By Senator Robert Nichols (Senate District)

My Five Cents: Emergency Items, Bail Reform, A&M, Property Tax, School Safety

February 7, 2025 - One hundred and forty-three years ago this week, building commissioners for the Texas Capitol broke ground for the present-day building. Nimrod Norton and Joseph Lee turned the first shovels on February 1, 1882. The construction took six years and was dedicated in 1888. 

Here are five things happening around your state: 

1. Governor Abbott announces seven emergency items 

My Five Cents: Senate Finance, Border, Laken Riley Act, Grid Resiliency, TPWD Grants

January 31, 2025 - An unspeakable tragedy unfolded in our nation’s capital this week after a mid-air collision between an Army Blackhawk helicopter and American Airlines flight 5342 in what may be one of the worst air disasters in decades. Our hearts and prayers are with the victims, their loved ones, our fearless first responders, and all those affected by this tragedy.

Here are five things happening around your state:  

1. Senate Finance hearings begin

My Five Cents: 89th Session, BOOT II, Winter Storm, Data Breach, Hall of Fame Inductee

January 24, 2025 - Session is starting to heat up in Austin – the budget has been filed, committees have been appointed in the Senate, and our first hearings are scheduled. We hit the ground running this year and are prepared to accomplish as much as we can in the short time we have.

Here are five things happening around your state: 

1. Senate committee assignments for 89th Session released

My Five Cents: 89th Legislature, Education, Dementia, ETCOG, Unemployment Insurance Rates

December 19, 2024 - With the holidays right around the corner, now is an appropriate time for reflection, grace, and thanks. I want to express my gratitude to each of you for continuing to allow me to advocate on your behalf. It is one of the greatest honors of my life to represent East and Southeast Texas in the Texas Legislature, and a responsibility I do not take lightly. I hope you all have a safe holiday season and a very Merry Christmas.

Here are five things happening around your state: 

My Five Cents: Veterans Commission; Space Commission; Blue Ribbon School; Texas Stock Exchange; DPS

November 5, 2024 - The holidays are fast approaching and we’re busy gearing up for the next legislative session. It will be here faster than we know it!

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Texas Veterans Commission awards over $1.4 million in grants to 8 East Texas organizations

Last month, the Texas Veterans Commission presented over $1.4 million to eight East Texas organizations that provide services for veterans and their families. Those grants include:

My Five Cents: AI, Texas Energy Fund, Voters, TxDOT, Rural Hospitals, Texas Hunts

August 30, 2024 - Fall is just around the corner! Which means the 2024-2025 hunting season is here. Dove hunting season opens this weekend. Be sure to get a license from Texas Parks and Wildlife and as always be safe.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Business and Commerce Committee discusses Artificial Intelligence, Texas Energy Fund

Nichols' Five Cents: Broadband, TRS, Meta, TWIA Increase, SpaceX

August 1, 2024 - Last month Houston and the Gulf Coast were devastated by Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall Monday, July 8 near Matagorda. Thirty-six Texans died during and after the storm and 2.3 million were left without power, some for almost two weeks. Hearings were held in Austin to assess the response and hold utility companies accountable that did not perform well, including CenterPoint Entergy.  

Here are five things happening around your state:  

1. BDO accepting proposals for broadband grant funding

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