Updates from your state legislators Sen. Paul Bettencourt[/caption]

Sen. Paul Bettencourt • District 7


Top bills filed:




  • Co-authored Senate Bill 1, which relates to restrictions on ad valorem taxes. The bill was sent to the governor’s office June 1.

  • Authored SB 752 to repeal the inheritance tax as of Sept. 1 for residents who inherit property or money from a deceased person.


R-Houston • Elected: 2014
512-463-0107
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Updates from your state legislators Sen. John Whitmire[/caption]

Sen. John Whitmire • District 15


Top bills filed:




  • Authored SB 108, relating to the prevention of truancy. The bill passed both chambers and was sent to the governor’s office June 1.

  • Authored SB 308, which would place private university police under the Open Records Act. The bill passed both chambers May 21 and was signed by the governor June 1. SB 308 goes into effect Sept. 1.


D-Houston
Elected: 1982
512-463-0115
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Updates from your state legislators Rep. Patricia Harless[/caption]

Rep. Patricia Harless • District 126


Top bills filed:




  • Authored House Bill 2528, which would allow utility districts to fund economic development. The bill was sent to the governor May 29.

  • Authored HB 2536, which would give concurrent jurisdiction to Harris County district and county courts for eminent domain. It reached the governor May 22.


R-Spring • Elected: 2006
512-463-0496
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Updates from your state legislatorsRep. Allen Fletcher • District 130


Top bills filed:




  • Authored HB 937, which expands gun rights on public colleges, was considered in the House May 7 but has not seen action since. Companion bill SB 11 was passed and was sent to Gov. Greg Abbott on June 1.

  • Authored HB 121, which allows drivers with warrants for unpaid traffic tickets to pay fines via debit or credit card without going to jail. The bill was sent to the governor May 22.


R-Cypress
Elected: 2008
512-463-0661
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Updates from your state legislators Rep. Mike Schofield[/caption]

Rep. Mike Schofield • District 132


Top bills filed:




  • Authored HB 1091 to create a special three-judge district court that convenes to hear certain cases.

  • Authored HB 3364, which relates to the final judgment rendered in county court in an eviction suit. The bill states final judgments may not be appealed on the issue of possession unless the premises in question are residential. The bill was sent to Abbott on May 30.


R-Katy
Elected: 2014
512-463-0528
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Updates from your state legislators Rep. Gary Elkins[/caption]

Rep. Gary Elkins • District 135


Recent activity:




  • Authored HB 1890, which seeks to create a statewide strategy for agencies to modernize and standardize older, less efficient computer systems. The bill was signed by the House and Senate on May 22 before being sent to Gov. Greg Abbott.

  • Co-authored HB 910, which allows license-holders to openly carry handguns in hip and shoulder holsters. The bill was sent to Gov. Abbott on June 1.


R-Houston
Elected: 1994
512-463-0722
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Updates from your state legislators Rep. Dwayne Bohac[/caption]

Rep. Dwayne Bohac • District 138


Top bills filed:




  • Authored HB 991, which relates to the display of notice of federal and state tax rates for motor fuel sold at retail outlets. The legislation was sent to the governor’s office June 1.

  • Authored HB 2391, which relates to the redemption of certain stored value cards, such as gift cards, for cash. The bill was passed by both chambers and sent to the governor’s desk May 28.


R-Houston
Elected: 2002
512-463-0727
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