Busy Week In Austin

There's a lot going on this week at the Texas Capitol. On Tuesday at 1 p.m., I am co-chairing a hearing with Representative Delisi to discuss the use of incentives to promote access to health and long-term care insurance. Then, on Wednesday, our Health & Human Services Committee will meet to discuss three interim charges related to better recruitment and retention of CPS caseworkers; increasing our foster care capacity; and strengthening our efforts to prevent child abuse. We'll also receive an update on the Eldorado situation.

TFRW Women Go To Washington

We just returned from the Texas Federation of Republican Women's visit to our nation's capitol, where we had the opportunity to meet with members of our Texas delegation and leaders of the national party. Women are going to play a critical role in this year's election, so it was helpful to understand what is happening nationally and in other states. This election has already been historic, and I am proud to see so many Americans -- on both sides of the aisle -- taking part in the political process. It's good for our democracy!

Essay Contest A Success!

I participated in America's Essay Foundation Program at Liberty Christian High School in Argyle today. Students were asked to write essays on the importance of the Surpreme Court, and -- as a former public school teacher who wishes more students would take an interest in their government -- I was extremely impressed. Civics is not always emphasized as much as it should be, and I would love to see more programs like this to help our youth understand the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship.

Business Of The Month!

Today the Keller Chamber of Commerce honored us as its Business of the Month. One of the primary reasons I ran for public office was to help unshackle businesses from undue government burdens, so this was a welcome recognition. We have a lot of work still to do, so it's good to have the Keller Chamber -- and all 32 chambers in Senate District 12 -- focused on the issues swirling in Austin that affect our community.