I hope you’re enjoying the warmer weather we’ve had after the winter storm. Here’s an update on recent issues and events. Ten Commandments Legal Update On January 20th, a hearing was held at the 5th Circuit Federal Appeals Court in response to lawsuits filed both in Texas and Louisiana challenging the legality of Ten Commandments […]
As winter weather approaches the area later today, I want to update you with resources to ensure you can directly access the latest information. Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) – https://tdem.texas.gov/This site serves as the “hub” for the state’s emergency management program, and includes links to warming centers, general preparedness information and other helpful information. […]
It’s been a busy month since Thanksgiving, and I’d like to share a few highlights. First, however, Terry and I would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. May this be a special time reflecting on the greatest gift ever given, when Christ came […]
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His faithful love endures forever.Psalm 107:1 Happy Thanksgiving from all of the King family to yours. Thanksgiving for me is a lot about stepping back and reflecting with a heart of gratitude. Many of you will recall the great hymn “Count Your Blessings,” which in part […]
Early Voting Begins Monday, October 20th for 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. You can find voting information at the end of this message. This past session, the legislature passed 17 joint resolutions proposing these amendments. Funding for these measures has already been allocated in the state budget. The Secretary of State has determined […]
With Texas booming, our roads and highways must keep up. In fact, in our most recent newsletter, I provided an update on funding we just passed for future construction projects across our district. If you missed that information, you can read it HERE. Meanwhile, construction on previously funded projects is underway. Like you, I get stuck in traffic caused […]
Our second legislative special session ended earlier this month on September 3rd, and I’m happy to report that we accomplished some very important work. Today I provide an overview of some key Senate bills that were passed and sent to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. Next week I will continue providing more […]
Congressional Redistricting Map Signed in to Law In July I was named by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to Chair the Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting, and I was honored to lead the redistricting effort in the Texas Senate. This new map gives Republicans the opportunity to potentially elect five more GOP Members of Congress […]
As you know, the Governor called a legislative special session which began on July 21st. I previously shared a list of the Governor’s items he placed on the agenda, also known as the “call.” If you would like to review this list, please click HERE. In the meantime, here’s an update on action in the […]
There are some important updates to cover in this week’s newsletter, especially concerning the topics for a recently announced special session, beginning July 21st, called by Governor Greg Abbott. First, though, a few thoughts about the floods which have devastated our state. Remembering the Central Texas Flood Victims The heart of Texas has been broken […]
