TX House Committee Assignments

The TX House Committee assignments have been released today. Democrats get some key chair and vice chair positions, but are still positioned to where the committees hold Republican majorities to control legislation in and out. Denton County reps hold some interesting seats.

 

Burt Solomons was named to the Calendars Committee, and made Chair of State Affairs. We find this one amusing. State Affairs will hear the proposed statewide smoking ban (HB 5) introduced by Myra Crownover. Burt Solomons was the main opponent to the bill in the last session. Get ready for a rumble!

 

Myra Crownover was named to the Appropriations Committee, and made Vice Chair of both the Energy Resources Committee and Federal Economic Stabilizing Fund Committee. All 3 of those are dangerous and do not bode well for liberals in Texas. Crownover is an oil driller and owns gas wells. Wonder what energy she would suggest using?

 

Tan Parker was named to Pensions, Investments, & Financial Services Committee, and made Vice Chair of the Technology, Economic Development, & Workforce Committee. Going to find us some jobs, Tan? And, no. We don't want to work at the steak house. We like our ties intact.

 

That said, it will be an interesting 81st Legislature.