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

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
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/05/2019
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/05/2019
Senator Nelson Files Senate Bill 10 To Strengthen Mental Health

02/04/2019
TODAY IN FINANCE

01/31/2019
TODAY IN FINANCE

01/30/2019
TODAY IN FINANCE

01/29/2019
TODAY IN FINANCE

01/28/2019
TODAY IN FINANCE

01/24/2019
TODAY IN FINANCE

01/23/2019
Senator Nelson Files Bills To Address Opioid Epidemic

01/23/2019
TODAY IN FINANCE

01/22/2019
TODAY IN FINANCE

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

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

11/12/2018
Mental Health, Cybersecurity, Fiscal Reforms Among Initiatives Filed By Senator Nelson On First Day Of Pre-Filing

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

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
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/13/2017
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/09/2017
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/08/2017
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/06/2017
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/02/2017
SB 17 Keeps Texas On Path To Eliminating Franchise Tax

02/02/2017
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/01/2017
Senator Nelson Receives 'Partner In Courage Award'

02/01/2017
TODAY IN FINANCE

01/31/2017
TODAY IN FINANCE

01/30/2017
Senator Nelson Files Appraisal Reform Bill

01/30/2017
TODAY IN FINANCE

01/26/2017
TODAY IN FINANCE

01/25/2017
TODAY IN FINANCE

01/24/2017
TODAY IN FINANCE

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

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

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

07/14/2015
Senator Nelson and Representative Price Commend Staff of Sunset Advisory Commission on National Recognition

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
TODAY IN FINANCE

03/02/2015
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/26/2015
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/25/2015
TODAY IN FINANCE

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
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/23/2015
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/20/2015
Senator Nelson Welcomes Tour 18 Women's Club To Capitol

02/20/2015
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/19/2015
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/18/2015
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/17/2015
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/12/2015
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/11/2015
Senator Nelson Files SB 18 To Expand Graduate Medical Education

02/11/2015
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/10/2015
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/09/2015
TODAY IN FINANCE

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
TODAY IN FINANCE

02/02/2015
TODAY IN FINANCE

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

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

09/10/2014
Senator Nelson Appointed Co-Chair of Select Committee to Study the Balance of the Economic Stabilization Fund

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

01/09/2005
Capitol Digest: An Update on Issues Facing Texas

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

11/08/2004
Prefiled Bills Include Measures on Meth Labs, Medicaid Fraud, Indigent Health, Domestic Violence, Protection of U.S. Flag

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

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

01/08/2003
Senator Nelson Files Legislation to Aid Military Families, Protect the Privacy of Couples Applying for Marriage Licences

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

06/05/2002
Senator Nelson, Women's Health Advocates Praise Gov. Perry for Securing Funds to Fight Breast & Cervical Cancer

01/10/2002
Senator Nelson to State Board of Education: 'Return Daily Exercise to the School Day in Texas'

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

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

04/11/2000
SAN ANTONIO HEALTH OFFICIALS TESTIFY ON AREA'S READINESS FOR BIOTERRORISM AT SENATE HEALTH COMMITTEE MEETING

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

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

06/16/1999
Texas Council on Family Violence Honors Senator Nelson for Passing Eight Bills to Reduce Domestic Violence

05/31/1999
Nelson's Scorecard Includes Wins for Fast-Growth Schools, Domestic Violence Victims, Utility Consumers and Health Care

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

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

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

02/25/1997
Committee Passes Managed Care Bills, Nelson Bills Include Ob/Gyn Direct Access and 48-hour Hospital Stay

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

11/12/1996
SENATOR NELSON PRE-FILES BILLS

11/12/1996
SENATOR NELSON FILES NO-PAROLE BILL