Lt. Governor-Elect Goodwin says education, health care priorities for upcoming session

AUSTIN, Texas (KLTV) - Lt. Governor-Elect Vikki Goodwin said she is looking forward to sitting down with all senators to determine the agenda for the 90th Legislative Session.

Goodwin held a news conference Tuesday to introduce leaders of her transition team and to answer questions from members of the media.

Goodwin said her top two priorities for the session line up with her campaign priorities.

“I am very passionate about our public school system, and what I heard from voters is they’re very concerned about affordability,” Goodwin said. “Health care is one of those issues that is a cost driver. So health care is a top priority.”

Former state Rep. Chris Turner will chair Goodwin’s transition team.

“I’ve had the privilege of serving with Lieutenant Governor-Elect Goodwin for the last eight years in the Texas House of Representatives,” Turner said. “In that time, I’ve had a front row seat to see who our new lieutenant governor is. She is someone who is undaunted by a challenge. Whether it was her first tough and successful campaign for the Texas House or her most recent campaign, she takes on the hard fights and she wins. She is a leader who cares deeply about Texas and knows that to get results for the people, lawmakers must work together and find common ground. Texans expect and deserve nothing less.”