By Senator Robert Nichols (Senate District)

My Five Cents: Proposed amendments to Texas Constitution

August 19, 2021 - On August 17, 1786 frontier icon and brave defender of the Alamo, Davy Crockett was born in Tennessee. Throughout his life, he acquired a reputation as a sharpshooter, hunter, and outdoorsman. He left his home state of Tennessee when he was 49 and set out for Texas. He arrived here in February 1836 and joined the Texas Revolutionaries at the Alamo. On March 6, 1836, he died during the Battle of the Alamo.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Proposed amendments to Texas Constitution

My Five Cents: Special Session, Priority Agenda, Broadband, Sanderson Farms, Alligator Snapping Turtles

August 12, 2021 - Summer is drawing to a close and back-to-school season is here. TxDOT asks all Texans to be aware of school zones and school buses as children head back to campus. Remember to slow down for school zones and be prepared to stop for stopped school buses. 

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1. Second special session begins

My Five Cents: Alamo Exhibition Hall, Battleship Texas, Broadband Work, More

August 4, 2021 - The Battle of Nacogdoches occurred 185 years ago this week. On August 2, 1836, a group of Texas settler defied an order from a Mexican Army commander and did not surrender their weapons. This battle is often referred to the opening gun of the Texas Revolution. The revolutionaries were successful in this first conflict and cleared East Texas of military rule, allowing citizens to meet in convention without military intervention.

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My Five Cents: Opal Lee, Jobs, Broadband, Border, Unemployment

July 29, 2021 - The 2021 Olympic Games have begun in Tokyo, Japan. Over the next few weeks, we will all get to watch and enjoy the very best the United States has to offer compete on a global scale. I'll be watching and cheering on our Olympic athletes, particularly the 40 athletes who are from Texas. 

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1. "Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee honored in Senate

My Five Cents: Senate Bills

July 15, 2021 - Even though many House members and some State Senators are still in Washington, D.C. to break quorum, special session continues in Austin. The State Senate has enough members at the Capitol to continue working on important legislation we've been called to address. Though these measures cannot be finally passed until the House has a quorum, the Senate's work continues. 

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Elections bill passes the Senate 

My Five Cents: Special Session, Revenue Estimate, Education.

July 7, 2021 - On July 4, 1845 the Convention of 1845 was called to meet in Austin to consider the joint resolution of the US Congress proposing to annex the Republic of Texas. By a vote of 55 to 1, the delegates formally accepted the annexation offer from the US Congress. Texas was formally admitted to the United States later that year on December 29. 

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1. Agenda for special session called by Governor Abbott released 

House Bill 5, Expanding Broadband Service, Signed by Governor Abbott

June 16, 2021 - Today, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 5 by State Representative Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin) and State Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) which will increase access to and adoption of high-speed internet throughout Texas. The measure was deemed by the Governor as one of only eight Emergency Items for the 87th Legislature and received a low bill number, indicating priority status, by both Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan.

My Five Cents: Budget, Broadband, College Athletes, Freedom to Worship, Workforce Training

May 28, 2021 - The last week of session is coming to a close and the long nights have stretched into the early hours of the following mornings. We're sprinting to the finish of an unusual session and passing consequential and substantial legislation. 

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1. Budget Conference Committee Report approved by Senate 

My Five Cents: Gulf Coast Protection, Pandemic Unemployment Benefits, Winter Storm Uri, Religious Freedom Act, HB 33

May 20, 2021 - Session is drawing to a close. This is the last week for Senate committees to realistically consider bills to vote out of committee. We have until May 26 to vote on any bill on the floor. After that, the Senate can only vote on Conference Committee Reports or concur with House amendments until we adjourn Sine Die on May 31. 

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1. Gulf Coast Protection District bill passes the House 

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