Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Releases Interim Charges Targeting Hurricane Harvey Recovery & Rebuilding



 

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asked the Texas Senate to study a series of interim legislative charges today directly related to issues resulting from Hurricane Harvey and the flooding aftermath.

“Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent flooding may be the largest natural disaster in our country’s history. Texas inspired the nation and the world by pulling together immediately after the storm and Texans are showing that same ‘Texas Tough’ spirit in the recovery efforts that are underway in cities and towns across the storm zone.

“I have directed the members of the Senate to address a wide range of issues related to the immediate response to the storm. I have also asked them to look at a variety of issues to ensure the state is working as efficiently as possible to complete the recovery and to make sure we have a successful plan for the rebuilding process ahead.

“Since Harvey made landfall, I have said that this Texas-sized storm will require a Texas-sized response. My goal is for our state to become a national model in handling every aspect of disaster and the interim charges I am releasing today are the next step in achieving that goal.”

Additional interim charges not directly related to hurricane issues will be released in the coming weeks.

 

ATTACHMENT:

 (PDF) 2017 Interim Legislative Charges: Hurricane Harvey Response (377 KB, PDF)