Texas Lieutenant Governor Seal

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today upon announcing his Texas Senate committee appointments for the 88th Legislative Session:

“As the Texas Senate begins its work this session, the committee assignments I made today will ensure we succeed in addressing the priorities of the people of Texas.

“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.

“The overwhelming majority of bills voted on by the chamber will have bipartisan support. But make no mistake, the priority bills will address the concerns of the conservative majority in Texas.

“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.”


Senate Committee on Administration
Bob Hall, Chair
Drew Springer, Vice Chair
Carol Alvarado
Nathan Johnson
José Menéndez
Mayes Middleton
Tan Parker

Senate Committee on Border Security
Brian Birdwell, Chair
Peter Flores, Vice Chair
César Blanco
Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa
Phil King

Senate Committee on Business and Commerce
Charles Schwertner, Chair
Phil King, Vice Chair
Brian Birdwell
Donna Campbell
Brandon Creighton
Nathan Johnson
Lois Kolkhorst
José Menéndez
Mayes Middleton
Robert Nichols
Judith Zaffirini

Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
John Whitmire, Chair
Peter Flores, Vice Chair
Paul Bettencourt
Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa
Joan Huffman
Phil King
Borris Miles

Senate Committee on Education
Brandon Creighton, Chair
Donna Campbell, Vice Chair
Paul Bettencourt
Brian Birdwell
Peter Flores
Phil King
Morgan LaMantia
José Menéndez
Mayes Middleton
Tan Parker
Angela Paxton
Drew Springer
Royce West

Senate Committee on Education, Subcommittee on Higher Education
Brandon Creighton, Chair
Mayes Middleton, Vice Chair
Phil King
Drew Springer
Royce West

Senate Committee on Finance
Joan Huffman, Chair
Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, Vice Chair
Paul Bettencourt
Donna Campbell
Brandon Creighton
Peter Flores
Bob Hall
Kelly Hancock
Bryan Hughes
Lois Kolkhorst
Robert Nichols
Angela Paxton
Charles Perry
Charles Schwertner
Royce West
John Whitmire
Judith Zaffirini

Senate Committee on Health and Human Services
Lois Kolkhorst, Chair
Charles Perry, Vice Chair
César Blanco
Bob Hall
Kelly Hancock
Bryan Hughes
Morgan LaMantia
Borris Miles
Kevin Sparks

Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
Bryan Hughes, Chair
Nathan Johnson, Vice Chair
Brandon Creighton
Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa
Mayes Middleton

Senate Committee on Local Government
Paul Bettencourt, Chair
Drew Springer, Vice Chair
Sarah Eckhardt
Roland Gutierrez
Bob Hall
Robert Nichols
Tan Parker
Angela Paxton
Royce West

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development
Brian Birdwell, Chair
Judith Zaffirini, Vice Chair
Carol Alvarado
César Blanco
Kelly Hancock
Bryan Hughes
Lois Kolkhorst
Borris Miles
Kevin Sparks

Senate Committee on Nominations
Donna Campbell, Chair
Kevin Sparks, Vice Chair
Carol Alvarado
Sarah Eckhardt
Bryan Hughes
Morgan LaMantia
Borris Miles
Angela Paxton
Drew Springer

Senate Committee on State Affairs
Bryan Hughes, Chair
Angela Paxton, Vice Chair
Paul Bettencourt
Brian Birdwell
Morgan LaMantia
José Menéndez
Mayes Middleton
Tan Parker
Charles Perry
Charles Schwertner
Judith Zaffirini

Senate Committee on Transportation
Robert Nichols, Chair
Royce West, Vice Chair
Carol Alvarado
Sarah Eckhardt
Kelly Hancock
Phil King
Borris Miles
Tan Parker
Charles Perry

Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs
Kelly Hancock, Chair
Tan Parker, Vice Chair
César Blanco
Sarah Eckhardt
Roland Gutierrez
Bob Hall
Kevin Sparks

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs
Charles Perry, Chair
Kelly Hancock, Vice Chair
César Blanco
Pete Flores
Roland Gutierrez
Nathan Johnson
Lois Kolkhorst
Kevin Sparks
Drew Springer

Senate Special Committee on Redistricting
Joan Huffman, Chair
Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, Vice Chair
Carol Alvarado
Brian Birdwell
Brandon Creighton
Kelly Hancock
Robert Nichols
Charles Perry
Drew Springer
Royce West
Judith Zaffirini

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