The House Committee on Land & Resources met on March 28 to discuss several pieces of legislation and pending business. this report covers only HB 2252 relating to the Coastal Barrier system.
HB 2252 (Faircloth) Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
- Joint interim committee was created in the 84th session for the coastal area
- Bay Area/Houston region is home to the second largest petrochemical complex and the number one importer of the world
- Feasibility study being done by GLO and Texas A&M-Galveston
- Bill continues joint interim committee so issues remain reviewed thus comprehensive plans can continue to be made.
Faircloth closes.
- Can stay proactive with this committee
- Weather event is much more disruptive to economy and region than border patrol
- Want to continue to engage federal government in this discussion
- Request to be placed on Local and Consent calendar
HB 2252 left pending