08-16-25

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AUSTIN, TX – State Representative Don McLaughlin has refiled his three flood preparedness and response bills for consideration in the second special session while House Democrats continue to break quorum, flee the state, and trade legislative work for their 15 minutes of fame.

The bills take direct aim at improving flood readiness and safeguarding lives in the wake of the devastating Fourth of July flash floods:

• HB 45 – Relating to a guide on preparing for and responding to a flooding disaster.
• HB 69 – Relating to creating the Texas Flash Flood Alley Interoperability Council and a grant program administered by the council.
• HB 75 – Relating to building standards for youth camps located within or near certain floodplains.

“These bills are about saving lives and making sure Texans are ready when the next flood hits,” Representative McLaughlin said. “Meanwhile, Democrats are hiding in other states, abandoning their jobs, and chasing cable news interviews. I’m confident these bills, and other flood preparedness measures, will pass as soon as they are done grandstanding for the cameras and get back to doing their jobs.”

Editorial submitted by the Office of Texas State Representative District 80 Don McLaughlin

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04-24-25

School Choice Op-Ed.Uvalde County

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

 The Republican and Democratic Party run-off election day is on Tuesday, May 28th,2024 and it is the last day for eligible Uvalde County voters to cast their ballots. 

Republican Primary voters will have two races on their Party’s ballots while Democratic Primary voters will only have one. 

Republican Primary Run-Off Election

Uvalde County Sheriff’s Race

Republican primary voters will choose between incumbent candidate Ruben Nolasco and Otto Arnim for the next Uvalde County Sheriff. 

United States House of Representatives District 23rd Congressional District Race

Republican primary voters will choose between incumbent candidate Tony Gonzales and Brandon Herrera for their party’s candidate nomination to progress to the November General Election. 

Democratic Primary Run-Off Election

Texas House of Representatives District 80 Race

Democratic primary voters will choose between candidates Cecilia Castellano and Rosie Cuellar for their party’s candidate nomination to progress to the November General Election.

For Uvalde County Election information, visit https://www.uvaldecountyelections.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Press Release from the Office of State of Texas Representative Tracy King

May 13th, 2024

AUSTIN, TX – Senate Bill 1133 sponsored in the 88th Legislative Session by Representative Tracy O. King (D-Uvalde), passed and was signed into law in June 2023.  The bill, relating to a program to compensate landowners for property damage caused by certain criminal activities, required the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to establish a grant program to compensate landowners.

  The OAG has launched the Landowner Compensation Program for Texans adversely affected by border-related crimes. The program as established will provide compensation for damage to real property on agricultural land caused by trespass in connection with a border crime. Landowners can be reimbursed for repair costs not covered by other sources up to $75,000 in damages.

  “Ranchers and farmers for many years have reported significant losses and property damage from increased smuggling activity along the Texas border, said King.  We have worked on legislation for such a program for many years and I am pleased the program has finally been established and funded.   Landowners will have an avenue to assist them with their damages.”

  For more information about the Landowner Compensation Program, including eligibility requirements, and to apply online, visit the attorney general’s website at https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/crime-victims/landowner-compensation-program.

  If our office can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to call the Capitol office at (512) 463-0194.

Press Release from Texas House District 80

  (Austin) – The Texas Rural Water Association presented Representative Tracy O. King with the TRWA Rural Water Champion Award for his lifetime achievement in the Texas House.  This honor is given to individuals who have gone above and beyond to preserve and enhance the quality of life for all rural Texans.

  “Chairman King is a true advocate for all our rural communities,” said Lara Zent, Executive Director and General Counsel for TRWA.   “He provided leadership on critical rural water issues and was indeed a champion throughout his legislative career.”

  As Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, Representative King played an integral part in the association’s efforts to pass legislation protecting water for all rural communities.

  “I am deeply honored and humbled to have been selected for this award and I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the association for this recognition,” said Representative King. “Because rural representation is too often outmatched by its urban counterpart, it is vitally important that we stand together with organizations such as TRWA for all our rural needs and values.”

  The Texas Rural Water Association is a statewide educational and trade association that represents the full spectrum of the rural water community. They have an active membership of approximately 870 retail public utilities that provide water and wastewater service to 3 million customers throughout Texas. They also have approximately 150 water/wastewater industry suppliers that make up their Associate Membership.