Lubbock’s Perry to chair Texas Senate committee on disaster preparedness and flooding

STAFF REPORTSAUSTIN— On July 14, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the senators who will serve on the Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding.The committee, to be chaired by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, will also include Sen. Pete Flores, R-Pleasanton, vice chair; Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, Sen. César Blanco, D-El Pa...