Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
NOTE: This is archived committee information from the 84th Legislative Session.
Committee Information
CHAIR
Charles Perry
VICE-CHAIR
Judith Zaffirini
MEMBERS
Brandon Creighton
Bob Hall
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Lois Kolkhorst
José RodrÃguez
DIRECTOR:
Jeremy Hagan
CLERK:
Lauren Murray
TEL:
(512) 463-0340
LOCATION:
Sam Houston Building, 335
Video/Audio — Archives
84th Session Interim
84th Regular Session
- May 22, 2015 (Part I, Part II) — Part II is audio only.
- May 18, 2015
- May 11, 2015
- May 6, 2015 — Audio only.
- May 4, 2015
- April 27, 2015
- April 20, 2015
- April 15, 2015 — Audio only.
- April 13, 2015
- March 30, 2015
- March 23, 2015 — Audio only, due to technical difficulties.
- March 16, 2015
- March 9, 2015
- March 2, 2015
Interim Charges
- Study and make recommendations regarding the ownership, production, and transfer of surface water and groundwater in the state of Texas.
- Study and make recommendations on improving the process of developing and executing the State Water Plan.
- Study and make recommendations on improving the law in this state regarding agricultural liens under Chapter 70, Agricultural Code. The study should include whether sufficient safeguards exist to protect the financial interest agricultural producers have in their product.
- Study and make recommendations on the effects of windblown and waterborne litter. The study should include an analysis of the economic effects of litter, any necessary methods to prevent and remediate litter, and an assessment of state and local programs to reduce litter.
- Study and make recommendations on improving the laws regarding the management of game animals, production of domestic fowl, and development of agricultural products in the State to reduce the occurrence and spread of disease and harmful pests.
- Study the economic benefits the Texas Department of Agriculture's Market Development Services provide to the state through promoting Texas Agricultural products. Review the current marketing services and strategies available to Texas producers and determine additional resources necessary to increase the Market Development Services capabilities. Make recommendations for legislative action, if needed.
- Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs during the 84th Legislature, Regular Session, and make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, and/or complete implementation. Specifically monitor the Texas Water Development Board's process in the identification and designation of brackish groundwater zones.
