SB 940 and HB 2820 have passed the Legislature

In the last week of the session, we got both of the issues we wanted passed out of the legislature.  Now it is being sent to the Governor for his signature.  We anticipate that he will sign both of these bills.  More details to follow

Legislative Progress 4-12-09

TAPG testified before the House State Affairs Committee on 3-31-09 concerning HB 2820. There were six people there to support this bill. The following testified in favor of, was a resource witness or was in favor of but did not testify:

Matthew R. Cowan – Representing TAPG and the Houston Geological Society

Kevin Colman – Board Member of TAPG, representing AEG and AIPG

Kevin Almaguer – Representing himself

John Berry – TAPG Member

Barbara Roeling – TBPG Board Member

Charles Horton – TBPG executive Director

Continued…….

Legislative Progress as of 3-31-09

Here is a brief update on the status of the legislative bills that we are actively supporting.