West DFW News

The Texas Legislature commenced its 89th Legislative Session on Tuesday at noon. A representative expressed the honor of taking the oath of office with his wife by his side, to protect and defend both the Texas and United States constitutions. The representative will continue to serve Brown, Callahan, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, Shackelford, Stephens, and Tarrant counties in the Texas Senate.

On Friday morning, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced committee assignments for this session. The representative has been appointed as Chair of the Senate Economic Development Committee and will continue as Vice Chair of the Business & Commerce Committee. Additionally, he will serve on the Transportation, Education K-16, and Criminal Justice committees.

"These assignments provide an incredible opportunity to implement solid public policy anchored in our conservative perspectives and also advocate for the needs of our eight counties," he stated.

For those visiting the Texas Capitol, constituents are encouraged to stop by his office located on the ground floor in GE.5. He can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at (512) 463-0110 for any questions or concerns.

To stay informed about activities in the Senate or track a bill through its legislative process, resources are available online at https://senate.texas.gov/ and https://capitol.texas.gov/billlookup/billnumber.aspx respectively.