<P> The following represents the Senate committee structure for the 85th Legislature . </P> <Ul> <Li> Administration </Li> <Li> Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs </Li> <Li> Business & Commerce </Li> <Li> Criminal Justice </Li> <Li> Education </Li> <Li> Finance </Li> <Li> Health & Human Services </Li> <Li> Higher Education </Li> <Li> Intergovernmental Relations </Li> <Li> Natural Resources & Economic Development </Li> <Li> Nominations </Li> <Li> State Affairs </Li> <Li> Transportation </Li> <Li> Veteran Affairs & Military Installations </Li> </Ul> <Li> Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs </Li> <Li> Business & Commerce </Li>

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