Austin, Texas–Today, Senator Brandon Creighton (R- Conroe) was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Senate Education Committee for the 88th Legislative Session, creating a powerful committee to oversee education policies from early childhood to the workforce. Senator Creighton will serve as Chairman of Senate Education, as well as the Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Higher Education. He was also appointed to the Senate Committees on Finance, Business and Commerce, Jurisprudence and the Special Committee on Redistricting.

“The future of Texas begins in the classroom, and as Chairman of Senate Education I am committed to advancing policies that will ensure the 6 million students in Texas schools have the foundations for academic success, safe and secure campuses, educators that feel valued, and parents that are empowered to be part of their children’s education,” said Senator Creighton.

Over the last year, Senator Creighton has traveled the entire state and met with hundreds of teachers, administrators, law enforcement officers, parents and students about their goals for Texas schools.

“I want to thank Lt. Governor Patrick for his confidence, and for the committee members for their willingness to tackle these critical issues. We will all work together to expand access, opportunity and value for the millions of students in Texas schools.”

The joining of these two committees builds on Senator Creighton’s work as Chair of Senate Higher Education in the 86th and 87th legislatures when prodigious changes were made for workforce training and cooperation between K-12, community colleges and 4 year institutions. Together, public and higher education make up 53% of general revenue in the state budget.

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