June 25, 2018 TEXAS HOUSE DISTRICT 129 NEWSLETTER | | Clear Creek Watershed Community Meeting
Houston, TX - Council Member Dave Martin would like to make Clear Lake residents aware that the Clear Creek Watershed Community Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 17, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at El Franco Lee Community Center, 9500 Hall Road, Houston, Texas, 77089.
* New Date: Clear Creek Watershed: Tuesday, July 17, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the El Franco Lee Community Center, Houston, Texas, 77089.
On June 12, Harris County Commissioners Court approved to place the $2.5 billion flood bond issue on the August 25 ballot, asking voters to finance a 10 to 15 year program of flood mitigation projects that include drainage improvements, upgraded warning systems, infrastructure repairs, home buyouts, and construction of more detention basins. For more information, please contact Harris County Flood Control District Bond Program Hotline at 713-684-4107. | |
Coastal Spine Advocacy Twitter Campaign
The Bay Area Houston Economic Partner ship has embarked on a Twitter campaign that launched in May. 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. | | | | Texas High School Aerospace Scholars | NASA wants today’s students to become the engineers, scientists, researchers and innovators of tomorrow. High School Aerospace Scholars offers a one-of-a-kind experience for Texas high school students to explore the possibilities of a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related major or career. Learn more about the program by viewing "High School Aerospace Scholars: A Journey of Discovery." The adventure starts this fall with an online course and culminates - for students who earn the opportunity - with an onsite summer experience at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
To learn more, click on the brochure link below.
| | | | 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.
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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 visit with Harris County Flood Control District Executive Director Russ Poppe & Community Service Director Curtis Lampley for an update on projects for Clear Creek. | | Rep. Paul had the great honor to speak to community members who attended the recent TxDot Houston public meeting. | | Rep. Paul with attendees at the TxDot Houston district public meeting about the Red Bluff Rd project from Kirby Blvd to HWY146. | | Representative and Mrs. Paul enjoyed the LaPorte Chamber cookout with Mayor Rigby. | | Rep. Paul recently attended the South Houston Chamber of Commerce celebration where students and business leaders were honored. | | Rep. & Mrs. Paul, District Director Dawn McDonald pictured with Congressman Pete Olson for the CD22 Congressional breakfast. | | | | | | |
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