This week, TAAHP members provided testimony at the Capitol for interim charges related to supply chain disruptions and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to view TAAHP’s 2022 Interim Legislative Charges Tracker.
Upcoming Interim Charges Hearings
Texas Senate
- May 24- COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Educator Talent Pipeline [Education Committee]
Location: E1.012 Hearing Room
Interim Charge: Examine the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the public school educator talent pipeline, staffing patterns and practices, and declining student enrollment and attendance. Explore innovative models to improve recruitment and make recommendations to maintain a strong educator workforce pipeline, while adapting resilient school strategies to meet emergent demands in public education.
Texas House
- June 16 – Workforce Housing [Urban Affairs]
Location: Houston, Texas
Interim Charge #2: Evaluate the availability of workforce housing to support the dynamic economic growth of the state. Study the use of public-private partnerships and other tools to incentivize the development of housing that meets Texas’ expanding workforce demands. Develop and include measures to ensure accountability and transparency associated with these tools.
TAAHP will provide testimony at this hearing
Past Interim Charges Hearings
Texas Senate
- May 18 – Supply Chain Disruptions [Business & Commerce Committee]
Location: Senate Chamber
Interim Charge: Examine the causes and impacts of recent supply chain disruptions on the Texas economy and individual industries. Study the factors that weaken links in the supply chain and the extent the pandemic has exposed those vulnerabilities. Recommend actions to strengthen the supply chain in Texas and mitigate disruptions in the future.
Texas House
- May 19- Economic Recovery & Workforce [International and Economic Development Committee]
Location: E1.012 Hearing Room
Interim Charge #3: Monitor the state’s economic recovery and identify obstacles impeding the state’s economic recovery. Examine the economic impact of inflation on both employers and employees. Examine global supply chain disruptions on state commerce and the flow of trade at Texas ports. Explore opportunities to attract businesses to Texas that have outsourced elements of their supply chain to foreign countries.