Countdown to Sine Die
Today is the 137th day of the 140 day legislative session. As the session comes to a close, the House and Senate are considering final changes to the many bills that have passed both houses. If the Senate changes a House Bill, for example, the House must give final approval to the changes before the bill is sent to the Governor.
With this being our last newsletter during the regular session, I want to thank you for following along with the happenings at the Capitol and for reaching out to my office to share your opinions. As your State Representative, it is very important to me to hear from you. I have been grateful for the opportunity to rely on your counsel throughout the session.
Next week's newsletter will include a recap of the major events and legislation from this session. | | The Texas Plan
This week the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and House Speaker announced an agreement on The Texas Plan for school finance reform. The plan includes property tax relief, a reduction in recapture, and meaningful education reform.
| | Signing Ceremony for HB 302
This week the Governor held a ceremonial signing ceremony for my House Bill 302, which closed a loophole in state law that some apartment complexes and condominiums were abusing to prohibit tenants from lawfully carrying their firearms to and from their units. | | Representative Poncho Nevarez, Representative DeWayne Burns, Senator Bryan Hughes, Governor Greg Abbott, Representative Dennis Paul, Representative Phil King | | A Look Ahead
A preview of legislative events at the Capitol.
Saturday, May 25
The House of Representatives will convene to consider Senate amendments to House Bills and Conference Committee Reports.
Sunday, May 26
The House of Representatives will convene to consider Senate amendments to House Bills and Conference Committee Reports. This is the deadline for all bills to pass in final form in both the House and Senate.
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. | | Keep In Touch It is important for me as your State Representative to hear from you on the issues that matter. I hope you find this contact information useful. | |  | Capitol Office
(512) 463-0734
1100 Congress Avenue Suite GN.10 Austin, TX 78701
Post Office Box 2910 AUstin, TX 78768 | | | | District Office
(281) 488-8900
17225 El Camino Real Suite 415 Houston, TX 77058 | | | | | | | | |
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