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Committee: House Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
Title: Interim Report
Subjects: Centennial Parks Conservation Fund | Commercial fishing | Historic preservation | Historical Commission, Texas | Imports | International trade | Land conservation | Parks and Wildlife, Texas Department of | Shrimping industry | State parks | Texas Farms and Ranch Lands Conservation Program |
Library Call Number: L1836.88 R245
Session: 88th R.S. (2023)
Online version: View report [19 pages  File size: 2,545 kb]
Charges: This report should address the charges below.
1. 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 2719, 88th R.S. relating to the powers of the Texas Historical Commission over historic sites in this state; and
  • SB 1648, 88th R.S. relating to the centennial parks conservation fund.
2. Conservation of Texas Farm and Ranch Lands: Evaluate the purpose and effectiveness of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program. Identify the trends and impacts of land fragmentation given the state’s rapid population growth and proud legacy of private land stewardship and evaluate the risks of increased foreign ownership of Texas land resulting from fragmentation. Examine the ecological and economic benefits of existing land conservation programs and the potential future role of strategic conservation initiatives to assist in the preservation of critical natural resources for the benefit of Texans in future generations.
3. Support for Coastal Shrimping and Fishing Industries: Study the impact of excessive imports of shrimp from other countries and related trade practices on local economies, domestic shrimp populations, and public health and safety. Identify measures to promote Texas gulf shrimp and support local fisherman and coastal communities.

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