House Committee on Border and Intergovernmental Affairs - 81st R.S. (2009)

Committee:	House Border and Intergovernmental Affairs
Title:	Interim Report
Library Catalog Title:	House Committee on Border and Intergovernmental Affairs, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 2010 : a report to the House of Representatives, 82nd Texas Legislature
Subjects:	Border economy | Border security | Colonias | Drug trafficking | Drug-related crimes | Economic development | Food safety |
Library Call Number:	L1836.81 B644h
Session:	81st R.S. (2009)
Online version:	View report [32 pages  File size: 732 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Evaluate the effectiveness of state operations at controlling drug-related crimes and other violence along the Texas-Mexico border. Joint Interim Charge with House Committee on Public Safety
2.	Identify any gaps in Texas laws that may prevent coordinated efforts, both statewide and on the border, to ensure a safe food supply. Joint Interim Charge with House Committee on Public Health
3.	Examine current state laws and regulations aimed at improving economic development in the state and determine their impact on communities along the Texas-Mexico border. Identify any changes that would improve economic development results along the Texas-Mexico border.
4.	Analyze state laws and regulations and the efforts of the multiple state entities responsible for addressing the needs of Texas residents in colonias. Determine the effectiveness of such programs and suggest improvements.
5.	Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction.

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