SD 11 SREC: District 129 Newsletter

Governor Abbott Signs House Bill 302

Governor Greg Abbott has signed my House Bill 302 into law! Effective September 1, this law closes a legal loophole and will make sure every Texan is able to lawfully carry a firearm from their vehicle to their apartment or condominium.

Hurricane Harvey Bill Passes Senate

My House Bill 2320, which will help Texas protect its critical infrastructure from the next natural disaster, has passed both the House and Senate. The bill still needs to be signed by the Governor in order to become law.

Thank you to Senator Larry Taylor for shepherding this bill through the Texas Senate.

House Passes State Flood Plan Bills

This week the Texas House gave tentative approval to Senate Bills 7 & 8, which will create a state-wide flood plan and fund flood mitigation projects will into the future. SB 7 has fully passed the House, while SB 8 will require an additional vote by the House before final passage.

Honoring Schools of Character

Fourteen Texas schools have been named as 2019 Schools of Character by Character.org, a national non-profit that was established in 1993 with the goal of inspiring, educating, and empowering students to become ethical citizens. In order to qualify as a School of Character, a school must demonstrate a strong commitment to character-building initiatives.

Of these 14 schools across all of Texas, three are in House District 129: Whitcomb, McWhirter, and Weber Elementary Schools!

It was my honor to welcome teachers from these schools to the Capitol this week and pass House Resolution No. 1465 in celebration of this high distinction.

A Look Ahead

A preview of legislative events at the Capitol. A calendar is a list of bills that will be considered by the House of Representatives.

As we approach the end of session, a series of deadlines under the Rules of the House of Representatives begin to come into play. In order for a bill to pass, it must first clear a series of procedural hurdles by certain dates.

Saturday, May 18

The House of Representatives is tentatively scheduled to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow to consider a calendar. This is the deadline for House committees to pass Senate Bills to the full House for consideration.

Monday, May 20

The House of Representatives will convene to consider a calendar.

Tuesday, May 21

The House of Representatives will convene to consider a calendar. This is the deadline for the House to pass most Senate Bills.

Wednesday, May 22

The House of Representatives will convene to consider a calendar. This is the deadline for the House to pass all Senate Bills.

Thursday, May 23

The House of Representatives will convene to consider Senate amendments to House Bills.

Friday, May 24

The House of Representatives will convene to consider Senate amendments to House Bills.

Saturday, May 25

The House of Representatives will convene to consider Senate amendments to House Bills.

Sunday, May 26

The House of Representatives will convene to consider Senate amendments to House Bills.

Monday, May 27 - Sine Die

This is the last day of 86th regular session of the Texas Legislature. The Senate and the House of Representatives will adjourn sine die, or "without day" for return.

How to Keep Track of Legislation

To keep track of my legislation, and the legislation of other members, you can visit the Texas Legislature Online by clicking this link: www.capitol.texas.gov.