Notice of Public Hearing — Senate Committee on Economic Development (September 3, 2026)

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Notice of public hearing of the Committee on Economic Development of the Senate, set for 9:00 AM on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with Senator Angela Paxton as chair. The Committee will hear invited testimony only on the following interim charges: Ensuring Local Hotel Occupancy Tax Accountability, which studies the collection, reporting, and use of state and local hotel occupancy tax revenues; Strengthening Oversight of Project Finance Zones, which studies the fiscal impact to the state of multiple project finance zones authorized within individual cities under Chapter 351, Tax Code; and Preparing the Texas Workforce for AI (Artificial Intelligence), which studies the impact of AI on the Texas workforce. The notice asks that each charge end with recommendations.

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SENATE — NOTICE — OF PUBLIC HEARING

SENATE

NOTICE
 OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE: Economic
 Development

TIME & DATE: 9:00
 AM, Thursday, September 3, 2026

PLACE: E1.016
 (Hearing Room) CHAIR: Senator Angela Paxton

The Senate Committee on Economic Development will meet at
 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 3 to hear invited testimony only on the
 following interim charges:

Ensuring Local Hotel Occupancy Tax Accountability : Study the collection, reporting, and use of state and
 local hotel occupancy tax revenues, and review data and outcomes under the
 current legislative framework to assess whether it is operating as intended.
 Make recommendations to ensure the effectiveness of local incentives and
 safeguard long-term fiscal accountability.

Strengthening Oversight of Project Finance Zones : Study the fiscal impact to the state of multiple
 project finance zones authorized within individual cities under Chapter 351,
 Tax Code, and evaluate whether requiring specific legislative approval for
 each newly proposed project finance zone would strengthen accountability and
 protect state revenues. Make recommendations to strengthen state oversight,
 prevent the proliferation of zones, and protect state tax revenues from
 unauthorized or inefficient use.

Preparing the Texas Workforce for AI (Artificial
 Intelligence): Study the impact of AI on
 the Texas workforce and its implications for economic competitiveness.
 Evaluate strategies to enhance workforce resiliency, align educational
 pathways with evolving employer needs, and promote private-sector-led
 innovation. Identify opportunities for upskilling and the responsible
 adoption of emerging technologies to maximize employment opportunities. Make
 recommendations to ensure the Texas labor market remains a national leader in
 growth and opportunity.

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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