E-Newletter from State Representative Dennis Paul

REP. PAUL ATTENDS THE TEXAS NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER BREAKFAST   Representative Paul today attended the Texas National Day of Prayer Breakfast in Austin where Governor Abbottt delivered remarks and joined in prayer with Texans from across the state. During the breakfast the Governor spoke about the importance of faith and the power of prayer, as well as his own relationship with God. Seven strong prayer leaders joined Governor Abbott and guests from throughout Texas. Read more here. FATHER BOB BARRAS LEADS INVOCATION ON THE HOUSE FLOOR   Rep. Paul stands behind Father Bob Barras during the opening invocation. Representative Paul's paster, Father Robert Barras from St. Bernadette Catholic Church offered the invocation for the regular session of the 85th legislature on April 31 in the House of Representatives. Every session, each representative has the opportunity to have a clergy member from their district visit the State Capitol and lead the invocation before the House convenes. We were honored to have Father Barras as the Pastor of the Day.   SENATE BILL 4 PROGRESSES    After a full day of debate Wednesday and continuing into Thursday morning, Senate Bill 4 known as the Sanctuary Cities bill passed the Texas House of Representatives. SB 4 prohibits local governments from preventing police from enforcing immigration laws.    The bill now heads back to the Senate Chamber, where senators have the option to accept the changes the House made or call for a conference committee in which members from both chambers iron out the differences. REP. PAUL PASSES ELECTION LEGISLATION OUT OF THE HOUSE   Pictured: Rep. Paul introducing his amendment. Last week Representative Paul had the opportunity to amend election legislation that he presented in the House elections committee as an amendment to a house bill during a convened session of Representatives.  Due to multiple legislative deadlines approaching, amending these bills onto another bill further along in the process allows for full passage in the House chamber.  The amendment contained all the language vetted before the Elections committee for Representative Paul's HB 2270, taking care of several election issues. The most important item was addressing the April 17th Attorney General's opinion that all Election Judges and workers must sign a Constitutional Oath and have it notarized in order to work in elections.    To read more about HB 2270 click here. CLEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL QUALIFIED FOR STEM COMPETITIONS Students competed against the top teams from around the globe in the FIRST Robotics World Championships in Houston The FIRST in Texas competition was held on April 19-22. Over the last few months, these students designed, built and programmed robots to meet a specific challenges using the same tools as a professional engineers. They have shown exceptional leadership and technological ability, as well as teamwork and gracious professionalism.   FIRST in Texas supports Texas student teams attending the Championship event with a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission. Their missions is to inspire today's students to be tomorrow's science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting programs that inspire innovation and foster life skills including self-confidence, communication and leadership.   We congratulate these teams on their accomplishments and wish them the best of luck in their continued success. TEXAS GENERAL LAND COMMISSION SENDS LETTER TO PRESIDENT TRUMP It is written:   "We write today to urge you to include in your national infrastructure plans a coastal barrier system for the Houston/Galveston bay area. The Texas coast possesses an extensive port system that is crucial not only to the United States' economy but also to our national security. The coastal barrier system will require $15 billion in federal funds to protect this vital area. We are currently working with the Texas state legislature to ensure Texas will financially support the operations and maintenance cost for the coastal barrier system."   Read more here. 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 scheduling inquiries during legislative session, contact: kathy.haigler@house.texas.gov             Stay Connected

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