AUSTIN, TX — Today, Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointment of Mr. Alex Meade of Mission to the Texas Transportation Commission. He will serve as one of five Commissioners charged with governing the Texas Department…
AUSTIN, TX — Senate Bill 409 has been filed by Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, which if passed into law, will further empower victims of sexual assault and ensure their sensitive and fair treatment in the…
AUSTIN, TX — Today, the Cancer, Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) awarded the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) a Texas Regional Excellence in Cancer (TREC) $6 million grant. TREC is a…
AUSTIN, TX — Earlier this week, Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa joined Senator Lois Kolkhorst as joint-author of Senate Bill (SB) 715 and Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 39, that if passed, would legalize sports betting in…
AUSTIN, TX — Today, Dade Phelan, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives announced House committee assignments for the 88th Legislature. Senator Hinojosa released the following statement: "Congratulations to all the House members of my…
AUSTIN, TX — On Monday at 10:00 AM, the Senate Finance Committee will hold its first public hearing of the legislative session. The agenda includes an overview of the Biennial Revenue Estimate by Comptroller Glenn…
AUSTIN, TX — Today, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced Senate committee assignments for the 88th Legislative Session. Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa will serve as Vice Chair of the Senate Finance Committee. He will continue serving…
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — The Texas Senate adopted Senate Resolution No. 21 by Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa and Senator Morgan LaMantia on January 18, 2023 to recognize and commend Corpus Christi Fire Chief Robert Rocha.…
AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Constitution requires all Texas Senate members elected after redistricting to draw lots to determine who will serve a two-year or four-year term. After that, senators serve four-year terms for the…
AUSTIN, TX — Today, Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa was sworn-in for his seventh term representing Texas Senate District 20. The ceremony took place in the Senate Chamber at the Texas Capitol. Senator Hinojosa issued the…