Rep. Phillips Appointed Chair of House Insurance Committee

The 85th Texas Legislature is currently in session, and bills have now been introduced in both the House of Representatives and Senate.

As such, Speaker of the House Joe Straus announced House Committee appointments on Thursday, February 9, 2017. There are 38 standing committees and two select committees that were established by the Speaker.

Rep. Larry Phillips, District 62, was appointed Chair of the Texas House of Representatives Insurance Committee. This position was previously held by Rep. John Frullo, District 84, who now serves as Chair of the Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee.

The Insurance Committee also includes:

• Vice Chair, Rep. Sergio Muñoz, Jr., District 36
• Rep. Rodney Anderson, District 105
• Rep. Lance Gooden, District 4
• Rep. Tom Oliverson, District 130
• Rep. Dennis Paul, District 129
• Rep. Scott Sanford, District 70
• Rep. Chris Turner, District 101
• Rep. Hubert Vo, District 149

Reps. Muñoz, Jr., Paul, and Vo were also appointed to the committee during the 84th Legislature in 2015.

The Insurance Committee has jurisdiction over the insurance industry in Texas, all insurers writing coverage in the state, and certain state agencies. No bills have yet been referred to the Committee.