| REP. PAUL INTRODUCES SPACE DAY TEXAS AT THE CAPITOL Last Tuesday House Resolution 362 recognized Space Day Texas, with astronauts and NASA employees attending in its honor | | | Rep. Paul addresses the floor presenting the NASA representatives for Space Day. |
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| BAHEP AND NASA HOST JOINT LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION
On March 7, NASA visited for Space Day Texas celebrating space exploration through educational and interactive exhibits, while highlighting achievements
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This year NASA displayed their collaboration with the Legislature for "Space Day at the Capitol." Activities highlighted all current and future aerospace development happening throughout the state. The day included space exhibits from the International Space Station, the Orion spacecraft, Commercial Crew Program, Johnson Space Center Education and more. Visitors had the chance to experience a virtual reality spacewalk.
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| HOUSE PASSES FIRST TWO CRITICAL BILLS FOR SESSION House Bill 4 and 5 address CPS funding and DFPS House Bill 4: Strengthening Kinship Care - Data demonstrates that children who are placed with caregivers who are relatives receive more stability and permanency in their lives than children who are placed in non-relative Foster Care.
- Currently, qualifying families receive an initial integration payment of $1,000 for the first child and $495 for each additional child to offset immediate expenses plus an annual reimbursement of $500 per child.
- HB 4 provides additional monetary assistance for Kinship Care placements based on a family's need.
House Bill 5: Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) as a Stand-Alone Agency - HB 5 makes DFPS a stand-alone agency that would report to the Governor, consolidate investigations of child abuse and neglect under Child Protective Services and maintain many consolidated administrative support functions in the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
- This change will streamline decision-making and accountability at DFPS to help provide the best outcomes for children.
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COACH MAJOR APPLEWHITE MEETS REP. PAUL University of Houston's newest head football coach is welcomed by the Legislature | | | Coach Major Applewhite and Rep. Paul showing cougar pride |
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REPUBLICAN PARTY OF TEXAS HOSTS 150TH ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION Legislators, party activists and donors celebrated RPT's Sesquicentennial | | | Gov. Abbott takes the stage for his speech at RPT's reception |
Representative Paul visits the Republican Party of Texas Legislative Affairs Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin on March 6th. Governor Abbott gave a speech to honor the milestone. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Railroad Commissioners Christi Craddock, Ryan Sitton and Wayne Christian also spoke in commemoration. |
 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:
For Austin office scheduling inquiries, contact: kathy.haigler@house.texas.gov
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