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The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) offers a conditional scholarship to a deserving student dedicated to education and military service. Created in 2009 by... Read More

The July 4th holiday is upon us, and while it’s easy to get wrapped up in the fanfare that surrounds our Independence Day, I hope... Read More

If you’ve been keeping up with what’s going on in Austin, you’ve probably heard that my fellow legislators and I have been called back for... Read More

In the weeks that follow, I’d like to use the column to provide you with a bi-monthly synopsis on developments from the 85th Legislative Session.... Read More

By the time some of you read this column, the Texas House will have adjourned Sine Die (meaning without assigning a day for a further... Read More

As the final week of the 85th Legislative Session approaches, I’d like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you that... Read More

With Mother’s Day upon us, I hope you’ll take some time to say ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ to the wonderful mothers, grandmothers, and even great-grandmothers, in... Read More

With less than four weeks to go in the 85th Legislative Session, the Legislature has shifted into high gear as we are now meeting even... Read More

With less than a month remaining in session, mornings are coming earlier and nights lasting longer. On several recent occasions, the Texas House debated legislation... Read More

Education has been the buzzword around your Capitol this past week. From increasing school funding, to taking care of our retired teachers, the Texas House... Read More