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Austin – On Tuesday, March 12, Speaker Dade Phelan announced the creation of an Investigative Committee on the Panhandle Wildfires. Representative Ken King will serve as the Chair of this committee which will include Representatives Burrows and Hunter, as well as
community members Jason Abraham and Ashley Cash.

“The wildfires that swept across the Panhandle have devastated communities and I thank Speaker Phelan for creating this committee to look into our state’s response to these disasters,” said King. “I look forward to working with the committee to develop suggestions for legislation that will aid the local communities in fighting these fires, increase state response efforts and ensure that when these events occur, we have the resources in place to stop them from turning into the disasters we faced this year.”

The Investigative Committee on the Panhandle Wildfires has been tasked with investigating factors that contribute to wildfires, allocation of resources to and effectiveness of wildfire disaster preparedness and response, and coordination between local, state and federal governmental entities in regard to wildfire prevention, disaster preparedness and response.

“With increasing drought conditions, this matter is more important now than ever,” King stated. “It is my sincere belief that through the work of this committee, the 89th Legislature can put tools in place to help our communities prepare and fight against these wildfires.”

For more information regarding this committee, please visit https://house.texas.gov/committees/committee/?committee=C393

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Cheryl Lively

(512)463-0736

February 8, 2023

Representative Ken King Named Chair of House Committee

Austin – Wednesday, February 8, Speaker Dade Phelan released committee assignments for the 88^th Legislature. Representative Ken King was named Chair of the House Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedure (LAP), and  was appointed to serve his sixth term on the House Committee on Public Education.

“I am honored to have been named Chair of the LAP Committee and am happy to continue working on education policy,” said King. “I thank Speaker Phelan for his confidence in me to contribute to these important committees, and I look forward to getting to work on behalf of House District 88 and the Great State of Texas.”

The House Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedure has jurisdiction over a variety of topics including licensure of regulated industries such as alcohol, greyhound racing and plumbing. The Public Education Committee will deal with the public school system, elementary and secondary education programs and have jurisdiction over the State Board of Education and the Texas Education Agency.

“Every session presents its own set of challenges and this session will be no different.  I am excited to work with the different industries that the LAP committee will touch and I will continue to fight for the 5-1/2 million school children in the State of Texas,” King stated.”

Ken King was elected to serve the citizens of District 88, which contains counties in both the South Plains, Panhandle and Permian Basin sections of Texas, in November of 2012.

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For Immediate Release
October 26, 2022

Contact:
Synda Foreman, District Coordinator
[email protected]
806-323-3080

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, Representative Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the upcoming 88th Regular Legislative Session.

King will be at the following locations:

Cochran County Senior Citizens
120 W. Wilson
Morton, TX
10:30am-11:30am

Yoakum County Community Center
410 West 15th
Denver City, TX
1:30pm-2:30pm

Seminole Community Center
801 N. Main
Seminole, TX
3pm-4pm

Rep. King will solicit feedback from constituents on issues of vital importance to them and their communities.

“Before beginning another legislative session, it is important that I received input and ides from the constituents of District 88 to help me effectively represent and advocate for our community.” King said.

For Immediate Release
October 27, 2022
Contact:
Synda Foreman, District Coordinator
[email protected]
806-323-3080

On Thursday, November 10, 2022, Representative Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the upcoming 88^th Regular Legislative Session.

King will be at the following locations:

National Bank of Andrews (NBA)
Community Room
1501 N. Main St
Andrews, TX
10am-11am

Rep. King will solicit feedback from constituents on issues of vital importance to them and their communities.

“Before beginning another legislative session, it is important that I received input and ides from the constituents of District 88 to help me effectively represent and advocate for our community.”  King said.

For Immediate Release
October 25, 2022
Contact:
Synda Foreman, District Coordinator [email protected]
806-323-3080

On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Representative Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the upcoming 88^th Regular Legislative Session.

King will be at the following locations:

Muleshoe ISD Administration Building
514 West Ave G
Muleshoe
11am-12

Lamb County Courthouse-District Court Room (upstairs)
100 6^th Dr
Littlefield
2pm-3pm

City of Levelland City Hall
1709 Ave H
Levelland
3:45pm-4:45pm

Rep. King will solicit feedback from constituents on issues of vital importance to them and their communities.

“Before beginning another legislative session, it is important that I received input and ides from the constituents of District 88 to help me effectively represent and advocate for our community.”  King said.

Contact:
Synda Foreman, District Coordinator
[email protected]
806-323-3080

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, Representative Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the upcoming 88^th Regular Legislative Session.

King will be at the following locations:

Silverton Public Library
Briscoe County
405 Broadway
Silverton, TX
2pm-3pm

Donley County
Bairfield Activity Building, Clarendon College
1122 College Dr.
Clarendon, TX
4pm-5pm

Rep. King will solicit feedback from constituents on issues of vital importance to them and their communities.

“Before beginning another legislative session, it is important that I received input and ides from the constituents of District 88 to help me effectively represent and advocate for our community.”  King said.

For Immediate Release
September 22, 2022
Contact:
Synda Foreman, District Coordinator
[email protected]
806-323-3080

On Thursday, October 6, 2022, Representative Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the upcoming 88^th Regular Legislative Session.

King will be at the following locations:

Swisher County Courthouse
District Court Room-Third Floor
119 S. Maxwell
Tulia, TX
11am-12

Dimmitt City Hall
200 E. Jones St
Dimmitt, TX
1:30-2:30pm

Plainview Chamber of Commerce
1906 West 5^th
Plainview, TX
3:30-4:30pm

Rep. King will solicit feedback from constituents on issues of vital importance to them and their communities.

“Before beginning another legislative session, it is important that I receive input and ideas from the constituents of District 88 to help me effectively represent and advocate for our community.”  King said.

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 For Immediate Release
August 17, 2022

 Contact:
Synda Foreman, District Coordinator
[email protected]
806-323-3080

On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, Representative Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the upcoming 88^th Regular Legislative Session.

King will be at the following locations:

Wheeler County Courthouse
401 Main Street
Wheeler
9am-10am
Collingsworth County Courthouse-2^nd Floor Court Room
800 West Ave
Wellington, TX
11am- 12

Childress County, Childress TX
501 Winery
109 Ave E NW
1:30pm-2:30pm

Hall County Courthouse, Commissioners Court Room
512 W Main St
Memphis, TX
3:30pm-4:30pm

Rep. King will solicit feedback from constituents on issues of vital importance to them and their communities.

“Before beginning another legislative session, it is important that I receive input and ideas from the constituents of District 88 to help me effectively represent and advocate for our community.”  King said.

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 For Immediate Release
August 16, 2022

 Contact:
Synda Foreman, District Coordinator
[email protected]
806-323-3080

On Tuesday, August 30, 2022, Representative Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the upcoming 88^th Regular Legislative Session.

King will be at the following locations:

Exhibition Building
10965 Exhibition Center Rd
Canadian, TX
9am-10am

Miami High School Auditorium
100 Warrior Way
Miami, TX
10:45am-11:45am

FirstBank Southwest Community Room, Use East Door Entrance
300 W. Kingsmill
Pampa, TX
1pm-2pm

Rep. King will solicit feedback from constituents on issues of vital importance to them and their communities.

“Before beginning another legislative session, it is important that I receive input and ideas from the constituents of District 88 to help me effectively represent and advocate for our community.”  King said.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: November 22, 2021

CONTACT:  Synda Foreman, District Coordinator

EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: 806-323-3080

On Thursday, December 9, 2021, Representative Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the 87th Regular Legislative Session as well as the Special Sessions that followed.

King will be at the following locations:

Levelland Fire Department
603 5th Street
Levelland, TX
9am-10am

Cochran County Senior Citizens
120 W. Wilson
Morton, TX
11am-12

Rep. King will give a quick overview of the session and then solicit feedback from constituents on issues of vital importance to them and their communities.

“The input and ideas I receive from these meetings help me effectively represent and advocate for my constituents in the Texas House.” King said.

All local safety guidelines will be observed during these meetings.