Minutes — House Committee on International Relations & Economic Development (87R, May 19, 2022)

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Minutes of the House Committee on International Relations & Economic Development, 87th Legislature, for a public hearing on May 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. The notice was posted on May 10, 2022, and the chair, Representative Button, called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m.; the minutes state that a quorum was present for the sole purpose of taking testimony. The committee heard invited testimony on interim charges titled Agency Oversight, Economic Recovery and Workforce. Under Agency Oversight the minutes list HB 619, HB 1792, HB 2607, HB 3767 and SB 1555. The meeting adjourned at 1:49 p.m.

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The House Committee on International Relations & Economic Development
87th Legislature
May 19, 2022
11:00 a.m.
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Pursuant to a notice posted on May 10, 2022, the House Committee on International Relations &
Economic Development met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair,
Representative Button, at 11:05 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Button; and Ordaz Perez.

A quorum was present for the sole purpose of taking testimony, pursuant to Rule 4, Section 16A.
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(Representatives Morales, Christina, Beckley, Gamez, and Hunter participating virtually,
pursuant to Rule 4, Section 16A.)

(Representative Canales now present.)

The Committee heard invited testimony on the following interim charges:

Agency Oversight
Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee's jurisdiction and
oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87th
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 619, relating to developing a strategic plan to support the child-care workforce;
    • HB 1792, relating to the evaluation of child-care providers participating in the Texas
        Rising Star Program;
    • HB 2607, relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission and
        local workforce development boards regarding the provision of childcare and the
        subsidized childcare program;
    • HB 3767, relating to measures to support the alignment of education and workforce
        development with state workforce needs, including the establishment of the TriAgency
        Workforce Initiative; and
    • SB 1555, relating to establishing reimbursement rates for certain child-care providers
        participating in the subsidized childcare program.

Economic Recovery
Monitor the state’s economic recovery and identify obstacles impeding the
state’s economic recovery. Examine the economic impact of inflation on
both employers and employees. Examine global supply chain disruptions on
state commerce and the flow of trade at Texas ports. Explore opportunities
to attract businesses to Texas that have outsourced elements of
their supply chain to foreign countries.

Workforce
Evaluate labor shortages and Texas’ unemployment numbers. Identify
initiatives within the Texas Workforce Commission to expand job training
and apprenticeship opportunities to help meet labor demands. Identify
opportunities to increase outreach and information regarding career
development.

Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Ordaz Perez in chair.)


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Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Button in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)

At 1:49 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned
subject to the call of the chair.


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Rep. Button, Chair


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Victoria Smith, Clerk




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