Capitol Update: Phase II of Reopening Texas
As our nation continues the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, our first responders and the work they’re doing to keep our communities safe has never... Read More
Capitol Update: Coronavirus Mobile Testing
To all the moms reading this column, I want to wish each of you a happy Mother’s Day! A wise man once stated, “Mother’s hold... Read More
Capitol Update: Beginning to Reopen Texas
I want to start this column by offering my thoughts and prayers to our fellow East Texans who were affected by the recent tornado in... Read More
Capitol Update: The Latest Coronavirus Developments
Though this Easter season may feel different, the message embodied by this Holy day could not be more appropriate for today. While we find ourselves... Read More
Coronavirus Update
As COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to spread throughout our state, I want to take a break from our examination of interim charges so that I can... Read More
Capitol Update: Homeland Security & Public Safety Interim Charges
With the recent outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) around the world, and a growing number of cases right here in Texas, I want to encourage everyone... Read More
Capitol Update: Insurance House Interim Charge
I’d like to start this column by providing an update on a recent development with Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and their proposal to rent high-end... Read More
Capitol Update: House Interim Charges for Agriculture & Livestock
With the primary elections around the corner, I want to remind everyone that early voting in Texas for the March 3rd Primary Election will begin... Read More
Capitol Update: State Affairs Interim Charge
My office has recently received a number of phone calls regarding the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and their tentative plan to rent upscale... Read More
Capitol Update: 2020 Census
With the dawning of a new decade, the United States Census Bureau will begin carrying out a constitutionally mandated count, or Census, of every US... Read More