SUNSET PROFILE – ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS In a series of articles I have been profiling state agencies that are currently undergoing the sunset review process administered by the Texas Sunset Commission (www.sunset.state.tx.us). In describing the “sunset process” I have pointed out that agencies both big and small undergo the same type of review…

EARLY VOTING BEGINS ON OCTOBER 18, 2010 The first day of early voting for the November 2, 2010, General Election is October 18, 2010. If you wish to take advantage of early voting, you can do so between October 18-29 at any of the locally designated polling locations. For information on where to vote, you…

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…