Capitol Annex’s Press Room

[Press Release from State Rep. Mike Villarreal (D-San Antonio)]
Today State Representative Mike Villarreal (D-San Antonio) filed legislation to encourage Texas school districts to use green building standards in the construction and renovation of schools. The bill, HB 1824, increases state aid to districts that meet guidelines established by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design […]

[Legislative Update from State REp. Betty Brown (R-Terrell)]
The last few weeks in Austin have been filled with behind the scenes work in the form of committee meetings and floor action.  As the first month of the 80th Session comes to an end, the business of Texas is now at the forefront of most discussions in […]

[Constituant Newsletter from State Rep. Betty Brown (R-Terrell)]
This has been a busy week!  The Governor delivered the “State of the State” address, Appropriations sub-committees began meetings (I am serving on the General Government sub-committee), and we celebrated Cedar Creek Lake Area Legislative Day on Tuesday.

[Constituant Newsletter From Rep. Aaron Pena (D-Edinburg)]
UNDER THE DOME
Rep. Aaron Peña
February 2007, Issue 8
News Under The Dome
Welcome to Another Issue of Under The Dome
Rep. Peña Named Chair of House Criminal Jurisprudence
February 8th is Edinburg Day at the Capitol
Epilepsy Foundation to Host Legislative Workshop
Peña Calls for Emergency Designation of Child Predator Laws
Welcome to Another Issue of […]

[Legislative Update From State Rep. Betty Brown (R-Terrell)
Dear Friends,
What an exciting week!  Tuesday was the first day of the 80th Legislature.  Returning and new members of the Legislature gathered on the House floor to meet and be given the oath of office.  I was very fortunate that many from my family were able to stand […]

[Newsletter from Rep. Pete Gallego]
A Vision for a Better Texas
Today the 80th Legislative Session began and I was proud to be sworn into office alongside my wife, Mariá Elena, and my 2-year old son, Nicolás. As we kick off a new legislative session in Austin, I want to rededicate myself to keeping you informed on […]

[From Rep. Betty Brown’s (R-Terrell) January “Austin Update”]
Recently there was an op-ed in an Austin Newspaper about my bill officially designating Athens as the original home of the Hamburger.  I am sharing my response to the editorial with everyone so that everyone may understand why official designations are important.

[Capitol Update from Rep. Betty Brown (R-Terrell), TX-HD-4.]
Dear Friends:
As I’m sure you know by now, the 79th Legislative special session was successful in passing the legislation needed to reform the taxing structure for our state to fund education.  Governor Perry also opened the special session “call” to include certain education reforms including a teacher pay […]

[The following was sent out Tuesday by Rep. Bill Keffer (R-Dallas), TX-HD-107 as an update on HBs 2 & 3. You may view Rep. Keffer’s related floor speech here (.wmv). “Schedule B” as discussed below is here (.html)].
Dear Friend of District 107 -
As the debate in Austin continues during the Special Session, I want to […]

[The following is the “Capitol Report” of Rep. Jim Jackson (R-Dallas), TX-HD-115. It is Rep. Jackson’s report on the current Special Session. Though published below in its entirety, you may also download a MSWord version (.doc) of the release here.]
On Monday, April 24th, the Texas House of Representatives passed four bills. The following is […]

[The following is a legislative update/newsletter from Rep. Betty Brown (R-Athens), TX-HD-04. The document mentioned as being attached may be found here, or linked elsewhere in the text.]
Dear Friends:
The Texas House of Representatives passed several bills on Monday night, that, together, will help to satisfy the requirements set forth by the Texas State Supreme Court […]