By Senator Robert Nichols (Senate District)

Submit Comments on Reliability Reform Study/Texas Electric Market Design

Public Comment Period Closes at noon, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022

December 13, 2022 – The Public Utility Commission of Texas is reminding Texans they have until noon, Thursday, December 15, 2022, to submit their comments on the recently released reliability reform study and proposals under consideration for the design of the Texas Electric Market. 

Senator Nichols Op-ed: "Why I Believe the State Should Offer Paid Maternity Leave"

December 13, 2022 - As we look ahead toward the 88th Legislative Session, I believe that one thing we as Legislators should be focused on is supporting children and families. As a parent and grandparent myself, I know the importance of the first days and weeks of a new child's life, and the physical impact that childbirth has on a mother. Research indicates that the postpartum period is critical for allowing bonding between parents and children, reducing maternal and infant mortality and morbidity, and setting the stage for healthy child development.

My Five Cents: ALERRT, Suicide Hotline 988, Universal Service Fund, Tax Free Weekend, Drawn Hunt Permits

July 29, 2022 - Sixty-four years ago this month, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which established NASA and emphasized our commitment to space exploration and manned space flight. NASA later elected to build a new flight-control center outside of Houston, making Texas an essential piece of the space race.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. ALERRT and House Committee release reports on shooting in Uvalde

My Five Cents: Committee Reports, Coastal Barrier, New Academy, Car Part Thefts, Sale Tax Holiday

May 27, 2022 - This week we mourn the loss of 21 Texans in a horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Words can not adequately express our grief and we offer prayers of comfort to the families affected, the community, and our state. 

Here are five things happening around your state: 

1. Finance and Business and Commerce hearings

My Five Cents: Interim Charges, Newton County Broadband, TRS, Operation Lone Star, Best State for Business

May 5, 2022 - Last month, I was proud to co-host the Lone Star Legislative Summit in Nacogdoches with Rep. Travis Clardy in conjunction with the Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce. We hosted a number of attendees from across the state including Speaker Dade Phelan and panels on immigration and border security, education, infrastructure, energy, health care, and social media and freedom of speech. It was a pleasure to have so many familiar faces in East Texas. 

Here are five things happening around your state:

My Five Cents: Broadband, Electricity, Oil and Gas Permit, Space-Related Entities, SFA

March 31, 2022 - On March 2, 1836, 59 delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, formally declaring independence from Mexico and forming the Republic of Texas. We celebrate their bravery, courage, and resolve still today. 

Here are five things happening around the state: 

1. Broadband Development Office embarks on listening tour

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