AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced today that he has appointed Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Upon his announcement the lieutenant governor made the following statement:

“No one works harder for the people of his district than Sen. Hall and I am confident he will bring the same work ethic and commitment to conservative principles to the leadership of the Senate Agriculture Committee.”

The lieutenant governor also announced that he has appointed Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, to the Senate Agriculture Committee.