Here is an overview of activity from your area elected officials on various legislation so far this session.
Rep. Pat Fallon[/caption]
Rep. Pat Fallon
R-Frisco • Elected: 2012 [email protected]
Latest news (April 3) HB 1391 would create a civil penalty for presidential electors not voting for the candidate who won the state’s popular vote. The bill was pending in the House Elections Committee.
Rep. Justin Holland[/caption]
Rep. Justin Holland
R-Rockwall • Elected: 2016 [email protected]
Latest news (April 3) HB 457 would allow peace officers’ families to keep some home address information private in property records. The House Ways and Means Committee approved it.
Rep. Scott Sanford[/caption]
Rep. Scott Sanford
R-McKinney • Elected: 2012 [email protected]
Latest news (March 22) Sanford voted against HB 62, which would ban texting while driving statewide. He voted in favor of HB 511, HB 5 and HB 4, all of which propose Child Protective Services solutions.
Sen. Jane Nelson[/caption]
Sen. Jane Nelson
R-Flower Mound • Elected: 1992 [email protected]
Latest news (April 3) Nelson, who leads the Senate Finance Committee, has worked on SB 1, the Senate budget, throughout the session. SB 1 passed the Senate and will move onto the House.
Sen. Van Taylor[/caption]
Sen. Van Taylor
R-Plano • Elected: 2014 [email protected]
Latest news (April 3) Taylor voted in favor of SB 3, which encourages private school choice. The legislation contains significant exemptions for rural areas. The bill passed the Senate 18-13.
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