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OFFICE OF STATE REPRESENTATIVE DENNIS PAUL Texas Independence Day!   Yesterday in the House, we celebrated Texas Independence Day.  Texas Independence is the celebration of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836. With this document signed by 59 people, settlers in Mexican Texas officially broke from Mexico creating the Republic of Texas.  I believe it incredibly important for Texans to keep fighting for our liberties and our beliefs just as our revolutionary hero's did.  To read more about Texas Independence click here.  Green Light Houston Transportation Reception   Representative Paul spoke at the Green Light Houston reception on February 26 thanking all those who came to the Capitol to advocate for the improvement of transportation efficiency in the Houston area. He highlighted issues about long term construction on I-45 that inconvenience constituents among other Texas drivers. He supported the use of Proposition 1 as a source of revenue to advance the project.    Green Light Houston represents the region's collective approach in highlighting Houston's impact on the Texas economy and the economic importance of investing more in Houston's transportation system. The Green Light Houston host committee is comprised of 5 regional transportation advocacy groups; TAG, BayTran, the Greater 288 Partnership, the 36A Coalition, and the SH 249 Partnership. Our goal is to bring one voice to Austin to promote transportation and infrastructure improvements and encourage legislators to pass legislation to establish a sustainable funding source for transportation. "House Bill 11--Stronger Border, Safer Texas Act!" Yesterday I was proud to join colleagues from both parties in supporting the Stronger Border, Safer Texas Act by Chairman Bonnen, which will permanently strengthen law enforcement on the border and give DPS the tools to crack down on crime syndicates across the state. To watch the press conference click here.  Committee Update   Last week most House committees met for the first time.  In the pension committee we received an introductory presentation from the Pension Review Board, ERS, TRS, TX County & District Retirement, and the TX Municipal Retirement Systems.  In the insurance committee an introductory presentation was made by the Texas Department of Insurance, Health & Human Services Commission, Office of Public Insurance Counsel, TX Public Finance Authority, TWIA, and the Department of Information Resources.  It is my intention to work hard to represent my constituents fully as we hear testimony on the many pension and insurance related legislation that is before the Texas House committee.  If you are interested in viewing any committees, please visit the Texas Legislature Online for the committee schedules.  Capitol Visitor Information   My staff and I welcome everyone to visit our office as well as the historic Capitol building.  If you are planning a trip to the Capitol be sure to stop by our office, Room E2.814.  Here are some helpful tips for your visit: Texas Capitol Visitor Center Texas State Preservation Board The Bullock Texas State History Museum State Representative Dennis Paul       Texas State Capitol P.O. Box 2910 Office: E2.814 Austin, TX 78768 512-463-0734 Office 512-463-0401 Fax District Office 17225 El Camino Real, Suite 415 Houston, TX  77058 (Coming Soon)   STAY CONNECTED

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