February 25, 2021 - These past several days have been trying for all Texans, from those losing power and heat to those that found themselves without water, or boiling water from previously safe sources, and many who experienced all of these conditions simultaneously.  

There have been billions of dollars in property damage from weather related instances and burst pipe and water damage, but most heartbreakingly, dozens of Texans died trying to survive the cold, many inside their own homes.

February 1, 2021 - The first few weeks of every session are usually slower than the end of each session. In fact, the Texas Constitution prevents the Legislature from passing any legislation during the first sixty days of a legislative session, unless the Governor has deemed the legislation an emergency item.

May 12, 2020 - Rep. Chris Paddie invites Shelby County first responders and healthcare providers to come by the Catch Seafood and Steaks to pick up a meal as a small token of our community's appreciation for all that they are doing during these difficult times.

May 24, 2019 - This is the last week of session, which ends this coming Monday, May 27th. This has been a busy and productive session and we are starting to see the big pieces come together after weeks of negotiation. 

One of the biggest goals of this session has been to overhaul our broken school finance system while providing property tax relief to Texas property owners. This week Speaker Bonnen, Lt. Gov. Patrick, and Gov. Abbott held a press conference to announce the agreement that has been reached on HB 3.

May 10, 2019 - This is the week that we truly begin winding up the legislative session.  Last Thursday was the last day for debate on House bills and in short order, Senate bills will face the same deadline.  There are less than twenty days left in the 86th Legislature and we are frantically working to finish reforming school finance, reforming property taxes, and completing a common-sense, within-our-means budget.