Notice of Public Hearing — Business & Commerce (Senate, April 1, 2026)

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Senate notice of public hearing of the Committee on Business & Commerce at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in E1.012 (Hearing Room), with Senator Charles Schwertner as Chair. The committee will hear invited testimony on the interim charge Securing Critical Infrastructure and Supply Chain Integrity, which asks to evaluate the integrity of the supply chain for the Texas electric grid and other critical infrastructure and to identify vulnerabilities or potential risks posed by hostile foreign entities of concern including, but not limited to, China, Russia, and Iran. It 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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“Notice of Public Hearing — Business & Commerce (Senate, April 1, 2026).” Original at capitol.texas.gov. Archived at Pandemic Darlings, https://pandemicdarlings.com/source-documents/89r-schedules-c5102026040110001/, SHA-256 20d19f444a21fbb1b3267556cec70199e231e8cfae8ad9a5b704756871cfbb84.

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                                     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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