Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas State Senator Tommy Williams (R-The Woodlands) has been named the new chairman of the Senate Transportation & Homeland Security Committee by Lt. Governor David Dewhurst. Its very important we continue to improve our infrastructure & protect our citizens said Williams.
The Transportation & Homeland Security Committee handles long-term funding for transportation infrastructure highway safety security of our state and emergency measures.
As the Texas Department of Transportation begins the process of solving significant organizational and fiscal challenges the Texas Senate requires a
leader who will continue to keep our transportation infrastructure on track and our state moving forward said Lt. Governor Dewhurst.
Senator Williams is a strong advocate for reducing congestion on our
roadways by ensuring dependable revenues to construct and expand new highways and build a world-class transportation system.
I am humbled by the confidence the Lt. Governor has placed in me. We have hard work ahead of us and I am ready to begin stated
Williams.
Senator Williams represents Senate District 4 covering all or portions of Jefferson Orange Chambers Liberty Harris & Montgomery Counties. Williams is a member of the Texas Senate Select Committee on Redistricting and also serves a member of the Finance Education International Relations & Trade Committees and the State Preservation Board.
