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

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Senate notice of public hearing of the Committee on Economic Development at 9:00 AM, Thursday, September 3, 2026, in E1.016 (Hearing Room), with Senator Angela Paxton as Chair. The committee will hear invited testimony only on interim charges: Ensuring Local Hotel Occupancy Tax Accountability, Strengthening Oversight of Project Finance Zones, and Preparing the Texas Workforce for AI (Artificial Intelligence). The project finance zones charge asks the committee to study the fiscal impact of multiple project finance zones authorized within individual cities under Chapter 351, Tax Code.

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                                  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.




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COMMITTEE COORDINATOR AT 512/463-0070, 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING SO
APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.




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