Yesterday, Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick issued statements indicating that the Senate and House will sine die on Friday, August 15, 2025, ending the First Called Special Session. Governor Abbott also announced…
Redistricting is one of the most important and partisan tasks legislators undertake every ten years, occurring after the completion of the federal census. With the last census in 2020, I had the privilege of serving…
On Saturday, State Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, and the Coastal Bend legislative delegation joined the Texas Department of Transportation and the community of Corpus Christi for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the new bridge. With…
Since I took office as your State Senator in 2003, replacing the Harbor Bridge has been a top priority. Back then, we were still assessing the feasibility of a new bridge to replace the Harbor…
Column by State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, June 2025 The recent decision by the U.S. Department of Justice to challenge Texas’ policy allowing Dreamers — undocumented students who came to the United States as children…
The 89th Legislature has finally adjourned. With only 140 days to address pressing issues every odd-numbered year, I take my responsibilities as a state senator seriously. Together with my colleagues, we worked to support our…
On Saturday, May 31st, the Texas Senate approved the final version of Senate Bill (SB) 1, the General Appropriations Act (budget bill) for the 2026-27 biennium. This bill was authored by Senator Joan Huffman, Chair…
City of Corpus Christi Entitlement Could Total $177 Million Over 30 Years The Texas Legislature has approved a priority legislative request from the City of Corpus Christi, pending final approval from Governor Greg Abbott. In…
Yesterday, the Texas Senate granted final passage to significant pieces of legislation that will help reduce the burden of rising property taxes on Texas homeowners: Senate Bill 4/Senate Joint Resolution 2 and Senate Bill 23/Senate…
How fuel depots are fueling cartel profits, tax fraud, and safety risks—and how SB 2949 strikes at the heart of those issues When most Texans think about border crime, they picture drugs or weapons—not fuel.…