By Senator Robert Nichols (Senate District)

My Five Cents: Priority Bills, SFA 100th Anniversary, Data Privacy, Excess Energy, Maternity Leave Bill

February 16, 2023 - On February 15, 1876, Texas adopted the Constitution of 1876. The document is the sixth constitution by which Texas has been governed since declaring independence from Mexico. Despite having been amended more than 230 times, it remains the basic law of Texas today.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Lt. Governor Patrick releases list of priority bills

My Five Cents: Border Czar, SFA, Broadband, Caleb's Law, Winter Weather Resources

February 2, 2023 - It’s Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this week, indicating six more weeks of winter; unwelcome news after ice storms covered much of the state this week. The iconic groundhog made his 137th appearance and records of his predictions go back to 1887. 

Here are five things happening around your state: 

1. Abbott names new border czar

My Five Cents: State Hospital/Living Centers, SB 224, Committee Assignments, Afghan Soldier, Perkins Honored

January 26, 2023 - On January 25, 1839 the official flag of Texas was adopted by the Third Congress of the Republic of Texas. It specified the look of the iconic Lone Star Flag that we know and love today. The colors were chosen to signify certain attributes: red for courage, white for purity and liberty, and blue for loyalty. The Texas flag is the only flag of an American state that previously served as a flag for an independent country.

Here are five things happening around your state: 

Submit Comments on Reliability Reform Study/Texas Electric Market Design

Public Comment Period Closes at noon, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022

December 13, 2022 – The Public Utility Commission of Texas is reminding Texans they have until noon, Thursday, December 15, 2022, to submit their comments on the recently released reliability reform study and proposals under consideration for the design of the Texas Electric Market. 

Senator Nichols Op-ed: "Why I Believe the State Should Offer Paid Maternity Leave"

December 13, 2022 - As we look ahead toward the 88th Legislative Session, I believe that one thing we as Legislators should be focused on is supporting children and families. As a parent and grandparent myself, I know the importance of the first days and weeks of a new child's life, and the physical impact that childbirth has on a mother. Research indicates that the postpartum period is critical for allowing bonding between parents and children, reducing maternal and infant mortality and morbidity, and setting the stage for healthy child development.

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