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

INSIDE LAST WEEK'S BILLS

Important bills at a glance

Representative Paul was appointed to the Senate Bill 301 Conference Committee. SB 301 relates to the operations and functions of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the sunset review date for, financial management of, and programs administered by the agency.

PAUL LEGISLATION ON THE MOVE:

SB 2001 L. Taylor/HB 946 Paul: Relating to vehicles exempt from vehicle safety inspections.
HB 1197 Paul: Relating to the training period for a temporary insurance agent's license.
HB 2015 Paul: Relating to the disclosure of certain registration information by the voter registrar.
HB 2270 Paul: Relating to the requirements of service and duties of certain election officers amended to HB 1735 Faircloth: Relating to certain election officers.
SCR41/HCR 87 Paul: Urging Congress to direct the Department of Defense to relocate the United States Africa Command to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston.
HB 2665 Paul/SB 1012 Creighton: Relating to notification by an insurer of certain disciplinary actions imposed on the insurer for a violation of the insurance laws of another state.
HB 3343 Paul/SB 1171 Estes: Relating to the suspension and reactivation of the operation of the Texas Health Reinsurance System.
HR 362 Paul: Recognizing March 7, 2017, as Space Day at the State Capitol and honoring NASA.
HR 665 Paul: Congratulating William A. Staples on his retirement as president of the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

SB 8 Sen. Schwertner/Rep. Burkett: Rep. Paul was honored to support SB8 which prohibits partial-birth abortions.

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THE 85TH LEGISLATURE: A VISUAL

Rep. Paul takes the front mic on the House floor, laying out legislation benefiting Texas.

Rep. Paul and staff met with Speaker Straus to honor this legislative session.

Rep. Faircloth and Rep. Paul sit to discuss legislation important to the bay and coastal areas of Southeast Texas.

ELLINGTON AIRPORT REACHES 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY


	Photo from Lone Star Flight Museum official website.

Ellington Airport celebrated its centennial on May 20, 2017. Ellington Airport has a rich history and a prosperous future with the possibility of becoming a commercial space port.

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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:

- 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