TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY FROM THE FLU While October brought our first sights of Fall and cooler weather it also brought about what we traditionally know as “flu season”. It is important that we all take the necessary steps to protect our families, particularly our children and those at higher risk,…

THE MONTH OF OCTOBER BRINGS AWARENESS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH For nearly 30 years, the month of October has served to bring attention to domestic violence both in Texas and throughout the nation. During the 81st Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed measures designed to strengthen penalties for offenders and expand the services available to…

“NEWS AND NOTES” September 27, 2010 The following is a collection of news and notes involving issues that affect House District 32. UNCLAIMED PROPERTY Texas is currently holding more than $2 billion in cash and other valuables waiting for the rightful owners to claim. The Texas Comptroller estimates that one in four residents of the…

NOVEMBER ELECTIONS JUST AROUND THE CORNER As the November 2nd General Election date gets closer there are some important dates and information to keep in mind. The last day to register to vote is October 4th, just two weeks away. To find out if you are registered to vote, you can do so on the…

TEXAS LEADS THE NATION IN HELPING VETERANS GET JOB According to the most recent data provided by the United States Department of Labor, Texas has helped more veterans get jobs than any other state in the country.  During a 12-month period the Texas Veterans Commission in conjunction with the Texas Workforce Commission assisted 47,556 veterans…