SD 11 SREC: E-Newletter from State Representative Dennis Paul

SAN JACINTO COLLEGE WINS 2017 RISING STAR AWARD FROM ASPEN INSTITUTE.

Last week the Aspen Institute named San Jacinto College one of the top 5 community colleges in the nation. The Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, awarded every two years, is the nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance among more than 1,100 community colleges nationwide. To read more click here .

TEXAS PORTS, INNOVATION & INFRASTRUCTURE SELECT COMMITTEE CONVENES

Representative Paul, vice-chair, excited for the future of committee


Pictured: Rep. Paul and other members convene for the Select Committee's first meeting.

Last week the committee met for its organizational meeting with an overview from TXDOT, TX A&M Ports, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We received information on the TXDOT border corridors and Trade reports, port capitol program, port freight mobility border crossings, and the strategic mission plan. I look forward to the many discussions that will take place in committee and beyond to improve economic opportunity for Texas.

Texas ports connect to global markets across a vast array of industries. The advent of "megaships," expansion of the Panama Canal, and Mexico's project to reform its energy sector are transforming global transportation networks and markets. To ensure Texas is able to take full advantage of these innovations and other economic opportunities presented by its ports, the Committee shall review Texas ports' infrastructure including inland borders and border ports of entry. The Committee shall also analyze changes to the global trade landscape and the preparedness of Texas ports and border ports of entry to capitalize on those changes. Further, the Committee shall identify the near- and long-term challenges facing Texas ports and border points of entry and propose solutions to address those needs.

AEROSPACE CAUCUS PRESENTED WITH FLAG FLOWN IN FLIGHT TEST

The Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company awards the Texas Space Caucus flag from Exploration Flight Test-1


	Rep. Paul holds flag from Lockheed Martin for the Aerospace Caucus with Deborah Carpenter and Linda Singleton.

The flag was flown aboard the Orion spacecraft which traveled 60,000 miles into space, reaching an altitude of 3,600 miles and returning to Earth at more than 20,000 mph during it's first space flight on December 5, 2014.

WEEKLY UPDATE:

Representative Paul introduces Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, seniors from the Madison Jobe Senior Center stop by and more on Space Day

Rep. Paul takes the House floor to recognize Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Rep. Paul hosts representatives and seniors from the Madison Jobe Senior Center group.

Rep. Paul and Rep. Faircloth pictured with Dr. Ellen Ochoa - JSC Center Director, Mr. Mark Geyer - JSC Deputy Center Director, Mr. Bob Mitchell - Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership President, Mr. Rex Walheim - Astronaut, and Mr. Dave Martin - Houston City Council Member District E.

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

For Austin office scheduling inquiries, contact: kathy.haigler@house.texas.gov