83rd Regular Legislative Session Comes To An End And A Special Session Begins
May 27th marked the official end to the 83rd Legislative Session. The last day of legislative session is commonly referred to as "Sine Die". This phrase means without any future date being designated. This day for legislative members and their staff marks the end to 140 days of the Texas legislative process. The Texas Constitution requires that the Texas Legislature meet in every odd numbered year for a 140 days which begins on the second Tuesday of January of that odd numbered year. Read the full article. |
Champions Of First Amendment Deliver For Texas
When the dust settles from another hard-fought legislative session, the people of Texas will have a clearer picture of current events in the Lone Star State, thanks to the hard work and determination of two Texas statesmen - one Republican, one Democrat.
Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, and Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, scored major transparency victories in the 83rd Legislature. Three of those victories will be particularly helpful in strengthening and clarifying the public's right to complete and accurate information. Read the full article.
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NPID Name to Change to Peace Officers Memorial HighwayCORPUS CHRISTI - Starting this fall, the part of 358 know as NPID will be changed to Peace Officers Memorial Highway. State lawmakers Abel Herrero and Todd Hunter wrote the bill that changed the highway's name. The new name honors law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Read full article.
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Photos from Recent Events
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Susie Infante and Todd Hunter discussing issue for the district.
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The Man In Black and Judge Simpson meeting
about coastal legislation.
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Hugo Berlanga and Mr. Art Granado at our capitol office during the last days of the 83rd Legislative Session.
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