MONTH OF NOVEMBER HELPS RECOGNIZE VETERANS Last week communities from across the state came together to recognize our men and women who have given so much to our state and to our country. In this week’s article I would like to take the opportunity to highlight our veterans and specifically how Texas strives to continue…

THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS FAST APPROACHING The Holiday Season is drawing near and the month of November has not only brought cold weather but also the reminder that many families are going without food. For this upcoming Thanksgiving, I ask that you give back by being charitable to and helping those who are less fortunate…

SUNSET PROFILE – HOUSING AGENCIES GO UNDER REVIEW 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…

SUNSET PROFILE – COASTAL COORDINATION COUNCIL 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 and that…

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…