Member News Releases
07/18/2019
State Representative James White Offers Opportunity for Students to Apply for the 2019 Texas Armed Services Scholarship
by: Rep. White, James
07/18/2019
Representative Ray Lopez Accepting Applications for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
07/15/2019
Rep. Ed Thompson Announces Nomination For Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
by: Rep. Thompson, Ed
07/11/2019
Speaker Dennis Bonnen, Chair Geanie W. Morrison and Members of the Texas House Hold Joint Press Conference in Rockport
by: Rep. Morrison, Geanie W.
07/03/2019
Rep. Zwiener Disappointed, but Determined, in wake of Kinder Morgan Case Ruling
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
07/01/2019
Chairman White Legislation Promoting Safe Texas Roads Effective in September
by: Rep. White, JamesJune 2019
06/25/2019
Representative Wray Amends Sexual Assault Survivor Legislation with Important Victim Protections
by: Rep. Wray, John
06/25/2019
State Representative Jeff Leach to Begin Accepting Applications for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
06/21/2019
State Representative Ramos Accepting Applications for Texas Armed Services Scholarship
by: Rep. Ramos, Ana-Maria
06/19/2019
GOVERNOR ABBOTT SIGNS THREE MEASURES AUTHORED BY REPRESENTATIVE JEFF LEACH
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
06/18/2019
NEW LAW PROVIDES BETTER ACCESS TO CARE FOR INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED
by: Rep. Schaefer, Matt
06/11/2019
Governor signs Landgraf's bill increasing penalty for assaults against pregnant women
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
06/05/2019
Representative Wray and the Texas Legislature Enact Strong Investment in the Teacher's Retirement System
by: Rep. Wray, John
06/05/2019
Post Session Reflections: Rep. Mary González Proud of Advances for Special Education in Texas
by: Rep. González, Mary
06/04/2019
Rep. Brad Buckley Completes First Session in Texas House as 86th Texas Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
by: Rep. Buckley, BradMay 2019
05/31/2019
Rep. Erin Zwiener Takes Lead in Fight Against Legislation to Criminalize Pipeline Protests
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
05/31/2019
Representatives Howard & Zwiener Amend House Budget to Secure Provisions for Sexual Assault Audit
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
05/29/2019
Representative Wray Supports and Amends SB 891, Creating Ellis County Court at Law No. 3
by: Rep. Wray, John
05/29/2019
Representative Geanie Morrison 86th Legislative Session Recap
by: Rep. Morrison, Geanie W.
05/27/2019
Rep. Justin Holland Wraps Up Second Legislative Session in the Texas House
by: Rep. Holland, Justin
05/27/2019
Texas House of Representatives Gavel Out "Sine Dine" After Historically Successful Legislative Session
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
05/27/2019
REP. SERGIO MUNOZ, JR. STATEMENT ON SB 500, STATE’S SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET BILL
by: Rep. Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
05/27/2019
El Paso Stands Strong in Fighting for Priorities in State’s $250 Billion Budget
by: Rep. González, Mary
05/27/2019
Representative Darby Votes for Critical Legislation in Final Days of 86th Legislative Session
by: Rep. Darby, Drew
05/26/2019
REP. SERGIO MUÑOZ, JR. STATEMENT ON HB 1, $250.7 BILLION TWO-YEAR STATE BUDGET
by: Rep. Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
05/24/2019
REPRESENTATIVE BAILES PASSES BILL TO PROTECT PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS
by: Rep. Bailes, Ernest
05/24/2019
Texas Legislature Sends Rep. Erin Zwiener’s Dark Skies Bill to Governor’s Desk
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
05/24/2019
Texas Legislature Creates New Criminal Offense For Groping, Other Sexual Contact
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
05/23/2019
Landgraf-sponsored bill to protect Second Amendment and property rights passes to governor
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
05/23/2019
Legislature Reaches Final Agreement on The Texas Plan; Co-Authored by Representative Leach
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
05/23/2019
REP. JESSICA GONZÁLEZ PASSES LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES: MORE RESOURCES FOR SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMS AND STRENGTHENING RENTER PROTECTIONS
by: Rep. González, Jessica
05/23/2019
Landgraf's anti-human trafficking bill fully enacted by Texas Legislature
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
05/23/2019
Rep. Calanni Passes SB 1125 to Allow Forensic Analysts to Give Video Court Testimony
by: Rep. Calanni, Gina
05/22/2019
Rep. Lina Ortega Passes Bill to Expedite Wyler Tramway Project
by: Rep. Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
05/22/2019
Representative González Passes Legislation to Provide Essential Water and Sewer Services to Texans
by: Rep. González, Mary
05/21/2019
Rep. Dominguez's Cameron County Flood Control District Bill Passes the Senate
by: Rep. Dominguez, Alex
05/21/2019
BILLS IMPACTING HOUSE DISTRICT 18 HEAD TO THE GOVERNOR'S DESK WITH OTHERS CLOSE BEHIND
by: Rep. Bailes, Ernest
05/20/2019
As Texas House Looks to Pass Discriminatory Bill, LGBTQ Caucus Fights Back
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
05/18/2019
REP. DREW SPRINGER ISSUES A JOINT STATEMENT REGARDING THE FUNDING FOR THE TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
by: Rep. Springer, Drew
05/17/2019
457th Judicial District for Montgomery County Approved by Legislature
by: Rep. Toth, Steve
05/16/2019
Representative Ray Lopez Passes His First Two Bills Out of the House In Record Time
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
05/16/2019
Rep. Zwiener Votes to Extend Medicaid Eligibility to Women 12 Months After Pregnancy
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
05/16/2019
Representative Dominguez's Disaster Recovery Legislation is Headed to the Governor
by: Rep. Dominguez, Alex
05/15/2019
Rep. Johnson’s School-to-Workforce Pipeline Bill Passes Senate, Heads to Governor
by: Rep. Johnson, Eric
05/15/2019
JOINT ADMISSION MEDICAL PROGRAM (JAMP ) LEGISLATION S.B 479 BY WATSON/LONGORIA PASSES BOTH CHAMBERS
by: Rep. Longoria, Oscar
05/15/2019
REPRESENTATIVE DARBY RECOGNIZES BAHLMAN CLEANERS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN TEXAS
by: Rep. Darby, Drew
05/15/2019
REPRESENTATIVE DREW DARBY AND REPRESENTATIVE TOM CRADDICK HONOR JUMANO INDIAN NATION
by: Rep. Darby, Drew
05/13/2019
Freshman Representative Sheryl Cole Passes 6 Bills, More Amendments, Out of House before Deadline
by: Rep. Cole, Sheryl
05/10/2019
STATE REPRESENTATIVE ERNEST BAILES PASSES THREE BILLS OUT OF THE HOUSE THIS WEEK
by: Rep. Bailes, Ernest
05/10/2019
Landgraf's Bridge Strike Bill fully enacted by Texas Legislature
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
05/10/2019
Texas House Passes Representative Leach's Constitutional Amendment Banning the Imposition of a State Income Tax
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
05/09/2019
STATE REPRESENTATIVE TONI ROSE PASSES HOUSE LEGISLATION EXEMPTING PERSONS WITH A SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS FROM THE DEATH PENALTY
by: Rep. Rose, Toni
05/08/2019
REP. SCOTT SANFORD PASSES BILL TO PREVENT PREDATORS FROM MOVING BETWEEN WORKPLACES
by: Rep. Sanford, Scott
05/07/2019
House Passes Toll Transparency Legislation Authored by Rep. Jared Patterson
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
05/03/2019
Public Health Committee Hears Rep. Zwiener’s Bill to Protect Patient Care Access
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
05/03/2019
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers To Receive Woman Of The Year Award At Greater North Dallas Women's Club Founders Day Luncheon
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
05/03/2019
Landgraf & Craddick's "GROW Texas" Resolution Passes Texas House
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
05/03/2019
Texas House Passes House Bill 2730, Reforms Anti-SLAPP Laws, Adopts Strongest Free Speech Protections in the Nation
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
05/01/2019
Representative Ortega votes against Senate Bill 2, which harms local government and does not provide property tax relief
by: Rep. Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
05/01/2019
Rep. Jared Patterson Backs Senate Bill 2, the Texas Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2019
by: Rep. Patterson, JaredApril 2019
04/30/2019
Rep. Dominguez Moves Legislation and Receives Award for Efforts for Children with Special Needs
by: Rep. Dominguez, Alex
04/30/2019
Rep. Jared Patterson Joins Texas House in Passing Pro-Retired Teacher Legislation
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
04/29/2019
Representative Lopez Champions a Study Dissecting the Relationship Between the Rising Cost of Childcare and Wages
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
04/29/2019
Rep. Zwiener Recognizes Texas Hill Country for Contributions to State
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
04/26/2019
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers To Be Recognized As A Distinguished Alumnus At Texas Southern's Third Annual Maroon And Gray Affair
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
04/26/2019
Rep. Sergio Muñoz, Jr. Statement on Passage of SB 12, Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Contribution Increase
by: Rep. Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
04/26/2019
Representative Christina Morales Votes to Invest in Retired Teachers
by: Rep. Morales, Christina
04/25/2019
Two of Rep Zwiener’s Bills to Fight Sexual Assault Pass Out of Committee
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
04/24/2019
Elected Officials Urge Congress for a Fair, Equitable, & Logical Approach to Federal Transportation Funding
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
04/24/2019
Landgraf to Feds: Stop Giving Texas’ Highway Funds to other States
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
04/24/2019
High-Speed Rail Related Bills Heard in House Sub-committee on Transportation
by: Rep. Wray, John
04/23/2019
Rep. Zwiener Introduces Resolution Naming Kyle the Official “Pie Capital of Texas”
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
04/23/2019
An Action as Rare as His character, Representative Lopez Successfully Suspends House Rules to File Legislation Past Deadline
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
04/23/2019
House Transportation Committee Members Call for Equitable Federal Transportation Funding for Texas
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
04/19/2019
Holocaust Remembrance Week in Public Schools has Passed the House.
by: Rep. Raymond, Richard Peña
04/18/2019
Texas House Approves Expediting Substandard Building Court Cases
by: Rep. Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
04/18/2019
Committee advances Rep. Johnson’s bill to address homelessness caused by gentrification
by: Rep. Johnson, Eric
04/18/2019
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers Passes HB 3435, Which Will Establish March 1 As Texas Girls In STEM Day
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
04/18/2019
State Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos Statement on Her Support of Food Service Workers and Organizers in HD 102
by: Rep. Ramos, Ana-Maria
04/18/2019
Representative Geanie Morrison Passes HB 7 and HB 2794 to Improve the Efficiency of Emergency Management in Texas
by: Rep. Morrison, Geanie W.
04/18/2019
Texas State Representative, Advocates Legislation to Allow Eligible Parolees to Request Courts for Reduction in Parole Sentences
by: Rep. Thompson, Senfronia
04/17/2019
Rep. Bowers Passes Her First Bill, HB 2027, Which Will Make It Easier For Juvenile Youths And Their Families To Pursue A Second Chance At Life
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
04/17/2019
Texas State University System Would Receive $370 Million from New Bill Supported by State Representative Erin Zwiener
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
04/17/2019
TEXAS HOUSE PASSES LANDGRAF'S BILL TO INCREASE PENALTY FOR ASSAULTING A PREGNANT WOMAN
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
04/17/2019
Texas House Passes "Born-Alive Infant Protection Act;" Adopts the Strongest Protections in the Nation for Infants Who Survive Abortion
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
04/16/2019
On Behalf of Texas Students, Representative Ray Lopez CoAuthors Landmark STAAR Reform
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
04/15/2019
Flood Mitigation Proposal Passes House with Support from State Representative Erin Zwiener
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
04/15/2019
State Representative Erin Zwiener’s Workplace Sexual Harassment Bill Passes Out of Committee Unanimously
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
04/12/2019
House Bill 1710 passes in the house to move one step forward to helping Texans fight opioid addictions
by: Rep. Ramos, Ana-Maria
04/12/2019
SPEAKER BONNEN ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR STATE BUDGET
by: Rep. Longoria, Oscar
04/12/2019
Rep. González Recognized by Border Network For Human Rights for Work in Fighting Against SB 4 “Show Me Your Papers” Bill
by: Rep. González, Mary
04/11/2019
Rep. Dominguez Files Bill to Expand the Compassionate Use Program
by: Rep. Dominguez, Alex
04/11/2019
Representative Dominguez Passes Disaster Response & Recovery Legislation
by: Rep. Dominguez, Alex
04/11/2019
Rep. Wray Legislation Allowing Texas Junior Colleges to Apply for BSN Degree Programs Moves in the House
by: Rep. Wray, John
04/11/2019
Representative Geanie Morrison Votes To Strengthen Statewide Disaster Response & Recovery
by: Rep. Morrison, Geanie W.
04/11/2019
Rep. González’s HJR 11 Passes Texas House; Reauthorizes Crucial Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Funding
by: Rep. González, Mary
04/10/2019
HOUSE APPROVES REP. ERIC JOHNSON’S BILL REQUIRING SCHOOLS TO REPORT SUSPENSION DATA TO STATE
by: Rep. Johnson, Eric
04/10/2019
Representative Christina Morales Votes To Strengthen Statewide Disaster Response & Recovery
by: Rep. Morales, Christina
04/10/2019
Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers Voices Her Concerns About House Bill 2
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
04/10/2019
Representative Ed Thompson Votes To Strengthen Statewide Disaster Response & Recovery
by: Rep. Thompson, Ed
04/09/2019
Rep. Jared Patterson Amends House Bill 1 for Highway 380 Safety Improvements
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
04/09/2019
Representative Mayes Middleton files bill to allow student-led prayer in schools
by: Rep. Middleton, Mayes
04/08/2019
Representative Erin Zwiener Lays Out Bill on Land Restoration After Pipeline Construction
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
04/08/2019
State Representative Wray Supports King's HB 347 to Stop Forced Annexation in Texas
by: Rep. Wray, John
04/05/2019
Landgraf Bill to Authorize Renovation of UTPB's Mesa Building Moves Forward
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
04/05/2019
Texas House Passes Transformational School Finance Legislation
by: Rep. Morales, Christina
04/04/2019
Texas House of Representatives Passes Historic School Finance Reforms
by: Rep. Fierro, Art
04/04/2019
Landgraf Votes to Pass Transformational School Finance Legislation
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
04/04/2019
Texas House Delivers on School Finance Reform; Local Educators Express Strong Support
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
04/04/2019
REPRESENTATIVE MICHELLE BECKLEY’S HB 1036 HEARD IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
by: Rep. Beckley, Michelle
04/04/2019
Rep. Zwiener Honors Grammy-Nominated Wood & Wire with Resolution on House Floor
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
04/03/2019
Rep. Mary González Co-Authors Transformative School Finance Reform Bill
by: Rep. González, Mary
04/03/2019
Rep. Mary González Authors Two Amendments to Reform Special Education
by: Rep. González, Mary
04/03/2019
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers Helps Texas House Pass Transformational School Finance Legislation
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
04/03/2019
Representative Ray Lopez Co-Authors Major School Finance Reform: House Bill 3
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
04/03/2019
Rep. Muñoz Statement on the Passage of School Finance Reform Bill, HB 3
by: Rep. Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
04/03/2019
House Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Hears HB 2989 by Representative Keith Bell
by: Rep. Bell, Keith
04/03/2019
Rep. Patterson Joins Texas House in Approving Landmark School Finance Reform
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
04/03/2019
$9 Billion School Finance & Property Tax Relief Bill Passes Texas House with Support from Rep. Zwiener
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
04/02/2019
Representative Mayes Middleton files bill authorizing up to 100% homestead exemption
by: Rep. Middleton, Mayes
04/02/2019
San Marcos’ Own Dr. Mario Garza Gives Invocation on State House Floor
by: Rep. Zwiener, ErinMarch 2019
03/29/2019
CHAIRMAN GEANIE W. MORRISON SECURES FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY
by: Rep. Morrison, Geanie W.
03/29/2019
Representative Jeff Leach Passes “Women’s Health” Amendment to the State Budget
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
03/28/2019
Landgraf & Craddick Amend House Budget to Improve Service at DPS Driver License Offices
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
03/27/2019
Representative Muñoz Statement on Passage of SB 500, Supplemental Appropriations Bill
by: Rep. Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
03/27/2019
El Paso Water Customer Assistance Program Bill Passes the House
by: Rep. Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
03/27/2019
Representative Steve Toth Introduces Legislation to Protect Texas School Children, Teachers and Campuses
by: Rep. Toth, Steve
03/26/2019
Rep. Dominguez Files to Name Shelter Rescue Cats and Dogs State Pets of Texas
by: Rep. Dominguez, Alex
03/26/2019
State Representative Ramos Advocates for First Bill in Committee
by: Rep. Ramos, Ana-Maria
03/25/2019
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers To Host "Together We Dine" Event For House Legislators
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
03/25/2019
REP. JESSICA GONZÁLEZ LAYS OUT H.B. 3206 TO COMBAT HUMAN SEX TRAFFICKING
by: Rep. González, Jessica
03/22/2019
Raney's HB 1682 Enhances the Safety of Children in Licensed Day Care Centers
by: Rep. Raney, John
03/22/2019
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers To Give Keynote Speech At Church Of The Disciple's Women's Weekend In DeSoto
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
03/21/2019
Texas House of Representatives Welcomes Ray Lopez to the 86th Legislature
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
03/21/2019
Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers Named Madam Speaker For Afternoon, Honored At Legislative Luncheon
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
03/21/2019
Representative Mary Ann Perez Issues Update on the Aftermath of the ITC Fire
by: Rep. Perez, Mary Ann
03/19/2019
TEXAS HOUSE MEMBER CHRISTINA MORALES STATEMENT REGARDING ITC PLANT FIRE
by: Rep. Morales, Christina
03/19/2019
Representative Mary Ann Perez Addresses Concerns Regarding the Air Quality in Deer Park
by: Rep. Perez, Mary Ann
03/18/2019
Representative Mary Ann Perez Issues Update Regarding the Fire at the ITC Deer Park Facility
by: Rep. Perez, Mary Ann
03/15/2019
Speaker Bonnen nominates Rep. Oliverson for national Emerging Legislative Leaders Program
by: Rep. Oliverson, Tom
03/14/2019
Representative Flynn becomes Co-Author for House Bill 3, The Texas Plan
by: Rep. Flynn, Dan
03/14/2019
Representative Mary González Files Bill to Create an Independent Commission for Redistricting
by: Rep. González, Mary
03/13/2019
Speaker Bonnen Nominates Rep. Thompson for National Nuclear Legislative Working Group
by: Rep. Thompson, Ed
03/13/2019
Representative Flynn applauds Texas Supreme Court Victory for Dallas Police and Fire Pension Plan
by: Rep. Flynn, Dan
03/13/2019
REPRESENTATIVE MILLER CO-AUTHOR'S MONUMENTAL SCHOOL FINANCE LEGISLATION
by: Rep. Miller, Rick
03/12/2019
Representative Ed Thompson Co-Authors Monumental School Finance Legislation
by: Rep. Thompson, Ed
03/12/2019
Rep. Middleton files bill requiring a "Cooling-Off" Period stopping legislators from immediately becoming lobbyists after leaving office
by: Rep. Middleton, Mayes
03/11/2019
House Appropriations Committee Adopts Various Riders that Improve State Function
by: Rep. Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
03/11/2019
REPRESENTATIVE MARY GONZÁLEZ FILES BILL TO PROMOTE EDUCATION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
by: Rep. González, Mary
03/08/2019
Representative Rosenthal Authors over 30 Bills During the 86th Legislative Session
by: Rep. Rosenthal, Jon
03/08/2019
Rep. Eric Johnson Files Bill to Address Homelessness Caused by Gentrification
by: Rep. Johnson, Eric
03/08/2019
Rep. Eric Johnson Files Bill to Level Playing Field for Publications Serving Minority Communities
by: Rep. Johnson, Eric
03/08/2019
REP. JESSICA GONZÁLEZ FILES BILL TO EXTEND MEDICAID COVERAGE TO LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS
by: Rep. González, Jessica
03/08/2019
"CLOSING THE STATE SCHOOL IN GAINESVILLE WOULD BE WRONG FOR TEXAS" EDITORIAL BY REPRESENTATIVE DREW SPRINGER
by: Rep. Springer, Drew
03/07/2019
Representative Johnson files four Sickle Cell Disease related Bills
by: Rep. Johnson, Jarvis
03/07/2019
REP. MARY GONZÁLEZ FILES BILL TO PRODUCE A STATE PREPAREDNESS REPORT FOR CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS
by: Rep. González, Mary
03/07/2019
State Representative Jeff Leach Files the "Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act;"
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
03/07/2019
REP. JESSICA GONZÁLEZ FILES CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM LEGISLATION
by: Rep. González, Jessica
03/07/2019
REP. JESSICA GONZÁLEZ FILES BILLS TO TACKLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS
by: Rep. González, Jessica
03/06/2019
REP. JESSICA GONZÁLEZ FILES BILLS TO ENSURE INTEGRITY OF TEXAS’ CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
by: Rep. González, Jessica
03/06/2019
CHAIRMAN MORRISON FILES HB 6 AND HB 7 TO IMPROVE TEXAS' EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS IN AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE HARVEY
by: Rep. Morrison, Geanie W.
03/05/2019
Representative Dominguez Co-Authors Transformational School Finance Legislation
by: Rep. Dominguez, Alex
03/05/2019
REP. JESSICA GONZÁLEZ FILES BILL TO COMBAT HUMAN SEX TRAFFICKING
by: Rep. González, Jessica
03/05/2019
Representative Jeff Leach Authors House Bill 3; Leading and Delivering on Generational School Finance Reform and Investment
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
03/05/2019
Representative Johnson Co-Authors Sweeping School Finance Reform Bill
by: Rep. Johnson, Julie
03/05/2019
Representative Keith Bell Co-Authors Monumental School Finance Legislation
by: Rep. Bell, Keith
03/05/2019
Rep. Jared Patterson Authors Monumental School Finance Legislation
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
03/05/2019
Representative Ramos files bill to ensure Texas schoolchildren never go hungry at school
by: Rep. Ramos, Ana-Maria
03/05/2019
Chairman Dan Huberty Files House Bill 3: The "Texas Plan" to Transform School Finance
by: Rep. Huberty, Dan
03/05/2019
Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers Co-Authors HB 3, Which Aims To Transform School Finance In Texas
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
03/05/2019
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers Proud To See Constituents Honored For Their Accomplishments And Work In Their Community
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
03/05/2019
REPRESENTATIVE CANDY NOBLE COAUTHORS MONUMENTAL SCHOOL FINANCE LEGISLATION
by: Rep. Noble, Candy
03/04/2019
Rep. Eric Johnson to File Anti-Corruption Bill in Wake of Latest Dallas Bribery Scandal
by: Rep. Johnson, Eric
03/04/2019
REP. SCOTT SANFORD FILES LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE FIRST RESPONDERS SUFFERING FROM PTSD AN INCREASED LEVEL OF JOB SECURITY
by: Rep. Sanford, Scott
03/04/2019
REPRESENTATIVE DREW SPRINGER FILES TEXANS' HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ACT
by: Rep. Springer, Drew
03/04/2019
Representative Mayes Middleton files bill to put Pelican Island to work for our economy and our community
by: Rep. Middleton, Mayes
03/01/2019
Representative Ramos Files Bill to Recognize the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena Quintanilla
by: Rep. Ramos, Ana-Maria
03/01/2019
State Representative Brad Buckley To Host Town Hall In Harker Heights
by: Rep. Buckley, BradFebruary 2019
02/27/2019
State Representative Vikki Goodwin Files HB 2139 To Improve School Finance Basic Allotment
by: Rep. Goodwin, Vikki
02/27/2019
Rep. Jared Patterson Files Legislation to Pioneer New Approach on Authentic Student Assessment
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
02/27/2019
Rep. Allison Files Legislation to Stabilize Solvency of Teacher Retirement Programs
by: Rep. Allison, Steve
02/26/2019
Representatives Cole and Talarico Joint Author Sex Education Reform Bill
by: Rep. Cole, Sheryl
02/26/2019
Representative Flynn Applauds Fort Worth For Solving Pension Problems Locally
by: Rep. Flynn, Dan
02/26/2019
Representative Stickland Secures Over 100 Coauthors for Red-Light Camera Ban
by: Rep. Stickland, Jonathan
02/25/2019
Bell Files Bill Expanding Criminal Liability to those Exposing Children to Penalty Group 1 Drugs
by: Rep. Bell, Keith
02/25/2019
Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers files a bill making access to information regarding sealing of juvenile records easier
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
02/22/2019
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers to join the Texas Legislative Black Caucus for their bi-annual summit
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
02/21/2019
Representative Wray Files Bill to Open Door for Navarro College to Seek Approval for Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs
by: Rep. Wray, John
02/21/2019
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers files bill regarding the revision of Texas child labor laws.
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
02/21/2019
Texas Lawmaker Wants to Improve School Safety With A State Funded Mental & Behavioral Health Research Institute
by: Rep. Thompson, Senfronia
02/20/2019
Representative Stickland Files Expansion of Fireworks Sales for Texas Celebrations
by: Rep. Stickland, Jonathan
02/19/2019
REPRESENTATIVE CANDY NOBLE FILES BILL TO PROTECT TEXAS TAXPAYERS FROM FUNDING ABORTION
by: Rep. Noble, Candy
02/15/2019
State Representative Sheryl Cole files bill designating portion of Airport Blvd "Richard Overton Memorial Highway"
by: Rep. Cole, Sheryl
02/15/2019
The Rebuild Texas Fund Announces Grant Funding for Communities Impacted by Harvey
by: Rep. White, James
02/14/2019
REP. JESSICA GONZÁLEZ FILES BILL TO END CRIMINAL PROSECUTION OF RENT-TO-OWN CUSTOMERS
by: Rep. González, Jessica
02/14/2019
Texas Heartbeat Bill (HB 1500) Announces Over 40 Supporters in Texas House
by: Rep. Cain, Briscoe
02/12/2019
REP. LONGORIA JOINT AUTHORS LEGISLATION TO PROTECT FIRST RESPONDERS FROM ILLEGAL DENIALS OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CLAIMS
by: Rep. Longoria, Oscar
02/11/2019
Everman Floodwaters To Be Discussed In Town Hall Hosted By Representative Nicole Collier
by: Rep. Collier, Nicole
02/11/2019
Representative John Wray Introduces Legislation Giving School Shooting Victims Equal Justice
by: Rep. Wray, John
02/08/2019
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers to recognize Elizabeth Nyore for assisting an injured Rowlett police officer
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
02/08/2019
Rep. Sarah Davis Announces Appointment as Chair of the Article II Subcommittee
by: Rep. Davis, Sarah
02/07/2019
REPRESENTATIVE SHAHEEN FILES CRIMINAL JUSTICE PACKAGE TO BETTER PROTECT WOMEN
by: Rep. Shaheen, Matt
02/07/2019
State Representative Ramos Appointed to RideShare2Vote's Advisory Board
by: Rep. Ramos, Ana-Maria
02/07/2019
State Representative Jeff Leach Files Legislation to Protect Victims of Heinous Crimes From Improper Contact by Their Perpetrator
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
02/07/2019
Representative Mayes Middleton files local government ethics bill
by: Rep. Middleton, Mayes
02/06/2019
REPRESENTATIVE SHAHEEN FILES LEGISLATION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND LOWER COSTS
by: Rep. Shaheen, Matt
02/06/2019
State Rep. Cody Harris Files Legislation to Protect Private Property Owners Against the Proposed High Speed Rail Project
by: Rep. Harris, Cody
02/05/2019
Pothole Protection from the Police: Rep. Calanni Files Her Third Bill
by: Rep. Calanni, Gina
02/05/2019
Rep. Rhetta Bowers to participate in a panel discussion for The Texas Tribune’s Conversation Series
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
02/05/2019
State Rep. Victoria Neave to Succeed State Rep. Eric Johnson As Co-Chair of the Dallas Area Legislative Delegation
by: Rep. Neave, Victoria
02/05/2019
Governor, Lt. Governor, & Speaker of the House Unveil Property Tax Reform Legislation
by: Rep. White, James
02/05/2019
STATE REPRESENTATIVE JEFF LEACH RESPONDS TO GOVERNOR ABBOTT’S "STATE OF THE STATE" ADDRESS
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
02/05/2019
Rep. Muñoz Statement on Gov. Abbott’s State of the State Address
by: Rep. Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
02/05/2019
REP. JOHN BUCY III ELECTED CHAIR OF YOUNG TEXANS LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS
by: Rep. Bucy, John III
02/04/2019
HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES ANNOUNCED REP. OSCAR LONGORIA TO CHAIR GENERAL GOVERNMENT
by: Rep. Longoria, Oscar
02/04/2019
STATE REPRESENTATIVE TONI ROSE NAMED TO CHAIR CRITICAL HOUSE BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE
by: Rep. Rose, Toni
02/04/2019
Representative Erin Zwiener Files Two Bills to Protect the Beauty of the Hill Country
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
02/04/2019
State Representative Brad Buckley To Host Town Hall In Lampasas County
by: Rep. Buckley, Brad
02/04/2019
Rep. Wu Introduces Legislation to Investigate Equity of Pay Between Genders and Race
by: Rep. Wu, Gene
02/04/2019
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers is excited to host and honor a Group of Fourth-Grade Students from Jay. R. Thompson Elementary School this Tuesday, 2-5-19
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
02/04/2019
LANDGRAF SEEKS STRONGER PUNISHMENT FOR ASSAULTS ON PREGNANT WOMEN
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
02/04/2019
State Rep. Lynn Stucky statement on being assigned to House Appropriations subcommittee on Article III
by: Rep. Stucky, LynnJanuary 2019
01/30/2019
Representative Dominguez Files Hemp Production and Regulation Bill
by: Rep. Dominguez, Alex
01/30/2019
Rep. Jared Patterson Files Legislation Expanding Options for Local Economic Development Initiatives
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
01/30/2019
Rep. Mayes Middleton welcomes district community colleges to Capitol, files legislation expanding community college baccalaureate degree authority
by: Rep. Middleton, Mayes
01/29/2019
STATE REP. VICTORIA NEAVE FILES H.B. 535 TO OPEN THE DOORS FOR MORE TEXAS STUDENTS TO ATTEND COLLEGE BY INCREASING TEXAS’ FAFSA COMPLETION RATE
by: Rep. Neave, Victoria
01/28/2019
Representative Mary González Receives “Champion for Children” Award by the Equity Center
by: Rep. González, Mary
01/28/2019
San Antonio Representative Files Bill Opposing Trump's Border Wall
by: Rep. Gutierrez, Roland
01/28/2019
LANDGRAF SEEKS TO REDUCE OVERPASS STRIKES & SAVE TAXPAYERS' MONEY
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
01/28/2019
HB 1096 Will Modernize Texas Government IT, Close Cybersecurity Gaps and Improve Cost Efficiency and Customer Service
by: Rep. Capriglione, Giovanni
01/25/2019
Speaker Bonnen Appoints Representative Shawn Thierry to Three Committees for 86th Legislative Session
by: Rep. Thierry, Shawn
01/25/2019
REPRESENTATIVE TRAVIS CLARDY APPOINTED TO HOMELAND SECURITY AND HUMAN SERVICES
by: Rep. Clardy, Travis
01/25/2019
Rep. Jessica González Appointed to the House Committees on Criminal Jurisprudence and Urban Affairs
by: Rep. González, Jessica
01/25/2019
Representative John Wray and the Texas House Receive Committee Assignments for the 86th Legislature
by: Rep. Wray, John
01/24/2019
REPRESENTATIVE CECIL BELL, JR. APPOINTED TO THE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AND TO THE LAND & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
by: Rep. Bell, Cecil
01/24/2019
State Representative Brad Buckley Named to Ag and Livestock, Appropriations, and Local and Consent Calendars Committees
by: Rep. Buckley, Brad
01/24/2019
State Representative Ernest Bailes Receives House Committee Assignments for the 86th Legislative Session
by: Rep. Bailes, Ernest
01/24/2019
State Representative Sheryl Cole Appointed to Ways and Means, Redistricting, and County Affairs Committees
by: Rep. Cole, Sheryl
01/24/2019
REP. SCOTT SANFORD ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEES FOR THE 86TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION
by: Rep. Sanford, Scott
01/24/2019
State Representative Ramos Appointed to Defense & Veteran Affairs, Natural Resources committees
by: Rep. Ramos, Ana-Maria
01/23/2019
North Texas State Representative Receives High Profile Committee Assignments
by: Rep. Johnson, Julie
01/23/2019
Rep. Oliverson Receives Committee Assignments for the 86th Legislature
by: Rep. Oliverson, Tom
01/23/2019
REP. LONGORIA NAMED VICE-CHAIR OF APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE; CONTINUES SERVING ON PENSIONS, INVESTMENTS & FINANCIAL SERVICES
by: Rep. Longoria, Oscar
01/23/2019
Representative Wray Salutes TEXPERS for 30 Years of Support for Public Employee Pension Plans
by: Rep. Wray, John
01/23/2019
State Rep. Justin Holland Named to Powerful State Affairs Committee
by: Rep. Holland, Justin
01/23/2019
Rep. Ortega Named to Transportation, Public Health, and House Administration Committees for the 86th Legislature
by: Rep. Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
01/23/2019
Rep. Jared Patterson Announces Committee Appointments for the 86th Legislature
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
01/23/2019
ASHBY APPOINTED TO PUBLIC EDUCATION, DEFENSE & VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEES
by: Rep. Ashby, Trent
01/23/2019
Representative Dominguez Appointed to Natural Resources Committee and County Affairs Committee
by: Rep. Dominguez, Alex
01/23/2019
Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives appoints Rep. Nicole Collier to chair a committee in the House
by: Rep. Collier, Nicole
01/23/2019
Rep. Muñoz Re-Appointed to House Appropriations Committee; Vice-Chair of Land & Resource Management Committee
by: Rep. Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
01/23/2019
Representative Ed Thompson Named Vice-Chairman of Environmental Regulation Committee, Appointed to Transportation, House Administration
by: Rep. Thompson, Ed
01/23/2019
JEFF LEACH RECEIVES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE 86TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION:
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
01/23/2019
Representative Mary González Receives Committee Assignments for 86th Legislative Session
by: Rep. González, Mary
01/23/2019
State Rep. Lynn Stucky statement on Texas House Committee Assignments
by: Rep. Stucky, Lynn
01/23/2019
State Representative Jon Rosenthal Assigned to Energy Resources and County Affairs Committees
by: Rep. Rosenthal, Jon
01/23/2019
Representative Geanie W. Morrison appointed Chair of House Local and Consent Committee
by: Rep. Morrison, Geanie W.
01/23/2019
Rep. John Bucy III named to Elections; Culture, Recreation & Tourism
by: Rep. Bucy, John III
01/23/2019
REPRESENTATIVE CANDY NOBLE RECEIVES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE 86th LEGISLATIVE SESSION:
by: Rep. Noble, Candy
01/23/2019
Representative Roland Gutierrez Appointed to House Energy Resources Committee and the Committee on Pensions, Investments and Financial Institutions
by: Rep. Gutierrez, Roland
01/23/2019
State Representative Victoria Neave Appointed to Serve on Committees Impacting Civil Jurisprudence and Criminal Justice Reform
by: Rep. Neave, Victoria
01/23/2019
Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers announces she has been placed on three impactful committees by House Speaker Dennis Bonnen
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
01/23/2019
Representative Burns, Senator Kolkhorst File Major Eminent Domain Reform Legislation
by: Rep. Burns, DeWayne
01/22/2019
Representative Thierry Honors Outstanding American Barbara: Files HB 519, Establishing the Barbara Jordan Memorial Parkway in District 146
by: Rep. Thierry, Shawn
01/18/2019
REP. TRAVIS CLARDY’S STATEMENT ON THE SWEARING IN OF GOV. GREG ABBOTT AND LT. GOV. DAN PATRICK
by: Rep. Clardy, Travis
01/17/2019
Representative Mary González Elected to NALEO Educational Fund Board of Directors
by: Rep. González, Mary
01/17/2019
Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers Proudly Announces the 2019 Dallas Woman's March this Sunday, January 20th, 2019.
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
01/17/2019
Accountability on the Local Level: Rep. Calanni Files Her First Bill
by: Rep. Calanni, Gina
01/17/2019
Huberty Files Sand Mining Regulation Legislation to Prevent Future Flooding
by: Rep. Huberty, Dan
01/15/2019
Representative Mary González Files Bill to Increase State Responsibility for Affordable Higher Education
by: Rep. González, Mary
01/15/2019
Representative Thierry Announces Three-Pronged Strategy to Address Mental Health in Schools and Keep Texas Schools Safe from Threat of Gun Violence
by: Rep. Thierry, Shawn
01/14/2019
Rep. Jared Patterson Files Legislation Requiring Toll Transparency
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
01/11/2019
First LGBTQ Caucus to be Formed at Texas House of Representatives; Rep. Mary González to Serve as Chair
by: Rep. González, Mary
01/09/2019
Chairman James White Proud to Support Program Funding for Local Libraries
by: Rep. White, James
01/08/2019
Rep. Dominguez Celebrates Opening of the 86th Legislative Session
by: Rep. Dominguez, Alex
01/08/2019
HD 106 Representative Jared Patterson Sworn-In; Files First Bill on Burdensome State Mandates to School Districts
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
01/08/2019
Representative Keith Bell Sworn In as State Representative to House District 4
by: Rep. Bell, Keith