Lt. Governor Dewhurst announced changes to the 81st Legislature Senate Committee Assignments on Wednesday, July 14 that will allow members to prepare for the upcoming 82nd Legislative Session. He announced eight new committee chairmanships including Senator John Carona as the Business & Commerce chair and Senator Tommy Williams as the Transportation & Homeland Security chair.

"With some changes in Senate membership, we saw an opportunity to re-align senators' individual expertise and priorities with the several committees," said Lt. Governor Dewhurst. " I appreciate the hard work and dedication of all the 31 fine members of the Texas Senate. Each is deeply committed to ensuring a bright future for the people they represent in their respective districts and all 25 million Texans."

TSRT would like to thank Senator Carona for his leadership and tireless advocacy to Texas transportation. Congratulations to Senator Williams on your new position as Transportation & Homeland Security chair. We look forward to working with you!

Click here to read the news release from Lt. Governor Dewhurst's office for the full list of Senate Committee assignments.