Representative Abel Herrero to Serve on Influential Committees
February 20th, 2009Rep. Herrero to Serve on Appropriations, Redistricting and Human Services Committees
AUSTIN, TX– Rep. Abel Herrero (D-Robstown) was appointed to serve on the following committees for the 81st Legislative Session: House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Redistricting and as Vice Chair of House Committee on Human Services. The long-awaited committee assignments allow for the legislation process to fully begin.
“I am thankful to Speaker Straus for his support and confidence in choosing me to serve on these influential committees because it furthers my ability to work on key issues affecting our communities and our state,” said Rep. Herrero. “I am eager to assume these responsibilities and opportunities to once again work on the state budget, health issues and funding for needed services throughout the state. Serving on the Redistricting Committee will prove to be critical in ensuring that our region continues to be well represented.”
The House Committee on Appropriations is responsible for legislation dealing with the official budget for the State of Texas for the 2010-2011 biennium. The Human Services Committee’s jurisdiction covers an array of services including oversight and development of welfare and rehabilitation programs and supervision of many state agencies, which provide health services, including state schools. In addition to these committees, Rep. Herrero will serve on the House Committee on Redistricting, which is charged with amending and creating judicial, state and congressional legislative districts.
“As Vice-Chair of the House Committee on Human Services, I will continue to promote expanding the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and ensuring affordable, accessible and comprehensive health coverage for all hard-working families.”
The Speaker of the House appoints members to each House committee based on seniority and/or speaker preference.
Rep. Herrero encourages constituents to contact his office on the committee assignment process or any other issue of interest at (512) 463-0462 or via email at District34.Herrero@house.state.tx.us. Interested individuals can also view the Texas House of Representatives website at www.house.state.tx.us.