Sen. Charles Schwertner • District 5

Recent activity: • SB 133, which relates to mental health first-aid training for school district employees, passed the Senate in March. The bill passed the House on May 26 and was sent to the governor’s office. • SB 239, which relates to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals, was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on June 3 and will take effect Sept. 1. R-Georgetown • Elected: 2012 512-463-0105 [email protected]

Sen. Kirk Watson • District 14

Recent activity: • HB 3519 extends Medicaid reimbursement for home telemonitoring services for patients with certain conditions through 2019. It was sent to the governor June 1. • SB 1032 allows state employees to work flexible hours or work from an alternative worksite to ease traffic congestion and enhance public safety. It was sent to the governor May 27 and awaits his signature. D-Austin • Elected: 2006 512-463-0114 [email protected]

Rep. Marsha Farney • District 20

Recent activity: • HB 2354, related to changing the May uniform election date from the second Saturday in May to the first Saturday in May to give more time between the election and primary election runoffs, was sent to the governor’s office May 26. • Farney’s HB 2794, which makes it easier to get a delayed birth certificate, was approved by the Senate on May 25 and sent to the governor’s office May 30. R-Georgetown • Elected: 2012 512-463-0309 [email protected]

Rep. Paul Workman • District 47

Recent activity: • HB 910 would allow individuals with a concealed handgun license to openly carry guns in public. The bill was sent to the governor June 1. • HB 32 reduces the state franchise tax from 1 percent of taxable margin to 0.75 percent. The bill was sent to the governor June 1. R-Austin • Elected: 2010 512-463-0652 [email protected]

Rep. Donna Howard • District 48

Recent activity:

• Howard said her biggest accomplishments of the session are preventing large funding cuts to vital programs and preventing passage of any anti-LGBT bills. She was disappointed to have not restored funding to public and higher education budgets to pre-2011 levels, she said.

D-Austin • Elected: 2006 512-463-0631 [email protected]  

Rep. Larry Gonzales • District 52

Recent activity:

• Gonzales’ HB 440 was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on May 23 and clarifies that physical education must accommodate students with mental disabilities.
• Gonzales served as a member of the committee that approved the state budget.

R-Round Rock • Elected: 2010 512-463-0670 [email protected]

Rep. Tony Dale • District 136

Recent activity: • Dale backed a Senate bill that clarifies a ban on online solicitations of minors. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill May 22. • Dale’s bills, HB 1446, which prevents certain medical treatment costs for victims of rape, and HB 1447, which allows assault victims to file emergency protective orders earlier, await Abbott’s signature. R-Cedar Park • Elected: 2012 512-463-0696 [email protected]