Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced the following appointments to the following committees:
P-Tech (Pathways in Technology Early College High School)
- Dr. Brenda Hellyer – Pasadena, Chancellor, San Jacinto Community College
- Dr. Keith Bryant – Lubbock, Superintendent, Lubbock-Cooper ISD
- Mario Lozoya – San Antonio, Director of Government Relations, External Affairs Department, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas, Inc.
- Alicia Dover – Buda, Executive Director, Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Texas
The Pathways in Technology Early College High School Advisory Council provides recommendations to the commissioner of education regarding the establishment and administration of the P-TECH program and the criteria for a campus’s designation as a P-TECH school.
TX Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders
- Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola
- Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock
- Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas
- Sen. Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston
- Sen. Dawn Buckingham, R-Lakeway
- Sen. Konni Burton, R-Colleyville
The Texas Legislative Council assists the legislature in drafting proposed legislation, conducts investigations and studies, and makes reports to the legislature.
TX Legislative Council & Compact Facility Legislative Oversight Committee
- Dr. Vaunette Fay, Houston, has a PhD in Nursing Theory Development and Research and is a Professor of Clinical Nursing at University of Texas Health School of Nursing in Houston. She has over 30 years of experience in nursing education and care of older adult patients and their families.
- Ana Guerrero, Galveston, is the manager at Lovelady Brewing Company, LLC. She has worked for the Alzheimer’s Association – Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter – where she continues to volunteer.
- Dr. Char Hu, Austin, has a PhD in Structural and Computational Biology and Molecular Biophysics. He is Co-Founder and CEO of Georgetown Living Alzheimer’s Assisted Living Facility and Founder and CEO of The Helper Bees, which utilizes technology to enhance the in-home care experience for seniors.
- Terrence Sommers, Amarillo, has spent over 21 years working in national security and public safety in all levels of government agencies. He is also an adjunct professor developing and implementing mental health and Alzheimer’s curriculum.
The Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders advises the legislature and recommends needed action for the benefit of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders and for their caregivers.