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In 2015, Sen. Schwertner attempted to upgrade state’s disease response

 In 2015, Sen. Schwertner attempted to upgrade state’s disease response 150 150 Dr. Schwertner

After the Ebola outbreak, Sen. Schwertner recommended stockpiling protective gear and expanding state powers to deal with infectious diseases.  In 2014, an Ebola scare in Texas put the spotlight on the state’s preparedness to deal with an outbreak of infectious disease, and it wasn’t pretty. A task force formed to study handling such outbreaks highlighted the urgent…

State Lawmakers ask Department of Transportation to drop high-speed rail project

 State Lawmakers ask Department of Transportation to drop high-speed rail project 150 150 Dr. Schwertner

BRYAN, TX — More than two dozen state lawmakers have signed a letter urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to end work related to a high-speed rail project that would pass through the Brazos Valley. The letter, written by District 13 State. Rep. Ben Leman, says the project’s developer, Texas Central Partners, “simply does not…

Schwertner Fights to Protect Private Landowner Rights

 Schwertner Fights to Protect Private Landowner Rights 150 150 Dr. Schwertner

A longtime advocate for the rights of private property owners, Schwertner introduces legislation to guard landowners against unfair taxation and eminent domain abuse. AUSTIN, TX — Today, Senator Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) and Texas House colleagues Representatives Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin) and Ben Leman (R-Iola) introduced a slate of legislation meant to support the rights of private…

Sen. Schwertner Announces Plan to Freeze Tuition and Fees at Texas Public Universities

 Sen. Schwertner Announces Plan to Freeze Tuition and Fees at Texas Public Universities 150 150 Dr. Schwertner

Proposal to make higher education more affordable includes capping tuition and fees at current levels and introducing a sales tax holiday for college textbooks.  AUSTIN, TX — Today, Senator Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) filed legislation to make higher education more affordable by addressing the dramatic cost growth at Texas’ public colleges and universities.  Schwertner’s SB 1880…

Senator Schwertner Files Bill to Give Citizens a Vote in Annexation Decisions

 Senator Schwertner Files Bill to Give Citizens a Vote in Annexation Decisions 150 150 Dr. Schwertner

Proposal to give all citizens a right to vote on whether they want to be incorporated by a neighboring city.  AUSTIN, TX — Today, Senator Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) filed legislation to give all citizens the right to vote on whether they want to be incorporated into a neighboring city. SB 6 passed in the 2017…

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Dr. Charles Schwertner

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Mark your calendars, next weekend is the Texas Sales Tax Holiday. Shoppers can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-9. bit.ly/2OPRZxx ... See MoreSee Less

Mark your calendars, next weekend is the Texas Sales Tax Holiday. Shoppers can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-9. https://bit.ly/2OPRZxx
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Are masks, face shields, and gloves included in "school supplies"?

The corrupt and abusive property appraisal process needs reform.

what law requires masks?

shopping sucks anyway

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