On May 31st, the Texas Legislature concluded its 140-day regular session after making substantial improvements to how our state operates. While this was an unquestionably strong session for conservative legislation, not all legislation made it over the line to become law. Big ticket items such as Election Integrity and Bail Reform remain to be worked on. My colleagues and I patiently wait on the Governor to call a special session so we can work to create strong policies on these topics.  
 

Here's a quick overview of just a few conservative accomplishments from the 87th Session:

With the pandemic on everyone's mind when the session first started, it was crucial that the state take action to create smart policies to help strengthen health care for Texans, and especially for rural Texans. 

A key way to help bring health care to rural Texas was through increasing telemedicine expansion in rural and underserved Texas communities. The Legislature worked together to increase broadband availability and expand access to care by authorizing telehealth, telemedicine, and teledentistry to be available statewide. By introducing the digital option, Texans will now have easier access to their doctors, dentists and mental health professionals, especially when these professionals are not located in rural areas.

Here's a snapshot of just a few bills passed on health care:

In celebration of Father’s Day, select Texas Historical Commission historic sites are offering free admission for all fathers. From homes and inns to battlegrounds and frontier forts, there’s something to capture a variety of interests in locations across the state.

Offering free admission to all dads on Saturday, June 19 at sites closed on Sunday:

Eisenhower Birthplace, Denison
Fort Lancaster, Sheffield
French Legation, Austin
Sam Rayburn House, Bonham
Starr Family Home, Marshall

 

Offering free admission to all dads on Sunday, June 20 at sites regularly open:

Acton, Acton
Barrington Plantation, Washington
Caddo Mounds, Alto
Fannin Battleground, Fannin
Fanthorp Inn, Anderson
Fort Griffin, Albany
Fort McKavett, Fort McKavett
Fulton Mansion, Rockport
Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill, La Grange
Landmark Inn, Castroville
Magoffin Home, El Paso
Sabine Pass Battleground, Port Arthur
Sam Bell Maxey House, Paris
San Felipe de Austin, San Felipe
Star of the Republic Museum, Washington
Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia
Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington