Public Hearing Attendance, Testimony & Written Comments

In accordance with House Bill 492, 81st Legislature, Regular Session, 2009, the Task Force on Strengthening Nonprofit Capacity held public hearings in various geographic areas in Texas to hear testimony regarding strengthening the capacity of faith- and community-based organizations to manage human resources and funds and provide services. In addition, the task force sought written comment throughout the state.

The following list indicates the number of attendees at public hearings and all testimonies and written comments received by the task force:

Public Hearings & Testimony Received
    Total Attendance at Public Hearings: 162
    Total Number of Public Testimony Received: 59
    Total Number of Written Testimony Received: 33

Houston Public Hearing
    Attendance: 53
    Public Testimony Received: 18
    Written Testimony Receive: 10

Dallas Public Hearing
    Attendance: 27
    Public Testimony Received: 7
    Written Testimony Received: 3

Austin Public Hearing
    Attendance: 44
    Public Testimony Received: 14
    Written Testimony Received: 7

Harlingen Public Hearing
    Attendance: 16
    Public Testimony Received: 11
    Written Testimony Received: 2
   
El Paso Public Hearing
    Attendance: 22
    Public Testimony Received: 9
    Written Testimony Received: 1

Mail or E-mail
    Written Testimony Received: 10