Here is an overview of activity from your area elected officials on various legislation so far this session.
Sen. Kelly Hancock • District 9[/caption]Sen. Kelly Hancock
R-North Richland Hills • Elected: 2012
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Hancock’s Senate Bill 21, which provides qualifications for delegates should a convention be called to amend the U.S. Constitution, passed the House in a 119-20 vote. The bill will be sent to the governor next.
Sen. Konni Burton • District 10[/caption]Sen. Konni Burton
R-Colleyville • Elected: 2014
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Burton’s SB 5, which establishes new voter ID regulations, was sent to the House Elections Committee and approved in a 5-2 vote. It will next face debate on the House floor.
Sen. Jane Nelson • District 12[/caption]Sen. Jane Nelson
R-Flower Mound • Elected: 1993
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As chairwoman of the Senate Finance Committee, Nelson is co-leading the budget conference committee to resolve differences between the House and Senate’s budget drafts. She served in this capacity in the 2015 session.
Rep. Tan Parker • District 63[/caption]Rep. Tan Parker
R-Flower Mound • Elected: 2006
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Parker’s House Bill 23 to create a grant to fund programs for students with autism passed the House in a unanimous approval vote. The bill had more than 50 co-authors from the House. It will next move to the Senate.
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione • District 98[/caption]Rep. Giovanni Capriglione
R-Southlake • Elected: 2012
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Capriglione’s HB 20, which seeks to ensure best practices are used in ensuring contract oversight, passed the House in a 130-16 vote. The bill moves onto the Senate next.
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