Capitol Update: House Interim Charges for County Affairs
As we enter August and what is typically the hottest month of the year, we are experiencing severe drought and dangerous wildfire conditions across every... Read More
Capitol Update: House Interim Charge: Energy Resources
The Texas Comptroller recently released a new Certified Revenue Estimate for the 2022-23 state budget. Due to steady economic growth and significant increases in tax... Read More
ASHBY STATEMENT ON UPDATED REVENUE ESTIMATE
AUSTIN – Earlier this week, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar issued an updated Certification Revenue Estimate for the current state budget. Due to steady economic growth... Read More
Capitol Update: Natural Resources Committee Interim Charges
With Summer in full swing and most of East Texas experiencing moderate drought conditions, water is a popular topic right now. Several Texas communities in... Read More
Capitol Update: Addressing Uvalde and Interim Charges
The Texas House Speaker recently established the Investigative Committee on the Robb Elementary Shooting to conduct a thorough examination into the circumstances surrounding the tragic... Read More
Capitol Update: Securing Our Elections
The tragedy and senseless act of violence that took the precious lives of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas... Read More
Capitol Update: Addressing Roads and Infrastructure
After a welcome reprieve from the Capital City, this past week I made my way down to Austin to begin laying the groundwork for the... Read More
Capitol Update: Increasing Property Tax Relief
Springtime in the Lone Star State is hard to beat. With bluebonnets in bloom, bass in the spawning season, and ballparks bustling, I hope you... Read More
Capitol Update: Strengthening Our Rural Healthcare System
Recently, the Baylor College of Medicine announced a partnership with St. Luke’s Health — Memorial Hospital in Lufkin to establish the Rural Resident Physician Grant... Read More
Capitol Update: House Interim Charge on Agriculture & Livestock
Following each legislative session, the Texas Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House assign interim charges for corresponding committees to study topics and develop strategic... Read More