More committee appointments

Yesterday I posted about the new chairman of the House Public Education Committee, Rep. Dan Huberty, and one of his committee members, District 138 Rep. Dwayne Bohac.

I also wanted to update you on the other committee appointments by our local constituents who represent Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.

District 126 Rep. Kevin Roberts earned a coveted seat on the House Appropriations committee, which devises the House’s proposed state budget. Rep. Roberts was also assigned to the County Affairs Committee that oversees all 254 counties in Texas, as well as the Speaker Straus-appointed House Select Committee on Texas Ports, Innovation and Infrastructure. This is a big economic development opportunity for Houston and the entire state.

District 130 Rep. Tom Oliverson was asked to serve on the House Administration, Insurance and Public Health committees. As a practicing physician, I know Dr. Oliverson will be well-utilized in these capacities!

District 132 Rep. Mike Schofield will serve on the Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee, as well as the Juvenile Justice & Family Issues committee. The former attorney will certainly be an asset to these two groups.

District 135 Rep. Gary Elkins will chair the Government Transparency & Operation committee. He will also serve on the Urban Affairs committee. A veteran legislator since 1995, the Jersey Village resident has been a dedicated leader to our community and I wish him well.

In the Senate, District 7 Sen. Paul Bettencourt will have an essential role on the Education committee. Sen Bettencourt has been very complimentary of CFISD in the past, will continue to support us in this key role. The former county tax assessor and collector will also serve on the Senate Finance committee.

I pray for all of our local leaders in the difficult task they have in the months to come. To stay tuned to 85^th Legislative Session and how it impacts CFISD, I encourage you to check out the Community Legislative Committee webpage on our district website, and give the CLC a follow on Twitter -- @CFISD_CLC.

~ Mark Henry, Ed.D.