During the last session, I was honored to author legislation designating March as Female Veterans Month in Texas. This year, we commemorate their service as a state for the first time. We never can fully express our gratitude to the Texas women who have served our country with selfless bravery. The proud daughter of a [...]
Tracking the Legislature: interim studies are underway
February 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The next session of the Texas Legislature begins in 11 months and preparations have already begun. During the period between legislative sessions, which occur every other year for 140 days, Senate and House committees hold public hearings on a series of interim charges. Studies on these topics serve as a blueprint for major legislation that [...]
