MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

9:30 AM

Capitol Extension, Room E1.028

 

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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations was held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator Royce West, Chair

 

Senator Mario Gallegos, Jr.

Senator Robert Nichols, Vice Chair

 

 

Senator Dan Patrick

 

 

Senator Jeff Wentworth

 

 

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The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM.  There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

 

The Chair offered welcoming remarks and laid out proposed committee rules for the 82nd Legislature.  Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee rules.  The motion carried with a record voted of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

 

The Chair introduced committee staff and recognized other members to introduce their staff representatives.

 

There being no further business, at 9:36 AM Senator West moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the Chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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Senator Royce West, Chair

 

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Tiffany White, Clerk