Governor Abbott And Dr. Hellerstedt Call On Local Officials To Take Action Against Zika
Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt today sent a letter to County Judges and Mayors across the state asking for their continued assistance in combatting locally-transmitted Zika viruses in Texas. In …
Texas Making Progress With Medical Cannabis
Last session, I was a joint author on Representative Stephanie Klick's Compassionate Use Act, which legalizes cannabidiol for use in treating Texans with epilepsy. I am proud of this important bill that is helping over 150,000 Texans who suffer from …
Statement On Dallas Shooting & UT Austin Attack
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the shooting of a first responder in Dallas and the stabbing attack on the University of Texas at Austin campus:
Rep. Ron Reynolds - Week of April 24, 2017
There are less than 30 days left in this 85th legislative session. As we head down the home stretch, I remain focused and committed to passing bills that support the priorities that majority of Texans care about: education, economic empowerment …
Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster For Three Texas Counties Following Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today declared a State of Disaster in three Texas Counties following severe weather and deadly tornadoes that struck Texas over the weekend. In response to the significant damage the Governor has issued a Disaster Declaration for the …
House Advances Sanctuary Cities Bill
Last night, after 16 hours of emotional debate, the Texas House voted to advance Senate Bill 4, known as the Sanctuary Cities bill. Under this bill, local sheriffs and police chiefs would be required to honor ICE requests. As of …
State Representative Ron Reynolds for the Week of April 17, 2017
Wednesday marked the 100th day of the 85th legislative session. As a proud member of 100 Black Men of America Houston Chapter, I was excited to have my fellow brothers here at the Texas Capitol to represent and advocate for …
Patients, Care Providers Urge Tx. Lawmakers to Hold Hearings on Med. Marijuana Bills
Supporters of HB 2107 and SB 269 call on Public Health Chairman Four Price and Health and Human Services Chairman Charles Schwertner to schedule hearings on the bills, which would fix the currently unworkable Texas Compassionate Use Program and make …
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Commission On Law Enforcement
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kim Lemaux, Sharon Thomas and Timothy Whitaker to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for terms set to expire on August 30, 2021. As a state regulatory agency, TCOLE was established to enforce and …
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To The Credit Union Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Sherri B. Merket and appointed Ricky “Rick” Ybarra and James L. “Jim” Minge to the Credit Union Commission for terms set to expire on February 15, 2023. Additionally, the Governor named Allyson “Missy” Morrow presiding …
Federal Judge Says Texas Voter ID Law Intentionally Discriminates
A federal judge ruled on Monday that the voter identification law the Texas Legislature passed in 2011 was enacted with the intent to discriminate against black and Hispanic voters
Mexican Leaders Seeking a Review of Treaty That Made Texas a Part of the US
There is a new effort emerging In Mexico to nullify a treaty that allowed the United States to annex most of Mexico’s historic territory
Governor Abbott Appoints Lilly To Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kevin Lilly to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a term set to expire November 15, 2021. The commission supervises and regulates all aspects of the alcoholic beverage industry in the state.
Lawmakers Wrong to Funnel Money for Clean Air to Other Programs
Lawmakers should reject a proposed Texas House of Representatives measure to divert $40 million from the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) and funnel the money into other unrelated programs, Public Citizen said today.
Governor Abbott Announces Star Of Texas Nominations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations are currently being accepted for the 2017 Star of Texas Award. The Star of Texas awards honor peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who were seriously injured or killed in the …
