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Introducing the Senate Committee
The Senate Committee on State Affairs generally holds hearings on bills that affect public pension plans (such as TCDRS). Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has appointed the committee members for the 87th session.
Committee Members
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Chair: Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) Mineola
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Vice-Chair: Sen Brian Birdwell (R) Granbury
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Sen. Donna Campbell (R) New Braunfels
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Sen. Bob Hall (R) Edgewood
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Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. (D) Brownsville
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Sen. Jane Nelson (R) Flower Mound
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Sen. Beverly Powell (D) Burleson
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Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) Georgetown
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Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) Laredo
For more information, visit the committee’s webpage.
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