AUSTIN, Texas (KLTV/KTRE) – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has reappointed State Sen. Bryan Hughes as chair of two committees.
For the 89th Legislature, Hughes (R-Mineola) will chair the Committee of State Affairs and Committe of Jurisprudence.
Hughes released the following statement:
“Thank you Lt. Governor Dan Patrick for entrusting me to continue serving as Chair of State Affairs and Chair of Jurisprudence. These committees tackle some of the biggest issues in the Nation—including protecting Election Integrity, stopping Big Tech overreach, and defending Texans’ constitutional rights.”
Patrick also appointed two East Texas senators back on two other committees.
Bob Hall (R-Rockwall) wil return to chair the Committee on Administration. Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) will chair the Committee on Transportation.
Committee chairs have the responsibility to determine which legislation can be voted on, in order to advance the bill to the Senate floor. A bill does not have a chance at becoming law without progression through committee.
Hall was also named to the following committees: Finance, Health and Human Services, State Affairs, Veteran Affairs.
Hughes was named to the following committees: Health and Human Services, Natural Resources, Nominations.
Nichols was named to the following committees: Business and Commerce, Finance, Local Government.
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