The Committee will meet in a public hearing to hear
invited testimony only on the following interim charges:
Monitoring: Monitor
the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the
implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 88th Legislature.
Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental
actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation,
including the following:
• HB 1859, relating to the regulation of air
conditioning and refrigeration contracting, including eligibility for an air
conditioning and refrigeration technician registration or certification;
• HB 3579, relating to the regulation of massage
therapists and massage establishments by the Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulation and political subdivisions; and
• HB 4446, relating to certain licensing and
permitting requirements for game rooms; authorizing an occupational permit or
license; authorizing a fee.
The Committee will be hearing invited testimony only
regarding the following agencies: Texas Racing Commission, State Office of
Administrative Hearings, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation and Texas Lottery Commission.
The Committee will also hear invited testimony only
relating to the Texas Lottery Commission current rules and regulations
regarding “lottery courier services,” and single buyer mass purchases.
Electronic public comments may be submitted for: