COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE & INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE & INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
For Immediate Release March 30, 2016	Contact: Liz Zornes Phone: (512) 463-0746office
MEDIA ADVISORY
Following up on the visits to Cuba by President Obama, and Governor Abbott, the committees on International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs, and Agriculture & Livestock are meeting jointly to take invited testimony on how Texas could stand to benefit from an open U.S.-Cuba trading relationship.
What:	Joint Committee Hearing on International Trade with Cuba
Where:	Austin, Texas – Reagan Bldg. Hearing Room JHR 120
When:	Thursday, March 31 at 1:30PM
Who:	Invited testimony from the following experts:  Brian Daniel Director, Economic Development & Tourism, Office of the Governor  Cynthia Thomas President, Texas-Cuba Trade Alliance  Dr. Luis Ribera Associate Professor and Extension Economist, Texas A&M University  Jason Fearneyhough Deputy Commissioner, Texas Department of Agriculture  Keith Gray Director, Riviana Foods Inc. (Rice)  Ben Scholz Director, B Scholz Farms (Rice)  Patrick Wade Texas Sorghum Grain Association  Michael Goudeau Director, JD Hudgins Ranch  Dee Vaughn Texas Corn Producers (representing self)
Additional Information:	Chairman Anchia will be available for interviews in both English and Spanish immediately following the conclusion of the hearing.