The House Committee on Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

89th Legislature

February 26, 2025

8:00 a.m.

E2.036

Pursuant to a notice posted on February 20, 2025, the House Committee on Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Walle, at 8:00 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Walle; Lujan; Barry; Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra; Harrison; and Villalobos.

A quorum was present.

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Collier now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 8:42 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjourn./recess or bill referral if permission granted.

The committee reconvened at 1:00 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Walle.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Walle; Lujan; Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra; and Villalobos.

A quorum was present.

(Representative Harrison now present.)

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Office of Public Utility Counsel

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Texas Racing Commission

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Office of Injured Employee Counsel

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Barry now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Texas Department of Insurance

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Collier now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Office of Public Insurance Counsel

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Board of Plumbing Examiners

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

State Securities Board

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

State Office of Administrative Hearings

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Board of Professional Geoscientists

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Special Provisions Relating to All Regulatory Agencies

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 5:29 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Walle, Chair

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Elizabeth Lacina, Clerk