Committee Summary
Committee Members (9)
- Chairman: State Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park)
- Vice-Chairman: State Rep. Charles “Doc” Anderson (R-Lorena)
- Members:
- State Rep. Diego Bernal (D-San Antonio)
- State Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Austin)
- State Rep. Cody Harris (R-Palestine)
- State Rep. Stan Kitzman (R-Brookshire)
- State Rep. Jon Rosenthal (D-Houston)
- State Rep. Kronda Thimesch (R-Lewisville)
- State Rep. Terry Wilson (R-Georgetown)
Committee Partisan Split
6R – 3D
Committee Efficiency
| Legislation Referred to Committee | Legislation Voted Out of Committee | Overall Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | 50 | 79.37% |
Number of Committee Meetings: 15
| Legislation Status | HBs | HJRs | HCRs | SBs | SJRs | SCRs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referred to Committee | 56 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Voted Out of Committee | 44 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Efficiency | 78.57% | 100% | – | 80% | – | – |
Committee Jurisdiction
The Texas House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock oversees a variety of issues related to agriculture, horticulture, farm husbandry, livestock, and the livestock industry. Additionally, the committee is responsible for the development and preservation of forests and the regulation, control, and promotion of the lumber industry. The committee also addresses problems and issues that particularly affect rural areas of Texas, including rural economic development, infrastructure, education, and health services.
The committee’s jurisdiction includes oversight of several state agencies, such as:
- The Department of Agriculture
- The Texas Animal Health Commission
- The State Soil and Water Conservation Board
- The Texas A&M Forest Service
- The Texas Apiary Inspection Service
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research
- The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- The State Seed and Plant Board
- The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
- The Produce Recovery Fund Board
- The board of directors of the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, Inc.
- The Texas Wildlife Services
Committee Contact Information
Capitol Location
Capitol Extension, E2.114
Phone Number
(512) 463-0762
