by Denton County Republican Party | Mar 13, 2023 | 88th Legislation
The crisis at our southern border continues to escalate, and it’s clear that the federal government has failed the states. That’s why I’m proud to introduce S.B. 1403, an interstate compact, not subject to congressional approval, that will empower...
by Denton County Republican Party | Mar 13, 2023 | 88th Legislation, Texas State Representative
State Representative Jared Patterson has officially filed HB 900, designated a priority bill by the Speaker of the House. The bill is entitled the READER Act, previously filed as HB 1655, which stands for ‘Removing Explicit and Adult Designated Educational Resources’....
by Denton County Republican Party | Mar 13, 2023 | 88th Legislation
I’ve authored or co-authored 29 bills as of the deadline for bill filing on March 10, the 60th day of the 88th legislative session in Texas. I’m proud of all these items, and especially of my staff and how hard we’ve worked to create a substantive and meaningful stack...
by Denton County Republican Party | Mar 13, 2023 | 88th Legislation
State Representative Ben Bumgarner filed House Bill 3579 to shut down massage parlors who operate in human trafficking. The bill would direct the executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to issue an emergency order halting the operation...