Representing the citizens of Texas State Senate District 3
First elected to the Texas Senate in 2007, 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, Administration, and Business and Commerce Committees. He is a member of the Legislative Audit Committee and is serving his second term on the Sunset Advisory Commission. Nichols was named President Pro Tempore by his colleagues in the Texas Senate at the end of the 85th Legislative Session.
During his six 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.
“With the danger of life-threatening weather events, staying connected has become a crucial part of our everyday lives, whether it’s broadband internet or through cell service.” This is one reason Senate Bill 14 is crucial for rural areas in Texas. Read more here: bit.ly/2JDmnIe
San Augustine tornado survivor explains how crucial SB 14 is for rural areas
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A cooperative spokesperson said it could be awhile before anything is put into place.
My business relies on good internet, which I can not get. It has a negative impact and cost me, and the area business and money. As much as I’d love to believe you I can’t help but think this is just more politicking. This line, taken from the article pretty much validates my suspicions. However, the bill did not provide any funding to help us build the infrastructure to provide broadband. So, for us, it’s just the first step of the process, but there’s still a long ways to go,” Ford explained.
As a constituent who lives in rural Anderson County thank you. We have very few options for internet service at home. Few providers and they are very expensive with very slow service, if you can get it at all.
I can't get broadband service. All my neighbors have it but they refuse to run the cable to my house and I can't afford to pay thousands to fix the provider's infrastructure.
Action on climate change is also vital Texas has always led the way in renewable energy, we need to go further. Research shows that the most efficient first step is a carbon tax and dividend program.
The government needs to stay out of private industry, people choose their location and in this country have the right to relocate.
Yes, we are about 30 miles north of Interstate 10, and still have dead spots along the way. Forced to use cell data for internet.
I do not have access to Internet other than my cell phone. I have one option and that is satellite and I just don’t think it is worth it. I have lived in the same location for 35 years and Internet is available 5 miles from me on either direction but I am out of reach of those services.
The big question is how long will this take to implement?
Senate Bill 12 will shore up the state's Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension system. The state is contributing an additional $1.11 billion towards the pension fund to ensure that it remains actuarially sound. Read more about the bill here: bit.ly/2ZPZPKX
Senate Bill 2 will require cities, counties and other taxing entities to receive voter approval before levying 3.5 percent more property tax revenue than the previous year. Read more about the bill here: bit.ly/2JbQdn5
I'm not seeing any relief in this bill. Taxing entities can raise taxes as long as they stay under the threshold. Nor does it do anything to curb tax appraisers increasing values which essentially is increasing our tax bill. All which is hard on a retiree fixed income.
So..3.5% increased in perpetuity, and our County Appraisals are bumped this year by 12%-300%, and the county says hands tied by Abbott. #MAGA
That's a good start. Next GET RID OF PROPERTY TAX. A person should not have to bust their ass to pay off their property to a bank or previous owner just to have to continue paying for it to the state.
You tell 'em Robert.
“With the danger of life-threatening weather events, staying connected has become a crucial part of our everyday lives, whether it’s broadband internet or through cell service.” This is one reason SB 14 is crucial for rural areas in TX. Read more: #txlege
San Augustine tornado survivor explains how crucial SB 14 is for rural areas
A cooperative spokesperson said it could be awhile before anything is put into place.
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SB 12 will shore up the state's Teacher Retirement System pension system. The state is contributing an additional $1.11 billion towards the pension fund to ensure that it remains actuarially sound. Read more about the bill here: https://t.co/DBQL5KuTMa #txlege
SB 2 will require cities, counties and other taxing entities to receive voter approval before levying 3.5 percent more property tax revenue than the previous year. Read more about the bill here: https://t.co/kyduLgOXyX #txlege
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