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May 2013
05/21/2013
Rep. Carter Announces Extension for the Carter Future Leaders Summer Internship Program
by: Rep. Carter, Stefani
05/21/2013
Representative Jeff Leach Authors Measure to Limit Medicaid Expansion in Texas
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
05/20/2013
REP. MÁRQUEZ PASSES BILL TO ENFORCE THE PENALTY FOR FALSIFICATION OF STUDENT
by: Rep. Márquez, Marisa
05/17/2013
WILLIAMSON COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE TONY DALE PRAISES THE SIGNING OF THE MICHAEL MORTON ACT
by: Rep. Dale, Tony
05/17/2013
Rep. Guerra, successfully presented Senate Bill 24 for consideration to the entire House
by: Rep. Guerra, Bobby
05/17/2013
TEXAS HOUSE AND SENATE APPROVE HB 1000 AND SB 24, CREATING A NEW UT MEDICAL SCHOOL
by: Rep. Villarreal, Mike
05/16/2013
REP. MATT KRAUSE SECURES PASSAGE OF AN AMENDMENT TO PROTECT COLLEGE STUDENTS’ RIGHTS
by: Rep. Krause, Matt
05/16/2013
REP. MÁRQUEZ PASSES BILL TO REDUCE STANDARDIZED TESTING FALSIFICATION
by: Rep. Márquez, Marisa
05/16/2013
Price and Duncan Legislation Protecting Injured Texans on Governor’s Desk
by: Rep. Price, Four
05/14/2013
REP. MATT KRAUSE ANNOUNCES PASSAGE OF S.B. 260 HONORING OUR MILITARY FAMILIES
by: Rep. Krause, Matt
05/10/2013
Representative Toni Rose's Bill to Immunize Youth in Juvenile Justice System Passes House
by: Rep. Rose, Toni
05/10/2013
Mary E. González Education Bill for English Language Learners; Now Heads to Governor's Desk
by: Rep. González, Mary
05/10/2013
Walle Legislation to Improve Workplace Policies for Nursing Mothers Passed by the House
by: Rep. Walle, Armando
05/09/2013
REP. TONY DALE JOINT AUTHORS LEGISLATION TO HELP LAW ENFORCEMENT STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKERS
by: Rep. Dale, Tony
05/09/2013
Rep. Joe Farias' H.B. 194 Voted Out Of House to Give Disabled Veterans HUB Designation
by: Rep. Farias, Joe
05/08/2013
STATE REP. NAOMI GONZALEZ PASSES INITIATIVE TO HELP MILITARY, STRUGGLING FAMILIES
by: Rep. Gonzalez, Naomi
05/08/2013
STATE REP. NAOMI GONZALEZ PASSES KEY LEGISLATION PROTECTING VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
by: Rep. Gonzalez, Naomi
05/07/2013
REP. MATT KRAUSE’S "COME AND TAKE IT" FIREARM PROTECTION BILL PASSES THE TEXAS HOUSE
by: Rep. Krause, Matt
05/07/2013
REP. RICK MILLER HONORS THOSE FALLEN WITH THE PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 3077
by: Rep. Miller, Rick
05/06/2013
Burkett and House Members Pass Legislation To Protect Second Amendment Rights
by: Rep. Burkett, Cindy
05/06/2013
REP. SPRINGER’S FIRST TWO BILLS PASS THE HOUSE & HEAD TO THE SENATE
by: Rep. Springer, Drew
05/06/2013
Inmates in the Harris County Jail to vote under proposal by Rep. Dutton
by: Rep. Dutton Jr., Harold V.
05/06/2013
This week, five bills were passed by the Texas House and I am proud to have helped author
by: Rep. Sheffield, Ralph
05/06/2013
Mary E. González Honors San Elizario Artists, Brings Local Artwork to be Displayed at Texas Capitol
by: Rep. González, Mary
05/04/2013
On May 4, 2013 several bills came before the Texas House of Representatives
by: Rep. Sheffield, J. D.
05/02/2013
Representative Naomi Gonzalez Passes Bills To Protect The Most Vulnerable
by: Rep. Gonzalez, Naomi
05/02/2013
Rep. Farrar Passes Bills Related to Animal Cruelty & the Environment
by: Rep. Farrar, JessicaApril 2013
04/30/2013
Rodríguez and Gonzalez pass standalone Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso bill
by: Rep. Gonzalez, Naomi
04/30/2013
Representative Leach Authors Legislation Encouraging Businesses to Relocate to Texas
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
04/26/2013
Rodríguez and Marquez pass El Paso County bills dealing with Emergency Services Districts
by: Rep. Márquez, Marisa
04/25/2013
LEGISLATION TO BENEFIT THE TEXAS FOREST SERVICE DURING FIRE EMERGENCIES PASSES HOUSE
by: Rep. Clardy, Travis
04/25/2013
HOUSE PASSES HB 1247 TO ALLOW NACOGDOCHES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HIRE DOCTORS DIRECTLY
by: Rep. Clardy, Travis
04/24/2013
House Passes McClendon Bill to Create Timothy Cole Exoneration
by: Rep. McClendon, Ruth Jones
04/24/2013
House Passes Villalba Bill Helping Colleges and Universities to Commercialize Intellectual Property
by: Rep. Villalba, Jason
04/24/2013
REP. SPRINGER LAYS OUT TCEQ AND 2ND AMENDMENT BILLS BEFORE COMMITTEE
by: Rep. Springer, Drew
04/23/2013
REP. STEFANI CARTER ANNOUNCES CARTER FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR 2013
by: Rep. Carter, Stefani
04/19/2013
State Representative Four Price's Public Safety Bills Pass in Texas House
by: Rep. Price, Four
04/19/2013
Press Conference for the Timothy Cole Exoneration Review Commission
by: Rep. McClendon, Ruth Jones
04/15/2013
STATE REPRESENTATIVE TONY DALE JOINTS EFFORT TO COMBAT UNDERAGE DRINKING
by: Rep. Dale, Tony
04/11/2013
State Representative Jeff Leach Authors Legislation to Crack Down on Sexual Offenders
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
04/11/2013
CHRIS TURNER PASSES BILL CRITICAL TO LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS ON LOCAL WATERWAYS
by: Rep. Turner, Chris
04/09/2013
Statement from Rep. Callegari in Response to Lone Star Community College Stabbing
by: Rep. Callegari, Bill
04/08/2013
REP. LUCIO ENCOURAGED WITH MEXICAN WATER RELEASES BUT MORE WATER NEEDED
by: Rep. Lucio III, Eddie
04/08/2013
LEGISLATION BENEFITTING COUNTIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS DURING EMERGENCIES PASSES HOUSE
by: Rep. Bell, Cecil
04/04/2013
Representative Toni Rose's First Bill Passes Texas House of Representatives
by: Rep. Rose, Toni
04/04/2013
TURNER STANDS UP FOR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS: VOTES NO ON STATE BUDGET
by: Rep. Turner, Chris
04/03/2013
CHRIS TURNER PASSES JOBS BILL FOR VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS & RESERVISTS
by: Rep. Turner, ChrisMarch 2013
03/28/2013
Price Joint Authors Pro-Public Education Bills
Supports Passage of Education Reform Bill in House
by: Rep. Price, Four
03/28/2013
Rep. King Secures Passage of Key Education and Water Bills for West Texas
by: Rep. King, Susan
03/27/2013
REP. STEVE TOTH PRESENTS ' SAFEGUARD FOR GENERATIONS ACT' TO HOUSE COMMITTEE
by: Rep. Toth, Steve
03/27/2013
Representative Mary González passes amendment on school accountability bill
by: Rep. González, Mary
03/27/2013
Rep. González presents bill to protect rural communities from toxic electronic waste
by: Rep. González, Mary
03/27/2013
HB 5 reduces the number of end-of-course abusive testing from 15 to 5
by: Rep. Raymond, Richard Peña
03/25/2013
Statement on Appointment as Chair of Probate Legislation Subcommittee
by: Rep. Farrar, Jessica
03/25/2013
REPRESENTATIVE PADDIE APPOINTED TO THE TEXAS BIOENERGY POLICY COUNCIL
by: Rep. Paddie, Chris
03/25/2013
Passes House Resolution 343 Honoring the Williamson County United Way on their 75th Anniversary
by: Rep. Dale, Tony
03/23/2013
Public Hearings March 26th in Austin for McClendon Bills to Solve Trash Pickup Problems
by: Rep. McClendon, Ruth Jones
03/22/2013
Price Receives Distinguished Service Award from Texas State Athletic Trainers' Association
by: Rep. Price, Four
03/22/2013
Simmons Files Voluntary Federal Firearm Bill For Those Who Identify Themselves With Mental Illness
by: Rep. Simmons, Ron
03/20/2013
Representative Thompson Joins THA Effort to Combat Underage Drinking
by: Rep. Thompson, Ed
03/20/2013
Rep. González lays out bills to restore dairy farming to the House Agriculture Committee
by: Rep. González, Mary
03/19/2013
REPRESENTATIVE PHILIP CORTEZ TESTIFIES ON BILL TO PROMOTE BUSINESS TRANSPARENCY
by: Rep. Cortez, Philip
03/18/2013
Representative Toni Rose named to Executive Board of The North Central Texas Council of Governments
by: Rep. Rose, Toni
03/15/2013
REP. REYNOLDS FILES HB 3659 TO EXTEND THE SERVICE AREA OF HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
by: Rep. Reynolds, Ron
03/15/2013
Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety Hears Controversial Gun Legislation
by: Rep. Flynn, Dan
03/15/2013
Rep. Van Taylor brings DPS, Donate Life Texas together to increase Organ Donor Registry's numbers
by: Rep. Taylor, Van
03/15/2013
Price Joint Authors Bill to Protect Water Resources, Improve the State's Water Infrastructure
by: Rep. Price, Four
03/12/2013
Rep. Rob Orr Invites Burleson Pastor Karl Jones to Serve as Pastor of the Day
by: Rep. Orr, Rob
03/12/2013
Rep. Rob Orr Advocates for Johnson County Representation on NTTA Board of Directors
by: Rep. Orr, Rob
03/12/2013
TURNER & VAN DE PUTTE FILE LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS HAZLEWOOD FUNDING
by: Rep. Turner, Chris
03/12/2013
Rep. Joe Farias' House Bill 634 - helping the VA identify veterans within the prison system
by: Rep. Farias, Joe
03/12/2013
Rep. Joe Farias' House Bill 307 - Protecting Cyclists and Drivers - Passes Out of Committee
by: Rep. Farias, Joe
03/12/2013
Representative Diane Patrick Works with Veterans to Strengthen Hazlewood Act
by: Rep. Patrick, Diane
03/11/2013
REP. MATT KRAUSE FILES BILL TO CLOSE JUDICIAL BYPASS LOOPHOLES THAT ALLOW MINORS
by: Rep. Krause, Matt
03/11/2013
Bill Expedites Search Warrants for Information Against Child Predators
by: Rep. Frullo, John
03/08/2013
Statement by Representative Four Price on Abuse Prevention Bill, HB 220
by: Rep. Price, Four
03/08/2013
REYNOLDS FILES HB 2540 WHICH WILL HELP TEXAS STUDENTS BE BETTER PREPARED FOR COLLEGE
by: Rep. Reynolds, Ron
03/08/2013
Manziel resolution is first action from Legislature to receive governor’s signature
by: Rep. Hilderbran, Harvey
03/07/2013
Villalba Files Bill Helping Colleges and Universities to Commercialize Intellectual Property
by: Rep. Villalba, Jason
03/07/2013
Rep.Farias' House Bill 633 - Providing An Opportunity to Contribute to the Fund for Veterans
by: Rep. Farias, Joe
03/06/2013
Rep. Farrar Seeks to Repeal Mandatory Twenty-Four Hour Waiting Period
by: Rep. Farrar, Jessica
03/06/2013
Oliveira Files Space Launch Legislation :Restricts Summer Holiday and Summer Weekend Launches
by: Rep. Oliveira, René O.
03/06/2013
Rep. Villalba Announces Four Bills Combating Domestic Violence in Texas
by: Rep. Villalba, Jason
03/06/2013
Carona and Villarreal File Payday Lending and Auto Title Reform Legislation
by: Rep. Villarreal, Mike
03/05/2013
REP. LONGORIA JOINT AUTHORS LEGISLATION WITH REP. SENFRONIA THOMPSON TO GIVE TEXAS STATE TROOPERS
by: Rep. Longoria, Oscar
03/05/2013
REP. REYNOLDS FILES HB 2261 TO PROMOTE SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH AND CREATE MORE JOBS IN TEXAS
by: Rep. Reynolds, Ron
03/05/2013
Representative Ron Reynolds Files Legislation To Create TxDOT Fund For Small Businesses
by: Rep. Reynolds, Ron
03/05/2013
Rep. Van Taylor Files Legislation to Include Emblem of Disabled Veteran's Branch of Service
by: Rep. Taylor, Van
03/04/2013
TURNER FILES MEASURES AIMED AT INCREASING TRANSPARENCY BY ELECTED OFFICIALS AND PACS
by: Rep. Turner, Chris
03/04/2013
Stephenson files two bills on behalf of small CPA firms and small businesses
by: Rep. Stephenson, Phil
03/01/2013
CHRIS TURNER FILES NEW MEASURES TO HELP TEXAS VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS AND FAMILIES
by: Rep. Turner, Chris
03/01/2013
Mary González hosts Agricultural Forum to Discuss the Future of the Agriculture in El Paso
by: Rep. González, Mary
03/01/2013
Representative Toni Rose Presents Scholarships & Award to District 110 Residents
by: Rep. Rose, ToniFebruary 2013
02/28/2013
Stephenson and Hegar to honor Master Sargent Calfee, posthumously at the Capitol in Austin
by: Rep. Stephenson, Phil
02/28/2013
Villalba Files Bill to Prohibit School Districts From Paying Teachers Fired For Good Cause
by: Rep. Villalba, Jason
02/28/2013
Former Educator State Representative James White Seeks to Reform School Curriculum
by: Rep. White, James
02/28/2013
EILAND FILES BILL PROVIDING TAX BREAK FOR MILLIONS OF VIDEO SUBSCRIBERS
by: Rep. Eiland, Craig
02/27/2013
REP. MATT KRAUSE FILES BILL TO CREATE FISCAL RISK MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
by: Rep. Krause, Matt
02/27/2013
State Rep. Dwayne Bohac files Major Tax Relief Package for Texas Homeowners and Businesses
by: Rep. Bohac, Dwayne
02/27/2013
Dallas Lawmaker Rep. Alonzo to be Honored with TESOL's 2013 Outstanding U.S. Advocate Award
by: Rep. Alonzo, Roberto R.
02/26/2013
Farrar Files Comprehensive Legislation Spanning Across Four Key Issue Areas
by: Rep. Farrar, Jessica
02/26/2013
Texas Legislative Black Caucus Recognizes Dr. Meria Carstarphen as an Outstanding Texan
by: Rep. Dukes, Dawnna
02/26/2013
Rep. Van Taylor Offers Bill to Protect Citizens’ Diver License Information
by: Rep. Taylor, Van
02/25/2013
Stephenson files Resolution supporting God and the Ten Commandments in the Public Square
by: Rep. Stephenson, Phil
02/25/2013
Stickland Sharpens Self–Defense Laws with Municipal Knife Preemption Bill
by: Rep. Stickland, Jonathan
02/25/2013
State Representative Jeff Leach Authors the Texas Gun Ownership Reinforcement Act
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
02/25/2013
REPRESENTATIVE PHILIP CORTEZ FILES BILL TO EXTEND DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM
by: Rep. Cortez, Philip
02/25/2013
State Representative James White Announces Support of Barbara Cargill
by: Rep. White, James
02/24/2013
Stephenson files HB 1256 on behalf of constituents, taxpayers and representatives
by: Rep. Stephenson, Phil
02/22/2013
REP. LUCIO FILES HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 55 REQUESTING FEDERAL SUPPORT
by: Rep. Lucio III, Eddie
02/21/2013
Villarreal Commends Crackdown on Tutoring Companies, Vows Legislative Action
by: Rep. Villarreal, Mike
02/21/2013
REP. LUCIO AND HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE HEAR TESTIMONY ON HOUSE BILL 4
by: Rep. Lucio III, Eddie
02/21/2013
State Representative J.D. Sheffield has filed his first major bill
by: Rep. Sheffield, J. D.
02/20/2013
Rep. Van Taylor Files Legislation Increasing Property Rights Protection
by: Rep. Taylor, Van
02/20/2013
REYNOLDS JOINT AUTHORS BI-PARTISAN LEGISLATION THAT WILL ASSIST HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
by: Rep. Reynolds, Ron
02/20/2013
Rep. Taylor Legislation Enables Forfeiture of Pensions of Corrupt Elected Officials and Employees
by: Rep. Taylor, Van
02/20/2013
STATEMENT FROM SPEAKER JOE STRAUS ON CREATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
by: Rep. Straus, Joe
02/19/2013
REP. EDDIE LUCIO III COMMENDS CONGRESSMEN DELEGATION ON DROUGHT INITIATIVE
by: Rep. Lucio III, Eddie
02/19/2013
Representative Klick looks to stop secret do-not-resuscitate orders
by: Rep. Klick, Stephanie
02/19/2013
TEXAS HOUSE FARM-TO-TABLE CAUCUS MEMBERS FILE FIRST BILL PACKAGE
by: Rep. Rodriguez, Eddie
02/18/2013
Stephenson files HB 1331; a step towards smaller and wiser government
by: Rep. Stephenson, Phil
02/18/2013
STATE REPRESENTATIVE STEVE TOTH FILES 'TAXPAYER EQUITABLE FUNDING ACT'
by: Rep. Toth, Steve
02/18/2013
Rep. Dawnna Dukes Presents "The 14th Annual African-American Community Heritage Festival"
by: Rep. Dukes, Dawnna
02/15/2013
Are CHL Holders at the Capitol Committing a Felony When a School Trip Walks By?
by: Rep. Stickland, Jonathan
02/12/2013
Rep. Farrar Responds to State of the Union: This is About Families
by: Rep. Farrar, Jessica
02/12/2013
Freshman Legislator Ed Thompson Files First Bill to Benefit Disabled Military
by: Rep. Thompson, Ed
02/12/2013
REPRESENTATIVE PHILIP CORTEZ ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF TEXAS VETERANS CAUCUS
by: Rep. Cortez, Philip
02/11/2013
REP. PHILIP CORTEZ FILES LEGISLATION TO AID IN CHILD FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT
by: Rep. Cortez, Philip
02/11/2013
REP. MATT KRAUSE JOINS THE NORTH TEXAS CRIME COMMISSION LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS
by: Rep. Krause, Matt
02/11/2013
Energy drinks, linked to thousands of emergency room visits a year, should be eliminated from
by: Rep. Canales, Terry
02/11/2013
REPRESENTATIVE ERIC JOHNSON FILES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT GLBT EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS
by: Rep. Johnson, Eric
02/08/2013
Representative Stefani Carter Appointed to House Appropriations Subcommittee
by: Rep. Carter, Stefani
02/08/2013
REPRESENTATIVES PONCHO NEVÀREZ, PHILIP CORTEZ, AND BOBBY GUERRA FILE BILL
by: Rep. Cortez, Philip
02/07/2013
Rep. Donna Howard Files Legislation To Strengthen Financial Disclosure Laws
by: Rep. Howard, Donna
02/07/2013
State Representative Jeff Leach Authors the Texas Parental Control Accountability Act
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
02/07/2013
MÁRQUEZ APPOINTED TO HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUB-COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES:
by: Rep. Márquez, Marisa
02/07/2013
Representative González files bills to restore multi-million dollar industry
by: Rep. González, Mary
02/06/2013
REP. ERIC JOHNSON FILES BILLS TO EXPAND MEDICAID, BEGIN STATEWIDE HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE
by: Rep. Johnson, Eric
02/06/2013
Rep. Farrar to Boy Scouts of America: Lift Ban, Promote Inclusion
by: Rep. Farrar, Jessica
02/05/2013
REPRESENTATIVE MATT KRAUSE FILES "COME AND TAKE IT" FIREARM PROTECTION BILL
by: Rep. Krause, Matt
02/05/2013
Manvel High Grad Luke Orlando Will Intern for Rep. Thompson This Session
by: Rep. Thompson, Ed
02/05/2013
Rep. Klick Elected Tarrant County Delegation Chair; Rep. Zedler Elected Vice-Chair
by: Rep. Klick, Stephanie
02/05/2013
Laubenberg Named Texas State Chair of the American Legislative Exchange Council
by: Rep. Laubenberg, Jodie
02/05/2013
REYNOLDS FILES HB 959 TO ENHANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES
by: Rep. Reynolds, Ron
02/04/2013
Legislators File Bills to Create New South Texas University, South Texas Medical School, Access PUF
by: Rep. Oliveira, René O.
02/04/2013
Menéndez files HB 896 to Stop the Misdirection of the Sporting Good Sales Tax
by: Rep. Menéndez, José
02/04/2013
MONTGOMERY COUNTY STATE REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED TO INFLUENTIAL COMMITTEES
by: Rep. Toth, Steve
02/04/2013
MONTGOMERY COUNTY STATE REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED TO INFLUENTIAL COMMITTEES
by: Rep. Bell, Cecil
02/04/2013
Rep. Alonzo Joins the Chorus Applauding the Latest School Finance
by: Rep. Alonzo, Roberto R.
02/04/2013
Rep. Villarreal - Legislature Should Fund Education Following Judge's Ruling
by: Rep. Villarreal, Mike
02/04/2013
Following Judge's Ruling, Rep. Howard Calls For Restoration of Public Education Funding and Programs
by: Rep. Howard, Donna
02/04/2013
History is made at Texas Capitol with filing of legislation to create UT super system
by: Rep. Canales, Terry
02/01/2013
REP. LUCIO FILES BILL LIMITING FULL CONTACT FOOTBALL PRACTICES TO ONE TIME PER WEEK
by: Rep. Lucio III, Eddie
January 2013
01/31/2013
McClendon Reappointed to Rules and Resolutions, Transportation, Appropriations Committees
by: Rep. McClendon, Ruth Jones
01/31/2013
REP. EDDIE RODRIGUEZ APPOINTED TO INFLUENTIAL HOUSE COMMITTEES FOR THE 83rd SESSION
by: Rep. Rodriguez, Eddie
01/31/2013
REP. LONGORIA NAMED TO APPROPRIATIONS AND INVESTMENTS & FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEES
by: Rep. Longoria, Oscar
01/31/2013
REP. PADDIE APPOINTED TO HOUSE COMMITTEES ON ENERGY AND LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
by: Rep. Paddie, Chris
01/31/2013
Rep. Flynn Receives Committee Assignments for the 83rd Legislative Session
by: Rep. Flynn, Dan
01/31/2013
Rep. Simmons Committee Assignments: Elections, Homeland Security and Public Safety
by: Rep. Simmons, Ron
01/31/2013
Rep. Donna Howard Named To Appropriations, Higher Education Committees
by: Rep. Howard, Donna
01/31/2013
REP. MATT KRAUSE NAMED TO COUNTY AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS COMMITTEES
by: Rep. Krause, Matt
01/31/2013
Representative Rose Appointed to Corrections and Human Services Committees
by: Rep. Rose, Toni
01/31/2013
Representative Naomi Gonzalez Tapped for Key Committee Assignments
by: Rep. Gonzalez, Naomi
01/31/2013
Rep. Fletcher Appointed to the Transportation Committee, and assigned to Vice Chair House Committee
by: Rep. Fletcher, Allen
01/31/2013
SPEAKER STRAUS REAPPOINTS REPRESENTATIVE DAWNNA DUKES TO POWERFUL COMMITTEES
by: Rep. Dukes, Dawnna
01/31/2013
Rep. Roland Gutierrez Receives Key Appointments from Speaker Straus
by: Rep. Gutierrez, Roland
01/31/2013
Representative Huberty Files House Bill 866 for Student Testing Relief
by: Rep. Huberty, Dan
01/30/2013
Rep. Van Taylor Files Legislation to Divest State Pension Funds from Iran
by: Rep. Taylor, Van
01/30/2013
Bill Filed to Lower Tuition Costs While Funding Veterans Education
by: Rep. Fletcher, Allen
01/30/2013
Legislation would protect constitutional rights from foreign influence in family courts
by: Rep. Hilderbran, Harvey
01/30/2013
Rep. Van Taylor Files Legislation to Fix Loophole in Child Pornography Laws
by: Rep. Taylor, Van
01/29/2013
REP. SIMMONS STANDS WITH GOVERNOR:END THE SHELL GAMES, STOP DIVERSIONS OF TAXPAYER MONEY
by: Rep. Simmons, Ron
01/29/2013
Rep. Donna Howard's HB 652 Ensures Availability Of Economic Stabilization Fund
by: Rep. Howard, Donna
01/29/2013
REP. EDDIE LUCIO III COMMENDS GOV. RICK PERRY ON HIS 7TH STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
by: Rep. Lucio III, Eddie
01/29/2013
Rep. Pat Fallon Aims to Work Cooperatively Regarding Governor's Agenda
by: Rep. Fallon, Pat
01/28/2013
Stephenson files House Bill 1257; addressing Sex Offenders and Social Media
by: Rep. Stephenson, Phil
01/24/2013
REP. LONGORIA TO JOIN FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL OFFICIALS IN 19TH ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE TOUR
by: Rep. Longoria, Oscar
01/24/2013
REPRESENTATIVE RATLIFF FILES BILLS TO INCREASE LOCAL CONTROL FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION
by: Rep. Ratliff, Bennett
01/24/2013
REP. EDDIE LUCIO III JOINT AUTHORS LEGISLATION TO BAN TEXTING WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE
by: Rep. Lucio III, Eddie
01/24/2013
$98 million Science Building for UT-Pan American part of legislative funding
by: Rep. Canales, Terry
01/23/2013
Villarreal Files Bill to Strip “High Stakes” Provisions from School Tests
by: Rep. Villarreal, Mike
01/23/2013
Rep.Howard Legislation Ensures Access to Economic Stabilization Fund for States Infrastructure Needs
by: Rep. Howard, Donna
01/22/2013
Flynn Recognized for Service to Community and State with MLK 'Political Award'
by: Rep. Flynn, Dan
01/22/2013
Senators Williams, Whitmire and Representative Huberty propose "Texas School District Security Act"
by: Rep. Huberty, Dan
01/21/2013
On Roe v. Wade Anniversary, Rep. Donna Howard Seeks Common Ground and Common Sense
by: Rep. Howard, Donna
01/18/2013
REPRESENTATIVE NEVÁREZ JOINS HOUSE ENERGY CAUCUS, NAMED VICE-CHAIR
by: Rep. Nevárez, Poncho
01/18/2013
Rep.Workman Co-Authors Second Amendment Preservation Act to Protect Texans
by: Rep. Workman, Paul
01/18/2013
Rep. Van Taylor Files Bill to Clarify Statue Dealing with Credit Card Payments
by: Rep. Taylor, Van
01/17/2013
REPRESENTATIVE MATT KRAUSE JOINS HOUSE ENERGY CAUCUS, NAMED VICE-CHAIR
by: Rep. Krause, Matt
01/16/2013
McClendon Bill Would Improve State Allocations for Placing Mental Health Patients
by: Rep. McClendon, Ruth Jones
01/15/2013
YOUNG TEXANS LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS ELECTS STATE REP. ERIC JOHNSON CHAIR
by: Rep. Johnson, Eric
01/15/2013
BELL FILES LEGISLATION TO BENEFIT FIRE DEPARTMENTS DURING EMERGENCIES
by: Rep. Bell, Cecil
01/15/2013
REYNOLDS FILES LEGISLATION TO CREATE SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS FOR FORT BEND ISD
by: Rep. Reynolds, Ron
01/14/2013
Villarreal Passes House Rules Amendments to Improve Transparency
by: Rep. Villarreal, Mike
01/14/2013
Representative Abel Herrero champions transparency in state's budget
by: Rep. Herrero, Abel
01/11/2013
REP.JOHNSON FILES BILLS SEEKING TO PROTECT VOTING RIGHTS AND EXPAND VOTER PARTICIPATION IN TEXAS
by: Rep. Johnson, Eric
01/11/2013
McClendon Files Bill to Create Timothy Cole Exoneration Review Commission
by: Rep. McClendon, Ruth Jones
01/09/2013
Rep. Zedler - REVISIONS PLANNED FOR THE SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESS LICENSURE BILL
by: Rep. Zedler, Bill
01/09/2013
Ken King sworn in as new State Representative for the Panhandle and South Plains
by: Rep. King, Ken
01/07/2013
Rep. Hilderbran - House Ways and Means chairman outlines priorities for legislative session
by: Rep. Hilderbran, Harvey