Committee Membership
Blanco, César
Senate District 29
D-El Paso
Campbell, Donna
Senate District 25
R-Bulverde
Johnson, Nathan
Senate District 16
D-Dallas
Kolkhorst, Lois
Senate District 18
R-Brenham
Menéndez, José
Senate District 26
D-San Antonio
Middleton, Mayes
Senate District 11
R-Galveston
Nichols, Robert
Senate District 3
R-Jacksonville
Zaffirini, Judith
Senate District 27
D-Laredo
Committee Partisan Split
6R – 4D
Committee Efficiency – 89th Legislative Session
| Legislation Referred to Committee | Legislation Voted Out of Committee | Overall Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| 583 | 234 | 40.14% |
Number of Committee Meetings: 26
Committee Jurisdiction
The Texas Senate Business and Commerce Committee is responsible for a wide range of issues that impact businesses and commerce in the state. This includes oversight of economic development, regulation of businesses, and various industry-specific concerns such as insurance, banking, telecommunications, and utilities. The committee also addresses issues related to consumer protection and the state’s economic policies.
Key areas of jurisdiction for the committee include:
- Electricity Market Design: Assessing state efforts to incentivize new thermal generation and reviewing the impact of variable resources like wind and solar on grid reliability.
- Broadband and Telecommunications: Studying broadband access and telecommunications issues, monitoring the implementation of relevant legislation, and considering federal infrastructure funding.
- Texas Energy Fund: Evaluating the impact of the Texas Energy Fund, established to support energy infrastructure.
Committee Contact Information
Capitol Location
Sam Houston Building, 370
Phone Number
(512) 463-0365
