Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Committee info:

  • Clerk:
  • Andrew Harkey
  • Room:
  • EXT E2.160
  • Phone:
  • (512) 463-1393

Committee Members

Chair

Wilson

Rep. Wilson,
Terry M.

Vice Chair

Lopez

Rep. Lopez,
Ray

 

Bumgarner

Rep. Bumgarner,
Ben

 

Dorazio

Rep. Dorazio,
Mark

 

Dutton

Rep. Dutton,
Jill

 

Frank

Rep. Frank,
James B.

 

Garcia

Rep. Garcia,
Josey

 

Morales Shaw

Rep. Morales Shaw,
Penny

 

Muñoz, Jr.

Rep. Muñoz, Jr.,
Sergio

Jurisdiction:

Sec. 9. DEFENSE AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS. The committee shall have nine members, with jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to:
(1) the relations between the State of Texas and the federal government involving defense, emergency preparedness, and veterans issues;
(2) the various branches of the military service of the United States;
(3) the realignment or closure of military bases;
(4) the defense of the state and nation, including terrorism response;
(5) emergency preparedness;
(6) veterans of military and related services; and
(7) the following state agencies: the Texas Military Department, the Texas Veterans Commission, the Veterans' Land Board, the Texas Military Preparedness Commission, the Texas Division of Emergency Management, and the Emergency Management Council.