By Senator Robert Nichols (Senate District)

My Five Cents: Rusk State Hospital, Special Session, TEA, Broadband, Texas #1

June 29, 2023 - Next week, the nation will celebrate Independence Day. The Fourth of July commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, establishing the United States of America. Our Founding Fathers made history in declaring our independence from Britain 247 years ago and establishing this great nation. Happy Fourth of July!

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Grand opening of improved Rusk State Hospital

My Five Cents: School Safety, Economic Incentive, College Finance, License Plates, Border Security

May 26, 2023 - It’s that time. Only a few days left before Sine Die and wrapping up the 88th Legislative Session!

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. School Safety bill moves to conference committee

My Five Cents: State Parks, Student Athletes, Women's Sports, Family Care Items, CDL Program

May 19, 2023 - On May 18, 1912 the USS Texas, also known as Battleship Texas, launched and quickly became one of the most powerful weapons in the world. It is credited with the introduction and innovation of advances in gunnery, aviation, and radar. She is the last surviving Dreadnought and the only battleship in existence today that fought in both World War I and World War II.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. New fund to support creation of more state parks passes House

My Five Cents: Data Privacy/Security Act, School Safety, SFA, TEA Fellowship, Health Care Billing

May 12, 2023 - The first few bills have made it to the Governor’s desk for his signature, which signals the end of session is fast approaching. Of the over 8,000 bills filed this session, just over 100 bills and joint resolutions have been sent to the governor and four have been signed into law.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. House Bill 4 passes the Senate

My Five Cents: Ankle Monitors, Right to Farm, Transferring Students, TPWD 100th Birthday, Session Deadlines

May 5, 2023 - This week we celebrate Cinco de Mayo! On May 5, 1862, Mexican general Ignacio Zaragoza defeated French expeditionary forces at Puebla, Mexico.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Ankle monitor bill heads to the governor

My Five Cents: One Month Left in Legislative Session

April 28, 2023 - May is right around the corner which means we only have a month left in this Legislative session. Deadlines are looming for bills to reach certain benchmarks. It’s a race to the finish!

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Bill moving SFA to UT-System passes House, going to Governor

My Five Cents: GLO Grant, SFA to UT, School Safety, Law Enforcement, Sales Tax Holiday

April 21, 2023 - April 21 is San Jacinto Day in Texas, which celebrates the final battle of the Texas Revolution in 1836 when Texas won its independence from Mexico. The battle was fought in present-day La Porte, Texas and lasted just 18 minutes before General Sam Houston defeated General Santa Anna’s Mexican army.
Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Beaumont, Orange County award General Land Office grants

My Five Cents: Broadband, Teacher Bill of Rights, Living Donor Registry, CRT, ALERRT

April 13, 2023 - There are only 45 days left in the Legislative session and it certainly shows. The days at the Capitol are getting longer and bills are making their way through the process.
Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Broadband grant applications due in May

My Five Cents: School Safety, Power Grid, Catalytic Converter, COVID Mandates, Scholarship

April 6, 2023 - Easter is around the corner. I hope you take the time to reflect on the meaning of Easter and the miracle of the Resurrection. From my family to yours, have a blessed and happy Easter.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. School safety bill heard in committee

My Five Cents: Rural Law Enforcement, Voters, Women's Sports, Emergency Powers, Additional Bills

March 31, 2023 - We have passed the halfway point in session this week, but most of the work is before us. It is full speed ahead for the next two months until Memorial Day.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Bill establishing rural law enforcement fund passes Senate

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By Senator Robert Nichols (Senate District)

My Five Cents: Rusk State Hospital, Special Session, TEA, Broadband, Texas #1

My Five Cents: School Safety, Economic Incentive, College Finance, License Plates, Border Security

My Five Cents: State Parks, Student Athletes, Women's Sports, Family Care Items, CDL Program

My Five Cents: Data Privacy/Security Act, School Safety, SFA, TEA Fellowship, Health Care Billing

My Five Cents: Ankle Monitors, Right to Farm, Transferring Students, TPWD 100th Birthday, Session Deadlines

My Five Cents: One Month Left in Legislative Session

My Five Cents: GLO Grant, SFA to UT, School Safety, Law Enforcement, Sales Tax Holiday

My Five Cents: Broadband, Teacher Bill of Rights, Living Donor Registry, CRT, ALERRT

My Five Cents: School Safety, Power Grid, Catalytic Converter, COVID Mandates, Scholarship

My Five Cents: Rural Law Enforcement, Voters, Women's Sports, Emergency Powers, Additional Bills

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