Notice of Public Hearing — Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (April 1, 2026)

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Notice of public hearing of the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce, set for 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with Senator Charles Schwertner as chair. The Committee will hear invited testimony on an interim charge, Securing Critical Infrastructure and Supply Chain Integrity. The charge calls for an evaluation of the integrity of the supply chain for the Texas electric grid and other critical infrastructure, and for identifying vulnerabilities or potential risks posed by hostile foreign entities of concern including, but not limited to, China, Russia, and Iran. The Committee will also receive updates from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

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SENATE — NOTICE — OF PUBLIC HEARING

SENATE

NOTICE
 OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE: Business
 & Commerce

TIME & DATE: 10:00
 AM, Wednesday, April 1, 2026

PLACE: E1.012
 (Hearing Room) CHAIR: Senator Charles Schwertner

The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce will hear
 invited testimony on the following interim charge:

Securing Critical Infrastructure and Supply Chain
 Integrity: Evaluate the integrity of
 the supply chain for the Texas electric grid and other critical
 infrastructure. Identify any vulnerabilities or potential risks posed by
 hostile foreign entities of concern including, but not limited to, China,
 Russia, and Iran. Make recommendations for improvements and an ongoing
 evaluation process to remain vigilant in maintaining a reliable and secure
 Texas electric grid.

The Committee will also receive updates from the
 following agencies:

Electric Reliability Council of Texas

Office of Public Utility Counsel

Public Utility Commission of Texas

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO PLAN TO ATTEND THIS MEETING
 AND WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE, SUCH AS A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER OR PERSONAL
 ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES, ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE SENATE COMMITTEE
 COORDINATOR AT 512/463-0070, 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING SO APPROPRIATE
 ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

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