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12 Document(s) [ Subject: Shrimping industry ]
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- Committee:
- House Culture, Recreation, and Tourism, 88th R.S. (2023)
- Title:
- Interim Report
- Document type:
- 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
- Description:
- [19 pages File size: 2,545 kb]
- Charges:
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
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- Committee:
- House State Cultural and Recreational Resources, 78th R.S. (2003)
- Title:
- Interim Report
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Billboards | Commission on the Arts, Texas | Fisheries | Heritage tourism | Highway beautification | Historical Commission, Texas | Hunting | Library & Archives Commission, Texas State | Parks and Wildlife, Texas Department of | Rivers | Shrimping industry | State parks | Tourism |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.78 R245
- Description:
- [54 pages File size: 2,037 kb]
- Charges:
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- Actively study the rules, regulations and statutes which govern Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the department's responsibilities.
- Review, for the purpose of safety, the discharges of fire arms for hunting and recreational shooting in our state-owned river beds.
- Review the missions and goals of the Texas Commission on the Arts, the Texas Historical Commission, and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and consider possible consolidation.
- Research heritage, cultural, recreational and historical tourism programs this state is involve din and explore new ways to promote and improve tourism in the state.
- Research the regulation and control of scenic by-ways and billboards.
- Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction.
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- Committee:
- Senate Natural Resources, Interim, 75th R.S. (1997)
- Title:
- Interim report - TX Parks and Wildlife
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Fisheries | Fishing | Fishing licenses | Hunting licenses | Parks and Wildlife, Texas Department of | Shrimping industry |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.75 n219g
- Description:
- [38 pages File size: 2,430 kb]
- Charges:
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- Study the granting of general licensing authority to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for protecting the state's wildlife resources.
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- Committee:
- House Environmental Affairs, 72nd R.S. (1991)
- Title:
- Interim report
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Air Control Board, Texas | Air pollution | Air quality | Clean Air Act | Commercial fishing | Emissions | Environmental protection | Fisheries | Fishing | Fishing licenses | Hazardous waste | Hunting | Hunting licenses | Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Texas | Natural resources conservation | Nonattainment areas | Parks and Wildlife, Texas Department of | Shrimping industry | Solid waste disposal |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.72 en89
- Description:
- [116 pages File size: 5,463 kb]
- Charges:
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- Monitor and review the Air Control Board's implementation of the newly adopted federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and any related state air quality programs.
- Study the feasibility of a limited entry system for the shrimp fisheries of Texas.
- Study the Parks and Wildlife Department's authority and duties relating to the oversight and regulation of professional hunting and fishing guides and guide services.
- Study the use of taxes, product fees and or service fees to support environmental regulatory programs, natural resource conservation, property acquisitions, and capitol improvements.
- Study medical waste disposal (in coordination with the Committee on Public Health).
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- Committee:
- House Environmental Affairs, 72nd R.S. (1991)
- Title:
- Texas Department of Natural Resources: information packet, April 1991, including bill summary, SB 35
- Document type:
- Supporting document
- Library Call Number:
- L1801.9 EN89 72
- Description:
- [48 pages]
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- Committee:
- Joint Texas Shrimp and Oyster Industry, Interim, 69th R.S. (1985)
- Title:
- HCR 203, 69th Leg.
- Document type:
- Supporting document
- Library Call Number:
- HCR 203
- Description:
- [2 pages File size: 149 kb]
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- Committee:
- House Environmental Affairs, 68th R.S. (1983)
- Title:
- Interim report
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Duck hunting | Hunting | Lead contamination | Outdoor recreation | Parks and Wildlife, Texas Department of | Privatization | Shrimping industry | State parks | Statutory revision |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.68 en89
- Description:
- [166 pages File size: 5,800 kb]
- Charges:
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- To monitor all activities and have budget oversight responsibilities for those agencies, boards and commissions as listed in Rule 3, Section 10.
- To review methods for enhancing the management and promoting the conservation of the shrimp resource in Texas; suggest any changes needed in areas of Chapter 77 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code in which regulatory flexibility could exist relative to biological data gathered and evaluated.
- In cooperation with the House Committee on State Affairs, to study the relevance of alternative forms of ammunition for use in the hunting of waterfowl in Texas; consider the comparative advantages an disadvantages of steel and lead shot, being attentive to the need for effective conservation of Texas wildlife.
- To consider the financial impact of the withdrawal of the Corps of Engineers from their traditional role as recreational providers; determine the role of the private sector in providing recreational opportunities and review methods encouraging greater participation in both profit making and non-profit activities.
- To monitor the implementation and enforcement of SB 94, 68th R.S., relating to a Uniform Parks and Wildlife Code.
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- Committee:
- House State, Federal, and International Relations, 68th R.S. (1983)
- Title:
- Interim Report
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Border areas | Border economy | Fisheries | Immigration | Mexico | Shrimping industry | Undocumented immigrants | Water rights | Water supplies |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.68 st30
- Description:
- [87 pages File size: 2,289 kb]
- Charges:
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- To monitor all activities and have budget oversight responsibilities for those agencies, boards and commissions as listed in Rule 3, Section 30.
- To investigate the possibilities of initiating agreements or permits for Texas shrimpers to harvest in Mexico's Exclusive Economic Zone; explore basis for expansion into other commercial fisheries agreements.
- To study the effect of the continuing Mexican Peso devaluations on the economies of the Texas border areas; devise a contingency plan, in cooperation with other border states, to stimulate border area economy in the event of future economic problems in Mexico.
- In cooperation with the House-Senate Joint Committee on Water Resources, study the possibility of developing state water resources through the importation of water from bordering states, and explore riparian rights between those states and Texas.
- To study the effects of the proposed Simpson-Mazzoli Act on the Texas border area and its economy.
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- Committee:
- House Environmental Affairs, 64th R.S. (1975)
- Title:
- Interim Report
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Air pollution control technology | Battleship Texas | Coal mining | Environmental protection | Industrial air pollution | Mining | Outdoor recreation | Parks | Recycling | Shrimping industry | Solid waste disposal | Uranium mines |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.64 en89
- Description:
- [132 pages File size: 3,791 kb]
- Charges:
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- Investigate the cost of maintaining the Battleship Texas. Consider proposals to increase the money available for the Battleship Texas Commission by eliminating the net revenue ceiling or increasing the allowable bond interest rate. *
- Study the need for parks and recreation facilities in urban areas. Consider possible cooperative arrangements between the federal government, the state, and local governments. *
- Review the effects of the Texas Shrimp Conservation Act. *
- Study the possible consolidation of the State's environmental agencies. *
- Study the potential of recycling as a method to dispose of municipal and industrial solid waste. Evaluate the economic feasibility of resource recovery programs. Consider the development of a waste exchange system to facilitate the re-use of industrial wastes. *
- Study the impact of the Texas Surface Mining and Reclamation Act. *
- Study energy consumption requirements and air pollution control tradeoffs for a cast iron soil pipe foundry. *
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- Committee:
- House Environmental Affairs Subcommittee on Wildlife Preservation, 63rd R.S. (1973)
- Title:
- Interim Report
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Fisheries | Shrimping industry | Wildlife |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.63 w646
- Description:
- [31 pages File size: 869 kb]
- Charges:
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- Make a broad study, during the legislative interim, of the wildlife management program of the state in order to determine the areas in which improvement is needed, methods of improving the process, methods of financing wildlife management used in other states, and areas where cooperation is needed between states to insure proper game management.
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- Committee:
- House Game and Fish, 55th R.S. (1957)
- Title:
- Interim Report
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Birds | Environmental protection | Fisheries | Hunting | Oysters | Possum Kingdom Lake | Shrimping industry | Solid waste disposal | Surface water pollution | Wastewater management |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.55 G145
- Description:
- [27 pages File size: 1,655 kb]
- Charges:
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- Study and make inquiries into matters pertaining to fish and wildlife research, management, development, and protection.
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- Committee:
- House Salt Water Fisheries and Marine Taxation, Legislative Investigating, 43rd R.S. (1933)
- Title:
- Report
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Fisheries | Fishing | Oysters | Shrimping industry |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.43 SA37/H.J. of Tex. (Supp.), 44th Leg., R.S. (1935)
- Description:
- [134 pages File size: 7,577 kb]
- Charges:
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- Investigation of salt water fishing conditions, matters relating to the opening and closing of bays, concerns with dissatisfaction among residents of Texas coastal areas with taxation of marine products, use of nets and seines, as well as administration by Game, Fish, and Oyster Commission of laws pertaining to salt water operations. *
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