Speaker Straus announces House Committee assignments
AUSTIN — Today, Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) announced the Texas House of Representatives committees for the 82nd Legislature, and issued the following statement: “One of the most important roles of the Speaker of the House is making committee assignments. I have tried to apply the interests and expertise of individual Members to our State’s challenges, and to make sure the geographic and demographic diversity of Texas is fairly represented. Under the rules of the House, a number of committee assignments are based on Members’ seniority, and we also have a near-record 38 new freshmen representatives this year. “I am eager for the committees to begin work on important legislation and for you to collaborate on the issues that matter most to our state. Today, I am referring hundreds of bills to the committees, so the House can immediately begin working on these critical issues. In my second term as Speaker, I am committed to continuing to lead the House with respect for the Members and the people who sent them here, allowing members to govern in a way that represents their constituents.”
