The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner Kirk Cole issued a response to my letter concerning the state refusing to issue birth certificates to persons born here in the United States. DSHS stated that…
AUSTIN, TX - Today, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the Texas Voter ID Law as violating the Voting Rights Act. The Texas Voter ID law passed as Senate Bill 14 from…
AUSTIN, TX - Late yesterday, Legislative Budget Board Director Ursula Parks sent a letter to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar concerning Governor Abbott's line-item vetoes of riders to the state budget. The letter stated that the…
AUSTIN - Today, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law HB 2037 authored by State Representative Charlie Geren and sponsored by Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, a bill that relates to compensation for certain peace officers. HB…
AUSTIN, TX -- Today, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick appointed Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa as a member of the Senate Select Committee on Transportation Planning, created by HB 20. The committee will oversee the state's approach…
"Experience Matters. Leadership Makes a Difference" McAllen, TX - After putting South Texas at the forefront of critical state budget negotiations as Vice Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa announces his…
AUSTIN - This weekend, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law SB 1287 authored by Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, legislation that requires the Forensic Science Commission to establish a process for licensing forensic analysts and requires…
AUSTIN, TX - Today, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law HB 2031 authored by State Representative Eddie Lucio, III and sponsored by Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa. HB 2031 allows for the diversion, treatment, and use…
AUSTIN - Today the Texas Legislature adjourned Sine Die for the 84th Regular Session. Sine Die is the last day of the 140 days every-odd numbered year the Texas Legislature meets. Senator Hinojosa issued the…