House Committee on Culture, Recreation, and Tourism - 81st R.S. (2009)
Committee Members
Charges
- Explore ways to promote and improve economic development through heritage, cultural, recreational, and historical programs. Consider the long-term economic impact of state parks in promoting tourism and recreation.
- Examine Texas Parks and Wildlife's current licensing and permitting process, including available exemptions, occupational licensing, potential for reducing the number of permits for a single permit holder, and assessment of fees.
- Review the Texas Wildlife Action Plan and make recommendations on ways to further support aquatic and nongame programs.
- Study ways to improve economic development in Texas through the film and music industries.
- Monitor the long-term plans to improve state parks. Consider the feasibility of acquiring additional park land.
- Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction.
Notes
Van Taylor appointed by Speaker 6/17/2010 (Letter, Speaker Joe Straus, 6/17/2010).
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