THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS Over the past several weeks, I have used my weekly article to introduce you to some of the bills which have been filed for the 83rd Legislative session. In the next couple of weeks I would like to take the opportunity to describe to you the legislative process in which those bills…

Coastal Bend lawmakers gain positions of clout and promise Editorial Board Corpus Christi Caller Times CORPUS CHRISTI — “Blessed,” because of the word’s religious overtone, is an odd choice to describe anything having to do with the Texas Legislature. Nevertheless, the Coastal Bend is blessed to have Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, in the position…

Education Workforce Task to host first in a statewide series of meetings FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2013 CONTACT: Angie Flores at 361.695.2048 Corpus Christi, Texas – The issue of education and workforce training has risen to one of statewide importance according to a group of education and business associations. They are working with State…

SPEAKER OF THE TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTS COMMITTEES On January 8, 2013, the 83rd Texas Legislative Session officially began. Over the past several weeks the Texas House of Representatives has been organizing and preparing for our committee assignments. On January 31, 2013, the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives released our committee assignments…

Representative Todd Hunter reappointed to Calendars Committee FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 1, 2013 Contact Angie Flores at 361.695.2048 AUSTIN, TX – Speaker of the House Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) on Thursday announced committee assignments for the 83rd Legislative Session of the Texas House of Representatives, reappointing State Representative Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi) to the…