Kelly’s Email Updates

Our strong economy continues to lead the nation – ranking in the Top 10 globally – so we wanted to share some great news with you in our first edition of the Texas Business Minute…

The 86th Texas Legislature is now in session. I was honored to take the Oath of Office yesterday with Robin and a number of other family members by my side… including the newest, our first grandchild, Oliver Kelly Cox!

All of our hearts ached as we saw the terrible attack unfold in Santa Fe earlier this month. These acts of evil present a challenge we must tackle together — from school districts, churches, community organizations, and local governments to the Texas Legislature.

Skyrocketing property taxes are now a full-blown property rights problem.

Hurricane Harvey made landfall nearly three months ago. Texas is a remarkable state, and in the wake of this storm, Texans have shown the world their remarkable character.

You may know the First Called Session of the 85th Texas Legislature came to an abrupt end on Tuesday night when the House of Representatives adjourned ‘sine die’ a day early.

You may have heard the news that the 85th Texas Legislature is gearing up for round two. We’ve been called back to Austin for a special session that will begin on July 18th.

As the 85th Regular Legislative Session winds down, Governor Abbott’s pen is warming up.

Back in February, we wrote to you about a bill we were working on, SB 10, to bring some common sense reforms to the property insurance litigation process and prevent skyrocketing premiums.

There’s no way around it: A lot of bad bills are filed each legislative session. Part of our job as legislators is ensuring those don’t make it to the Governor’s desk.