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Committee:	Senate International Relations and Trade
Title:	Interim Report
Library Catalog Title:	Interim report : 78th legislative interim
Subjects:	Border crossings | Border environment | Border Environmental Cooperation Commission | Border issues | Colonias | Customs brokers | Drinking water | Exports | North American Development Bank | North American Free Trade Agreement | Sales taxes | Tax administration | Wastewater management |
Library Call Number:	L1836.78 In9
Session:	78th R.S. (2003)
Online version:	View report [131 pages  File size: 4,028 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Study the activities of the U.S.-Mexico Border Environmental Program: Border 2012, particularly in reference to the grant program. The Committee shall also monitor the distribution of funds from the North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperative Commission, as well as monitoring the activities of the International Boundary and Water Commission. The Committee should make recommendations for efficient use, tracking, and leverage of funds and for effective coordination of state policies relating to the border region.
2.	Study the implementation of HB 109, 78th R.S., and make recommendations for improvement of the import/export and certification system and for maximization of the tax dollars collected.
3.	Study trends and issues concerning trade, immigration, and employment along the Border, including the impact of ten years of NAFTA, and make recommendations to enhance economic development and growth. Examine the impact of the US-VISIT program and the Trade Adjustment Act of 2002, and the current transition of oversight of the Border to the to the Department of Homeland Security and make recommendations for improvement in state law, as necessary.
4.	Study and make recommendations for improving colonias infrastructure, including water services, wastewater services and transportation infrastructure. All recommendations should include an analysis of cost effective alternatives for achieving results and an assessment of current efforts to improve infrastructure.
Committee:	House Environmental Regulation
Title:	Interim Report
Library Catalog Title:	House Committee on Environmental Regulation, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 2002 : a report to the House of Representatives, 78th Texas Legislature.
Subjects:	Air quality | Border environment | Drinking water | Hazardous substances | Homeland security | Radioactive waste | Solid waste disposal | Terrorism | Texas Emissions Reduction Plan | Vehicle emissions tests | Vehicle registration | Vehicle safety inspections |
Library Call Number:	L1836.77 en89
Session:	77th R.S. (2001)
Online version:	View report [82 pages  File size: 1,926 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Examine problems related to lost and stolen radioactive material, including sources abandoned downhole in drilling operations.
2.	Study the production, transportation, use and disposal of hazardous and radioactive materials that could be used in terrorist actions. Review the management and security of public drinking water systems. Review government regulations and business practices to determine whether legislation is needed to protect life and property and to detect, interdict and respond to acts of terrorism.
3.	Identify and prioritize environmental issues on the Texas-Mexico border, including air quality and solid waste.
4.	Examine the progress of programs related to vehicle inspection and maintenance and low-income repair assistance.
5.	Actively monitor agencies and programs under the committee's oversight jurisdiction, including specifically, implementation of HB 2912, 77th R.S., the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Sunset Legislation, and SB 5, 77th R.S., to ensure compliance with federal Clean Air Act standards and deadlines.
Committee:	Senate Natural Resources
Title:	Interim Report - Colonia Self-Help Grant Program
Library Catalog Title:	The Senate Interim Committee on Natural Resources interim report to the 78th Legislature ; implementation of the Colonia Self-Help Grant Program from SB 312.
Subjects:	Colonias | Drinking water | Wastewater management | Water supplies |
Library Call Number:	L1836.77 n219c
Session:	77th R.S. (2001)
Online version:	View report [56 pages  File size: 10,236 kb]
Charge:	This report should address the charge below.
1.	Monitor the implementation of the colonia water and wastewater self-help grant program established in SB 312, 77th R.S..
Committee:	Senate Border Affairs, Special
Title:	Interim Report - Health
Library Catalog Title:	Health interim report : Texas border health.
Subjects:	Air pollution | Air quality | Birth defects | Border health | Border Health Institute | Children's Health Insurance Program | Dengue Fever | Dental hygienists | Dentists | Diabetes | Drinking water | Immunizations | Indigent health care | Medicaid | Medicaid application process | Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Program, Texas | Medical reimbursements | Medical research | Mental health services | Mosquitoes | Sewer service | Surface water pollution | Texas Center for Infectious Disease | Tire disposal | Tuberculosis | Wastewater management | Water quality management | Water supplies |
Library Call Number:	L1836.76 b644h
Session:	76th R.S. (1999)
Online version:	View report [108 pages  File size: 503 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Assess the Border Region's water and wastewater system infrastructure needs and the impact of the lack of adequate water and wastewater systems on health conditions along the Border. The Committee shall develop both short-term and long-term recommendations to address these infrastructure needs.
2.	Assess the health conditions in the Border Region, including childhood diseases and chronic health problems endemic to the Border such as diabetes and tuberculosis. Included in this assessment shall be an evaluation of the utilization of immunization and prevention programs and of collaborative efforts on common health issues between Texas and the Mexican Border States. The Committee shall develop health care strategies to improve Border health conditions and recommendations for their implementation.
Committee:	House Natural Resources
Title:	Interim report
Library Catalog Title:	Committee on Natural Resources, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 1996 : a report to the House of Representatives, 75th Texas Legislature.
Subjects:	Drinking water | Edwards Aquifer Authority | Lower Colorado River Authority | Lower Neches Valley Authority | Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Texas | Sewer service | Wastewater management | Water quality management | Water supplies |
Library Call Number:	L1836.75 n218h
Session:	74th R.S. (1995)
Online version:	View report [79 pages  File size: 3,866 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Conduct active oversight of agencies under the committee's jurisdiction.
2.	Review the on-site wastewater treatment program; identify measures to decentralize state authority and increase local government participation.
3.	Study methods to provide affordable, state-sponsored financial assistance for small community water projects.
4.	Review the design, mission and goals of the Lower Neches Valley Authority.
5.	Study the governance, structure and functions of the Lower Colorado River Authority, in light of changes in the electric utility industry and other long-term changes.
6.	Monitor the court action and implementation of the laws from the 73rd and 74th Legislatures relating to the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
Committee:	House Natural Resources
Title:	Interim report
Library Catalog Title:	Committee on Natural Resources, Texas House of Representatives interim report 1990 : a report to the House of Representatives, 72nd Texas Legislature.
Subjects:	Border health | Colonias | Drinking water | Outdoor recreation | Property rights | Real estate development | Rio Grande River | Rio Grande Valley | Rivers | Statutory revision | Wastewater management | Water Commission, Texas | Water districts | Water planning | Water rights | Water supplies |
Library Call Number:	L1836.71 n219h
Session:	71st R.S. (1989)
Online version:	View report [33 pages  File size: 1,633 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	To study the transfer of water rights from irrigation districts to municipalities in South Texas.
2.	To study the categories, powers and duties of water and wastewater districts created under the Texas Water Code or by other statutes, including the procedures for the creation of such districts.
3.	To study the relationships and coordination between the Texas Water Commission and local water authorities, including the effect of the current institutional structure on the achievement of water policy goals.
4.	To study current efforts to provide and finance water and wastewater services to the colonias.
5.	To study the rights of property owners along rivers and streams.
6.	To study the recodification of the Texas Water Codes.
Committee:	House State, Federal and International Relations
Title:	Interim report
Library Catalog Title:	Report of the Committee on State, Federal, and International Relations : to the speaker and members of the Texas House of Representatives, 72nd Legislature.
Subjects:	Agriculture | Border economy | Border environment | Border health | Border issues | Border transportation | Colonias | Drinking water | Federal aid | Federal funds | International trade | Maquiladoras | Water quality management | Water supplies |
Library Call Number:	L1836.71 st30
Session:	71st R.S. (1989)
Online version:	View report [25 pages  File size: 1,273 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	To monitor all activities and to have budget oversight responsibilities for those agencies, boards and commissions as listed in Rule 3, Section 33.
2.	To study the impact of health, environmental immigration and infrastructure improvements on the economy of the Texas-Mexico border area.
3.	To study the existing maquiladora programs along the Texas-Mexico border and determine means by which foreign investment and participation can be enhanced.
4.	To study the implementation and development of the European state of Texas International Trade Offices and the impact of the European Common Market (Europe 92) on international trade in Texas.
5.	To study the implementation and development of the Asian State of Texas International Offices.
6.	To study federal allocation of funds in Texas, including defense, research and federal formula programs and the role of the Office of State and Federal Relations.
7.	To study international agriculture (joint study with Agriculture and Livestock).
Committee:	Senate Natural Resources
Title:	Interim report
Library Catalog Title:	Interim report to the 71st Legislature / Senate Committee on Natural Resources.
Subjects:	Aquaculture | Artificial reefs | Beaches | Coastal erosion | Coastal protection | Colonias | Cotton production | Drinking water | Environmental protection | Exotic species | Fish | Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. | Fishing | Insects | Land conservation | Natural resources conservation | Offshore structures | Property rights | Rivers | Sewer service | Solid waste disposal | Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Program | Texas Open Beaches Act | Water conservation | Water rights | Water supplies |
Library Call Number:	L1836.70 n219
Session:	70th R.S. (1987)
Online version:	View report [158 pages  File size: 5,126 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Initiate an interim study of a statewide artificial reef plan and further study various uses of abandoned oil and gas rigs. Give careful consideration to reef design, preparation, and component grouping and spacing, siting, and fisheries resource management and analyze and compare biological effectiveness, cost factors, and long-term benefits for various design options and preparation techniques.
2.	Review proposals for a protection system for Texas rivers, similar to the federal Wild and Scenic rivers program. *
3.	Study current efforts to control the boll weevil in Texas, including integrated pest management (IPM) programs. *
4.	Review the problems associated with colonias; make recommendations for legislative action to halt the growth of illegal subdivisions and to provide water and sewer service to existing developments. *
5.	Study the issues associated with aquaculture and fish farming. *
6.	Study coastal erosion; consider the advantages, disadvantages and economic impacts of beach erosion control methodologies. *
7.	Review the definitions of wetlands used by state and federal government agencies. Study the potential impact on wetlands management of the definition used in the Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wetlands Inventory project. *
Committee:	Senate Natural Resources
Title:	Interim Report
Library Catalog Title:	Interim report to the 70th Legislature / Senate Committee on Natural Resources.
Subjects:	Alternative energy | Colonias | Drinking water | Gambling | Groundwater | Hazardous waste | Horse racing | Houston, Texas | Natural gas | Natural gas industry | Oil industry | Solid waste disposal | Texas Panhandle | Wastewater management | Water supplies |
Library Call Number:	L1836.69 n219s
Session:	69th R.S. (1985)
Online version:	View report [152 pages  File size: 4,482 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Study the problems associated with inadequate water and wastewater systems in colonias. Examine some of the resources and funds outside the Water Development Board that could be used to improve water and sewer service in the colonias. *
2.	Study issues associated with water supplies in Houston, including groundwater availability, subsistence, flooding, urban runoff and non-point source water pollution. *
3.	Study groundwater use, quality and protection in the El Paso area. *
4.	Review alternatives to landfills and injection wells for the disposal of hazardous wastes. Consider methods to treat or destroy hazardous wastes, as well as efforts to reduce waste production.
5.	Review the history of horse racing in Texas; consider the possible economic and social costs and benefits of pari-mutuel betting on horse races. Study the predicted effects of legalizing pari-mutuel betting the Texas farm economy. *
6.	Review development of alternative energy sources and renewable energy sources; consider methods to encourage the development of renewable energy sources in Texas.
7.	Hold public hearings on issues related to the production of white oil (chilled, condensed natural gas) in the Texas Panhandle. Consider the effects of the Railroad Commission's ruling on white oil on the oil and gas industry and the economy of the Texas Panhandle. Review federal court actions related to the dispute.

* This represents an abstract of the report contents. Charge text is incomplete or unavailable.

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