Yearly Archives: 2016

Friends, As your state senator I am extremely vigilant on the need to balance the role of our criminal justice system with the rights of the individual citizen. There is no greater example… Continue Reading

Thank you for reaching out about SB 242. First, you can read the text of the bill here. I encourage you to start there. Unfortunately there is a great deal of misinformation being… Continue Reading

Friends, Earlier this year, Fort Worth ISD issued new guidelines for transgender students. If you recall, the guidelines made it acceptable for teachers and staff to withhold personal information about a student from that… Continue Reading

SEN. KONNI BURTON RELEASES STATEMENT ON ELECTION RESULTS Republicans have unique opportunity to lead  Fort Worth, TX ‐ Sen. Konni Burton released the following statement on last night’s election results: “First, I would… Continue Reading

Friends, As I hope you are aware, I have attended several hearings of the Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform & Relief. At each hearing I heard homeowner after homeowner testify on how… Continue Reading

Friends,   We are nearing the start of the next legislative session and I am excited to share with you some of the priorities my office is working on in a new series… Continue Reading