Statement by Senator Borris L. Miles El Paso and Dayton Mass Shootings
"In the past 24 hours, our country witnessed two horrific mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of the victims. My thanks go to the first responders and …
Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Rehabilitation Council Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Lonny Matthew “Matt” Berend, JoAnne Fluke, Paul Hunt, and Crystal Stark to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for terms set to expire on October 29, 2021, and Cheryl Fuller for a term at the pleasure …
Kirsten Gillibrand has a secret debate attack. And she'll tell you what it is!
Kirsten Gillibrand has a secret. Do you want to know what it is? OK, she's tell you!
Hispanics Set to Replace Whites as Largest Group in Texas By 2022: Census
Hispanics are poised to become the largest segment of the Texas population in the next three years, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bur.
Migrant Children Moved From Border Patrol Facility After Reports of Unsafe Conditions
Hundreds of children have been moved from a Border Patrol facility near El Paso after reports surfaced that they spent nearly a month living with substandard food, water and sanitation.
Beto O'Rourke's fundraising plummets to $3.6 million in 2019's second quarter
The small-dollar fundraising machine Beto O'Rourke expected to power his presidential bid sputtered in 2019's second quarter, with O'Rourke's $3.6 million haul falling short of the torrid pace he'd set in the early days of his campaign.
Statement by Senator Borris L. Miles Regarding Governor Abbott Vetoing SB 390, HB 1120 and HB 1174
"I am very disappointed and shocked with the Governor's veto of SB 390, which would create the Northeast Houston Redevelopment District. The governor's office did not indicate any problem with this bill until late in the session but worked with …
Governor Abbott Signs Property Tax Reforms Into Law
Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law Senate Bill 2, which delivers significant property tax reforms that will cap property tax increases without voter approval and provide tax reform to homeowners and businesses across Texas. The Governor hosted the bill …
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Announces $1.6B in Teacher Raises
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that $1.6 billion in teacher raises are coming. Abbott trumpeted the pay hikes near the end the Texas Legislative session.
Texas secretary of state who led failed voter purge effort steps down
Texas' secretary of state, who led an unsuccessful effort to purge thousands of voters from the state's rolls earlier this year in a move that critics said was intended to intimidate voters on a false narrative of widespread fraud, resigned …
Texas House Passes 'Save Chick-fil-A' bill Critics Say Will Discriminate Against LGBTQ Community
The Texas House passed legislation on Tuesday that supporters say provides religious protections, but Democrats and critics argue would allow discrimination against the state's LGBTQ community.
H-E-B Names Winners in 2019 Excellence in Education Awards
On Sunday, May 5, H-E-B announced statewide winners for the 18th annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards during an awards ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel in Austin. During the ceremony, H-E-B Chairman and CEO Charles Butt handed out $430,000 in …
Governor Abbott Appoints Franz To Texas Lottery Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Mark Franz to the Texas Lottery Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The commission controls and supervises the operations of the state lottery and bingo, ensuring that all games are …
Reynolds HCR 150 Press Release
HCR 150 relates to memorializing the 116th Congress to pass H.R. 40 establishing a commission to study and develop reparation proposals for African Americans. Your voices were heard and your concerns are being addressed. Filing this legislation is the next …
Statement by Senator Borris L. Miles on HB 826- UH Medical School
"I voted in support of HB 826, to create the University of Houston (UH) Medical School. UH is one the finest higher education systems in the State of Texas. But, within the greater Houston area, and even surrounding UH, there …
