Representing the citizens of Texas State Senate District 3
First elected to the Texas Senate in 2006, Robert Nichols represents 19 counties including the greater part of East Texas and Montgomery County.
In the Texas Senate, Nichols currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee. Senator Nichols also serves on the Finance, Business and Commerce, Criminal Justice, and Local Government Committees, and the Select Committee on Redistricting. He is a member of the Texas Judicial Selection Commission, the Legislative Audit Committee and a former Vice-Chair of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
During his seven sessions as a state senator, Nichols authored and passed legislation to protect landowners’ rights, increase educational opportunities in East Texas and reform transportation policies. He has also worked to reduce Medicaid fraud and promote free-market principles. He was designated as a Top Legislator by Texas Insider, a Champion of Free Enterprise by the Texas Association of Business, a Courageous Conservative by the Texas Conservative Coalition, and a Top 10 Best Legislator for the 85th Legislative Session by Texas Monthly Magazine.
Before running for Senate, Nichols served as transportation commissioner for eight years where he established a reputation for increasing efficiency without compromising quality.
Nichols is a businessman from Jacksonville, Texas. In his hometown he served on city council, was elected mayor, built four successful manufacturing facilities, earned 32 U.S. patents and 128 foreign patents, as well as creating more than 900 jobs for East Texas families.
Working his way through college by selling fireworks and ironing clothes for other students, Nichols earned a bachelor’s degree from Lamar University in 1968. He married his high school sweetheart, Donna, and they are the proud parents of three children: Brittney, Joshua, and Collynn’rae. He is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville.
Last week, the Senate passed Senate Bill 1, the Senate’s version of the budget for this year. The budget includes over $11 billion for children and teacher public education support, $8 billion for mental health support, including an almost $20 million increase for children’s mental health programs, and over $25 billion for highway improvements and new construction. The budget is a reflection of our priorities this session and took over six weeks to put together.
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My Five Cents - Robert Nichols for Senate
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By Robert Nichols This week the Senate passed Senate Bill 1, the Senate’s version of the budget for this year. The budget includes over $11 billion for children and teacher public education support,...Thank you for responding to the needs of the State and District.
Frivolous and reckless spending.
6 weeks to pat yourselves on the back for easy topic nonsense. More funding for the government school monopoly which enjoys prior a 57% share of the entire state’s budget according to Lt. Gov. office. Good work on mental health issues. Let’s see how that works out. Now let’s see if the adults in the room can tackle ridding the citizens of out of control property taxation and move toward TEXIT.
Community members in Cherokee County gathered to honor the many heroes who worked diligently during Winter Storm Uri to help our communities. I want to add my deep appreciation for all linemen, plumbers, first responders, and city and county workers who stepped up to help during the storm. bit.ly/2PslABd
Honoring unsung heroes for work during February storm
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Considering their efforts during the February storm, a group of individuals desired to honor these and other service workers who braved the elements to keep the water and electricity flowing.Last week, in the Texas Senate, we passed Senate Bill 5, a bill I authored to expand broadband internet access across Texas. SB 5 creates a system to bring internet access to rural Texas communities, and it has affordability measures to expand access in all areas, both urban and rural. Read more about SB 5 here bit.ly/3cS5IAG.
Broadband expansion bill passes in Texas Senate — how it could help both rural & urban areas
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Texas is one step closer to expanding broadband access after Senate Bill 5 unanimously passed on the Texas Senate floor Wednesday.Thank you Senator Nichols.
Shelby County?????
support our right to vote on texit, and make texas a 2A sanctuary. get that done, now that the unimportant has been accomplished.
Great work, Senator!!!
Rural areas............... I'll believe it will happen for us when pigs and elephants fly.
Thank you for supporting a measure which helps small businesses, remote workers, school children and many of us who live in rural areas. This is important work.
I wouldn't support SB 7
Bigger fish to fry.
Now that the easy stuff which probably means creating another bureaucracy is finished how about being the next Davy Crockett or Sam Houston and support TEXIT! Or do Texans have to be rounded up as or rights are trampled before you’ll do something.
Senator Nichols, Thank You for tackling this problem‼️
TEXIT REAL CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY ABOLISH ALL PROPERTY TAXES SCHOOL CHOICE
Please look at HB3326 and sign on to abolish abortion in Texas
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We passed #SB1, the Senate budget: $11B+ #TxEd support, $8B mental health support, ≈$20M increase child mental health programs, & $25B+ highway improvements. The budget is a reflection of our priorities.
Here are five things happening around your state:
My Five Cents - Robert Nichols for Senate
By Robert Nichols This week the Senate passed Senate Bill 1, the Senate’s version of the budget for this year. The budget includes over $11 bill...
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Community members gathered to honor the many heroes who worked diligently during #WinterStormUri to help our communities. I want to add my deep appreciation for all linemen, plumbers, first responders, & city/county workers who stepped up during the storm.
Honoring unsung heroes for work during February storm
Considering their efforts during the February storm, a group of individuals desired to honor these and other service workers who braved the elements t...
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In the Texas Senate, we passed #SB5, a bill I authored to expand broadband internet access across Texas. SB5 creates a system to bring internet access to rural communities with affordability measures to expand access in all areas, urban & rural. #txlege
Broadband expansion bill passes in Texas Senate — how it could help both rural & urban areas
Texas is one step closer to expanding broadband access after Senate Bill 5 unanimously passed on the Texas Senate floor Wednesday.
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