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| Committee: | House Homeland Security and Public Safety | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Criminal records | Emergency management | Emergency Management, Texas Division of | Natural disasters | Public information | Public Safety, Texas Department of | Semi-trailer trucks | Truck drivers | Truck inspection stations | Trucking | Vehicle emissions tests | Vehicle registration | Vehicle safety inspections | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.84 P96H | |
| Session: | 84th R.S. (2015) | |
| Online version: | View report [108 pages] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Review the functions of the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the state's natural disaster preparedness planning efforts to determine their effectiveness at addressing a growing range of threats. Identify best practices to ensure coordination between municipalities, counties, and state agencies. | |
| 2. | Review the current penalties for operating a commercial motor vehicle that is in violation of state or federal safety standards. Evaluate the role of state and local law enforcement agencies in enforcing commercial motor vehicle standards, and make recommendations to ensure the safety of the traveling public. | |
| 3. | Monitor the implementation of the "two steps, one sticker" program as it relates to passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, light duty trailers, and other vehicles. Recommend measures to ensure an efficient transition to this system and improve the ease of use for consumers. | |
| 4. | Review the process of dissemination by public entities of criminal records containing incomplete or inaccurate information, assess options for the subjects of such records to correct the misinformation specifically as it interferes with their ability to obtain employment, and determine the need for greater regulations over this process. (Joint charge with the House Committee on Government Transparency & Operation) | |
| 5. | Conduct legislative oversight and monitoring of the agencies and programs under the committee’s jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 84th Legislature, including legislation that expanded the ability to carry handguns openly and on the campuses of institutions of higher education and legislation that allows for the compassionate use of certain medically prescribed oils for intractable disorders. In conducting this oversight, the committee should: a. consider any reforms to state agencies to make them more responsive to Texas taxpayers and citizens; b. identify issues regarding the agency or its governance that may be appropriate to investigate, improve, remedy, or eliminate; c. determine whether an agency is operating in a transparent and efficient manner; and d. identify opportunities to streamline programs and services while maintaining the mission of the agency and its programs | |
| Supporting documents | ||
| Committee: | House Homeland Security and Public Safety | |
| Title: | Committee meeting handouts and testimony, March 25, 2016 (Border security, CBD Oil, driver responsibility program, single vehicle registration sticker, teen driver safety) | |
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| Session: | 84th R.S. (2015) | |
| Online version: | View document [219 pages File size: 6,606 kb] | |
| Committee: | House Transportation | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Amtrak | County government | Freight | Gulf Intracoastal Waterway | Highway finance | Highway maintenance | Highway planning | Highways | Light rail transit systems | Mass transit | Motor Vehicles, Texas Department of | Municipalities | Natural gas fields | Panama Canal | Ports | Railroads | Rural areas | Semi-trailer trucks | Tax increment reinvestment zones | Traffic | Traffic safety | Transportation planning | Transportation, Texas Department of | Vehicle registration | Vehicle safety inspections | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.83 T687 | |
| Session: | 83rd R.S. (2013) | |
| Online version: | View report [0 pages] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Evaluate actions by state agencies under the committee's jurisdiction to increase transparency, accountability, and efficiency. Consider the cost-saving outsourcing of technologies and recently developed practices, such as the conversion of roadways, used by the Department of Transportation designed to demonstrate savings. Identify and make recommendations on the credibility and effectiveness of these goals. | |
| 2. | Monitor the usage of state funds by the Texas Department of Transportation for improving road quality in areas impacted by Energy Sector activities. | |
| 3. | Evaluate the status of Texas's port system, including a review of the structure and operations of the Maritime Division of the Texas Department of Transportation. | |
| 4. | Evaluate the status of passenger and freight rail in Texas, including a review of the structure and operations of the Rail Division of the Texas Department of Transportation. | |
| 5. | Review the state of our current transportation infrastructure outside of the five most populous areas. Explore future needs of our infrastructure and make recommendations to ensure long-range sufficiency. | |
| 6. | Monitor the implementation of the "Turn-Back Program" by the Texas Department of Transportation, specifically its fiscal impact to municipalities and taxpayers. | |
| 7. | Examine county authority to utilize tax increment financing and transportation reinvestment zones to fund transportation projects. | |
| 8. | Monitor and review the efforts of the Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Texas Technology Task Force (TTTF). The TTTF shall study emerging transportation, communication, and computing technologies and determine physical infrastructure and system components that TxDOT or other state departments would need to provide to enable selected technologies. The task is to be completed by TTTF as directed by SB 1, 83rd R.S., item 44, Article VII-31. (Joint charge with the House Committee on Technology) | |
| 9. | Conduct legislative oversight and monitoring of the agencies and programs under the committee’s jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 83rd Legislature. In conducting this oversight, the committee should: a. consider any reforms to state agencies to make them more responsive to Texas taxpayers and citizens; b. identify issues regarding the agency or its governance that may be appropriate to investigate, improve, remedy, or eliminate; c. determine whether an agency is operating in a transparent and efficient manner; and d. identify opportunities to streamline programs and services while maintaining the mission of the agency and its programs. | |
| Committee: | Senate Transportation Funding, Expenditures, and Finance, Select | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Highway finance | Motor fuels taxes | Texas Emissions Reduction Plan | Vehicle registration | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.83 T686fs | |
| Session: | 83rd R.S. (2013) | |
| Online version: | View report [15 pages] | |
| Charge: | This report should address the charge below. | |
| 1. | Look at the current state of transportation funding, expenditures and new methods to finance our future transportation needs. | |
| Supporting documents | ||
| Committee: | Senate Transportation Funding, Expenditures, and Finance, Select | |
| Title: | Testimony, Whitney Brewster, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, State Assistance for County Roads, October 9, 2013 | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Minutes | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.83 T686FSM 2013: OCT 9 | |
| Session: | 83rd R.S. (2013) | |
| Online version: | View document [38 pages File size: 37,931 kb] | |
| Committee: | Senate Transportation and Homeland Security | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Alternative fuel vehicles | Alternative fueling stations | Driver licenses | Homeland security | Houston Ship Channel | Natural gas | Panama Canal | Ports | Public Safety, Texas Department of | Toll roads | Traffic | Transportation, Texas Department of | Trucking | Vehicle registration | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.82 T688 | |
| Session: | 82nd R.S. (2011) | |
| Online version: | View report [42 pages] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Examine the anticipated impacts of the Panama Canal expansion on Texas' cargo and shipping industry, intermodal facilities, roadways, and ports. Examine the implementation of the Houston Ship Channel Security District and determine if additional security districts are needed for other ports. | |
| 2. | Study current state statutes and agency rules regulating oversize and overweight vehicles. Evaluate the public safety benefit of enforcing these regulations and effectiveness in preventing roadway damage, including the cost of repair and maintenance to infrastructure associated with overweight vehicles. Provide recommendations that balance economic productivity, public safety, and protection and maintenance of roadways. Provide recommendations on the need for additional weights and measures training for law enforcement in this state. | |
| 3. | Study the potential for toll collection and enforcement tools to pursue toll scofflaws for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and local toll project entities. | |
| 4. | Examine the need for additional natural gas fueling infrastructure to efficiently utilize Texas' vast domestic reserves of natural gas. Also, examine the future requirements for public and private electric vehicle charging stations and the impact of the increased usage of alternative-fueled vehicles. Include geographic balance in the evaluation of alternative-fuel infrastructure. Assess the impact that increasing numbers of electric vehicles will have on the state's electric grid. | |
| 5. | Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security, 82nd Legislature, Regular and Called Sessions, and make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, and/or complete implementation. Specifically, monitor the following:
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| Committee: | House Environmental Regulation | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | House Committee on Environmental Regulation, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 2002 : a report to the House of Representatives, 78th Texas Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Air quality | Border environment | Drinking water | Hazardous substances | Homeland security | Radioactive waste | Solid waste disposal | Terrorism | Texas Emissions Reduction Plan | Vehicle emissions tests | Vehicle registration | Vehicle safety inspections | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.77 en89 | |
| Session: | 77th R.S. (2001) | |
| Online version: | View report [82 pages File size: 1,926 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Examine problems related to lost and stolen radioactive material, including sources abandoned downhole in drilling operations. | |
| 2. | Study the production, transportation, use and disposal of hazardous and radioactive materials that could be used in terrorist actions. Review the management and security of public drinking water systems. Review government regulations and business practices to determine whether legislation is needed to protect life and property and to detect, interdict and respond to acts of terrorism. | |
| 3. | Identify and prioritize environmental issues on the Texas-Mexico border, including air quality and solid waste. | |
| 4. | Examine the progress of programs related to vehicle inspection and maintenance and low-income repair assistance. | |
| 5. | Actively monitor agencies and programs under the committee's oversight jurisdiction, including specifically, implementation of HB 2912, 77th R.S., the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Sunset Legislation, and SB 5, 77th R.S., to ensure compliance with federal Clean Air Act standards and deadlines. | |
| Committee: | House Transportation | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | House Committee on Transportation, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 1998 : a report to the House of Representatives, 76th Texas Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Bridges | County roads | Highway finance | License plates | North American Free Trade Agreement | Semi-trailer trucks | Speed limits | Traffic | Traffic safety | Truck traffic | Vehicle records | Vehicle registration | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.75 t687 | |
| Session: | 75th R.S. (1997) | |
| Online version: | View report [199 pages File size: 9,587 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Review all issues related to speed limits and highway safety. | |
| 2. | Study the system for funding county reads and bridges. Assess its adequacy and any measures that would improve the system. | |
| 3. | Review the process for creating and issuing special license plates. Assess the benefits and disadvantages of a proliferation of special plates. | |
| 4. | Study the effects of oversize and overweight trucks on roads and bridges, including the impact of NAFTA-related traffic. | |
| 5. | Examine the implementation of HB 2151, 74th R.S., and HB 2599, 74th R.S., relating to the licensing of salvage vehicle dealers and to salvage vehicle titling procedures. Review federal legislation that may impact state laws relating to salvage vehicles. (Joint with the House Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures) | |
| 6. | Conduct active oversight of agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction, including the implementation of SB 370, 75th R.S., and monitor issues affecting state highway funding. | |
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