Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
NOTE: This is archived committee information from the 78th Legislative Session.
Committee Information
CHAIR
Frank L. Madla
VICE-CHAIR
Kim Brimer
MEMBERS
Bob Deuell
Mario Gallegos, Jr
Jeff Wentworth
CLERK:
Hillery Stephens
TEL:
(512) 463-2527
Video/Audio — Archives
78th Session Interim
78th Regular Session
- May 24, 2003 — audio only
- May 23, 2003 (Part 2) — audio only
- May 23, 2003 (Part 1) — (*audio issues)
- May 22, 2003 (Part 2)
- May 22, 2003 (Part 1)
- May 20, 2003 (Part 2)
- May 20, 2003 (Part 1)
- May 19, 2003
- May 16, 2003
- May 15, 2003 — audio only
- May 14, 2003
- May 7, 2003
- May 5, 2003
- April 30, 2003
- April 28, 2003
- April 23, 2003
- April 16, 2003 (Part 2)
- April 16, 2003 (Part 1)
- April 9, 2003 (Part 2)
- April 9, 2003 (Part 1)
- April 2, 2003 (Part 2)
- April 2, 2003 (Part 1)
- March 26, 2003 (Part 2)
- March 26, 2003 (Part 1)
- March 19, 2003 (Part 2)
- March 19, 2003 (Part 1)
- March 12, 2003
- March 5, 2003
- February 19, 2003
- February 5, 2003
Reports
The following reports are available for download:
- The following items are the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations Interim Reports to the 79th Legislature
- Final Report of the Senate Intergovernmental Relations Committee (292 KB, PDF format)
- Final Report Appendix (20.4 MB, PDF format)
- Final Recommendations of the Senate Intergovernmental Relations Committee (148 KB, PDF format)
Interim Charges
- Study and make recommendations on the need for statutory language relating to fees charged for copies of documents filed electronically or in paper format with a county clerk. Examine all state and local policies relating to document fees and analyze the impact of any recommended changes on local and state revenues.
- As required by SB 264, 78th Legislature, jointly study with the House Urban Affairs Committee the effect of subdividing uniform state service regions into urban/exurban areas and rural areas and upon the provision of state and federal financial assistance to meet housing needs of rural areas.
- Study the unique challenges and opportunities in rural areas from an economic development standpoint. Study the future and unmet needs of rural communities, residents and businesses and examine the quality of infrastructure, housing, health care, and community involvement. Make recommendations for promoting investment in growth industries in rural areas.
- Study and make recommendations relating to development of the Texas wine producing industry. Assess the impact of state and federal laws on the shipment and delivery of wine and make recommendations for increasing the economic impact of the wine producing industry in Texas.
