State Rep. Ron Reynolds' Week of March 6, 2017 Newsletter
I am always impressed with the many Texans who take time to come up to their Capitol and rally for what they believe in. This week, I joined the hundreds that gathered on the south steps to rally for the …
New Bill Preventing Firing Employees for Political Expression
A bill proposed in the Texas Legislature on Friday would prevent employers from firing off-the-clock employees who express their political views.
Texas 'wrongful birth' Bill Would Allow Doctors to Lie, Critics Say
The Texas Senate may soon decide on a bill that prevents parents from suing their doctor if their baby is born with a disability -- a move abortion-rights supporters say will result in doctors lying to patients about the health …
This is Who We Are
As journalists, we tend to want to remain neutral when reporting about politics and policy. Our job is to report the facts to you. But at times, injustice occurs and our concerns, fears, and anger cannot be contained. Our will …
Justice Department Softens on Texas Voter ID Law
The US Department of Justice has dropped its long-standing opposition to a key aspect of Texas' voter ID law.
Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Vote Calling For A Convention Of States
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Texas Senate passed a resolution calling for an Article V Convention of States (SB 21), one of Governor Abbott’s emergency legislative priorities:
TWC Announces $1.5 Million in Funding for Pilot Program to Support Foster Youth
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking education partners for a pilot program to help increase the number of Texas foster youth who graduate from high school. TWC announced the availability of $1.5 million in funding for the Foster Youth …
Governor Abbott Reappoints Bunin And Hase To Governing Board Of The Indigent Defense Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Alex Bunin and Don Hase to the Governing Board of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for terms set to expire February 1, 2019. The commission provides financial and technical support to counties to develop and …
Dallas Police Still Seeking Increased Security Following Substation Shooting
Police are still investigating a drive-by shooting that happened early Sunday morning. An officer sitting in a squad car outside a police substation was apparently targeted by a gunman.
Texas Trust Employee Training Day Benefits Mission Arlington
Employees of Texas Trust Credit Union spent President’s Day volunteering at the Mission Arlington charity organization.
Rep. White Wants Texas Fathers’ Role Valued in Texas Law
Rep. James White, Houston native and former teacher at Third Ward’s Cullen Middle School, was elected to his fourth term last fall as the only African American to represent Texas’ Piney Woods in the Texas Legislature. Today he's fighting for …
Senate Breaks Filibuster Of Sessions, Final Vote Expected Wednesday
Sen. Jeff Sessions took a step closer to becoming the nation's top law enforcement officer when the Senate voted Tuesday to advance his nomination for attorney general to a final vote
No Funds for “Sanctuary City” Austin, Says Texas Governor
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott blocked funding over so-called “sanctuary cities” for the first time Wednesday after Austin’s sheriff said the city’s jails would no longer honor most federal immigration detainers.
State Rep. Dutton Renews Uphill Fight to Abolish the Death Penalty
Texas is set to carry out its second execution of the year this week, barring a last minute reprieve. There are another seven planned by July.
Let's Work Together, Latino Lawmakers tell Gov. Abbott
A group of lawmakers is urging Gov. Greg Abbott to show his support for Latino interests in his biennial State of the State address.
