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
Yearly Archives: 2016
SubscribeSen. Konni Burton Statement on the Misinformation Campaign on SB 242
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
SD10 Lege Agenda: Parent’s Right to Know
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
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
SD10 Legislative Agenda: Appraisal Reform
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
SD10 Legislative Agenda: Local Debt
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