AUSTIN — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) has been reappointed by Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows to serve as Chairman of the influential Texas House Committee on Environmental Regulation. In addition to this key leadership role, Landgraf has also been selected to serve on the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence.

“I am grateful to Speaker Burrows for entrusting me with these responsibilities, and I am honored to continue serving as Chairman of the Environmental Regulation Committee,” Landgraf said. “This is a responsibility I do not take lightly,” Landgraf added. “I look forward to continuing to fight for the needs of the Permian Basin and all of Texas to ensure we maintain a thriving economy while preserving our state’s natural resources for future generations.” 

Speaker Burrows announced the committee assignments Wednesday morning, marking the start of an important chapter for the 89th Texas Legislature. As Chairman of the Environmental Regulation Committee, Landgraf will oversee matters related to air, land, and water pollution, industrial regulation, and environmental oversight by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

“My commitment to the people of West Texas remains steadfast,” Landgraf said. “Whether it’s ensuring regulatory policies support our state’s energy independence or defending the rights of Texans in our legal system, I will continue to work tirelessly to make sure West Texas has a strong voice in the legislature.”

The Texas House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence is responsible for legislation concerning the judicial branch, civil procedure, and legal matters that affect the rights of Texans. Landgraf’s appointment to this committee will strengthen his role as an advocate for a fair and efficient legal system.