Public Hearing Agenda
April 18, 2018
I.

Call to order

II.

Opening Remarks

III.

Interim Charges:
Examine how state policies may facilitate investment in public infrastructure and workforce development in the Permian
Basin region in order to support the anticipated growth in industry activity and related population, and capture the full
economic potential of the region.
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Commissioner Wayne Christian, Railroad Commission of Texas
Kylie Wright, Director of Student Memberships, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers

Evaluate the evolution of frac sand mining in the Permian Basin and how it may impact county infrastructure and oil and gas
development. Develop possible recommendations that could assist counties with frac sand mining to better prepare the area
for the entrance of this new industry.
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Ben "Bud" Brigham, Chairman, Atlas Sand
Hayden Gillespie, Chief Commercial Officer, Black Mountain Sand
Major Chris Nordloh, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Department of Public Safety
Judge Charles Wolf, Winkler County Judge

Study the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program and its effect on gas utility ratemaking and ratepayers.
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Thomas Brocato, Principal, Lloyd Gosselink
Jason Ryan, Vice President Regulatory & Government Affairs, CenterPoint Energy

Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation
passed by the 85th Legislature.
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John Tintera, President, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
Dr. Aaron Velasco, State Seismologist & Professor, University of Texas, El Paso
Wei Wang, Executive Director, Railroad Commission of Texas
Dr. Michael Young, Associate Director, Environmental Division, UT Bureau of Economic Geology

Examine how commercial wind energy facilities are decommissioned and whether current statutes adequately protect the
rights of wind facility landowners.
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Jeff Clark, President, The Wind Coalition
Roderick Wetsel, Managing Partner, Wetsel, Carmichael & Allen, LLP

Examine the Railroad Commission of Texas' (RRC) response to Hurricane Harvey. Study whether current state rules and
regulations are sufficient to protect the public, natural resources, environment, infrastructure, and industrial facilities from
damage caused by natural disasters. Evaluate options to ensure the availability of fuel reserves for first responders during
natural disasters.
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Scott Fisher, Senior Vice President of Policy & Public Affairs, Texas Food & Fuel Association
Rich Parsons, Director, Communications, Railroad Commission of Texas

IV.

Closing Remarks

V.

Adjournment