| LEGISLATION FILED BY REP. PAUL A sneak peak of the 85th Legislature - HB 944 seeks to create a Class B misdemeanor penalty for offense of the law already in existence: Election Code 31.092(d) permits County Chairs to supervise the conduct of a Primary Election, including the tabulation of results, as required by Chapter 172.
- HB 945 provides an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance
- HB 946 Bill increases the gross weight to 7,500 pounds, meaning larger trailers would fall under the inspection criteria, but more boats and campers would be just below the requirement. This would most easily mirror other regulations
- HB 1064 takes the appropriate steps to modify the method in which a municipal management district is created.
- HB 1197 bill would increase from 14 to 30 days the time a temporary license applicant has to complete the required 40-hour training.
- HB 1702 bill requires that their Date of Birth be included on the Ballot By Mail application form so that the Ballot Board can verify their eligibility.
- HB 1165 implements a property tax cut plan and more consistency in terms of the amount of tax people pay. Changes the M&O portion of a taxing unit from 1.08 to 1.06
- HB 1966 protects CHL holders that rent/own in common areas of condo and apt complexes.
- HB 2015 allows County Chairs access to the information needed to contact those who are willing to work elections for their Primaries.
- HB 2270 addresses requirements of service and duties of certain election officers
- HCR 87 Encouraging the Pentagon to realize the significant savings by relocating the United States Africa 2 Command (AFRICOM) from Germany to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, Texas
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| BAY AREA HOUSTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP LEGISLATIVE DAY BAHEP's committee members attend the Capitol to promote their legislative agenda
 | | | BAHEP members who attended the Legislative Day |
| | | | Pictured: Rep. Paul with Jamieson Mackay the Executive Committee Treasurer for Communities in Schools & Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union, Randy Ashby Partner of the law firm Waldron & Schneider, and Peter C. Wuenschel PhD | |
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| LA PORTE BAYSHORE DAY AT THE CAPITOL | | | Rep. Paul addresses La Porte Bayshore crowd in conference room. |
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REP. PAUL INVITED TO ADDRESS 4TH GRADE STUDENTS Lutheran South Academy conducts research project on the state government | | | Rep. Paul reads to Texas History teacher Cheryl Vinson's 4th grade class. |
The Texas History class recently completed a research project on Texas politicians. The students were allowed to pick one person in either the Texas House or Senate and find out as much information as they could on them. They were then told to create a poster to display the information that they found. |
TEXAS AUTHORS HONORED BY TEXAS STATE HOUSE Texas Authors, Inc. is proud to announce Texas Author's Day at the State Capitol on March 8
Based on current estimates, authors in Texas contribute approximately $250 million to the state's economy each year. With support from our Governor and Legislative branches, this figure could grow exponentially. Texas Authors, Inc., a non-profit working on behalf of the estimated 8,400 published Texas Authors for the past five years. Embodying the Texas spirit, Texas Authors, Inc., continues to create a niche market that has gained international exposure with devises programs that enrich the lives of thousands. The DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) Texas program is in its third year of celebrating the diversity of Texas authors through an annual statewide event. Along with the DEAR Texas Radio show, and various book festivals around the state, Texas authors have an opportunity for immeasurable exposure and support.
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 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:
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