Capitol Newsletter

House Bill 11: Border Security Legislation     Last week, we sent a very clear message about the importance of addressing the border security concerns by going after drug cartels and human traffickers who prey upon our border region.  House Bill 11 supports the Texas Department of Public Safety by providing $105 million for 300 additional troopers, 250 of which would be stationed on the border by 2017. It also creates a "DPS Officer Reserve Corps" of retired troopers.  Additionally, it strengthens existing laws by making it a crime to "encourage or induce" a person to remain in the country illegally.  Texas would be the only state in the nation with a permanent plan to address the criminal activity on the border as well as enhance penalties for human smuggling. Texas Legislature Online Inside look at Texas Politics As the Legislature marks the half way point of the 84th legislative session, I invite each of you to watch committee hearings and floor proceedings through the Texas Legislature Online live audio option.  This website also allows you to track every step of bills of interest to you.  I encourage you to notify my office of legislation that is important to you and the district.  Thank you for the opportunity to represent you in the Texas Legislature.    CONSTITUENT CORNER   Highlighted today is my wife Eliza Paul pictured with First Lady of Texas Mrs. Cecilia Abbott at a legislative ladies luncheon in the Governor's Mansion.  Clear Lake High School Freshman Kyle Schroeder visited my office recently and served as a House Page.  I enjoyed getting to know Kyle, and I am sure he will succeed in all his future endeavors.  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 281-488-8900 Office 512-463-0401 Fax   STAY CONNECTED

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