Committees in the Texas House of Representatives this week are holding organizational meetings in anticipation of hearing bills starting in the second week of March. To make it easier to track these committees, we've put together the standing committee schedule so Texans know when to watch or show up to testify in public hearings.
Want to take part in the process? Here are some quick links for information about registering as a witness, the House Public Comment portal, how to access the Capitol, the daily live-stream schedule for hearings, and our member page to connect with your state representative.
MONDAYS
7:30 a.m. Appropriations
10 a.m. Defense & Veterans' Affairs
10 a.m. Ways & Means
2 p.m. Criminal Jurisprudence (note: this committee is scheduled as-is or upon adjournment)
2 p.m. Culture, Recreation & Tourism (note: this committee is scheduled as-is or upon adjournment)
2 p.m. Energy Resources (note: this committee is scheduled as-is or upon adjournment)
2 p.m. Environmental Regulation (note: this committee is scheduled as-is or upon adjournment)
TUESDAYS
8 a.m. Business & Industry
8 a.m. Human Services
8 a.m. Land & Resource Management
8 a.m. Natural Resources
8 a.m. Public Education
10:30 a.m. Insurance (note: this committee is scheduled as-is or upon adjournment)
2 p.m. Transportation (note: this committee is scheduled as-is or upon adjournment)
WEDNESDAYS
8 a.m. Corrections
8 a.m. Public Health
10:30 a.m. Licensing & Administrative Procedures (note: this committee is scheduled as-is or upon adjournment)
10:30 a.m. Urban Affairs (note: this committee is scheduled as-is or upon adjournment)
THURSDAYS
8 a.m. Agriculture & Livestock
8 a.m. Elections
8 a.m. Higher Education
8 a.m. State Affairs
10:30 a.m. County Affairs (note: this committee is scheduled as-is or upon adjournment)
10:30 a.m. Homeland Security & Public Safety (note: this committee is scheduled as-is or upon adjournment)
2 p.m. Redistricting (note: this committee is scheduled as-is or upon adjournment)