His other legislative concerns included public schools, economic development, affordable health care, the Bosque River, higher education, and evaluation and re-authorization of the State Bar of Texas and the State Board of Law Examiners.
In addition to his legislative priorities, he focused on issues such as public schools, economic development, affordable medical care, the Bosque River, universities, and the evaluation and renewal of the State Bar of Texas and the State Board of Law Examiners.