The Coastal Bend delegation of Texas legislators mourns the horrific and senseless deaths of George Floyd, Michael Ramos, Breonna Taylor, and many others. Despite its lofty principles of fairness and equal protection, our justice system…
Today, Senator Hinojosa donated $10,000 to food banks in his senatorial district. After conversations with the executive directors of the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley and the Coastal Bend Food Bank, it was clear…
Dear SD 20 County Officials, Yesterday, the Texas Transportation Commission approved the program call for the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund (CTIF). This past session, I supported the appropriation of $250 million for the CTIF Program,…
Dear SD 20 Public Officials, I appreciate your leadership, commitment, and dedication to our communities. There is no doubt that the coronavirus (COVID-19) is disrupting our lives. It is changing our daily routines and has…
Dear Friends, There is no doubt that the coronavirus (COVID-19) is disrupting our lives. It is changing our daily routines and has led federal, state, and local officials to take actions that we have not…
AUSTIN, TX – Our offices continue to monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are in constant communication with local, state, and federal officials to get the latest information about our response and preparedness. Today, Texas…
AUSTIN — Today, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved $17.4 million in financial assistance for the North Alamo Water Supply Corporation ("North Alamo") consisting of a $14.8 million loan and $2.6 million in loan…
AUSTIN — Today, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick appointed Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa to the Windstorm Insurance Legislative Funding and Funding Structure Oversight Board which was created this past session with the passage of House Bill…
AUSTIN —Today, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved the City of Robstown's (City) grant application for $100,000 submitted to the GLO's Hurricane Harvey Local Infrastructure Program. The City will use the grant for drainage…
AUSTIN — Today, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), at their regularly scheduled board meeting approved the City of Alton's request for $8.5 million in financial assistance from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)…