June 1, 2018 TEXAS HOUSE DISTRICT 129 NEWSLETTER | |
Coastal Spine Advocacy Twitter Campaign
The Bay Area Houston Economic Partner ship has embarked on a 60-day Twitter campaign that launched on May 24, 2018. BAHEP is asking individuals who are willing to take a moment to tweet daily to the president and congressional members. When these daily tweets are shared by others, an exponential number of tweets could reach President Trump and Congress every single day for 60 days. The goal is to literally flood their Twitter accounts with messages about the critical need to move the Coastal Spine project forward as quickly as possible. These important tweets will let the president and Congress know in no uncertain terms that the Bay Area is serious about seeing this project through to completion. | | TxDMV Warns Buyers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Vehicles
Giving someone a new or used car as a graduation gift may earn you an “A” for effort, but failing to do your homework before buying could be a dangerous and costly mistake. More than eight months after Hurricane Harvey damaged an estimated 500,000 cars and trucks, Texans are still at risk of unknowingly purchasing flood-damaged vehicles.
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is urging Texans to do their research before buying a new or used car. “Too many Texans already get taken advantage of by people selling flooded, salvaged, and rebuilt vehicles as though they are in perfect condition,” said TxDMV Executive Director Whitney Brewster.
TxDMV uses a national title database under the United States Department of Justice to help stop title fraud and urges consumers to learn how to protect themselves when buying a vehicle. Brewster cautioned, “Don’t find a problem after you bought the vehicle. Protect yourself before you buy.”
TxDMV offers these tips to help detect water damage on a vehicle:
| | Hurricane Season Officially Underway, Texans Urged to Prepare Now | |
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind all Texans that Hurricane Season officially starts today and runs through Nov. 30. Right now is the time to put emergency plans in place, so that residents are prepared in the event of a disaster. “With Hurricane season officially upon us and the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey still very fresh in our minds, now is the time to take important steps to protect your family and your property,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott. “Texas is doing everything possible to get ready for this hurricane season and we are urging families to do the same. As we saw during Hurricane Harvey, lives can be saved when we all work together and have a plan.” All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes and tropical storms. It is possible for a storm to severely impact our state, even prior to or without making direct landfall in Texas. Hurricanes can cause widespread damage, and winds can vary from 74 to 157 miles per hour (or higher). In addition, hurricanes and tropical storms can also spawn tornadoes, create dangerous coastal water conditions, including storm surges, and cause extensive flooding damage. Additionally, the rainfall associated with a tropical system can have an extremely wide reach, so monitoring changing weather conditions during hurricane season is critically important for all Texans. “Because tropical systems can be extremely powerful and unpredictable, early preparation can mean the difference between life and death,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “As the 2018 hurricane season starts, we encourage Texans to prepare now to help keep their families safe should a tropical storm or hurricane hit our state this year.” Here are several measures residents can take now to prepare for potential storms: - Assemble an emergency kit that includes essential documents, supplies and provisions.
- Review hurricane evacuation maps, and select a route for you and your family.
- Plan how all family members and pets will evacuate safely.
- Consider any special needs for individuals with disabilities or the elderly.
- Stay informed about changing weather conditions in and around your area.
- Follow the instructions of local officials if a storm develops.
Residents are also encouraged to review their property’s flood risk and current insurance coverage, and consider whether a separate flood policy should be part of their home protection plan. (Remember most flood policies have a 30-day waiting period before taking effect.) For more information, visit the Texas Department of Insurance website. If you or someone you know might need assistance during a disaster, register now with the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) — a free registry that provides local emergency planners and responders with additional information about the needs in their communities. To register, contact 2-1-1 Texas, the state’s free 24-hour helpline. No matter where you live in Texas, you can dial 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 for community resources.
| | Rep. Paul and Sen. Taylor attend Clear Creek ISD Annual Teacher of the Year Luncheon | | The Rotary Clubs of Space Center, Seabrook and League City honored Clear Creek Independent School District’s 44 campus Teachers of the Year at a luncheon at South Shore Habour Resort and Conference Center on Monday, May 21, 2018. During the luncheon, the 2018 CCISD Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year were announced from a field of six finalists.
Beyond educating students, the following teachers have also been identified as a leader on their campus, working collaboratively with co-workers to improve the school culture. CCISD congratulates the 2018 campus Teachers of the Year:
Armand Bayou Elementary Alexia Scott
Bauerschlag Elementary Danielle Derouen
Bay Elementary Jordan Barber
Brookwood Elementary Kirsten Clason
Clear Lake City Elementary Valerie Strickland
Falcon Pass Elementary Ashley Bedell
Ferguson Elementary Laura Pearson
Gilmore Elementary Katherine Wright
Goforth Elementary Samantha Smith
Greene Elementary Christin Anderson
Hall Elementary Archon Auzenne
Hyde Elementary Amy Etzel
Landolt Elementary Liliana Martinez
League City Elementary Sara Jones
McWhirter Elementary Leena Elmore
Mossman Elementary Crystal Starke
North Pointe Elementary Shara Mills
Parr Elementary Anna Lowery
Robinson Elementary Julie Mills
Ross Elementary Heather Sandoval
Stewart Elementary Sarah Vining
Ward Elementary Melissa Roe
Weber Elementary Kelly Nerada
Wedgewood Elementary Alyssa Markowski
Whitcomb Elementary Melinda Bujnoch
White Elementary Brenda Magee
Secondary
Bayside Intermediate Lauren Douglas
Brookside Intermediate Shelley Koehler
Clear Creek Intermediate Janet Hawes
Clear Lake Intermediate Anastacia Cooper
Creekside Intermediate Amanda Ripple
League City Intermediate Paige Hassmann
Seabrook Intermediate Erin Lusk
Space Center Intermediate Kelly Francis
Victory Lakes Intermediate Kathleen Bucher
Westbrook Intermediate Anita Lewis
Clear Brook High School Ann Daley
Clear Creek High School Kylie Kunefke
Clear Falls High School Debbie Bacon
Clear Horizons High School Valerie Foskit
Clear Lake High School Jodieth Seeger
Clear Path High School Marcia Gschwind
Clear Springs High School Kristin Pena
Clear Views High School Kimberly Hart | |
Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
My office will begin accepting applications for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program for the 2018-2019 school year. In order to be considered for the TASSP, a student enrolling in college straight from high school must meet two of the following four academic criteria at the time of application: Be on track to graduate, or has graduated high school with the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) or the International Baccalaureate Program (IB); Have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale; Achieve a college readiness score on the SAT (1070) or ACT (23); Be ranked in the top one-third of the prospective high school graduating class. Additionally, students must be enrolled in a college or university in the Fall 2018/Spring 2019 academic year in order to be nominated for the TASSP during the current nomination cycle. Click here for more information on specific requirements, then click on the “Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP)” link.
TASSP encourages students to participate in Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) programs at civilian colleges. Students are required to agree to a four-year commitment as a member of the Texas Army National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, the Texas State Guard, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Merchant Marine, or commissioned officers in any branch of the armed services of the United States.
These annual awards can make a significant difference in the life of high achieving students. A student may receive up to $4,000 for the 2018-2019 school year and, dependent on available funding, may receive up to four years of awards. If you live in House District 129 and would like to be considered for nomination by Rep. Paul for the TASSP, please email your cover letter and resume to District129.Paul@house.texas.gov no later than June 30, 2018. You may also contact my District Director, Dawn McDonald, at 281-488-8900 with any questions. Each member of the Legislature is authorized to nominate one student. | | | | Rep. Paul recently had the opportunity to speak to the community members of Kirkwood Civic Club HOA. | | First Lady Cecilia Abbott spoke at the recent Bay Area Republican Women event in May. Rep. Paul is pictured with Teri Crawford and Jean Raffetto. | | Rep. Paul visited with Kathy Rogers and the Friendswood Republican Women were he gave a brief update about Clear Creek and the upcoming flood mitigation. | | Representative Paul attended the Freeman Library unveiling of the Legions of Light Mural by artist Lindsay Murphy. | | Rep. Paul pictured with Const. Phil Sandlin, Cindy DeWease, Brian Bogle, Col. Barker, and Sharon Prouxl at the recent Clear Lake Area Chamber meeting. | | Rep. Paul visited with Gene Hollier, Emeline Dodd, and Fay Picard at the Clear Lake Area Chamber meeting. | | | | | | |
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