Committee Summary
Committee Members (7)
- Chairman: State Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown)
- Vice-Chairman: State Sen. Phil King (R-Weatherford)
- Members:
- State Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury)
- State Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels)
- State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe)
- State Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-Dallas)
- State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham)
- State Sen. José Menéndez (D-San Antonio)
- State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston)
- State Sen. Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville)
- State Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo)
Committee Partisan Split
8R – 3D
Committee Efficiency
| Legislation Referred to Committee | Legislation Voted Out of Committee | Overall Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| 505 | 20 | 64.52% |
Number of Committee Meetings: 24
| Legislation Status | HBs | HJRs | HCRs | SBs | SJRs | SCRs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referred to Committee | 170 | 1 | 1 | 321 | 10 | 2 |
| Voted Out of Committee | 109 | 0 | 1 | 117 | 3 | 2 |
| Efficiency | 64.12% | – | 100% | 36.45% | 30% | 100% |
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
