AUSTIN, TEXAS — Today, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 5 by Senator Robert Nichols and co-authored by Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa relating to the expansion of broadband services. According to the Governor's Broadband…
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Today, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved a project application from the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 ("District") for financial assistance through the Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) for a portion the…
AUSTIN, TX — Yesterday, Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa filed Senate Bill 1011 to ensure students, teachers, and our schools are able to safely provide instruction for our children during this and future pandemics. This bill…
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Today, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved three project applications from the Nueces County Drainage and Conservation District No. 2 ("District") for financial assistance through the Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) for…
Today, legislative committees began their investigation into the energy regulators and providers that played a role in responding to the winter storm that nearly shut down our electric grid. This week, we have learned that…
AUSTIN, TX — On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, the Senate of the State of Texas adopted Senate Resolution No. 58 by Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa in memory of William Aubrey Harper, Jr., who passed away…
AUSTIN, TX — Yesterday, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the City of Corpus Christi has been awarded a $901,952 grant to replace the natural gas system at the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. As Vice…
AUSTIN, TX — Today, Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, Vice Chair of the Senate Special Committee on Redistricting (Committee) participated in the first regional hearing held by the Committee this legislative session. In a first for…
AUSTIN, TX - Today, Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa announced that Christus Spohn Health System in Alice has been selected by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as a vaccine hub and will soon…
AUSTIN, TX - Today, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced Senate committee assignments for the 87th Legislative Session. Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa will serve as Vice Chair of the Senate Redistricting Committee and as Vice Chair…