In the State of Texas, higher education is education and economic development. In 2000, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) adopted a plan called Closing the Gaps by 2015. …
read moreSenate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 5 the cruise industry bill, was filed as the Senate companion to House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 29 which I was proud to have the opportunity to…
read moreIn last week’s article I began outlining bills that where past during the 82nd Regular Legislative Session and which are set to become law on September 1, 2011. Throughout the…
read moreJust one week left in the 82nd Legislative Session, as bills try to make it across the finish line before the official May 30th deadline, hurricane season looms just around…
read moreThe following is a collection of news and notes from your State Capitol involving issues that affect House District 32. HOUSE BILLS STILL IN THE HOUSE FAIL TO CLEAR DEADLINE…
read moreThe start of May marks the final month of the 82nd Regular Legislative session. Every odd-numbered year the Texas Legislature meets for 140 days straight to hear and potentially pass…
read moreThe following is a collection of news and notes from your State Capitol involving issues that affect House District 32. FOOD ALLERGY BILL PASSES OUT OF COMMITTEE On April 12,…
read moreHOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE VOTES ON USING RAINY DAY FUND On March 15, 2011, Gov. Rick Perry, Speaker Joe Straus and Comptroller Susan Combs announced the decision to address the $4.3…
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