Member News Releases
12/01/2020
Representative Ray Lopez Files Slate of Bills for Fostering Informed Care
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
12/01/2020
Landgraf Files Bill to Empower Taxpayers and Increase Transparency in Debt Elections
by: Rep. Landgraf, BrooksNovember 2020
11/20/2020
Representative Carl O. Sherman congratulates high ratings for district ISDs
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
11/16/2020
REP. JARED PATTERSON URGES TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY TO WAIVE DECEMBER STAAR EOC TESTING
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
11/15/2020
Representative Carl O. Sherman takes part in #BeLikeBo community effort
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
11/10/2020
Representative Lopez Files the Two Cents for Texas Act looking to Modernize Texas' Motor Fuels Tax
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
11/09/2020
STATE REPRESENTATIVE TONI ROSE FILES FOCUSED, IMPACTFUL SLATE OF BILLS AHEAD OF 87TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION
by: Rep. Rose, Toni
11/09/2020
Rep. Lina Ortega files healthcare and gun safety bills ahead of 87th Legislative Session
by: Rep. Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
11/09/2020
Landgraf Files House Bill 103 to Create Active Shooter Alert System
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
11/06/2020
Windham School District responds to social justice/current events
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.October 2020
10/30/2020
REP. PATTERSON ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF HEALTHCARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
10/29/2020
Texas Protective Order Registry Established by Monica’s Law Goes Live Across Texas
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
10/27/2020
State Representative Carl O. Sherman Sr.’s second Hope Summit recognizes Beacons of Hope and calls for change
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
10/23/2020
Representative Collier’s Seventh Annual 'Reading With The Rep.' event Reimagined
by: Rep. Collier, Nicole
10/22/2020
REP. ED THOMPSON PROMOTES THE HUMANITIES TEXAS OUTSTANDING TEACHING AWARDS
by: Rep. Thompson, Ed
10/09/2020
State Representative Ed Thompson Commends Sydney Mathew on Efforts to Raise Funds from Authored Book
by: Rep. Thompson, Ed
10/08/2020
HHSC Awards SAMHSA Grant Fund to Deep East and Southeast Texas Substance Abuse Centers
by: Rep. White, James
10/04/2020
State Rep. Carl O. Sherman Sr. urges North Texas to provide input into how judges are selected in Texas
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.September 2020
09/29/2020
State Representative Carl O. Sherman Sr. to hold second Hope Summit virtually in October
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
09/17/2020
State Representative Ed Thompson Commends Three Masketeers on 3D Printed Masks
by: Rep. Thompson, Ed
09/15/2020
ACEC Texas Presents “Champion of Infrastructure” Award to Representative Drew Darby for the 86th Legislative Session
by: Rep. Darby, Drew
09/14/2020
REP. JESSICA GONZÁLEZ TO HOST FREE COVID-19 TESTING AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION ON SEPTEMBER 19th FOR FRONTLINE WORKERS, FAMILIES AND SCHOOL CHILDREN
by: Rep. González, Jessica
09/14/2020
Chairman Briscoe Cain's Committee on Driver's License Issuance and Renewal Requests Information on Charges
by: Rep. Cain, Briscoe
09/02/2020
State Representative Ed Thompson Commends Masked Heroes on Efforts for Local Food Pantry
by: Rep. Thompson, EdAugust 2020
08/31/2020
THE CITY OF THE COLONY TO RECEIVE STATE FUNDING FOR WEST SHORE PARK PROJECT
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
08/27/2020
REP. JESSICA GONZÁLEZ TO HOST FREE COVID-19 TESTING AND PPE DISTRIBUTION ON AUGUST 29TH FOR FRONTLINE WORKERS
by: Rep. González, Jessica
08/26/2020
Representative Sherman closes BSW breakfast series with Law Enforcement Panel
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
08/20/2020
Rep. Carl Sherman Comments on opening of Eddie Bernice Johnson Elem. School
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
08/13/2020
REP. GARY GATES ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION OF FREE CARE PACKETS FOR RESIDENTS
by: Rep. Gates, Gary
08/06/2020
Representative Sherman facilitates two August BSW breakfast series
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
08/05/2020
Rep. Zwiener Requests Greater Flexibility for Breweries, Distilleries, and Wineries
by: Rep. Zwiener, ErinJuly 2020
07/25/2020
Last responders virtual Town Hall hosted by Rep Carl Sherman this week
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
07/25/2020
Rep. Sherman asks Gov. Abbott to consider concerns of refugee resettlement
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
07/24/2020
Representative Darby Congratulates Lt. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins, Jr. (Ret.), On Being Named Sole Finalist To Lead Angelo State University
by: Rep. Darby, Drew
07/24/2020
Rep. Oliverson Named Chairman of the NCOIL Committee on Workers' Compensation Insurance
by: Rep. Oliverson, Tom
07/21/2020
Representative Davis To Host COVID-19 Town Hall with Dr. Peter Hotez Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 at 7:00PM
by: Rep. Davis, Sarah
07/17/2020
Representative Jeff Leach Issues Statement on State Guidelines Related to the School Calendar
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
07/12/2020
Rep. Sherman comments on Reginald Moore passing; ask for a name day
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
07/10/2020
Rep. Thompson Announces Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program Nomination
by: Rep. Thompson, Ed
07/10/2020
Rep. Thompson Commends Shadow Creek High School on Drive Safe Eagle Scout Project
by: Rep. Thompson, Ed
07/08/2020
REP. JARED PATTERSON EXPRESSES HIS SUPPORT FOR TEXAS RESTAURANTS
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
07/06/2020
REP. JARED PATTERSON SELECTS ALEXANDER SULTANA OF THE COLONY FOR THE TEXAS ARMED SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
07/01/2020
Representative Jeff Leach Now Accepting Applications for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
by: Rep. Leach, JeffJune 2020
06/19/2020
Representative Gervin-Hawkins Statement in Honor of Juneteenth
by: Rep. Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
06/11/2020
Rep. Sherman talks criminal justice on Sunday’s Inside Texas Politics
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
06/09/2020
Rep. Zwiener and Members of the House Request Support for Home Health Agencies
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
06/01/2020
Representative Gervin-Hawkins' statement on the death of Mr. George Floyd
by: Rep. Gervin-Hawkins, BarbaraMay 2020
05/28/2020
Rep. Jared Patterson to File Bill Banning Government Tracking through Mobile Devices
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
05/23/2020
Representative John Wray Statement on Ellis County 2020 Property Appraisals
by: Rep. Wray, John
05/11/2020
REP. PATTERSON ANNOUNCES VETERANS COMMITTEE TO SELECT $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
05/07/2020
Vice Chairman Cortez and Texas House Members Request New Election Procedures From Governor Abbott
by: Rep. Cortez, PhilipApril 2020
04/30/2020
REPRESENTATIVE ED THOMPSON PROMOTES THE TEXAS ARMED SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
by: Rep. Thompson, Ed
04/27/2020
Representative Sherman Hosts Virtual Town Hall with Labor Commissioner
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
04/24/2020
Citing Tripled Costs and Investor Concerns, Rep. Toth Urges TxDOT to Cease Relationship with High-speed Rail
by: Rep. Toth, Steve
04/24/2020
Landgraf Calls on West Texans to Rally Support for North-South Highway
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
04/23/2020
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue approved Texas' request to participate in the SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot Program
by: Rep. Johnson, Jarvis
04/16/2020
Rep. Zwiener to Host Virtual Town Halls on COVID-19 with Congressman Lloyd Doggett and J.R. Gonzales, Executive Director of Buda Area Chamber...
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
04/14/2020
Rep. Toth Sounds Alarm on COVID-19 Lockdown's Harm to Psychologically Fragile
by: Rep. Toth, Steve
04/14/2020
Representative Briscoe Cain Requests Attorney General Opinion Regarding the Extension of Driver's License Expiration and the Purchase of Firearms
by: Rep. Cain, Briscoe
04/07/2020
State Representative J.D. Sheffield, DO, Appoints James Parker as New Chief of Staff
by: Rep. Sheffield, J. D.March 2020
03/27/2020
We have great news to share for our community of Texas first responders.
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
03/23/2020
Representative Terry Meza Supports Dallas County Shelter in Place Order
by: Rep. Meza, Thresa "Terry"
03/23/2020
Representative Terry Meza to Comptroller: Businesses Need Tax Relief
by: Rep. Meza, Thresa "Terry"
03/19/2020
Speaker Bonnen Statement Regarding Wage Continuity for School Support Staff
by: Rep. Bonnen, Dennis
03/19/2020
Governor Greg Abbott the U.S. Small Business Administration to Declare an Emergency Declaration and Provide SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans
by: Rep. White, James
03/18/2020
State Representative Briscoe Cain Thanks and Commends Governor Greg Abbott for Waiving Expiration of Government IDs
by: Rep. Cain, Briscoe
03/18/2020
Representative Jeff Leach Issues Statement on the Extension of Plano ISD & Allen ISD School Closures
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
03/17/2020
Representative Patterson Pledges to Refile Virtual School Network Legislation
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
03/16/2020
Congressman Brady and State Representative Steve Toth Expect Federal Waivers to Standardized Testing by End of Week
by: Rep. Toth, Steve
03/16/2020
Governor Greg Abbott Announces Waiver of STAAR Testing Requirement
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
03/16/2020
Representative Tinderholt Issues Statement on STAAR, End-of Course Testing Amid COVID-19 Outbreak:
by: Rep. Tinderholt, Tony
03/13/2020
Chairman Sarah Davis Urges Calm and Preparedness to Slow Spread of Coronavirus, Postpones Article II Subcommittee Hearings
by: Rep. Davis, Sarah
03/12/2020
HD 102 Office Hours Temporarily Suspended Amid COVID-19 Concerns
by: Rep. Ramos, Ana-Maria
03/12/2020
Representative Jeff Leach Issues Statement Regarding Local Response to COVID-19
by: Rep. Leach, JeffFebruary 2020
02/27/2020
REP. MIDDLETON APPOINTED TO SERVE AS CO-CHAIR OF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE TO STUDY A COASTAL BARRIER SYSTEM
by: Rep. Middleton, MayesJanuary 2020
01/29/2020
REP. DREW SPRINGER CALLS ON HOUSE COMMITTEES TO INVESTIGATE OUTRAGEOUS OFFICE LEASE OF TRS
by: Rep. Springer, Drew
01/29/2020
Rep. Oliverson Named Co-Chair of Joint Interim Committee to Study Prior Authorizations
by: Rep. Oliverson, Tom
01/28/2020
Representative Tony Tinderholt Issues Statement on TRS Office Space Lease
by: Rep. Tinderholt, Tony
01/27/2020
State Representative Jared Patterson Appointed to Texas Cybersecurity Council
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
01/22/2020
Representative Philip Cortez Appointed to House Select Committee on Statewide Health Care Costs
by: Rep. Cortez, Philip
01/22/2020
Representative Jeff Leach Commends Federal Government Action to Support the “Healthy Texas Women” Program
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
01/16/2020
STATE REPRESENTATIVE TONI ROSE NAMED PRESIDING OFFICER OF LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING
by: Rep. Rose, Toni
01/10/2020
Rep. Geanie W. Morrison Appointed to Windstorm Insurance Legislative Oversight Board
by: Rep. Morrison, Geanie W.