April 20, 2015 4:49 PM

Sen. Seliger is said to be recuperating comfortably after motorcycle accident

The other driver was cited, Seliger’s office says. “He is eager to get back to work.”

Here is the full statement from Seliger’s office:

“At around 5:00 P.M. yesterday afternoon, Senator Kel Seliger was in a motorcycle accident involving a vehicle whose driver was cited at the scene. While the senator sustained several injuries and underwent surgery this morning, he is recuperating comfortably.

Senator Seliger would like to extend his heartfelt appreciation to the talented and caring medical staff at University Medical Center Brackenridge in Austin as well as the emergency medical personnel and first responders at the scene of the accident.

He would also like to thank his family, friends, and colleagues in the Texas Legislature for their well wishes and kind words. He is eager to get back to work.”