LOIS KOLKHORST LEADS TEXAS SENATE HEARING ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT

  

Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Administration held a public hearing at the state capitol on Thursday, December 14, 2017 to review the Texas Senate's current sexual harassment policy.

"The primary goal of today's hearing was to assess the Senate's current policy on sexual harassment," said Senator Kolkhorst. "Sexual harassment is wrong, and let me stress again that the Texas Senate does not tolerate any form of it."

Testimony was given to discuss how the Texas Senate currently conducts sexual harassment prevention training and has for years had a policy for reporting and investigating sexual harassment claims. The Committee on Administration announced that it will continue to review the process and make any improvements deemed necessary.

"Working together, I am confident that the committee will carefully craft needed improvements to protect our Senators and employees and we will always ensure that the Texas Senate is a safe and welcoming workplace for all."