Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the following appointments:
Comptroller’s Property Value Study Advisory Committee
Senator Paul Bettencourt
The Comptroller’s Property Value Study Advisory Committee advises the comptroller on rules governing the conduct of studies to determine the taxable value of property in each school district.
Agriculture Policy Board
Senator Charles Perry
Senator Lois Kolkhorst
Senator Bob Hall
Senator Jose Rodriguez
The Agriculture Policy Board reviews legislation, budgets, and statutes to recommend strategies for agricultural production, income, and employment that benefits consumers. It promotes efficient and sustainable use of natural resources.
Edwards Aquifer Legislative Oversight Committee
Senator Charles Perry – Co-Chair
Senator Donna Campbell
Senator Carlos Uresti
The committee’s purpose is to examine the effectiveness of state and local governmental entities in meeting the purposes of the Edward Aquifer Authority.
Texas State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision
Senator Konni Burton
The Texas State Council’s primary purpose is to advise the state administrator of the interstate compact for adult offender supervision and provide guidance on the administration of the compact.
Texas Facilities Commission
Joseph Slovacek – partner at Hoover Slovacek LLP.
The main purpose of this commission is to control and maintain repair of state buildings, grounds, and property. It constructs, purchases or leases state buildings, grounds, or property; manages certain child care services for state employees; and oversees surplus and salvage property.
Windstorm Insurance Legislative Oversight Board
Sen. Eduardo “Eddie” Lucio, Jr.
The Windstorm Insurance Legislative Oversight Board receives information about rules proposed by the Texas Department of Insurance relating to windstorm insurance and submits comments to the insurance commissioner on the proposed rules. It monitors windstorm insurance in this state, including sufficiency of rates, operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, and availability of coverage. The board also reviews recommendations for legislation proposed by the department or the association. Sen. Lucio will join Sen. Kelly Hancock (co-chair), Sen. Larry Taylor, and Sen. Troy Fraser who continue to serve on the board.
Environmental Flows Advisory Group
Sen. Brandon Creighton
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst
The main scope of the Environmental Flows Advisory Group is to conduct public hearings and studies public policy implications for balancing the demands of our state’s water resources, due to our growing population. Sen. Creighton and Sen. Kolkhorst join Sen. Joan Huffman who continues serving and is designated co-chair.
Legislative Library Board
Sen. Charles Schwertner
The Legislative Library Board’s purpose is to administer the Legislative Reference Library. It’s charged with maintaining a collection of materials for legislative use including providing any assistance requested by members of the legislature in researching and preparing bills and resolutions. Sen. Schwertner joins Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa who continues to serve on the board.
Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science Advisory Board
Sen. Kel Seliger (re-appointed)
The Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science Advisory Board makes recommendations to the dean of the academy concerning admission criteria and policies, extracurricular activities, programs of study, rules of student discipline, and management of the academy and its programs. It conducts an annual evaluation of the programs of the academy, which is a division of the University of North Texas.
