Gang of 11: Where are they now?

A look at the chairmanships awarded to the Gang. The 11 House Republicans instrumental in ousting Rep. Tom Craddick from his position as Speaker received their committee assignments today. Key Committees: Calendars - controls the order and placement of bills on appropriate calendars. State Affairs - oversees bills on hot button social issues such as abortion rights and Voter ID. Appropriations - jurisdiction over all bills that request money to or from the state treasury. The 11: District 7: Rep. Tommy Merritt - Chair of Public Safety District 10: Rep. Jim Pitts - Chair of Appropriations District 15: Rep. Rob Eissler - Chair of Public Education District 17: Rep. Byron Cook - Chair of Environmental Regulation District 44: Rep. Edmund Kuempel - Chair of Licensing & Administrative Procecures District 60: Rep. Jim Keffer - Chair of Energy Resources District 65: Rep. Burt Solomons - Chair of State Affairs District 66: Rep. Brian McCall - Chair of Calendars District 83: Rep. Delwin Jones - Chair of Redistricting District 99: Rep. Charlie Geren - Chair of House Administration District 121: Rep. Joe Straus - Speaker of the House