See below for the upcoming interim legislative hearings. Hearing dates and times are subject to change. Please note that additional hearings dates may also be added at any time.
The standing committee hearings can be found at the following links: House | Senate
House
House Natural Resources – 11/14/22 at 11:00 AM
The committee will meet to take testimony on issues regarding the Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3 as they relate to both the introduced and passed versions of SB 2185
Senate
Senate Border Security – 11/15/22 at 9:00 AM
- The committee will hear invited testimony from state agencies to review border security appropriations and their directed purposes.
- The committee will hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charge – Community Impact: Study and report on the impact of Operation Lone Star on border, rural, and urban communities throughout Texas
Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs – 11/16/22 at 10:00 AM
The committee will meet to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charges:
- Groundwater Management and Protection: Evaluate the status and effectiveness of the State’s groundwater management process, including data used to support regional water planning and conservation goals. Report on the effectiveness of the State’s groundwater protection efforts and whether statutory changes are needed to protect groundwater quality.
- Monitor the implementation of legislation:
- Senate Bill 8 (86th Legislature), Relating to state and regional flood planning;
- Senate Bill 601 (87th Legislature), Relating to the creation and activities of the Texas Produced Water Consortium;
- Senate Bill 905 (87th Legislature), Relating to guidance on the regulations applicable to the potable reuse of wastewater; and
- House Bill 3516 (87th Legislature), Relating to the regulation of the recycling of fluid oil and gas waste.
Senate Business & Commerce – 11/17/22 at 9:00 AM
The committee will meet to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charges:
- Electricity: Assess the electricity market in Texas. Study issues impacting the Texas electric grid, including transmission planning and maintenance scheduling. Study the consequences of increased electric vehicle usage and charging on the generation, transmission and distribution, and retail sectors of Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and evaluate their potential impact on increased electric demand and reliability of the grid. Examine the growth of renewable energy generation in the state and evaluate its impact on grid reliability. Make recommendations to strengthen the reliability of the grid, and meet the future generation needs of ERCOT through new and existing dispatchable generation. Assess plans to expeditiously add new dispatchable generation. Monitor the implementation of Senate Bill 2 and Senate Bill 3, 87th Legislature.
- Blockchain and Virtual Currencies: Study current state and federal regulations surrounding blockchain and virtual currencies. Examine how these technologies impact industries such as banking, business, and electricity. Make recommendations to protect consumers while encouraging innovation. Monitor the implementation of House Bill 1576 and House Bill 4474, 87th Legislature.
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development – 11/17/22 at 10:00 AM
The committee will meet to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charges:
- Economic Development Programs: Review the programs in Chapters 380 and 381 of the Local Government Code. Consider the benefits of each program in generating economic development. Make recommendations for improvements to Chapters 380 and 381 to increase transparency and accountability and the effectiveness of the programs.
- Hotel Occupancy Taxes: Study the collection and use of hotel occupancy taxes. Evaluate and make recommendations related to the effectiveness, costs of rebates, incentives, and other taxes applied to qualified hotel and convention center projects. Investigate and determine whether the creation of a standard Hotel Occupancy Tax legislative template is feasible, and whether it would enable the legislature to more efficiently evaluate proposed Hotel Occupancy Tax bills during the legislative session.
- Monitor the implementation of legislation:
- Senate Bill 13, Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.
Agency Meeting Spotlight
State Board of Education Full Board – 11/16/22 at 9:00 AM
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality – 11/16/22 at 9:30 AM
SBOE Committee on Instruction – 11/17/22 at 9:00 AM
SBOE Committee on School Initiatives – 11/17/22 at 9:00 AM
PSF Corporation Meeting – 11/17/22 at 9:00 AM
Texas Water Development Board – 11/17/22 at 9:30 AM
SBOE Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund – 11/17/22 at 10:00 AM
State Board of Education General Meeting – 11/18/22 at 9:00 AM