Press Room Archives
2021
09/01/2021 
Senator Nelson Passes House Bill 9 to Address Emergency on the Border
07/29/2021
Sen. Nelson Announces $10 Million in Funds to Ranch Hands Rescue
07/05/2021
Senator Nelson Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2022
07/01/2021
Apply to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
06/30/2021 
2021 Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program Application
06/15/2021
Senator Nelson Issues Statement on Emergency Actions to Address Border Crisis
05/31/2021
87th Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
05/29/2021
Clock Is Ticking on the 87th Regular Legislative Session
05/28/2021
Legislature Strengthens Resources for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
05/26/2021
Education, Public Safety, Critical Services Prioritized in Final State Budget
05/19/2021
Texas Legislature Passes Support for Rescue Animals
04/28/2021
Texas Schools to Receive Additional Resources to Address Learning Loss and Help Districts Recover
04/27/2021
Nelson Files Bill to Protect Highway Patrol Officers
04/09/2021
Bills by Senator Nelson Advance
04/06/2021
Senate Budget Passes
03/30/2021
Senate Budget Passes Out of Senate Finance Committee
03/29/2021
Senator Nelson's Law Enforcement Peer Network Passes The Texas Senate
03/22/2021
Senators Travel to Border to Highlight Humanitarian Crisis
03/12/2021
Senator Nelson Recognized With Courageous Texas Woman Award
02/24/2021
Protecting Personal Data, Helping Domestic Violence Survivors Among Bills Filed by Senator Nelson
02/11/2021
Senator Nelson Directs LBB to Conduct Privacy Survey
01/27/2021
Cybersecurity, Data Privacy Among Package of Bills Filed by Senator Nelson
01/21/2021
Senator Nelson Files Senate Base Budget
01/15/2021
Senator Nelson Re-Appointed Chair of Senate Finance Committee
01/12/2021
87th Texas Legislature Convenes
01/11/2021
Statement on Biennial Revenue Estimate
2020
11/16/2020
Support for Rescue Animals, Retired Officers Among Bills Pre-Filed by Senator Nelson
11/09/2020
Appraisal Reform and Peer Support for Law Enforcement Pre-Filed by Senator Nelson
10/05/2020
Senator Jane Nelson Honored for Dedication to Missing Children
09/04/2020
Senator Jane Nelson Releases Texas Privacy Protection Advisory Council Report
08/21/2020
Senator Nelson Recognized by Texas Certified School Librarians
08/07/2020
Senate Finance Committee Files Interim Report
07/20/2020
Senator Jane Nelson Comments on Revenue Update
07/17/2020
Senator Jane Nelson Announces Funding for Virtual Learning
05/29/2020
May 29 COVID-19 Update: An Important Message from Senator Jane Nelson
05/27/2020
OP-ED: Nelson, Hinojosa: Coronavirus Will Not End Our Commitment to Public Education
05/22/2020
May 22 COVID-19 Update: An Important Message from Senator Jane Nelson
05/15/2020
May 15 COVID-19 Update: An Important Message from Senator Jane Nelson
05/08/2020
May 8 COVID-19 Update: An Important Message from Senator Jane Nelson
05/01/2020
May 1 COVID-19 Update: An Important Message from Senator Jane Nelson
04/24/2020
April 24 COVID-19 Update: An Important Message from Senator Jane Nelson
04/24/2020
Senator Nelson Appointed To Senate Work Group On Economic Impact & Budgeting
04/17/2020
April 17 COVID-19 Update: An Important Message from Senator Jane Nelson
04/10/2020
April 10 COVID-19 Update: An Important Message from Senator Jane Nelson
04/03/2020
April 4 COVID-19 Update: An Important Message from Senator Jane Nelson
03/27/2020
Senator Nelson Releases Statement Regarding The Denton State Supported Living Center
03/26/2020
Senator Nelson Joins Texas Woman's University In Announcing Grants To Help Women Entrepreneurs
03/20/2020
March 20 COVID-19 Update: An Important Message from Senator Jane Nelson
03/13/2020
March 13 COVID-19 Update: An Important Message from Senator Jane Nelson
02/26/2020
Senator Nelson Named Friend Of The Gifted & Talented
02/20/2020
Senator Nelson Recognized By Texas Retired Teachers Association
01/29/2020
Senator Nelson Named Champion Of Free Enterprise
01/22/2020
Senator Nelson Earned 100 Percent Voting Record by NFIB
2019
12/20/2019
Senator Nelson Speaks At White House Summit
12/04/2019
Senator Jane Nelson Recognized By Conservative Roundtable Of Texas
11/19/2019
Senator Jane Nelson Receives Certificate Of Conservative Achievement
11/12/2019
Senator Nelson Appointed Co-Chair Of Texas Privacy Protection Advisory Council
11/08/2019
Texas Woman's University Establishes Jane Nelson Institute For Women's Leadership
10/31/2019
Senate Finance Committee Receives Interim Charges
10/24/2019
Senator Jane Nelson Recognized by MD Anderson
10/22/2019
Senator Jane Nelson Receives Award From Texas Council On Family Violence
10/17/2019
Senator Nelson Awarded Texas PTA Champion For Children
10/16/2019
Senator Nelson Receives Award from American Cancer Society
09/05/2019
Senator Nelson Appointed to Senate Select Committee on Community Safety
07/31/2019
Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program Deadline Extended
07/29/2019
New Laws, Funding On The Way As Texas Observes Human Trafficking Awareness Day
07/18/2019
Senator Nelson's Lemonade Stand Bill Signed Into Law
07/11/2019
Senator Nelson's Privacy Bills Signed Into Law
07/01/2019
Senator Nelson's Good Government Bills Signed Into Law
06/27/2019
2019 Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program Application
06/26/2019
Senator Nelson's Cybersecurity Bills Signed Into Law
06/24/2019
Opioid Bills Authored by Senator Nelson Take Effect
06/17/2019
Governor Abbott Signs State Budget Into Law
06/04/2019
Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking Initiatives Signed Into Law
05/27/2019
86TH LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS SINE DIE
05/26/2019
Two-Year State Budget Approved, Prioritizing Property Tax Relief And Education
05/24/2019
Senator Nelson Addresses Transportation Challenges
05/23/2019
State Leaders Announce $11B For Education Reform And Property Tax Relief
05/17/2019
Conferees Adopt Conference Committee Report On HB 1
05/15/2019
Budget Conferees Adopt Decisions On Articles I and V
05/13/2019
Budget Conferees Adopt Decisions On Articles IV, VI, VII and VIII
05/06/2019
Senator Nelson Receives Friend Of India Award
05/01/2019
SB 67 - Appraisal Reform
04/24/2019
Senator Nelson's Online Sales Tax Legislation Passes Committee
04/17/2019
Senate Appoints Budget Conferees
04/10/2019
Highlights of CSHB 1, the Senate's proposed FY 20-21 budget
04/09/2019
Budget Passes Out Of Senate
04/03/2019
Senate Budget Passes Out Of Senate Finance Committee
03/28/2019
Senate Finance Committee Finalizes Senate Budget
03/27/2019
Texas Senate Approves SB 72 To Address Human Trafficking
03/25/2019 
VIDEO: Press conference regarding support for survivors of domestic violence
03/20/2019
Senator Nelson's Contracting Reform Legislation Passes Texas Senate
03/18/2019
Senate Finance Committee Approves Zero-Based Budgeting
03/13/2019
Senator Nelson's SB 500 Passes In Texas Senate
03/11/2019
Senate Finance Committee Approves Supplemental Budget
03/05/2019
Senator Nelson's SB 10 Passes In Texas Senate
03/04/2019
Senator Nelson's Teacher Pay Legislation Advances
03/04/2019
Senator Nelson Passes Four Bills Out Of State Affairs
02/28/2019
Senator Nelson's Sexual Assault Legislation Considered
02/25/2019
Senator Nelson's Teacher Pay Legislation Advances
02/12/2019
Health & Human Services Committee Approves Senate Bill 10
02/12/2019
TODAY IN FINANCE
02/11/2019
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02/05/2019
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02/05/2019
Senator Nelson Files Senate Bill 10 To Strengthen Mental Health
02/04/2019
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01/31/2019
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01/30/2019
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01/29/2019
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01/28/2019
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01/24/2019
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01/23/2019
Senator Nelson Files Bills To Address Opioid Epidemic
01/23/2019
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01/22/2019
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01/18/2019
Senator Nelson Reappointed Chair Of Senate Finance Committee
01/15/2019
Senate Base Budget Prioritizes Education
01/15/2019
Senator Nelson Files Bill To Raise Teacher Salaries
01/11/2019
Senator Nelson Makes History On Opening Day
01/08/2019
Texas Legislature Reconvenes
01/07/2019
Statement On Biennial Revenue Estimate
2018
12/13/2018
Senator Nelson Files Bills To Protect Health And Public Safety
11/30/2018
Senate Finance Committee Issues Interim Report
11/30/2018
Sufficient Balance Set For The Economic Stabilization Fund
10/31/2018
Senate Select Committee On Cybersecurity Releases Interim Report
10/17/2018
Senator Nelson To File Bill Strengthening Sexual Assault Investigations
09/04/2018
Senator Nelson Cuts Ribbon On New Flower Mound Driver License Office
06/26/2018
Senator Nelson Announces Mental Health Initiative
06/22/2018
Senator Nelson Salutes New Multi-Purpose Arena In Fort Worth
06/05/2018
Senator Nelson Vows Legislative Response To Flotation Pod Death
04/19/2018
Senator Jane Nelson Receives Special Recognition From Texas Nurse-Family Partnership
04/16/2018
Senator Jane Nelson Responds To Contracting Audit On Health And Human Services Commission
· Attachments: SB 533 (85R) Summary, SB 20 (84R) Summary
02/27/2018
Senator Jane Nelson Receives Award From American Cancer Society
01/23/2018
Senator Nelson Named For 100 Percent Voting Record From NFIB
2017
12/18/2017
Senator Nelson Recognized by DCTA
11/08/2017
State Authorizes Funds To Help Local Communities With Harvey Relief
10/26/2017
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Legislation By Senator Nelson
10/24/2017
Senate Finance Committee Receives Interim Charges
10/20/2017
ME, TOO Movement Demonstrates More Work to Do on Sexual Assault
10/20/2017
Senator Nelson Announces New Leadership Team
10/10/2017
Senator Nelson To Chair New Cybersecurity Committee
09/28/2017
Senate Finance Committee Receives Interim Charges Related to Harvey
09/25/2017
Senator Nelson Recognized by Meadows Institute
09/01/2017
TROPICAL STORM HARVEY: TEXAS RESPONSE
08/16/2017
Special Session Ends With Big Win for Education
08/01/2017
Senator Nelson Recognized by Conservative Roundtable
07/26/2017
Senate Approves Teacher Bonus, Benefit Increase
07/22/2017
Finance Committee Approves SB 19 To Increase Teacher Pay
07/20/2017
Senator Nelson Files Legislation To Increase Teacher Pay
07/19/2017
Senator Nelson Receives Women's Health Champion Award
07/13/2017
Special Session 101: A Guide to the 1st Called Session of the 85th Legislature
07/10/2017
Senator Nelson Re-Files Appraisal Reform Bill
06/19/2017
General Law Cities May Enact Child Safety Zones Under New Law
06/15/2017
2017 Texas Armed Services Scholarship
06/12/2017
State Budget Signed Into Law
06/12/2017
Senator Nelson Named "Best Legislator" By Capitol Inside
06/09/2017
Senator Nelson Praises Placement Of Women’s Health On Emergency Call
05/29/2017
85th Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
05/28/2017
Senator Nelson's 85th Legislature Bill Status Update
05/27/2017
Two-Year State Budget Approved
05/25/2017
Conferees Approve Two-Year State Budget
05/19/2017
Senator Nelson's Cybersecurity Bill Approved By Texas House
05/18/2017
Senate Finance Passes Supplemental Budget
05/17/2017
House Passes SB 74 To Better Serve Texans With Acute Mental Health Needs
05/08/2017
SB 77 Protecting Sexual Assault Victims Passes Legislature
05/03/2017
SB 323 Passes In Texas Senate
04/27/2017
SB 323 Unanimously Passes In State Affairs
04/25/2017
Senator Nelson Files Legislation To Protect Girls From FGM
04/18/2017
SB 1, Appropriations Bill, Heads To Conference Committee
04/11/2017
Senator Nelson's SB 75 Passes In Texas Senate
04/10/2017
Senator Nelson's SB 669 Unanimously Passed By Texas Senate
04/06/2017
Senator Nelson Receives Founder's Award From Texas CASA
04/03/2017
Eight of Senator Nelson's Bills Pass Local
04/03/2017
Senator Nelson Named #1 in Power Ranking
03/28/2017
State Budget Unanimously Passed By The Texas Senate
03/22/2017
Senate Finance Committee Approves CSSB 1, Appropriations Act
03/21/2017
Senate Approves Senator Nelson’s SB 17, Phasing Out Franchise Tax
03/16/2017
Senate Finance Committee Completes Mark-Up of SB 1
03/06/2017
Emergency Leave Bill Approved By Senate Finance Committee
03/01/2017
Senator Nelson Applauds the Passage of Senate Bill 11 Addressing Foster Care Crisis
02/28/2017
Senate Finance Committee Approves Senator Nelson's SB 17 and SB 532
02/14/2017
Senator Nelson Appoints SB 1 Work Groups
02/14/2017
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02/13/2017
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02/09/2017
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02/08/2017
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02/06/2017
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02/02/2017
SB 17 Keeps Texas On Path To Eliminating Franchise Tax
02/02/2017
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02/01/2017
Senator Nelson Receives 'Partner In Courage Award'
02/01/2017
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01/31/2017
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01/30/2017
Senator Nelson Files Appraisal Reform Bill
01/30/2017
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01/26/2017
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01/25/2017
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01/24/2017
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01/23/2017
Senate Finance Holds First Organizational Hearing
01/19/2017
Senator Nelson Files SB 532 And SB 533 Addressing Cybersecurity And Contracting
01/18/2017
Senator Nelson Re-Appointed Chair Of Senate Finance Committee
01/17/2017
Senator Nelson Files SB 1, The Senate’s Base Budget
01/10/2017
85th Texas Legislature Convenes in Austin
01/09/2017
Statement On Biennial Revenue Estimate
2016
12/02/2016
LBB Approves Emergency Funds For Child Protective Services
11/21/2016
Senator Nelson Joint Author of SB 8
11/14/2016
Senator Nelson Pre-Files First Bills of 85th Legislative Session
11/07/2016
Senate Workgroup Recommends Emergency Funds For CPS
· Attachment: Letter to Senator Nelson from the Workgroup
10/31/2016
Construction Begins on DPS Megacenter in Carrollton
10/28/2016
Senator Nelson Recognized by UNTHSC Patient Safety Institute
10/27/2016
Senator Nelson Appoints CPS Workgroup
10/26/2016
Finance Committee Discusses Crisis At CPS
· Attachment: CPS Historical Funding Chart
10/20/2016
Gibson-Grant Log Cabin Selected as Historical Grant Recipient
10/19/2016
At Long Last, TXDOT Breaks Ground on SH 199 In Azle
10/12/2016
Senate Finance Committee meets to discuss CPS
10/11/2016
Texas To Provide Grants For Veterans Coping With Mental Health Issues
09/15/2016
TODAY IN FINANCE
09/14/2016
TLOC Meets For Update On Re-Organization
08/30/2016
SH121/360 Interchange Brings Long Awaited Congestion Relief
07/25/2016
VIDEO: Press conference regarding the new Healthy Texas Women program
07/07/2016
OP-ED: Emergency Leave Policies Warrant Legislative Attention
07/01/2016
Senator Nelson Lauds Rollout of Consolidated Healthy Texas Women Program
· Attachment: Letter to HHSC Commissioner Charles Smith
06/24/2016
OP-ED: Texas Honors Veterans Through Innovative Grant Partnership
05/17/2016
Senator Nelson Receives Award from Mental Health America of Texas
05/17/2016
TODAY IN FINANCE
04/27/2016
TLOC Comments on HHS Transition Plan
03/31/2016
TLOC Presented with HHSC Transition Overview Plans in Hearing
03/30/2016
Mental Health Budget Numbers Confirmed
· Attachment: Texas Behavioral Health Funding Chart
03/30/2016
TODAY IN FINANCE
03/16/2016
Senator Nelson Recognized by Tax Foundation
02/12/2016
Letter from Senator Nelson to HHSC Commissioner
02/11/2016
Senator Nelson Named to Newly-Formed Texas Ports Committee
02/04/2016
OP-ED: Texas is Committed to Women's Health
02/04/2016
Senator Nelson Recognized By Communities In Schools
01/28/2016
Senator Nelson Recognized By American Cancer Society
01/26/2016
TODAY IN FINANCE
01/25/2016
Transition Legislative Oversight Committee Convenes
01/20/2016
Senator Nelson Recognized For 100 Percent Voting Record From NFIB
01/13/2016
Denton ISD Thanks Senator Nelson For Legislative Work
2015
12/04/2015
Senator Jane Nelson Named Hunger Ambassador of the Year
11/23/2015
Senator Jane Nelson Receives 'Courageous Defense Of Life' Award
11/13/2015
Senator Nelson Named To TRS Benefits Select Committee
11/09/2015
OP-ED: Grant Program Established For Texas Veterans Mental Health Care Assistance
11/06/2015
LBB Grants Additional Budget Authority To Racing Commission
11/04/2015
Senator Jane Nelson Applauds The Passage Of Proposition 1
10/30/2015
Senator Jane Nelson Honored as 'Big Voice for Little Texans'
10/27/2015
Statement by Senator Jane Nelson regarding reports of contracting abuse
10/26/2015
Senator Jane Nelson Awarded Champion of Education Funding
10/15/2015
Senate Finance Committee Receives Interim Charges
10/05/2015
OP-ED: Prop 1 Brings Property Tax Relief For Texas Homeowners
09/29/2015
Senator Nelson Named 'Champion of Free Enterprise'
09/18/2015
Senator Nelson To Co-Chair HHS Re-Organization Panel
09/18/2015
EM-S ISD Honors Senator Nelson with Inaugural “Torch” Award
09/01/2015
LBB Approves Plan to Keep Racing Commission Open 3 Months
09/01/2015
Legislation Taking Effect September 1st
08/25/2015
Record Number Of Providers Enrolling In Women's Health Programs
08/17/2015
Texas Armed Services Scholarship Application
07/07/2015
Senator Nelson Welcomes Facebook to Senate District 12
06/15/2015
Senator Nelson's Tax Relief Legislation Signed By Governor
06/06/2015
Senator Nelson Named Senate MVP For 84th Legislative Session
06/01/2015
Texas Legislature Adjourns Sine Die: Senator Nelson Bill Report
06/01/2015
Senator Nelson Receives Women's Health Hero Award
05/30/2015
Senate Approves Conference Committee Report For SB 55
05/30/2015
Senate Approves Conference Committee Report For SB 20
05/29/2015
Senate Approves Conference Committee Report For HB 1
05/28/2015
Senate Concurs On SB 200 Reorganizing Health And Human Services
05/28/2015
Senate Concurs On SB 59 To Help Victims Of Family Violence
05/26/2015
Countdown To Sine Die: Senator Nelson Bill Status Report
05/26/2015
Senate Passes Supplemental Budget HB 2
05/25/2015
Countdown To Sine Die: Senator Nelson Bill Status Report
05/25/2015
House Passes SB 200
05/22/2015
Countdown To Sine Die: Senator Nelson Bill Status Report
05/21/2015
House Unanimously Passes SB 18
05/20/2015
Senate Finance Committee Approves Franchise Tax Relief Bill
05/19/2015
Texas House Of Representatives Unanimously Passes SB 20
04/15/2015
Senate Passes SB 200 Reorganizing Texas' Health And Human Services
04/14/2015
Senate Passes State Budget
04/09/2015
Senate Passes SB 55 Creating Texas Veterans Initiative
04/08/2015
Senate Finance Committee Unanimously Approves State Budget
04/07/2015
Senate Passes SB 18 To Expand Graduate Medical Education
04/07/2015
Senate Finance Committee Approves SB 53
04/02/2015
Senator Nelson Named #1 In Power Rankings
04/01/2015
Senate Committee Approves SB 200
03/31/2015
Senate Passes Contracting Reform Legislation
03/25/2015
Senate Finance Committee Approves SB 18
03/25/2015
Senate Passes Tax Relief Bills
03/19/2015
Senate Finance Committee Approves SB 20
03/18/2015
Sunset Chair, Vice Chair Pursue Graduated Approach To HHSC Reforms
03/17/2015
Senate Finance Committee Approves SB 1, 7
03/09/2015
Senate Committee Approves Senator Nelson's SB 60
03/04/2015
Senator Nelson Files Bill To Make Tax Relief Not Subject To Spending Limit
03/04/2015
VIDEO: Press conference regarding debt reduction and tax relief proposals
03/03/2015
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03/02/2015
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02/26/2015
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02/25/2015
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02/24/2015
Senator Nelson Files Tax Relief Bills
02/24/2015
VIDEO: Press conference regarding SB 1, SB 7 and SB 8, relating to tax relief measures
02/24/2015
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02/23/2015
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02/20/2015
Senator Nelson Welcomes Tour 18 Women's Club To Capitol
02/20/2015
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02/19/2015
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02/18/2015
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02/17/2015
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02/12/2015
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02/11/2015
Senator Nelson Files SB 18 To Expand Graduate Medical Education
02/11/2015
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02/10/2015
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02/09/2015
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02/05/2015
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02/04/2015
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02/03/2015
Senator Nelson Receives Guardian Of Small Business Award
02/03/2015
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02/02/2015
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01/27/2015
Senator Nelson Files SB 2, Senate's Base Budget
· Attachment: Budget Overview Handout
01/27/2015
VIDEO: Press conference regarding the Senate's base budget for the 84th Session
01/26/2015
Senator Nelson, Lieutenant Governor Patrick Host Press Conference
01/26/2015
Senator Nelson Files Legislation Strengthening Contract Oversight
01/23/2015
Senator Nelson Appointed Chair Of Finance Committee For 84th Session
01/23/2015
Senator Nelson Named Flower Mound Citizen Of The Year
01/14/2015
Sunset Advisory Commission Holds Final Meeting Of Cycle
01/13/2015
84th Texas Legislative Session Begins
01/07/2015
Senator Nelson Seeks Stronger Contract Management Provisions
01/06/2015
OP-ED: Critical Services Depend On Strong Contract Management
2014
12/16/2014
OP-ED: Looking Ahead To The 84th Legislative Session
12/11/2014
Committee Sets $7 Billion Floor For Rainy Day Fund
12/10/2014
Sunset Advisory Commission Approves HHSC Reorganization
11/12/2014
Sunset Advisory Commission Discusses Recent Recommendations
11/12/2014
VIDEO: Press conference regarding a new web portal for the Texas Women's Health Program
11/10/2014
Senator Nelson Pre-Files Legislation For 84th Session
10/29/2014
Senate Finance Committee Discusses State Revenue System
09/24/2014
Senate Finance Committee Discusses Major Budget Drivers
08/25/2014
Texas Education Agency To Undergo Zero-Based Budget Review
08/21/2014
TexProtects to Honor Texas Senator Jane Nelson
08/15/2014
Advances Made To Improve Mental Health Services In Texas
08/13/2014
Sunset Advisory Committee Holds First Decision Hearing
08/12/2014
First Senate Finance Committee Covers State Of Economy, Border
07/25/2014
Texas Sunset Advisory Commission Wins Certificate of Impact
07/17/2014
Senator Nelson Appointed Chair of Finance Committee
07/01/2014
Celebrating the Fourth of July
06/24/2014
Sunset Advisory Commission Begins Two Days Of Hearings
05/22/2014
Senator Nelson Statement on Sunset Commission Staff Recommendation Reports
05/19/2014
Senator Nelson Receives Advocacy in Action Award
05/15/2014
Joint Committee on Human Trafficking Holds First Hearing
05/09/2014
Senator Nelson Statement on HHSC Holding Contractors Accountable
05/08/2014
Senator Nelson Visits Bridlewood Elementary School
04/30/2014
OP-ED: Advancing Mental Health Awareness in Texas
04/30/2014
Senator Nelson Receives Legislator of the Year Award
04/24/2014
Texas Armed Services Scholarship Application Packet 2014
04/15/2014
Senator Nelson Appointed to Joint Interim Committee to Study Human Trafficking
04/08/2014
OP-ED: Honoring Child Abuse Prevention Month
03/28/2014
Railroad Commission Announces Hiring of Seismologist
03/25/2014
Frisco-Area Student Selected for 2014 Young Masters Class
03/19/2014
Senate Health and Human Services Committee Receives New Interim Charges
03/05/2014
Senator Nelson Named Friend Of Texas A&M System
02/20/2014
Committee Holds Hearing On CPS, Women's Health
02/19/2014
Senate Health And Human Services Committee Receives Interim Charges On ACA, TANF
02/19/2014
Sunset Advisory Commission Holds Organizational Hearing
02/18/2014
Senator Nelson to Address CPRIT Oversight Committee
02/13/2014
Senate Health and Human Services Committee Begins Interim Hearings
02/12/2014
Senator Nelson Receives NAMI Denton County Award Of Appreciation
01/28/2014
Senator Nelson Named "ACU Conservative"
01/09/2014
Health Organizations Receive State Grants For Women's Health
2013
12/20/2013
Committee To Examine Services For Women, Texans With Mental Health Issues
12/09/2013
Senator Nelson Receives Patient Protection Award
12/03/2013
SD 12 Libraries Receive More Than $40,000 In Grants
11/20/2013
Child Protective Services Interim Charge Released
11/13/2013
Senator Nelson Receives Patient Advocacy Award
10/22/2013
Senator Nelson Named Champion For Free Enterprise
10/08/2013
Senator Nelson Receives Legislative Achievement Award
10/02/2013
Senator Nelson Awarded Champion For Education Award
09/18/2013
Senator Nelson Appointed Chair Of Sunset Advisory Commission
08/21/2013
Senator Nelson Receives Lone Star Award
08/13/2013
Millions In Mental Health Program Grants Awarded
08/12/2013
Senator Nelson Named To "Best Of The Legislature 2013"
08/05/2013
Senator Nelson Files Bill Addressing Hospital Patient Safety
07/30/2013
Winding Down The 2013 Legislative Season
07/09/2013
Final Statistics On SB 1 Testimony
06/26/2013
1st Called Special Session Adjourns Sine Die
06/17/2013
Governor Perry Signs Senator Nelson's Bills As Veto Period Ends
05/31/2013
Senator Nelson Makes List of Best Legislators
05/27/2013
Governor Calls Special Session, Giving TANF Reform New Life
05/27/2013
Bill Creating New Denton County Court Sent To Governor
05/26/2013
SB 7 Reforming Long-Term Care Sent to Governor
05/26/2013
SB 8 Eliminating Medicaid Fraud Sent to Governor
05/25/2013
Countdown To Sine Die: Senator Nelson Bill Status Report
05/24/2013
SB 149 Strengthening Oversight at CPRIT Sent To Governor
05/24/2013
Senator Jane Nelson Receives "Women's Health Hero" Award
05/21/2013
SB 7 Redesigning Medicaid Long-term Care Passes House
05/20/2013
House Passes SB 58 To Improve Outcomes In Mental Health Care
05/20/2013
House Passes SB 8 To Eliminate Medicaid Fraud In Texas
05/20/2013
SB 149 Strengthening Cprit Governance Passes House
05/17/2013
Statement On House Passage Of SB 149
05/17/2013
House Unanimously Passes SB Legislation by Senator Nelson
05/17/2013
House Passes SB 427 strengthening CPS Background Checks
05/16/2013
House Passes SB 944 Increasing Psychiatric Patient Protections
05/16/2013
House Passes SB 152 Expanding Patient Safety At State Hospitals
05/15/2013
House Passes SB 423 Creating Alternate Response for CPS Cases
05/15/2013
Senate Passes Bill Addressing Medication for Foster Children
05/15/2013
Senate Passes Bill Improving Outcomes at NICUs
05/15/2013
Senate Unanimously Passes Blue Mound, Grapevine Legislation
05/14/2013
House Passes Bill To Expand Collaboration In Health Care
05/14/2013
House Passes Bills To Protect Domestic Violence Victims, Children
05/13/2013
SB 1 Conference Committee Adopts Article II Of Budget
05/10/2013
House Passes Bill To Ensure Input In CPS Placement Decisions
05/10/2013
House Passes Bill To Allow Military Physicians To Volunteer Time
05/07/2013
House Passes Bill to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
05/07/2013
Senate Committee Approves Bill Protecting Blue Mound
05/07/2013
Committee Approves Bill Addressing Medication for Foster Children
05/06/2013
Senate Votes to Reduce Emphasis On Testing
05/04/2013
House Passes Bill by Senator Nelson To Prevent Child Identity Theft
05/02/2013
Senate Passes Bill by Senator Nelson Addressing Adverse Possession
04/30/2013
Legislation to Increase Patient Safety Passes House
04/18/2013
Senator Nelson Named to Budget Conference Committee
04/18/2013
Senate Passes SB 743 by Senator Nelson
04/17/2013
Senate Passes SB 143 to Expand Primary Care Access
04/16/2013
SB 947 By Senator Nelson Approved By Committee
04/15/2013
Senate Passes SB 8 to End Medicaid Fraud
04/10/2013
Senate Passes SB 11 To Ensure TANF Recipients Are Drug-Free
04/09/2013
Legislation Protecting Property Rights Passes Senate
04/04/2013
SB 743 by Senator Nelson Approved by Committee
04/04/2013
Senate Passes SB 423 by Senator Nelson
04/03/2013
Texas Senate Passes CPRIT Reform Bill
04/03/2013
Legislation Increasing Access to Primary Care Approved
04/02/2013
Legislation Protecting State Hospital Patients Passes Senate
03/27/2013
Senate Unanimously Passes Legislation by Senator Nelson
03/27/2013
Senator Nelson Recognized by Fast Growth School Coalition
03/26/2013
SB 946 by Senator Nelson Approved by Committee
03/26/2013
SB 11 Approved by Senate Committee on Health and Human Services
03/25/2013
Texas Senate Passes SB 7 To Reform Medicaid
03/25/2013
Legislation To Enhance Public Transportation Approved
03/21/2013
Senate Passes Patient Safety Bills By Senator Nelson
03/20/2013
Texas Senate Passes State Budget Bill
03/20/2013
Advocates Deliver Purple Postcards To Capitol
03/20/2013
VIDEO: Press conference regarding programs supporting victims of domestic violence
03/19/2013
Legislation to Promote Student Health in Schools Approved
03/12/2013
Legislation Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence Approved
03/12/2013
Legislation Eliminating Obsolete Reports Approved
03/12/2013
Mental Health Reform Approved By Senate Committee
03/12/2013
Minimum Grade Policy Advances
03/07/2013
Patient Safety Legislation Passes Out Of Committee
03/05/2013
Legislation Protecting Property Rights Advances
02/28/2013
Senator Nelson Files Legislation To Protect Patient Safety
02/27/2013
Medicaid Quality Initiative Advances
02/22/2013
Senator Nelson Continues Filing Legislation Ahead Of Deadline
02/21/2013
Article II Workgroup Recommends Funding for Women's Health
02/19/2013
Senate Health and Human Services Committee Approve CPS Bills
02/19/2013
Senate Health and Human Services Committee Approves Medicaid Fraud Bill
02/18/2013
OP-ED: Celebrating Denton County At The Capitol
02/12/2013
Senate Health and Human Services Committee Approves CPRIT Bill
02/12/2013
Senate Committee Passes Child Credit Protection Bill
02/07/2013
Senator Nelson Files Legislation to Better Serve Children in CPS
02/07/2013
Senator Nelson to Head Health And Human Services Budget Workgroup
02/06/2013
Legislation Expands Care, Collaboration Between Physicians, Nurses And Physician Assistants
02/05/2013
Plan Presented to Strengthen CPRIT Governance, Accountability
01/29/2013
Senator Nelson Files Legislation Creating New District Court in Denton County
01/18/2013
New Senate Committee Assignments Announced
01/16/2013
Senator Nelson Files Bills Addressing Medicaid Costs and Quality
01/16/2013
VIDEO: Press conference regarding Senate Bills 7 & 8, addressing Medicaid reforms
01/14/2013
Senator Jane Nelson Receives Texas CASA Champion For Texas Children Award
01/08/2013
Senator Nelson Sworn In For 83rd Legislative Session
2012
12/21/2012
Senator Nelson Pre-Files Legislation for 83rd Session
12/19/2012
Senator Nelson Files Legislation Addressing CPRIT Governance
12/18/2012
OP-ED: Following the Texas Legislature's 83rd Regular Session
12/11/2012
Senator Nelson Pre-Files Bill Addressing Primary Care
11/27/2012
Senator Nelson Continues Pre-Filing for 83rd Session
11/20/2012
Texas Armed Services Scholarship Application Packet
11/19/2012
OP-ED: Putting Welfare Recipients on the Path to Self-Sufficiency
11/12/2012
Senator Nelson Pre-Files Legislation For Upcoming Session
11/07/2012
OP-ED: Setting Priorities For The 83rd Legislative Session
10/18/2012
Senator Jane Nelson Receives Bell Helicopter Leadership Award
09/25/2012
OP-ED: Legislature Faces Post-Obamacare Decisions
09/10/2012
Senator Nelson To Address Child ID Theft
08/28/2012
Senator Nelson Re-Appointed Chair Of Health Panel
08/24/2012
OP-ED: Thank You To Our Texas Teachers
08/17/2012
Senator Nelson Cautions Texans About West Nile Virus
08/06/2012
Senator Nelson Honored For Efforts To Protect Elderly
08/01/2012
Senator Nelson Leads Hearing On 'Affordable Care Act'
08/01/2012
Senator Nelson Leads Review Of Medicaid Programs, Medical Research
07/30/2012
Senator Nelson, Panel Examine Education Funding
06/28/2012
Senator Nelson Responds To Supreme Court Ruling
05/09/2012
Senator Nelson Leads Panel's Study Of Mental Health
05/08/2012
Senator Nelson Tackles Health Care Costs
05/04/2012
Guide To The Texas Sunset Review Process
04/02/2012
Texas Legislature Confronts Child Abuse
03/30/2012
Senator Nelson Honored For Child Protection Efforts
03/20/2012
Senator Nelson Leads Review Of Medicaid Orthodontics, Public Health
03/07/2012
Senator Nelson Named A Big Voice For Little Texans
03/06/2012
Senator Nelson Kicks Off Texas' Inaugural Women Veterans Month
03/01/2012
Senator Nelson Appointed To School Finance Committee
02/28/2012
Senator Nelson Honored For Support Of Brain Injury Survivors
02/28/2012
Senator Nelson Leads State Study On Alzheimer's Disease
02/28/2012
Celebrating The First Female Veterans Month
02/17/2012
Senator Nelson To Lead Review Of Health & Human Services
· Attachment: 82nd Session HHS Interim Charges
02/14/2012
OP-ED: Texas Must Address Primary Care Access
02/03/2012
Senator Nelson Awarded For Child Advocacy
02/02/2012
Senator Nelson Will Chair Medicaid Panel
01/31/2012
Tracking The Legislature: Interim Studies Are Underway
01/20/2012
Senator Nelson Appointed to Medicaid Panel
01/19/2012
Senator Nelson to Chair Alzheimer's Panel
2011
12/12/2011
Senator Nelson Applauds Federal Waiver Approval
11/23/2011
OP-ED: Texas Law Is Tough On Child Abuse
10/25/2011
AARP Presents Legislative Leader Award To Senator Nelson
10/21/2011
Senator Nelson Honored for Conservative Voting Record
09/06/2011
Senator Nelson Honored for Barnett Shale Legislative Efforts
08/18/2011
Senator Nelson Receives Award for Foster Care Redesign
08/12/2011
Senator Nelson Honored by Local Health Officials
07/13/2011
OP-ED: Legislature Responds to Concerns of Texans
07/07/2011
OP-ED: Session's Budget Challenges Prompt Needed Reforms
06/27/2011
SB 7, Medicaid Efficiency Bill, Receives Final Passage
06/03/2011
Senate Passes SB 7, Medicaid Efficiency Bill
· Attachment: Summary of SB 7 (82-1)
06/02/2011
Finance Committee Passes Health Care Efficiency Bill
· Attachment: Key Provisions of SB 7 (82-1)
05/31/2011
Senator Nelson Files SB 7, Streamlining Health Care, On First Day Of Special Session
· Attachment: A summary of Senate Bill 7 (82-1)
05/30/2011
Session Countdown: Bill Status Report
05/25/2011
House Passes Bill to Achieve Healthy Outcomes
05/19/2011
House Passes Stalking, Domestic Violence Bills
05/09/2011
Senator Nelson Named to Budget Negotiating Panel
05/04/2011
Senate Passes Budget That Funds Priorities Without Tax Increase
05/03/2011
House Public Education Passes Truth-in-Grading Bill
04/28/2011
Senate Passes Medicaid Cost-Savings Bill
04/26/2011
Senate Passes Bill to Recognize Schools for Boosting Student Health
04/20/2011
Senate Passes Protections for Wards in Guardianship
04/19/2011
Senate Passes Bills to Lower Costs, Improve Health Care Quality
04/13/2011
Senate Passes Foster Care Redesign Bill
04/07/2011
Senate Passes Bill to Improve Efficiency in Attendant Care
04/07/2011
Texas Senate Passes Stalking Bill
04/05/2011
VIDEO: Press conference regarding funding for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)
03/31/2011
Committee Passes Bill to Curb Excessive Tollway Fees
03/29/2011
Committee Passes Bills to Improve Health Care Efficiency, Outcomes
03/24/2011
Senate Passes Bills to Protect Vulnerable Texans
03/24/2011
Senate Passes Medical Privacy Bill
03/17/2011
Food Safety, Nurse Protection Bills Pass Senate
03/17/2011
Senate Passes Truth-in-Grading Bill
03/14/2011
VIDEO: Press conference regarding funding for domestic violence services and prevention
03/08/2011
Senate Committee Passes Medical Privacy Bill
03/01/2011
Truth-in-Grading Bill Passes Senate Education Committee
02/16/2011
Senator Nelson Files Bills to Lower Costs, Improve Health Care Quality
02/16/2011
VIDEO: Press conference regarding SB 7 and SB 8, relating to healthcare quality and cost control measures
02/11/2011
Senator Nelson Files Medical Privacy Bill
02/10/2011
Senator Nelson Named Chairman of Medicaid Reform Panel
02/07/2011
Senator Nelson Seeks Emergency Legislation On Air Quality
01/28/2011
Senator Nelson to chair Health & Human Services panel, also serve on Finance, Nominations committees
01/19/2011
VIDEO: Press conference regarding child-protection issues facing the state
2010
11/30/2010
VIDEO: Press conference regarding projections of diabetes rates in Texas
11/19/2010
Senator Nelson Seeks Reforms To Protect Vulnerable Citizens
11/08/2010
Senator Nelson Pre-Files Bills
09/29/2010
OP-ED: Budget Process Must Focus on State's Core Responsibilities
09/24/2010
Senator Nelson Announces Grants to 21 Area Public Libraries
08/23/2010
Senator Nelson Announces Doubling of Air Quality Monitors in Barnett Shale
07/20/2010
OP-ED: North Texas Population Growth Will Drive Redistricting Debate
07/14/2010
Senator Nelson Named to New Committee on Veterans' Health
07/01/2010
Elementary Student Fitness Levels Improve
04/14/2010
Senator Nelson To Pursue Permanent License Revocation For Repeat DWI Offenders
03/26/2010
OP-ED: Federal Health Care Reform Does More Harm than Good
03/25/2010
Texas Distributing Grants to Support Veterans Mental Health
03/22/2010
Statement by Senator Nelson on Passage of Federal Health Care Bill
03/11/2010
Senator Nelson Honored for Legislation Aiding Sexual Assault Victims
02/23/2010
Senate Health & Human Services Committee Begins Interim Hearings
02/17/2010
Texas Armed Services Scholarship Application Packet
01/13/2010
Senator Nelson To Lead Major Health Policy Review
01/12/2010
Senator Nelson Honored for Helping Boys and Girls Clubs
2009
11/19/2009
Senator Nelson Criticizes School Districts' Lawsuit Over Truth-in-Grading Law
11/05/2009
OP-ED: Veterans Deserve Our Respect, Assistance
11/02/2009
Select Committee Hears Testimony on Criminal Commitments
10/08/2009
Senator Nelson Lauded for Pro-Business Voting Record
10/05/2009
Child Advocacy Group Recognizes Senator Nelson for Legislation to Help Foster Children
09/03/2009
Senator Nelson Honored for Suicide Prevention Bill
08/24/2009
Panel Named To Study Criminal Commitment Process
08/11/2009
Senator Nelson To Receive "Spirit Of Enterprise" Award
07/28/2009
Senator Nelson Urges Vigilance To Stop Drownings
07/22/2009
Hospital Association Honors Senator Nelson
06/12/2009
Governor Perry Signs State School Reform By Nelson
06/12/2009
Senator Nelson Recognized For Work During Legislative Session
06/01/2009
Counting Down to Adjournment: Bill Status Report
05/29/2009
Counting Down to Adjournment: Bill Status Report
05/26/2009
Bill Protecting Military Parents' Rights Sent to Governor
05/21/2009
Senator Nelson Files SCR 77 to Approve State School Settlement
05/20/2009
House Votes to Strengthen Physical Education
05/20/2009
Texas House Approves Hospital Nursing Bill
05/20/2009
Mammogram Notification Bill Sent to Governor
05/19/2009
Legislation Establishing "Texlink" Passes Both Chambers
05/19/2009
Nelson's State School Reform Bill Passes Texas House
05/05/2009
Bill To Maintain Vaccination Records In Emergencies Sent To Governor's Desk
04/24/2009
Immunization Bill Sent to Governor's Desk
04/20/2009
Senate Approves Merit-Based Grading Bill
04/17/2009
Senate Approves Medicaid Reform Plan
04/14/2009
Senate Panel Endorses Truth-In-Grading Legislation
04/08/2009
Senate Approves Health Insurance Pool for Children
04/02/2009
Senate Approves Measures to Support Foster Children, Families
03/30/2009
Senate Panel Endorses Health Insurance Pool for Children
03/25/2009
VIDEO: "Texas Protects" press conference regarding child protection and advocacy in Texas
03/25/2009
Senate Approves Improvements to Nursing Work Environment
03/25/2009
Foster Care Reforms Advances in Texas Senate
03/18/2009
Domestic Violence Legislation Moves Forward
03/18/2009
Senator Nelson Lends Support to Small Business Relief Package
03/12/2009
Bill Seeks Changes to the Medicaid System
03/10/2009
Bill Protecting Military Parents' Rights Approved By Committee
03/10/2009
State School Reform Bill Passes Texas Senate
03/06/2009
Defining Day Care is Important for Texas Children
03/04/2009
VIDEO: Press conference regarding family violence services and prevention
02/25/2009
Bill Protecting Military Parents' Rights Approved by Committee
02/24/2009
State School Reform Bill Advances in Texas Senate
02/17/2009
Senator Nelson Proposes Bills to Improve Student Health
02/03/2009
Reform Plan Strengthens Protection for Developmentally Disabled
02/02/2009
Senator Nelson to Chair Health & Human Services Panel
01/29/2009
VIDEO: Texas Obesity Report News Conference
01/14/2009
Senator Nelson Seeks Better Working Environment for Nurses
01/14/2009
VIDEO: Press Conference on SB 476, relating to employment protections and benefits for nurses
01/09/2009
OP-ED: Previewing the 2009 Legislature
2008
11/10/2008
Senator Nelson, Lawmakers Begin Pre-Filing Bills
09/24/2008
Senator Nelson Receives National, State Cancer Advocacy Awards
09/03/2008
Senator Nelson Reacts to State Audit Of HHS Agencies
07/01/2008
Less Than A Third Of Texas Students Hit "Healthy Zone" Benchmarks
· Attachment: TEA Fitness Results
07/01/2008
VIDEO: Press Conference on Student Physical Fitness
05/29/2008
Senator Nelson Supports Partners In Mobility Mission
05/16/2008
Senator Nelson to Address Denton County Business Leaders
05/15/2008
Tarrant County Receives State Mental Health Funding Award
04/30/2008
Senator Nelson Comments On Transportation Appointments
04/04/2008
OP-ED: High-Profile Case Underscores Need For Foster/Adoptive Parents
02/20/2008
Senator Nelson Named Champion Of Free Enterprise
02/06/2008
Senator Nelson Recognized In Fight Against Breast Cancer
01/29/2008
Interim Charges Offer Glimpse Into 2009 Legislative Session
2007
11/21/2007
Senator Nelson To Chair Medicaid Oversight Committee
08/30/2007
Bill by Senator Nelson Restores Focus on Health, Fitness
05/28/2007
Final Version of Fitness Initiative Sent to Governor
05/28/2007
Foster Care Reform Approved by House Committee
05/27/2007
Medicaid Reform Sent to Governor's Desk
05/26/2007
Status Report: Counting Down To Sine Die
05/24/2007
Victory! Cancer Effort Clears Final Hurdle
05/23/2007
Medicaid Reform Passes Texas House
05/22/2007
Texas Senate Approves Cancer Institute
05/18/2007
VIDEO: Press Conference on establishing the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
05/17/2007
Media Advisory
05/16/2007
House Approves Protection for Seniors
05/16/2007
MySpace.Com Education Bill Passes Texas House
05/15/2007
House Approves Long-Term Care Partnership
05/02/2007
House Approves Bill to Reduce Hospital Infections
05/02/2007
HPV Education Bill Heading to Governor
05/01/2007
Domestic Violence Prevention Bill Heading to Governor
04/25/2007
Senate Approves TexLink to Spur Access to Health Coverage
04/23/2007
CPS & Foster Care Reform Passes Senate
04/23/2007
VIDEO: Press Conference on general health and wellness initiatives
04/16/2007
Military Custody Bill Passes Texas Senate
04/16/2007
OP-ED: Basic Health & Exercise Is Fundamental
04/04/2007
Senate Approves Reporting of Acquired Infections in Texas Hospitals
04/04/2007
Problems with Mesa Homes Highlight Need for SB 758
04/04/2007
Senate Approves Truth in Tolling, Battery Prevention Bills
04/03/2007
Bill Indemnifies Car Theft Victim from Impound Fees
03/27/2007
Fitness Initiative Advances in Texas Senate
03/12/2007
Senator Nelson & Representative Keffer Joint Statement on Informal Response from Attorney General
03/12/2007
VIDEO: Press Conference on Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
03/08/2007
Statement on Co-Authorship of SB 1267 Relating to Toll Contracts
03/07/2007
Senator Nelson Announces Cancer Institute
03/06/2007
Myspace.com Education Bill Advances in Senate
03/01/2007
VIDEO: Press Conference on Medicaid Reform Plan
03/01/2007
Senator Nelson Announces Medicaid Reform Plan
02/28/2007
Legislation Requires Full Disclosure of Toll Projects
02/21/2007
VIDEO: Press Conference on Advocacy for Victims of Domestic Violence
02/21/2007
Senator Nelson Co-Authors Legislation Placing AEDs in Schools
02/19/2007
Senator Nelson Offers New Reforms for CPS, Foster Care
02/08/2007
VIDEO: Press Conference on Promoting Health and Fitness Among Students
02/08/2007
Fitness Initiative Promotes Health Among Students
02/06/2007
Media Advisory: News Conference Regarding Student Fitness
02/06/2007
Alzheimer Association Honors Senator Nelson
02/06/2007
VIDEO: Press Conference on Alzheimer's Care and Research
02/05/2007
Senator Nelson & Representative Keffer Call On Governor To Pull Down Emergency Order On HPV Vaccine
02/05/2007
VIDEO: Press Conference on Governor Perry's HPV Vaccine Order
01/24/2007
Senator Nelson Proposes New Rules for Specialty Hospitals
01/24/2007
Legislation Aims to Reduce Acquired Infections at Hospitals
01/15/2007
Senator Nelson Re-appointed Chair of Health Committee
01/11/2007
Senator Nelson Files Bill to Prevent Fraud in Day Care Program
01/09/2007
Senator Nelson Takes Oath of Office for 4-Year Term
2006
11/13/2006
Senator Nelson Prefiles 28 Bills for Upcoming Session
10/25/2006
Senator Nelson Announces Safe Competition Act
10/12/2006
Senator Nelson Announces Effort to Curb Domestic Violence
10/12/2006
Senator Nelson to Co-author "Castle Doctrine" Legislation
09/22/2006
OP-ED: Texas Making Progress in Vaccination Rates
06/19/2006
OP-ED: Cyber-Parenting: My Rules for My Space
02/06/2006
Senator Nelson re-named as Chair of Health Committee
01/23/2006
OP-ED: Baby Boomers Re-defining the Golden Years
01/09/2006
Senator Nelson Named to Legislative Council
2005
11/22/2005
Senator Nelson Puts Supreme Court Ruling in Perspective
11/02/2005
Senator Nelson Receives Award from Child Advocacy Group
09/26/2005
Senator Nelson Receives United Way Award, Participates in Campaign to Prevent Child Abuse
07/25/2005
OP-ED: Protecting the American Dream
07/11/2005
Texas Senate Approves School Finance Reform Package
07/06/2005
Senator Nelson Co-Authors Limitations on Eminent Domain
06/28/2005
Senator Nelson Files Lottery Truth-In-Advertising Bill
06/27/2005
Summary of CSSB 2 of the 79th First Called Session
06/07/2005
Senator Nelson Receives Heart of Honor Award
06/07/2005
Senator Nelson Named MVP of 2005 Legislative Session
05/30/2005
BILL STATUS REPORT: Legislature Adjourns After Passing Key Reforms
05/29/2005
Protective Services Reform Plan Sent to Governor
05/19/2005
Bill Sent to Governor Assists Military Families & Domestic Violence Victims
05/02/2005
Summary of Proposed Senate Committee Substitutes for H.B. 3 and S.J.R 38
04/25/2005
VIDEO: Press Conference on SB 1874 - "Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority"
04/12/2005
Student Health Initiative Advances in Texas Senate
03/22/2005
Upper Trinity River Water District response
03/15/2005
Senator Nelson to Joint Author Workers Comp Reform
03/10/2005
Legislation Aims to Help Military Families
03/04/2005
OP-ED: Let's Help Texas Students Shape Up For Good Health
03/03/2005
Protective Services Reform Bill Sent to Texas House
02/22/2005
Protective Services Reform Bill Advances in Senate
02/02/2005
VIDEO: Press Conference regarding Texas Council on Family Violence
02/01/2005
Senator Nelson Offers Support to Eliminate 10 Percent Rule
01/31/2005
Senator Nelson Sets Hearing for Protective Services Reform
01/27/2005
Senator Nelson to Chair Health and Human Services Panel
01/14/2005
Capitol Digest: An Update on Issues Facing Texas
01/13/2005
Senator Nelson to Joint Author Workers Comp Reform
01/13/2005
VIDEO: Press Conference on Workers' Compensation
2004
12/08/2004
Senator Nelson Filed Senate Bill 6, the Protection Act for Children and Adults
12/07/2004
VIDEO: Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst and Senator Jane Nelson holds a press conference to unveil "The Protection Act for Children & Adults"
11/08/2004
Capitol Digest: Legislature Officially Under Way As Lawmakers Start to File Bills
10/28/2004
TML Honors Senator Nelson with Leadership Award
10/19/2004
Senator Nelson Presides Over Emergency CPS Hearing
10/01/2004
Fake Doctor Arrested Under Law by Senator Nelson
09/21/2004
Proposition 12 Credited for Medical Liability Rate Reduction
09/15/2004
Workers' Comp Reforms Recommended
09/09/2004
Grants Awarded to Promote the Arts
08/12/2004
Senator Nelson: Let Old Glory Fly High
08/03/2004
OP-ED: CPS Should Be a Strong Last Line of Defense
06/21/2004
OP-ED: Golden Years Deserve Gold Standards of Care
06/18/2004
Emergency Relief on the Way to Tarrant County
05/13/2004
VIDEO: Senator Jane Nelson holds a press conference on "Gambling Issues"
04/28/2004
VIDEO: Press Conference on Gaming
04/20/2004
Special Session Begins; New Committees Named
04/15/2004
Senator Nelson: Review of Protective Services Needed
04/15/2004
The Official Call For The 4th Called Special Session
04/13/2004
Governor Calls Special Session on School Finance
04/03/2004
VIDEO: Governor for a day ceremonies
04/03/2004
Jane Nelson Sworn in as Governor for a Day
03/31/2004
Governor for a Day Program
03/31/2004
Senator Jane Nelson's Governor for a Day Celebration - a Historical Perspective
03/31/2004
Jane Nelson Preparing for Her Day as Texas Governor
03/16/2004
Senator Jane Nelson - Governor for a Day General Information
03/16/2004
Senator Nelson Chief's of Staff Tapped for Diplomatic Post
02/26/2004
Senator Nelson Appointed to School Health Committee
02/25/2004
Travel Industry Presents Silver Spur Award to Senator Nelson
02/18/2004
Senator Nelson Receives Prestigious Health Advocacy Award
02/10/2004
Senator Nelson Announces State Grants for Education
01/22/2004
Senator Nelson to Lead Interim Review of State Health Care Policy
2003
12/17/2003
Senator Nelson, Local Shelter Team up to Deliver Holiday Cheer
10/23/2003
Senator Nelson Speaks to Medical Groups Today
10/20/2003
State Awards Grants to Area Health Centers
07/23/2003
Senator Nelson Urges Legislative Intent Be Respected on Prompt Pay
06/25/2003
OP-ED: Prompt Payment Is the Right Thing to Do
06/11/2003
Senator Nelson Joins Governor for Medical Liability Bill Signing
06/02/2003
VIDEO: Senator Jane Nelson President Pro Tempore Nominations
06/02/2003
Senator Nelson Named President Pro Tempore of the Senate
06/02/2003
Session Wrap: a Guide for the Media
05/30/2003
Highlights of HB 2292
05/30/2003
Prompt Pay Legislation on Its Way to Governor Perry
05/28/2003
Senator Nelson Bill Aims to Prevent Child Abduction
05/23/2003
Conference Committee Report Approved for Patient Safety Bill
05/21/2003
Bills to Help Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Victims Faring Well
05/19/2003
Texans Will Have Opportunity to Vote on Medical Liability Crisis
05/07/2003
Senate Panel Approves Scenic Byways Legislation
05/01/2003
DFW Disaster Response Legislation Sent to Governor Perry
04/30/2003
Construction Completed Along FM 407
04/30/2003
Senate Votes for Balanced Budget That Continues Commitment to Education, Health & Human Services
04/24/2003
Senate Votes to Realign Economic Development Efforts
04/23/2003
Senate Approves Re-Authorization of Workforce Commission
04/10/2003
OP-ED: Supporting the Troops on the Homefront
04/09/2003
Workforce Commission Sunset Bill Advances in Senate
04/09/2003
Legislation to Prevent Identity Theft Passes Texas Senate
04/02/2003
Bill Targeting County Development Districts Passes Senate Panel
03/25/2003
Prompt Pay Bill Unanimously Approved by Senate Health Panel
03/24/2003
Senate Approves Bill by Senator Nelson to Aid Military Families
03/19/2003
Nelson Bill Creating an Economic Development 'Swat Team' Advances
03/18/2003
Senator Nelson's Bill to Protect Social Security Numbers Advances
03/11/2003
Veterans Affairs Panel Approves Bill by Senator Nelson to Aid Military Families
03/11/2003
Prompt Pay Bill Unanimously Approved by Senate Health Panel
03/10/2003
Senate Approves New Measures to Improve Patient Safety in Texas
03/10/2003
OP-ED: Fishing for Economic Development
03/06/2003
Family Counselors Name Senator Nelson Legislator of the Year
02/18/2003
Patient Safety Bill Passes Senate Health & Human Services Committee
02/17/2003
Senator Nelson Files Legislation to Protect Scenic Byways
02/17/2003
VIDEO: Senator Nelson holds a press conference on "Scenic Byways"
02/10/2003
Senator Nelson Files Legislation to End Abuse of CDD Law
01/21/2003
FM 3040 to be Widened to Six Lanes; Construction to Begin this Month
01/17/2003
Senator Nelson to Chair Senate Health & Human Services Committee
01/15/2003
On Day 2, Senator Nelson Proposes Budget Savings
01/14/2003
Senator Nelson Takes Oath of Office to Represent District 12
01/13/2003
Senator Nelson Targets Domestic Abusers with New Penalties
2002
12/30/2002
Senator Nelson Re-Files Bill to Ban Human Cloning
11/12/2002
Senator Nelson Files Medical Liability Reform
11/12/2002
VIDEO: Senator Jane Nelson Press Conference
08/09/2002
Senator Jane Nelson Named Free Enterprise Fighter
08/07/2002
Committee Takes Aim at Rising Cost of Medical Malpractice Insurance
07/11/2002
Senator Jane Nelson Recognized by Texas Family Physicians
01/10/2002
Senator Nelson to State Board of Education: 'Return Daily Exercise to the School Day in Texas'
2001
11/06/2001
Senator Nelson Backs Additional Funding to Help Health Agencies Confront Bioterrorism
10/05/2001
OP-ED: Focus on Bioterrorist Threat Began Before These Attacks
09/25/2001
OP-ED: Celebrate Freedom in Texas Classrooms
09/17/2001
Senator Nelson to Lead Interim Review of State Agencies
09/13/2001
Senator Nelson to Lead Interim Panel on Physician Pay
05/25/2001
77th Legislative Session In Review
05/23/2001
Open Container Bill On The Way To Governor Perry
05/23/2001
Gary Terry, Whose Life Was Saved By Defibrillator, Honored By Senate
05/22/2001
House Approves Medical Privacy Act
05/22/2001
Texas House Approves Bill To Combat Adolescent Obesity
04/26/2001
Bill To Improve Access To Cancer Treatment Clears Senate
04/23/2001
OP-ED: Mega High Schools May Not Be The Best Plan To Meet Enrollment Growth
04/19/2001
Senate Approves Ban On Human Cloning
04/12/2001
Daily Exercise Bill Passes Senate Education Committee
04/05/2001
Bill To Prevent Cardiac Deaths Passes Texas Senate
04/05/2001
Senate Approves Measures To Assist Denton County Courts
03/21/2001
Senate Approves Medical Privacy Act
03/15/2001
Texas Privacy Act Passes Senate
03/15/2001
Open Container Bill Clears Senate Committee
03/15/2001
Bill To Aid Upper Trinity Pipeline Projects Passes Texas Senate
03/12/2001
Census Numbers Delivered To Texas
03/09/2001
Senator Nelson Files Legislation To Assist Fast-Growth Districts
03/05/2001
Senate Approves Anti-Domestic Violence Bills
02/23/2001
Senator Nelson Files Bills To Promote Cooperation Between DFW & Its Neighbors
02/22/2001
Senator Nelson Files Government Privacy Bills
02/15/2001
Bill To Improve Cancer Reporting Clears Senate Panel
02/14/2001
Nelson Calls For Return Of Exercise To Public School Day
02/14/2001
VIDEO: Sen. Nelson holds a press conference on "Physical Education"
01/23/2001
OP-ED: When It Comes To Transportation, Every Dollar Counts
01/11/2001
Nelson Speaks At News Conference Spotlighting Domestic Violence Bills
2000
11/13/2000
NELSON FILES MEDICAL PRIVACY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BILLS ON THE FIRST DAY OF PRE-FILING
11/13/2000
VIDEO: PRESS CONFERENCE ON "PRIVACY"
10/04/2000
HEALTH SERVICES COMMITTEE CALLS FOR TOUGHER PRIVACY LAWS AS PART OF INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS
06/06/2000
OP-ED: TEXANS EXPECT, DESERVE PRIVACY
05/12/2000
SENATOR NELSON TO GIVE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS AT UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, HER ALMA MATER
05/03/2000
SENATOR NELSON RECOGNIZED FOR TAX RELIEF EFFORTS
01/27/2000
SENATOR NELSON TAPPED FOR REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE
01/11/2000
TEXAS MUST PREPARE AGAINST BIOTERRORISM, NELSON SAYS
01/03/2000
OP-ED: E-MEDICINE BRINGS BOTH OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES
1999
10/18/1999
Two Groups to Honor Senator Nelson this Week for Her Efforts to Stop Domestic Violence
09/23/1999
Nelson to Co-chair Interim Study on Health Care Mandates
09/02/1999
Genetic Research, Medical Privacy among Topics to Be Studied by Senate Health Services Committee
07/16/1999
Nelson Named Legislator of the Year by American Heart Association
05/20/1999
Nelson Bill Strenghtens DWI Laws, Saves Road Money but Faces Tight Deadline for Approval
05/20/1999
Senate Votes to Stop Prescription Errors in Pharmacies
05/17/1999
Nelson Bills Enter Final Days
04/26/1999
Senate Puts Domestic Abuse on 3G List
04/15/1999
Patient Privacy Bill Passes Senate
03/23/1999
Welfare Reform Bill Passes Senate Panel
03/16/1999
Senate Passes Tougher Punishment for Domestic Abuse
03/03/1999
Nelson Customer Protection Bill Passes Full Senate
02/18/1999
Nelson, Perry to Visit Fast-Growth School District
02/03/1999
Nelson Bill Strenghtens DWI Laws, Saves Road Money
01/21/1999
Nelson to Chair New Health Committee
01/06/1999
Nelson Files Defibrillator Bill
1998
12/10/1998
Nelson To File Truth-In-Hiring Bill
12/09/1998
Senator Nelson Pre-Files Bills
12/08/1998
Nelson Bill Puts Utility Customers First
12/07/1998
Nelson Bill Targets Slamming, Cramming
12/04/1998
OP-ED: Domestic Violence Op-Ed
1997
11/17/1997
Senator Nelson Named Most Conservative Senator
11/06/1997
Finance Subcommittee to Meet Friday
11/06/1997
Interim Committee Hearings Scheduled
08/22/1997
Senator Nelson to Chair Subcommittee
08/15/1997
Nelson Appointed to Prison Study Committee
08/13/1997
Nelson Appointed to Electric De-Reg Committee
08/01/1997
Senator Nelson Receives Patient Advocacy Award
05/31/1997
Nelson Passes Bills for Senate District 9
05/31/1997
Nelson Gives Wrap-up of 75th Legislature
05/28/1997
House Approves Nelson Development District Bill
05/26/1997
Dropout Age Bill Clears House
05/20/1997
Boat Safety Bill Passes Senate
05/14/1997
Senate Passes Lottery-to-Education Bill
04/24/1997
Senate Panel Passes Lottery-to-education Bill
04/15/1997
Lottery-to-education Bill Clears Subcommittee
04/07/1997
Senate Committee Approves Super Collider Bill
03/24/1997
Lottery-to-education Bill Heard in Senate Committee
03/04/1997
Nelson Renews Call to Abolish Parole, Put Sex Offenders Away for Life
02/27/1997
Hearing Held on Nelson I&T Proposal
02/03/1997
Senate Committee Passes Juvenile Drunk Driving Bill
01/30/1997
Nelson Says "Stop All Forms of Early Release for Violent Criminals"
01/30/1997
Managed Care Committee Unveils Bill Package
01/16/1997
Stalking Bill Passes Senate
1996
11/12/1996
SENATOR NELSON PRE-FILES BILLS
11/12/1996
SENATOR NELSON FILES NO-PAROLE BILL