Senate Committee on International Relations and Trade
NOTE: This is archived committee information from the 80th Legislative Session.
Committee Information
CHAIR
Eddie Lucio, Jr.
VICE-CHAIR
Dan Patrick
MEMBERS
Craig Estes
Troy Fraser
Mario Gallegos, Jr
Kel Seliger
Carlos Uresti
CLERK:
LeAnn Gallegos
TEL:
(512) 463-0385
LOCATION:
Sam Houston Building, 335
Video/Audio — Archives
80th Session Interim
- September 18, 2008
- August 13, 2008
- June 18, 2008
- May 28, 2008 - Joint hearing with the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services.
80th Regular Session
- May 22, 2007 - Audio only.
- May 21, 2007 - Audio only.
- May 18, 2007 (Part I, Part II) - Audio only.
- May 15, 2007 - Audio only.
- May 14, 2007
- May 7, 2007
- April 16, 2007
- April 2, 2007
- March 19, 2007
- March 14, 2007 - Audio only.
- March 5, 2007
- February 13, 2007 - Audio only.
Interim Charges
- 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.
- Determine the appropriateness of and make recommendations on the existing extraterritorial jurisdiction authority currently granted under colonia prevention measures along the border region.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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)
- Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the International Relations and Trade Committee, 80th Legislature, Regular Session, and make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, and/or complete implementation.
