October 14, 2015 - Austin - Today, State Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) was presented with the 'Friend of County Government' award by the Texas Association of Co
September 29, 2015 - Austin, TX — Today, Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) and Representative Travis Clardy (R-Nacogdoches) met with the Nacogdoches Sheriff’s Department. The meeting was regarding the lack of access to care and limited capacity in local jails to house offenders with mental health issues.
March 5, 2015 - The Texas Senate approved Senator Robert Nichols' (R-Jacksonville) Senate Bill 5 and Senate Joint Resolution 5, which will constitutionally dedicate a portion of the existing sales tax on new and used automobiles to the State Highway Fund.
February 4, 2015 - Austin, TX – Today, State Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) held a press conference with Lt. Governor Dan Patrick to discuss the filing of Senate Bill 5 and Senate Joint Resolution 5, which will constitutionally dedicate a portion of the existing sales tax on new and used automobiles to the State Highway Fund.
January 19, 2015 - Austin, TX - Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) and Representative Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin) have jointly filed legislation to correct the formulas that fund certain small schools at a lower level.
"It is unfair that a small school is penalized and funded differently based on the size of the area they serve," said Nichols. "Creating an equal multiplier in the formula across the board will provide many schools with additional funding, which will go a long way in helping to improve the education of our students."
October 14, 2015 - Austin - Today, State Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) was presented with the 'Friend of County Government' award by the Texas Association of Co
