Here is an overview of activity from  your area elected officials on various legislation so far this session.


At the Capitol: Updates from the 85th Texas LegislaturePaul bettencourt


R-Houston • Elected: 2014
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Bettencourt’s Senate Bill 2, which seeks to freeze the growth rate of property taxes, was voted out of the Senate 18-12. (April 26)






At the Capitol: Updates from the 85th Texas LegislatureJohn Whitmire


D-Houston • Elected: 1982
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Whitmire’s SB 30, which mandates curriculum related to interaction with peace officers for public school students, passed unanimously. (April 26)





At the Capitol: Updates from the 85th Texas LegislatureTom Oliverson


R-Cypress • Elected: 2016
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Oliverson voted in favor of passing Senate Bill 4, a piece of legislation penalizing jurisdictions that do not comply with optional ICE detainer requests, onto the Senate. The final House vote fell along party lines. (May 4)





At the Capitol: Updates from the 85th Texas LegislatureKevin Roberts


R-Spring • Elected: 2016
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Roberts’ HB 871, which allows the Department of Family and Protective Services to collaborate with nonprofits, passed unanimously. (April 26)





At the Capitol: Updates from the 85th Texas LegislatureValoree Swanson


R-Tomball • Elected: 2016
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Swanson revoked her amendment to the House budget preventing the state from funding work on restrooms that allow a man to enter women’s bathooms. (April 26)