Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced his 2023 Texas Senate Committee appointments. Check out the full list, plus the priorities for the state’s 88th Legislative Session.
AUSTIN, Texas – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced his 2023 Texas Senate Committee appointments.
He said, “This is the strongest, best equipped group of senators in Texas history. They are proven leaders with the expertise and experience needed to keep Texas moving in the right direction. That includes the most outstanding freshman class we have ever had.”
Patrick added, “Our committees have worked long hours throughout the interim to prepare for this session. The senators’ commitment to public service is unwavering and I am proud to serve the people of Texas alongside them. It is a team effort and we are ready to do the work Texans expect of us.”
Here’s a list of new committee appointments for the state’s 88th Legislative Session:
Senate Committee on Administration
Bob Hall, ChairDrew Springer, Vice ChairCarol AlvaradoNathan JohnsonJosé MenéndezMayes MiddletonTan Parker
Senate Committee on Border Security
Brian Birdwell, ChairPeter Flores, Vice ChairCésar BlancoJuan “Chuy” HinojosaPhil King
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce
Charles Schwertner, ChairPhil King, Vice ChairBrian BirdwellDonna CampbellBrandon CreightonNathan JohnsonLois KolkhorstJosé MenéndezMayes MiddletonRobert NicholsJudith Zaffirini
Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
John Whitmire, ChairPeter Flores, Vice ChairPaul BettencourtJuan “Chuy” HinojosaJoan HuffmanPhil KingBorris Miles
Senate Committee on Education
Brandon Creighton, ChairDonna Campbell, Vice ChairPaul BettencourtBrian BirdwellPeter FloresPhil KingMorgan LaMantiaJosé MenéndezMayes MiddletonTan ParkerAngela PaxtonDrew SpringerRoyce West
Senate Committee on Education, Subcommittee on Higher Education
Brandon Creighton, ChairMayes Middleton, Vice ChairPhil KingDrew SpringerRoyce West
Senate Committee on Finance
Joan Huffman, ChairJuan “Chuy” Hinojosa, Vice ChairPaul BettencourtDonna CampbellBrandon CreightonPeter FloresBob HallKelly HancockBryan HughesLois KolkhorstRobert NicholsAngela PaxtonCharles PerryCharles SchwertnerRoyce WestJohn WhitmireJudith Zaffirini
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services
Lois Kolkhorst, ChairCharles Perry, Vice ChairCésar BlancoBob HallKelly HancockBryan HughesMorgan LaMantiaBorris MilesKevin Sparks
Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
Bryan Hughes, ChairNathan Johnson, Vice ChairBrandon CreightonJuan “Chuy” HinojosaMayes Middleton
Senate Committee on Local Government
Paul Bettencourt, ChairDrew Springer, Vice ChairSarah EckhardtRoland GutierrezBob HallRobert NicholsTan ParkerAngela PaxtonRoyce West
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development
Brian Birdwell, ChairJudith Zaffirini, Vice ChairCarol AlvaradoCésar BlancoKelly HancockBryan HughesLois KolkhorstBorris MilesKevin Sparks
Senate Committee on Nominations
Donna Campbell, ChairKevin Sparks, Vice ChairCarol AlvaradoSarah EckhardtBryan HughesMorgan LaMantiaBorris MilesAngela PaxtonDrew Springer
Senate Committee on State Affairs
Bryan Hughes, ChairAngela Paxton, Vice ChairPaul BettencourtBrian BirdwellMorgan LaMantiaJosé MenéndezMayes MiddletonTan ParkerCharles PerryCharles SchwertnerJudith Zaffirini
Senate Committee on Transportation
Robert Nichols, ChairRoyce West, Vice ChairCarol AlvaradoSarah EckhardtKelly HancockPhil KingBorris MilesTan ParkerCharles Perry
Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs
Kelly Hancock, ChairTan Parker, Vice ChairCésar BlancoSarah EckhardtRoland GutierrezBob HallKevin Sparks
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs
Charles Perry, ChairKelly Hancock, Vice ChairCésar BlancoPete FloresRoland GutierrezNathan JohnsonLois KolkhorstKevin SparksDrew Springer
Senate Special Committee on Redistricting
Joan Huffman, ChairJuan “Chuy” Hinojosa, Vice ChairCarol AlvaradoBrian BirdwellBrandon CreightonKelly HancockRobert NicholsCharles PerryDrew SpringerRoyce WestJudith Zaffirini