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21 Document(s) [ Subject: Colonias ]
| Committee: | House Border and Intergovernmental Affairs | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | House Committee on Border and Intergovernmental Affairs, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 2010 : a report to the House of Representatives, 82nd Texas Legislature | |
| Subjects: | Border economy | Border security | Colonias | Drug trafficking | Drug-related crimes | Economic development | Food safety | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.81 B644h | |
| Session: | 81st R.S. (2009) | |
| Online version: | View report [32 pages File size: 732 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Evaluate the effectiveness of state operations at controlling drug-related crimes and other violence along the Texas-Mexico border. Joint Interim Charge with House Committee on Public Safety | |
| 2. | Identify any gaps in Texas laws that may prevent coordinated efforts, both statewide and on the border, to ensure a safe food supply. Joint Interim Charge with House Committee on Public Health | |
| 3. | Examine current state laws and regulations aimed at improving economic development in the state and determine their impact on communities along the Texas-Mexico border. Identify any changes that would improve economic development results along the Texas-Mexico border. | |
| 4. | Analyze state laws and regulations and the efforts of the multiple state entities responsible for addressing the needs of Texas residents in colonias. Determine the effectiveness of such programs and suggest improvements. | |
| 5. | Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction. | |
| Committee: | Senate International Relations and Trade | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Interim report to the 82nd Legislature | |
| Subjects: | Affordable housing | Bootstrap Self-Help Housing Program | Border crossings | Border economy | Colonias | Contracts for deed | Economic development | International trade | Job training programs | Land use regulations | North American Free Trade Agreement | Sewer service | Subprime lending | Substandard housing | Tourism | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.81 IN9 | |
| Session: | 81st R.S. (2009) | |
| Online version: | View report [85 pages File size: 6,581 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Review the effectiveness of the Coordination of Colonia Initiatives and related measures addressed by the Committee and develop recommendations to better address substandard communities across the state where no potable water or sewage services are provided. Review state and local laws and policies relating to development and growth in unincorporated regions of the state and develop recommendations aimed at providing local units of government the necessary local control tools to curtail the spread of colonia-like developments in their jurisdictions. | |
| 2. | Examine effectiveness of state homeownership programs serving colonia residents. Study the need for contract for deed conversions in the colonias within 150 miles of the Texas/Mexico border. Examine existing statute regarding statewide distribution of the Texas Bootstrap Loan Program and recommend changes to increase the state's ability to expedite allocation of funds. Develop recommendations to address abusive lending practices in distressed areas and fair housing violations in the colonias. | |
| 3. | Study and make recommendations for state actions to increase efficiencies and reduce wait times in crossing the Texas-Mexico border, while ensuring proper security. Review initiatives to maximize bridge-crossing revenue. | |
| 4. | Assess Texas' trade-related programs and work with the appropriate state and federal agencies to develop initiatives that will increase NAFTA-related commerce in Texas. Make recommendations to encourage communities currently unable to participate in international trade, due to their lack of resources and capacity, to engage in such trade. | |
| 5. | Review the state's efforts aimed at helping distressed areas, coastal regions and rural communities to compete in the international marketplace. Work with the appropriate state and federal agencies to develop recommendations to create initiatives that will build regional development and capacity with the goal of better facilitating trade and commerce, as well as tourism, in these communities. | |
| 6. | Review the state's efforts and policies aimed at addressing the workforce training needs of trade-displaced citizens. Report on the effectiveness of these programs and develop recommendations to better assist hard to reach populations in distressed areas, including Spanish-predominant speaking displaced citizens along the Texas-Mexico border region. | |
| 7. | Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on International Relations and Trade, 81st Legislature, Regular and Called Sessions, and make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, and/or complete implementation.
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| Committee: | Senate International Relations and Trade | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Border economy | Border security | Colonias | Drug trafficking | Extraterritorial jurisdiction | Health care providers | Human trafficking | Rural economic development | Substandard housing | Undocumented immigrants | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.80 In9 | |
| Session: | 80th R.S. (2007) | |
| Online version: | View report [127 pages File size: 4,048 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Review state and local policies relating to development and growth in rural and unincorporated regions of the state. Work with housing advocates, county organizations and appropriate officials to assess the proliferation of substandard housing in rural and unincorporated areas. | |
| 2. | Determine the appropriateness of and make recommendations on the existing extraterritorial jurisdiction authority currently granted under colonia prevention measures along the border region. | |
| 3. | Develop recommendations to better provide Border and rural communities access to state and federal resources. Review the programs established by different states and recommend initiatives that Texas can enact to increase the competitiveness of these communities, engender critical development, provide affordable housing, identify community assets, retain/create wealth and create regional jobs. Study and make recommendations to expand business opportunities in international markets for businesses located in economically distressed areas, including rural and Border areas. | |
| 4. | Study the state's current and long-range need for physicians, dentists, nurses, and other allied health and long-term care professionals. Make recommendations to recruit high-need professions, especially for primary care providers and long-term care professionals in the Border region of Texas. (Joint charge with the Senate Health and Human Services Committee) | |
| 5. | Study and make recommendations to stem the tide of illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and human smuggling, and to reduce the criminal activities within the Border region. (Joint charge with Senate Committee on Transportation and Homeland Security) | |
| 6. | Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the International Relations and Trade Committee, 80th R.S., and make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, and/or complete implementation. | |
| Committee: | House Business and Industry | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | House Committee on Business and Industry, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 2006 : a report to the House of Representatives, 80th Texas Legislature | |
| Subjects: | Colonias | Contracts for deed | Homeowners' associations | Identity theft | Risk Management, State Office of | Texas Mutual Insurance | Workers' compensation | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.79 B964 | |
| Session: | 79th R.S. (2005) | |
| Online version: | View report [97 pages File size: 20,115 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Monitor the implementation of HB 1823, 79th R.S., to determine if there is a need to further legislate the protection of homebuyers who purchase dwellings under the "rent-to-own" or "contract-for-deed" procedures. There should be particular attention paid to assure that no unintended consequences materialize. | |
| 2. | Study the problem of identity theft, and recommend any legislative changes needed to combat the problem. (Joint interim charge with the House Committee on State Affairs.) | |
| 3. | Monitor the Texas workers' compensation system reforms and implementation of HB 7, 79th R.S., by the Texas Department of Insurance and other state agencies. (Joint interim charge with the House Committee on Insurance.) | |
| 4. | Study the powers and practices of homeowner associations in Texas and the possible need for legislation, such as the proposed Texas Uniform Planning Community Act, to address the rules, enforcement, restrictions and other matters with in the authority of a homeowner association. (Joint interim charge with the House Committee on Land and Resource Management.) | |
| 5. | Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction. | |
| Committee: | Senate Intergovernmental Relations | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Interim report to the 80th Texas Legislature | |
| Subjects: | Affordable housing | Colonias | Counties | Flood plains | Grants | Homeowners' associations | Homeownership | Land use regulations | Municipal utility districts | Red light running | Special taxing districts | Special utility districts | Traffic cameras | Wine and wine industry | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.79 L786 | |
| Session: | 79th R.S. (2005) | |
| Online version: | View report [257 pages File size: 23,433 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Study and make recommendations regarding the regulatory authority of counties in relation to development in unincorporated areas, including public safety and public health regulations, and the authority of counties to prevent new colonias development without sufficient water, wastewater, and other infrastructure. | |
| 2. | Study and make recommendations relating to the use of funds collected from red light camera citations. | |
| 3. | Study and make recommendations regarding the relationship between cities and special utility districts, including the formation of special utility districts in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of cities, and the ability of those districts to meet the future service needs of residents; the number of special utility districts currently existing and their effect on the overall property tax burden; as well as the significant growth/creation of special utility districts and their effect on the provision of services to residents. | |
| 4. | Study and make recommendations relating to counties' ability to apply for and receive state and federal grants. Focus on assessing the impact and use of grant funds, on streamlining the process, and upon the impact and options available for counties without incorporated cities and towns. | |
| 5. | Examine and make recommendations relating to the appropriateness and advisability of adopting the "Texas Uniform Planned Community Act," as published by the State Bar of Texas Subcommittee on Property Owners Associations, as the enabling statute to establish a comprehensive and uniform framework for the creation and operation of residential planned communities | |
| 6. | Study the implementation and impact of legislation passed by the 79th Legislature to increase the economic impact of the Texas Wine Industry on the state's economy and make recommendations, as appropriate. | |
| 7. | Study the status of floodplain mapping in Texas communities and the scope of local governments' floodplain development management authority and make recommendations, as necessary, to enable communities to provide accurate floodplain data and management plans that will facilitate more favorable insurance rates and better protect the lives and property of Texas residents in the event of a natural disaster. | |
| 8. | Study the home ownership rate for low-income Texans. Make recommendations for increasing home ownership. Analyze options for enhancing Low Income Housing Tax Credits and include costs and benefits to the state. | |
| Committee: | Senate International Relations and Trade | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Interim report, 79th legislative interim | |
| Subjects: | Affordable housing | Colonias | Economic development | Economic development incentives | Rural areas | Rural economic development | Substandard housing | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.79 In9 | |
| Session: | 79th R.S. (2005) | |
| Online version: | View report [80 pages File size: 5,143 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Study state and federal programs aimed at assisting cities and businesses to compete in national and international markets. Develop recommendations to increase the competitiveness of Texas communities and entities in trade and commerce. | |
| 2. | Study and develop recommendations to address the infrastructure and economic development needs of border and coastal communities in rural and non-urban areas of Texas. | |
| 3. | Study and report on the availability of housing in distressed areas of the state, especially along the Border colonias and rural Texas. Review state, federal and private initiatives aimed at providing housing assistance. Work with private and non-profit entities to address the growing housing needs. Develop recommendations for the cost-effective use of existing housing monies, leveraging of funds and initiatives for new funding sources. | |
| 4. | Review state and local policies impacting the water/wastewater services, transportation and health infrastructure needs of Texas colonias. Work with the Texas Water Development Board, the Office of the Attorney General and the Colonia Coordinator to develop recommendations aimed at improving and strengthening the available resources and policies affecting economically distressed areas. | |
| 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: | 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: | House Urban Affairs | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | House Committee on Urban Affairs, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 2002 : a report to the House of Representatives, 78th Texas Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Affordable housing | Colonias | Fire Protection, Texas Commission on | Home equity loans | Homeownership | Housing and Community Affairs, Texas Department of | Mortgages | Municipal employees | Organized labor | Welfare-to-work | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.77 ur1 | |
| Session: | 77th R.S. (2001) | |
| Online version: | View report [134 pages File size: 4,431 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Review the roles of the state and of local public housing authorities in increasing access to housing assistance for the state's poorest families and in supporting families making the transition from welfare to work. | |
| 2. | Examine the definition and roles of community housing development organizations (CHDOs) and non-profit housing entities. Assess standards they should meet in order to qualify for set-asides, tax exemptions and other forms of special consideration. | |
| 3. | Study the potential for improving the performance of public institutions by fostering cooperative efforts among employees and employers, including the long-standing controversies related to various forms of bargaining by groups that do not advocate the right to strike. | |
| 4. | Actively monitor agencies and programs under the committee's oversight jurisdiction, including implementation of sunset legislation, and specifically including requirements to target single family mortgage loans to underserved geographic and economic populations and new Section 8 home ownership initiatives. | |
| Committee: | Senate North American Free Trade Agreement, Interim | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | A report to the 76th Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Affordable housing | Border counties | Border economy | Border health | Border issues | Border transit corridors | Border transportation | Colonias | Employment | Environment | Environmental protection | Interstate Highway 35 | Job training programs | Literacy | Local Workforce Development Boards | North American Free Trade Agreement | Railroads | Traffic | Transportation | Transportation infrastructure | Unemployment | Water quality management | Water supplies | Workforce | Workforce Commission, Texas | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.75 n811 | |
| Session: | 75th R.S. (1997) | |
| Online version: | View report [163 pages File size: 12,556 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Evaluate the impact of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on the Texas economy and determine how different segments of the economy are affected. | |
| 2. | Determine how NAFTA has affected employment and identify any employment losses or gains. Assess how the state's workforce programs have responded to any employment changes and make any necessary recommendations to improve that response. | |
| 3. | Assess the impact NAFTA is having on the state's infrastructure, including but not limited to transportation, education, housing, the environment and health and human services. | |
| 4. | Develop a statewide strategic response plan to the effects of NAFTA in Texas which identifies available and needed resources at the local, state and federal level and provides for a coordinated response. | |
| Committee: | House Urban Affairs | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | House Committee on Urban Affairs, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 1998 : a report to the House of Representatives, 76th Texas Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Affordable housing | Colonias | Housing and Community Affairs, Texas Department of | Municipalities | Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation | Year 2000 computer problem | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.75 ur1 | |
| Session: | 75th R.S. (1997) | |
| Online version: | View report [116 pages File size: 5,220 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Assess the preparedness of city governments, especially small and mid-size cities, to deal with the Year 2000 computer problems. | |
| 2. | Determine the effects of the 75th Legislature's failure to pass legislation validating the acts of city governments. | |
| 3. | Continue the Committee's review of housing issues and programs. The review should include (but not limited to): (1) the procedures for awarding low-income housing tax credits, compared and contrasted with the procedures for awarding state bond activity cap for housing (2) the state's efforts to improve housing conditions for colonias residents; (3) tenant services and housing for special populations; (4) methods by which the state can serve individuals and families earning less than 30% of AMFI; and (5) implentation of HB 2577, 75th R.S.. | |
| 4. | Conduct active oversight of agencies under the committee's jurisdiction. | |
| Committee: | Senate International Relations, Trade and Technology | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Committee interim report : a report to the 75th Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Affordable housing | Attorney General of Texas | Border economy | Border environment | Border health | Border issues | Border transportation | Colonias | Consumer credit and debt | Contracts for deed | Housing and Community Affairs, Texas Department of | International trade | Mortgages | North American Free Trade Agreement | Private activity bonds | Real estate development | Sewer service | Wastewater management | Water Development Board, Texas | Water supplies | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.74 in9 | |
| Session: | 74th R.S. (1995) | |
| Online version: | View report [173 pages File size: 11,680 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Monitor the enforcement of HB 1001, 74th R.S., the colonias bill, and identify any provisions that need to be clarified or strengthened. | |
| 2. | Assess the progress of the Texas Water Development Board's "economically distressed areas program" with regards to the number of applications received and the number of water and waste water projects actually implemented in the colonias. | |
| 3. | Assess the effect of NAFTA on Texas' infrastructure including transportation, housing, education and the environment, with special attention to its impact along the Texas/Mexico border. | |
| 4. | Monitor implementation of, and make recommendations for any needed changes in, legislation passed by the 74th Legislature to address the problems of colonias, specifically SB 336, 74th R.S., SB 1509, 74th R.S., and HB 2726, 74th R.S.. | |
| 5. | Study and make recommendations regarding methods and programs to expand international trade, with particular focus on the use of technology. | |
| Committee: | House Agriculture and Livestock | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Report of the Committee on Agriculture and Livestock : to the speaker and members of the Texas House of Representatives, 72nd Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | African honey bees | Agriculture | Animal diseases | Aquaculture | Border economy | Border environment | Border health | Border transportation | Colonias | Economic development | Exotic species | Fire ants | Food safety | Hazardous substances | Hazardous waste | Insects | International trade | Livestock | Pesticides | Rio Grande River | Rural areas | Rural issues | Solid waste disposal | Truck traffic | Water rights | Water supplies | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.71 ag83 | |
| Session: | 71st R.S. (1989) | |
| Online version: | View report [59 pages File size: 3,029 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | To study the promotion of the exotic livestock industry and potential public necessity of governmental regulation thereof. | |
| 2. | To study international agriculture (joint study with State, Federal and International Relations Committee). | |
| 3. | To study exotic pests and their impact on Texas agriculture. | |
| 4. | To study nutrition education and food safety. | |
| 5. | To study pesticide disposal. | |
| 6. | To study agricultural economic diversification and development in rural areas. | |
| 7. | To study the economic development opportunities of the aquaculture industry and the regulatory responsibilities of the State. | |
| 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: | Joint Affordable Housing, Task Force on | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Report to the 71st Legislature / Joint Interim Task Force on Affordable Housing. | |
| Subjects: | Affordable housing | Colonias | Fair housing | Homelessness | Poverty | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.70 h817 | |
| Session: | 70th R.S. (1987) | |
| Online version: | View report [31 pages File size: 1,286 kb] | |
| Charge: | This report should address the charge below. | |
| 1. | Study the need for affordable housing in Texas. | |
| Supporting documents | ||
| Committee: | Joint Affordable Housing, Task Force on | |
| Title: | HCR 148, 70th Leg. | |
| Library Call Number: | HCR 148 | |
| Session: | 70th R.S. (1987) | |
| Online version: | View document [2 pages File size: 191 kb] | |
| Committee: | Joint Affordable Housing, Task Force on | |
| Title: | Committee documentation: daily minutes record | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Minutes | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.70 H817 | |
| Session: | 70th R.S. (1987) | |
| Online version: | View document [1 pages File size: 19 kb] | |
| 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. | |
| Committee: | House Human Services | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | To the speaker and members of the Texas House of Representatives, 67th Legislature : report of the Committee on Human Services, Texas House of Representatives, 66th Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Adoption | Blind, Texas Commission for the | Colonias | Community Affairs, Texas Department of | Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Texas Commission for the | Senior citizens | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.66 h89 | |
| Session: | 66th R.S. (1979) | |
| Online version: | View report [167 pages File size: 5,652 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Investigate the transfer of the Governor's Committee on Aging to the Department of Community Affairs and the future organization of the Committee on Aging. | |
| 2. | Evaluate the effectiveness of the delivery of federal funds and services since the reorganization of the Department of Community Affairs. | |
| 3. | To determine what state initiatives can be taken to obtain funding from the federal government, state sources, or private organizations for solving the economic, social, health and other problems found in the colonias of South Texas. | |
| 4. | Study child adoption services in Texas with emphasis on the special needs of hard-to-place children and fee systems. | |
| 5. | Monitor the reorganization of the Commission for the Deaf. | |
| 6. | Monitor the investigation of the Commission for the Blind. | |
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