Published: 10-15-07

(Austin) - Today, Speaker Tom Craddick (R - Midland) appointed Rep. Dan Flynn (R - Van) to the Interscholastic League Advisory Council.

"This past session, Rep. Flynn was actively involved in important pieces of legislation affecting the University Interscholastic League (UIL)," Speaker Craddick said. "He is very passionate about issues affecting high school competition, and he will be an asset to the council."

The Interscholastic League Advisory Council reviews the rules of the University Interscholastic League and makes recommendations to the UIL Legislative Council, the State Board of Education, the governor and the legislature. The Advisory Council may also study UIL policy as it relates to the eligibility of students to participate in programs, the geographic distribution of UIL resources and programs, and gender equity.

"I appreciate Speaker Craddick giving me the opportunity to  serve on the UIL Advisory Council," Rep. Flynn said. "The UIL has an outstanding record of working with schools, parents and students, and I look forward to working with them in keeping Texas the leader in the nation for student programs and participation."

The Advisory Council is made up of 11 members: two members of the State Board of Education; a member of the Texas House of Representatives appointed by the speaker; a member of the Senate appointed by the lt. governor; two members of the legislative council of the University Interscholastic League appointed by the chairman of the council; two public school board members appointed by the commissioner; and three members of the public appointed by the commissioner.

Rep. Flynn is serving his serving his third term as state representative for Texas House District 2. He is the vice chair for the House Committee on Financial Institutions, and is a member of the House State Affairs Committee and the Sunset Advisory Commission.