seeking additional avenues to help these industries flourish across the state.
Charge 3. Review state efforts to preserve and develop Texas state parks and open spaces to ensure affordable public access to outdoor recreational and educational opportunities.
- As the charge states “review” the committee does not have any recommendations