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[Download PDF]	Thursday, February 09, 2012 eNews - Spring in Texas! The last two weeks have been a rollercoaster for Redistricting in our state. On Monday, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott released three maps (Congressional, Texas House and Senate) that were part of a settlement. The San Antonio court then instructed the parties to keep working because they do not feel that the maps have adequate buy-in from all parties for an agreement.

[Download PDF]	Wednesday, January 11, 2012 eNews - Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends. As you are putting together your resolutions for 2012, we would like to encourage you to continue to give back to the community. Oftentimes we only do that during the holiday season and these organizations need our help year round.

[Download PDF]	Monday, November 21, 2011 eNews - Giving Back This Holiday Season I want to thank everyone who sent us recommendations for charities to get involved in this holiday season and beyond. We have so many neighbors who are generous with their time, talent, and treasure right here in West Houston.

[Download PDF]	Wednesday, November 02, 2011 eNews - Charities We are compiling a list of local charities that need support during the holidays and throughout the year. Are there any unique charities in our community that you would like to share with us? We want to hear from you on the opportunities to get involved and give back.

[Download PDF]	Tuesday, October 18, 2011 eNews - Upcoming Ballot I wanted to remind everyone that beginning Monday, October 24th, voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballot to amend our State's Constitution.

[Download PDF]	Wednesday, August 17, 2011 eNews - Summertime Energy Savings As much as we wish we could change the weather, it is out of our hands. This summer has been one of the hottest on record in Texas and trying to stay cool during this heat wave can prove to be detrimental to your pocketbook.

[Download PDF]	Tuesday, August 16, 2011 eNews - Back To School It is August and that means it is time to go back to school! Don't forget this weekend (August 19, 20 & 21) Texas shoppers get a break from sales tax on clothes and other items for school.

[Download PDF]	Wednesday, May 18, 2011 eNews - News From The Capitol Issue 8 May 18, 2011 House Bill 2581 was signed by the Governor this week.

[Download PDF]	Thursday, May 05, 2011 eNews - News From The Capitol Issue 7 May 5, 2011 I have been working the Calendars Committee to get the last of my bills placed on the House calendar.

[Download PDF]	Wednesday, April 06, 2011 eNews - News From The Capitol Issue 6 April 8, 2011 After more than 24 hours of discussion on over 300 amendments, the House passed House Bill 1 on Sunday, April 3rd, with a vote of 98-49.

[Download PDF]	Thursday, March 24, 2011 eNews - News From The Capitol Issue 5 March 24, 2011 Things are picking up quickly in Austin. I have filed 27 bills and have had hearings on seven so far.

[Download PDF]	Wednesday, March 09, 2011 eNews - News From The Capitol Issue 4, March 9, 2011 This week I had my first committee hearing on HB 1062 regarding eminent domain in the Land and Resource Management committee.

[Download PDF]	Thursday, February 24, 2011 eNews - News From The Capitol Issue 3, February 24, 2011 A big thank you to all who came out for the Town Hall last Saturday. We had over 200 people show up to voice their concerns and share their thoughts.

[Download PDF]	Thursday, February 17, 2011 eNews - Capitol Report Issue 2, February 17, 2011 Things are moving at a fast pace in Austin. Committee assignments have been announced, and I'm happy to tell you I will be serving on the powerful Ways and Means and the new Small Business and Economic Development.

[Download PDF]	Wednesday, February 02, 2011 eNews - Capitol Report Issue 1, February 2, 2011 The 82nd Legislature is off to a great start! After being sworn in, we cut our office budgets by 15 percent, the House approved the rules for the upcoming session which included two additional committees.