Capitol Update: Texas Energy Fund and Broadband Infrastructure
As we approach the month of October, the fall is fast approaching with the promise of cooler temperatures just around the corner. The autumn season... Read More
Capitol Update: Funding Higher Education and Addressing Water Infrastructure
I’d like to start this week’s column by highlighting an exciting opportunity for high-school students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. For the last... Read More
Capitol Update: Preventing an Income Tax and Addressing Property Taxes
With September just around the corner, the school year is in full swing, football stadiums will light up the Friday night sky, and hunters across... Read More
Capitol Update: Upcoming Constitutional Amendments
The wheels on the bus go round and round! With another school year upon us, please be on the lookout for schoolchildren boarding or exiting... Read More
Capitol Update: Preventing Wildfires
As record-breaking temperatures continue to climb and drought conditions worsen, burn bans have gone into effect for most Texas counties, and House District 9 is... Read More
TEXAS LEGISLATURE PASSES HISTORIC PROPERTY TAX LEGISLATION
AUSTIN – Today, the Texas House of Representatives gave final approval to three pieces of legislation, which will deliver the largest property tax cut in... Read More
Capitol Update: Expanding Rural Broadband
On a summer day in July 1776, the Second Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia to boldly declare total independence from King George III and Great... Read More
Capitol Update: Infrastructure Accomplishments of the 88th Legislature
Sunday, June 18, is the final day for Governor Abbott to sign or veto bills passed during the 88th regular legislative session. If, after the... Read More
Nichols, Ashby Secure Funding for Mission Dolores Replica
AUSTIN – State Senator Robert Nichols (R – Jacksonville) and State Representative Trent Ashby (R – Lufkin) secured $800,000 through House Bill 1, the General... Read More
Capitol Update: Entering Special Session
At the beginning of the 88th Legislative Session, our state coffers were brimming with a budget surplus of nearly $33 billion. Fortunately, the Legislature put... Read More