The Texas State Senate – 79th Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Coastal Resources

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NOTE: This is archived committee information from the 79th Legislative Session.

Committee Information

CHAIR
Craig Estes

MEMBERS
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Mike Jackson

CLERK:
Kingsbery Otto

TEL:
(512) 463-0340

LOCATION:
Sam Houston Building, 455

Schedule, Minutes, Witness List and Bills Referred to Committee (via TLO)

Video/Audio — Archives

79th Session Interim

September 6, 2006
June 9, 2006 — Road meeting in Corpus Christi (audio only)
May 1, 2006

79th Regular Session

Reports

The following reports are available for download:

Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Coastal Resources Interim Report to the 80th Legislature (3.5 MB, PDF format)

Interim Charges

Study and determine the effectiveness of federal and state government efforts to combat intentional and unintentional harm against livestock and agricultural interests in order to protect public health. Study what is being done in other states to prevent the spread of plant and animal disease and prevent the use of terrorism to disrupt the food supply and economic activity associated with the production and delivery of food and fiber.
Study the effectiveness of the Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Program (CEPRA) and make recommendations to improve the program, identify funding sources, and determine the roles of federal and local governments in erosion response.