LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – House Speaker Dustin Burrows of Lubbock has issued his interim charges, a list of assignments for members to focus on before the next session in January.
The interim charges serve as homework for the House. Lawmakers are assigned to a committee where they will work to address the speaker’s expectations.
“Following a legislative session defined by historic solutions, it is critical the Texas House remains engaged in thoughtful policymaking and oversight as our state continues to grow and advance,” Speaker Burrows said a news release. “These interim charges reflect a commitment to building on that progress while further empowering committee chairs to identify fraud, waste, and abuse and safeguard taxpayer dollars.”
Agriculture and invasive species
The Agriculture Committee will focus on fighting invasive species, specifically the New World screw worm. The committee will also look into the cotton jassid, cattle fever ticks and feral hogs…