Press Room Archives
2024
09/18/2024
Dean Senator Zaffirini Releases Annual Newsletter
07/11/2024
Zaffirini Wins 3rd National Communication Sweepstakes Award
04/12/2024
Senator Zaffirini Announces $7,894,448 in Rural Law Enforcement Grants
03/29/2024
OP-ED: Balancing Security, Compassion, Smart Border Policy
2023
12/29/2023
Senator Judith Zaffirini Makes History As First Woman Dean of Texas Senate
12/27/2023
7 Zaffirini Bills Become Laws Jan. 1
08/28/2023
84 Zaffirini Bills Become Effective Sept. 1
07/13/2023
Senator Zaffirni Wins 53 Awards from Press Women of Texas
06/26/2023
Senator Judith Zaffirini Again Earns National Sweepstakes Communication Award
05/29/2023
Senator Judith Zaffirini Passes 122 Bills During 88th Legislative Session
05/10/2023
Zaffirini Casts 70,000th Consecutive Vote in Texas Senate
01/23/2023
Lt. Gov. Patrick Appoints Senator Zaffirini to 5 Key Committees
01/10/2023
Senator Judith Zaffirini Sworn-In for 88th Texas Legislative Session
2022
11/14/2022
Senator Judith Zaffirini Pre-Files 44 Bills for 88th Legislative Session
06/24/2022
Committee to Protect All Texans Hears Testimony on School Safety
06/02/2022
Senator Zaffirini Receives Liberty Bell Award from Webb County Bar
05/31/2022
Senator Zaffirini Honors U.S. Marine David Espinoza on Memorial Day
04/11/2022
Senator Zaffirini Wins 45 Awards from Press Women of Texas
2021
12/31/2021
Senator Zaffirini Announces Two Bills Effective Jan. 1
10/11/2021
Press Association Names Senator Zaffirini Champion of Transparency
10/01/2021
Senator Zaffirini Named "Friend of the Judiciary"
08/25/2021
81 Zaffirini Bills Become Law Sept. 1
07/19/2021
Statement Regarding House Democrats Breaking Quorum
05/31/2021
Senator Zaffirini Passes 106 Bills During 87th Legislative Session
04/21/2021
Zaffirini Casts 65,000th Consecutive Vote, Maintains Perfect Voting Record
03/29/2021
Zaffirini Wins 41 Communication Awards from Press Women of Texas
03/02/2021
Zaffirini Files Suite of Open Government Reforms
02/26/2021
Zaffirini Proposes Mandatory Weatherization, PUC Reforms
02/12/2021
Zaffirini, Leach File Landmark Legislation Supporting Student-Athletes
01/22/2021
Zaffirini Encourages Participation in Regional Redistricting Hearings
01/12/2021
Senator Zaffirini Sworn In For 87th Legislative Session
01/07/2021
Statement Re Insurrection at U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6
2020
11/09/2020
Senator Zaffirini Pre-Files 34 Bills for 87th Legislative Session
10/14/2020
COVID-19 Q&A to Feature Top Medical Experts, Moderated by Zaffirini
10/12/2020
Senator Zaffirini Named Legislative Champion by Donate Life Texas
09/17/2020
Forum to Focus on Impact of COVID-19 on Courtrooms
08/20/2020
Senator Zaffirini Hosts Nursing Home Webinar
08/10/2020
Senator Zaffirini To Host School Reopening Webinar
06/26/2020
Senator Zaffirini Wins 13th Communication Sweepstakes
05/20/2020
Senator Zaffirini Adapts Constituent Services
03/10/2020
Senator Zaffirini Appointed to Senate Education and Higher Education Committees
02/25/2020
Twelve Outstanding Area Students Receive Mr. South Texas Scholarships
01/27/2020
Texas Nurses Name Senator Zaffirini Their Legislative Champion
01/23/2020
Zaffirini Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from LULAC Council 12
2019
12/05/2019
Senator Judith Zaffirini to Present $5,000 Donation to Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Center
11/22/2019
Zaffirini Recognized by AARP for 2019 Legislation
09/29/2019
City of Laredo, TCEQ working to lift boil water advisory
08/30/2019
Senator Zaffirini Announces 78 New Laws Take Effect Sept. 1
06/21/2019
Senator Zaffirini Wins Another 20 Communication Awards
05/27/2019
Senator Zaffirini Passes 127 Bills During 2019 Legislative Session
03/08/2019
Zaffirini: Legislative Agenda Reflects Constituents' Priorities
2018
11/12/2018
Senator Zaffirini Pre-Files 32 Bills for 2019 Legislative Session
11/09/2018
Zaffirini to be Inducted into Texas Women's Hall of Fame
10/31/2018
Senator Zaffirini Urges Judges to Check Voting Addresses
05/07/2018
Senator Zaffirini Captures Record Number of Awards from Press Women of Texas
05/01/2018
11 High-Achieving Students Receive Mr. South Texas Scholarship
04/03/2018
Senator Zaffirini, Representative Isaac Announce Installation of Alternative Fuel Highway Signage
2017
11/15/2017
Senator Zaffirini Announces Nov. 30 Campaign Ethics Workshop
08/30/2017
Senator Zaffirini Announces 60 New Laws Take Effect Sept. 1
08/18/2017
Exceptional Students Receive Mr. South Texas Scholarship
08/13/2017
Senator Zaffirini Casts 60,000th Consecutive Vote
07/28/2017
Senator Zaffirini Named to Texas Access to Justice Commission
06/23/2017
Senator Zaffirini Wins Six Awards from National Federation of Press Women
06/01/2017
Senator Zaffirini Named "Best of the Legislature" by Capitol Inside
05/29/2017
Senator Zaffirini Passes 108 Bills During 2017 Legislative Session
05/19/2017
Texas Senate Passes Statewide Ban on Texting While Driving
05/09/2017
Texas Senate Passes Senator Zaffirini's Anti-Hazing Legislation
05/08/2017
Texas Senate Passes Legislation to Protect San Marcos River
05/05/2017
Senator Zaffirini Receives 31 Awards from Press Women of Texas
05/03/2017
Texas Senate Passes Senator Zaffirini's Bill Combating "Debtors' Prisons"
04/27/2017
Senate Confirms Appointments of Laredoans Galo, Treviño to State Boards
04/04/2017
Texas Senate Passes Senator Zaffirini's Bill Enhancing Court Security
03/10/2017
Bills filed to curb predatory wraparound mortgage scams
02/21/2017
Senator Judith Zaffirini Files WORD Legislation to Protect San Marcos River
02/20/2017
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Designates Lower San Marcos River a National "Hot Spot"
02/14/2017
Senator Zaffirini, Representative Price File Mental Health Parity Legislation
01/10/2017
Senator Judith Zaffirini Sworn In for New Term, Marks Opening of 85th Texas Legislative Session
2016
11/14/2016
Senator Zaffirini Pre-Files 42 Bills for 2017 Legislative Session
11/11/2016
Senator Judith Zaffirini Wins Re-Election to New Four-Year Term
10/28/2016
Senator Zaffirini Praises High Turnout for Early Voting, Urges More Texans to Go Vote
10/24/2016
Senator Zaffirini Named "Legislative Hero" by Texas Access to Justice Foundation
10/07/2016
Senator Zaffirini, DA LaHood are Flag Bearers for San Antonio's 63rd Annual Red Mass
10/06/2016
Zaffirini: Oct. 11 is Deadline to Register to Vote Before November Election
09/19/2016
Senator Zaffirini Receives Trailblazer Award For Impact on Hispanics in Central Texas
08/04/2016
Senator Zaffirini Reminds Constituents to Shop Tax Free This Weekend
08/02/2016
11 High-Achieving Students Receive Mr. South Texas Scholarship
07/12/2016
Senator Zaffirini Named to The Daily Texan Hall of Fame
07/06/2016
Zaffirini Receives 25 Statewide, Sweepstakes Communication Awards
06/30/2016
Senator Zaffirini Announces Public Meeting Regarding Pescadito Landfill
06/20/2016
Senator Zaffirini Honored by Rio Grande International Study Center
03/22/2016
Senator Zaffirini Welcomes Students from Mexico and Spain to Texas Capitol
01/25/2016
Zaffirini: Feb. 1 Voter Registration Deadline Fast-Approaching
01/07/2016
Zaffirini: New Law Helps Texans Support Organ Donation
2015
11/25/2015
Senator Zaffirini Named Advocate of the Year by Access College Texas
11/23/2015
Senator Judith Zaffirini Receives J.C. Montgomery Child Safety Award
10/21/2015
Senator Judith Zaffirini Receives Legacy Award from San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
08/31/2015
Senator Zaffirini Announces 61 New Laws Effective Sept. 1
08/13/2015
Mr. South Texas Scholarship Awarded to 11 High-Achieving Students
07/23/2015
OP-ED: Trump's Laredo Visit Should Be A Living Lesson
07/06/2015
Senator Zaffirini Named Communicator of Achievement by Press Women of Texas
06/19/2015
Senator Zaffirini Passes 102 Bills During 2015 Legislative Session, Breaking Record
05/12/2015
Texas Senate Passes Legislation to Protect the San Marcos River
04/15/2015
OP-ED: Texas Should Pass Texting Ban During Distracted Driving Awareness Month
04/14/2015
Texas Senate Passes Senator Zaffirini's Contracting Reform Legislation
03/25/2015
Senator Zaffirini Welcomes Students from Mexico and Spain to Texas Capitol
03/17/2015
Senator Judith Zaffirini, Rep. John Cyrier Elected Chairs of Eagle Ford Shale Legislative Caucus
02/04/2015
Senator Zaffirini Welcomes Aggies, Longhorns to Texas Capitol
02/04/2015
VIDEO: Press conference regarding Orange and Maroon Legislative Day 2015
01/28/2015
Senator Zaffirini Hosts WBCA and the City of Laredo at Texas Senate
01/22/2015
Senator Judith Zaffirini Applauds Gov. Abbott's Nominees to The UT System Board of Regents
2014
11/25/2014
Senator Judith Zaffirini Lauds Arrival of Crisis Mental Health Services for Nine Rural Counties
11/17/2014
Senator Judith Zaffirini Celebrates Debut of New Oil and Gas Mobile Classroom at Costal Bend College
11/17/2014
Senator Judith Zaffirini Hosts Oil and Gas Regulation Open House
11/10/2014
Honoring veterans, today and every day
11/10/2014
Senator Zaffirini Pre-Files 31 Bills for 2015 Legislative Session
10/30/2014
Senator Judith Zaffirini Named Texas Oil & Gas Legislative Champion
10/10/2014
Senator Judith Zaffirini Attends Bee County Retired School Personnel Bruncheon
10/10/2014
Senator Judith Zaffirini Speaks to Seguin-Guadalupe County Retired Teachers
09/29/2014
Senator Zaffirini Reminds Texans of Oct. 6 Voter Registration Deadline
09/24/2014
Senator Zaffirini Encourages Constituents to Celebrate National Public Lands Day
08/28/2014
Statement of Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the School Finance Ruling
08/19/2014
Mr. South Texas Scholarship Awarded to 11 High-Achieving Students
08/19/2014
Senator Zaffirini Announces Renovated Homes Available For Eligible Texas Veterans
08/14/2014
Senate Government Organization Committee Examines State Contracting Practices and Oversight
08/06/2014
Senator Judith Zaffirini Welcomes Operation Lone Star 2014 to South Texas
08/06/2014
Senator Judith Zaffirini Named to Senate Natural Resources Committee
07/29/2014
Statement of Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Admiral William H. McRaven
05/23/2014
Memorial Day Message: Our Heroes Died Too Soon
05/21/2014
Senator Zaffirini Captures 26 Awards in Press Women of Texas 2014 Communications Contest
05/19/2014
Senator Judith Zaffirini Named "Legislative Champion" by Texas Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs
05/12/2014
Senator Zaffirini Featured in 2014 Calendar By Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas
05/05/2014
Senator Zaffirini Inducted into National Alumni Hall of Fame By Boys and Girls Clubs of America
03/24/2014
Senator Zaffirini Urges Pipeline Safety in Texas
02/10/2014
Statement of Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the Resignation of UT Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa
02/04/2014
Senator Zaffirini Welcomes Students from Mexico and Spain to Texas Capitol
01/31/2014
O.J. Hale Sr. Honored With Reception, Senate Proclamation
01/29/2014
Media Advisory: Reception, Proclamation to Honor O.J. Hale Sr.
2013
11/14/2013
Central Texans Encouraged to Donate to Flood Recovery
10/15/2013
Senator Zaffirini: Additional $250 Million Proposed for Texas Highways in Energy-Producing Regions
09/24/2013
Senator Zaffirini Receives Mary Elizabeth Holdsworth Butt Award from Mental Health America of Texas
09/23/2013
Senator Zaffirini Named to Senate Select Committee on Transportation Funding
09/13/2013
Texans Speak Out at Regional Meeting Regarding TxDOT Proposal to Convert Roads to Gravel
08/30/2013
Senator Zaffirini Promotes Texas Drought Photo Campaign
08/16/2013
11 Outstanding Students Receive Mr. South Texas Scholarships
06/04/2013
Senate Redistricting Committee to Hold Hearings
05/22/2013
Texas Senate Approves Funding for Shale Roads
05/17/2013
Senator Zaffirini Extends Unique Voting Record, Casts 50,000th Consecutive Vote
05/07/2013
Senator Zaffirini Recognizes Caldwell County Day at State Capitol
04/26/2013
Texas Senate Passes Senator Zaffirini's Legislation Improving State Contracting and Procurement
04/23/2013
Texas Senate Authorizes $2.4 Billion in Tuition Revenue Bonds for 60 Higher Ed Construction Projects
04/15/2013
Senator Zaffirini Recognizes Live Oak, McMullen County Days at State Capitol
03/25/2013
Experts, Stakeholders to Discuss Eagle Ford Shale Economic Impact, Water Issues at Caucus Meeting
03/08/2013
Senator Zaffirini Receives Presidential Citation from The University of Texas at Austin
02/12/2013
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the Death of Esther Buckley
02/06/2013
Experts Brief Eagle Ford Shale Legislative Caucus About Economic Impact
02/05/2013
Senator Zaffirini Welcomes Aggies, Longhorns to Texas Capitol
02/04/2013
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding School Finance Ruling
01/29/2013
Senator Zaffirini Hosts WBCA at Texas Senate
01/23/2013
Senator Judith Zaffirini Draws Four-Year Term in Post-Redistricting Lottery
01/22/2013
Senator Judith Zaffirini Reappointed to Key Committees
01/08/2013
Senator Judith Zaffirini Sworn In for New Term, Marks Beginning of 83rd Texas Legislative Session
2012
11/12/2012
Senator Zaffirini Pre-Files 30 Bills for 2013 Legislative Session
10/31/2012
UT-Austin Scholarship Named for Senator Judith Zaffirini
10/25/2012
Senator Zaffirini Visits San Patricio County
10/16/2012
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the Death of Senator Mario Gallegos
10/01/2012
Oct. 9 is Deadline to Register to Vote for November Election
09/26/2012
Senator Zaffirini Meets Caldwell County Residents, Focuses on Economic Development
07/05/2012
Senator Zaffirini Wins Four Awards from National Federation of Press Women
06/14/2012
Senator Zaffirini Wins Sweepstakes, 12 Awards From Press Women Of Texas
06/11/2012
TAMIU Names University Success Center in Honor of Sen. Zaffirini
05/26/2012
Senator Zaffirini Honors Key Leaders in Successful Campaign for Tejano Monument
04/27/2012
Senator Zaffirini Announces Funding for Eagle Ford Shale Road Improvements
04/13/2012
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the Death of Schertz Mayor Hal Baldwin
04/11/2012
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the Death of Senator Carlos Truan
03/28/2012
Senator Zaffirini Welcomes Students from Mexico and Spain to Texas Capitol
03/01/2012
Court's Decision Brings New Voters into Senate District 21
03/01/2012
Senate Higher Education Committee Assigned Interim Charges
02/21/2012
Senator Zaffirini Receives Horizon Award from the Christian Life Commission
02/16/2012
Senator Zaffirini Announces Grant for College Disabilities Program
2011
08/31/2011
Senator Zaffirini Announces New Laws Effective Sept. 1
07/07/2011
Senator Zaffirini Casts 47,550th Consecutive Vote
07/06/2011
Senator Zaffirini Announces Funding for Live Oak County Airport
07/01/2011
Senator Zaffirini Announces Funding for Cotulla-La Salle County Airport
06/16/2011
Texas magazines honor Zaffirini with "10 Best" & "Lord's Work" Awards
06/15/2011
High-Achieving Students Awarded Mr. South Texas Scholarships by Senator Judith Zaffirini
05/30/2011
Senator Zaffirini Passes 79 Bills During 2011 Session
05/28/2011
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Passage of the Budget
05/25/2011
Senate Passes Zaffirini Amendment Banning Texting While Driving
05/24/2011
Texas Senate Approves Zaffirini's Outcomes-Based Funding Bill
05/06/2011
Senate Passes Zaffirini Bill Creating the Texas Women Veterans Program
05/06/2011
Senator Zaffirini Wins 21 Awards From Press Women Of Texas
05/04/2011
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the Senate Budget
04/21/2011
Zaffirini Bill Expands Parent Access to Child Care Quality Information
04/14/2011
Zaffirini Bill Extends Health Coverage to Students Awarded Fellowships, Maximizes Research Funding
04/06/2011
Senate Votes for Zaffirini's Bill Reforming TEXAS Grants
04/05/2011
Texas Senate Passes Legislation Protecting Children with Food Allergies
03/31/2011
Texas Senate Passes Zaffirini's Bill Improving Academic Advising at Texas Colleges and Universities
03/30/2011
Texas Senate Passes Zaffirini's Bill Designating Veterans of the Korean War Memorial Highway
02/18/2011
Senator Zaffirini Announces 2010 Census Results for Senate District 21
02/02/2011
Dewhurst Reappoints Zaffirini Higher Education Chair
01/26/2011
Senator Judith Zaffirini Promotes 114th Washington's Birthday Celebration
01/25/2011
Senator Judith Zaffirini Reappointed to Senate Finance Committee
2010
12/17/2010
Senator Zaffirini Files Legislation Bolstering Investment in Higher Education
11/08/2010
Senator Zaffirini Pre-Files 44 Bills for 2011 Legislative Session
09/13/2010
Senator Zaffirini's Legislation Brings Child Safety Funding to Texas
07/05/2010
OP-ED: Census Important to Representation and Funding for South Texas
06/30/2010
Senator Zaffirini Named to Senate Redistricting Committee
05/28/2010
Senator Zaffirini: Child Booster Seat Violations are Prosecutable June 1
04/20/2010
OP-ED: In April, Give the Gift of Life
03/16/2010
OP-ED: Letting the Sun Shine: Promoting Open Government
03/03/2010
OP-ED: Use Respectful Language: Eliminate the "R-word"
02/24/2010
Senator Zaffirini Reminds Families of Deadline for Prepaid College Tuition Program
01/20/2010
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Blas Martinez
2009
08/26/2009
Senator Zaffirini Announces New Laws Effective September 1
07/16/2009
Senator Judith Zaffirini Hosts Operation Lone Star 2009 VIP Event
06/12/2009
Senator Zaffirini Boosts Safety For Texas Children With The Passage Of A Statewide Booster Seat Law
05/29/2009
Senator Zaffirini Passes Bill to Cover Routine Costs for Patients in Clinical Trials
05/04/2009
Senate Passes Zaffirini's Tuition Deregulation Bill
04/30/2009
Senate Passes Zaffirini's Bill To Create Additional National Research Universities
03/06/2009
Senator Zaffirini Applauds TxDOT for Adding Stimulus Funding for Cuatro Vientos Road
02/11/2009
Senator Zaffirini Holds First Higher Education Committee Hearing
02/03/2009
Dewhurst Appoints Zaffirini Higher Education Chair
01/26/2009
Senator Zaffirini Files Bilingual Education Reform Legislation
01/20/2009
Senator Zaffirini Hosts Local Superintendents at Capitol
01/14/2009
Zaffirini Sworn-In as 2nd-Highest Ranking Senator
2008
11/10/2008
Senator Zaffirini Pre-Files 45 Bills for 2009 Legislative Session
10/31/2008
Senator Zaffirini Announces Counties Eligible for TxDOT Program
10/30/2008
Zaffirini: Despite 2008 Rains, South Texas Still Needs Permanent Water Solutions
10/29/2008
Zaffirini Opposes Risking State Pension Funds to Finance Toll Roads
10/27/2008
Symposium To Focus On Economic Implications Of Long-Term Care
10/16/2008
Senator Judith Zaffirini Highlights Impact of Hunting Season on South Texas
10/07/2008
Senator Zaffirini Announces More Than 1,000 Classrooms Awarded Texas School Ready Certification
10/06/2008
Senator Zaffirini Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness
10/01/2008
Senator Zaffirini Announces 2009 Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program
09/23/2008
Oct. 6 Is Deadline To Register For November Election
09/18/2008
Efforts to Improve State Schools Focus of Senate Hearing
09/16/2008
Health Community Leaders Testify Before Joint Senate Committees
08/19/2008
Economic Development, Taxes Revenue, Healthcare Coverage Focus of Senate Finance Committee
08/19/2008
Parents, Advocates, Experts Testify before Senate Education Committee
08/08/2008
Senator Zaffirini Announces Tax-Free Weekend
07/23/2008
University Leaders Testify before Senate Higher Ed Subcommittees
06/25/2008
University Leaders Testify before Higher Ed Subcommittees
06/23/2008
Senator Zaffirini Announces Partnership for Veterans
05/01/2008
University of Texas Students From Mexico and Spain
04/23/2008
Education, Industry Leaders Testify Before Higher Education Subcommittees
02/15/2008
South Texas Food Bank, Senator Zaffirini to Highlight Childhood Hunger
02/04/2008
Senate Higher Education Subcommittee Receives Interim Charges
02/02/2008
Senator Zaffirini Visits Women in Education Group
02/01/2008
Senator Judith Zaffirini to meet with Women's Education Group
01/08/2008
Senator Judith Zaffirini to be honored at Casa Amistad
2007
12/19/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $300,000 Grant for Taft High School
12/19/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $297,268 Grant for Somerset High School
11/05/2007
Senator Zaffirini Is Grand Marshal of Hebbronville Vaquero Festival Parade
10/29/2007
Senator Zaffirini Invites Local Educators, Public to Educational Excellence Conference in Laredo
10/23/2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the Community College Funding Consensus
10/18/2007
Senator Zaffirini to Attend and Speak at the 2007 Wilson County Farm Bureau Convention and BBQ
10/17/2007
Senator Judith Zaffirini Announces Arts Grants
10/10/2007
Senator Judith Zaffirini Dedicates UTHSCSA-Laredo Campus Extension Academic Building
10/08/2007
Zaffirini Receives 2007 Communicator of the Year Award
10/03/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $1,159,400 for San Patricio County Schools
08/27/2007
Senator Zaffirini Visits Students During Zaffirini Elementary School's Opening Day
08/16/2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the 2007 Sales Tax Holiday
08/15/2007
Laredo Awarded School Readiness Certifications
08/14/2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Senate Higher Education Subcommittee Hearing
08/08/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $50,000 Grant for Lytle High School
08/08/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $50,000 Grant for Pettus High School
08/08/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $50,000 Grant for United South High School
08/08/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $50,000 Grant for East Central High School
08/08/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $50,000 Grant for Beeville High School
08/02/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $500,000 Grant for Rio Grande City CISD
08/02/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $177,184 Grant for San Diego ISD
08/02/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $40,000 Grant for United South High School
08/02/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $40,000 Grant for Mathis High School
08/02/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $40,000 Grant for LBJ High School
08/02/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $40,000 Grant for La Pryor High School
08/02/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $40,000 Grant for Carrizo Springs High School
08/02/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $40,000 Grant for A.C. Jones High School
08/02/2007
Senate Higher Education Subcommittee to Examine Health Insurance Funding for Community Colleges
07/31/2007
Senator Judith Zaffirini Welcomes Operation Lone Star 2007 to Laredo and South Texas
07/30/2007
Senator Judith Zaffirini Welcomes Operation Lone Star 2007 VIP Event
07/30/2007
Senator Zaffirini to Host UT Student Send-Off in Laredo
07/23/2007
Senator Zaffirini to Visit Bee County and Welcome Dr. Thomas Baynum to Coastal Bend College
07/20/2007
Governor Signs Seven Bills Passed by Senator Zaffirini
07/18/2007
OP-ED: Governor Perry's Veto of Community College Funding Makes Higher Education Less Accessible and Less Affordable for Many
07/10/2007
Senator Zaffirini Secures Funding for New Wind Turbine Research Center to be Located in SD 21
07/03/2007
LCC joins statewide rally over governor's veto of community college funding
06/12/2007
Senator Zaffirini, state housing agency announce release of $97 million in homebuyer funds
06/08/2007
Senator Zaffirini Passes 72 Bills During 2007 Session
· Attachment: List of 72 bills passed by Senator Judith Zaffirini during the 80th Legislative Session
05/29/2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the Implementation of Scooter's Bill
05/29/2007
Representatives Dukes and Coleman, Senator Zaffirini Enhance Eliminating Health Disparities
05/21/2007
Texas Organ Donor Registry Renamed the Glenda Dawson Donate Life-Texas Registry
05/18/2007
Zaffirini Receives Communication Awards
05/15/2007
New Law Provides Greater Access to State Resources for Film and Television Production Companies
05/15/2007
New Law Expedites Ad Valorem Tax Disputes in Local District Courts
05/11/2007
Corpus Legislative Delegation Leads Regional Effort to Fund Defense Grant Program
05/09/2007
Senator Zaffirini Casts 35,000th Consecutive Vote
05/09/2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Student Loan Ethics Practices Legislation
05/08/2007
Legislation Targets Conflicts of Interest Between Student Lenders and Colleges
05/08/2007
Senate Passes SB 49 by Zaffirini to Establish Tax-Free Purchase Periods for College Textbooks
05/01/2007
Texas Senate Passes SB 769 by Zaffirini to Improve State Contracting Practices
04/27/2007
Senate Passes Zaffirini's Bill to Protect Against "Botnets," Cybercrimes
04/27/2007
Senate Passes SB 1234 by Zaffirini and Watson to Enhance Texas' Higher Education Master Plan
04/26/2007
Senator Zaffirini, The Arc of Texas Prioritize Reducing Health and Human Services Waiting Lists
04/25/2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Storm Damage in South Texas
04/25/2007
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Appoints Senator Zaffirini to Appropriations Conference Committee
04/25/2007
Senate Passes Zaffirini's CSSB 1865 to Create a Lifespan Respite Care Pilot Program
04/25/2007
Senate Passes SB 1052 by Zaffirini to Provide Financial Incentives for Community College Students
04/23/2007
Senate Passes Zaffirini's Expansion of the Texas Early Education Model
04/23/2007
Senate Passes SB 120 by Zaffirini to Strengthen Laws Preventing Online Solicitation of Minors
04/23/2007
Senate Finance Committee Approves SB 769 by Zaffirini to Improve State Contracting Practices
04/20/2007
Senate Passes Senator Zaffirini's CSSB 1870 to Improve the Community Living Options Process
04/20/2007
Senate Passes Zaffirini's Bill Modifying B-On-Time Loan Program
04/16/2007
State Registry Allows Texans to Express their Wish to Save Lives
04/12/2007
Zaffirini Secures Funding for Education, SD 21 as Senate Passes CSHB 1
04/12/2007
Senate Education Committee Approves SB 50 by Zaffirini to Expand the Texas Early Education Model
04/12/2007
Senate Criminal Justice Committee Approves Zaffirini's Bills Protecting Texans From Sexual Offenses
04/04/2007
Senate Passes Zaffirini's Child Passenger Safety Bill
03/29/2007
Senate Passes SB 64 by Senator Zaffirini to Eliminate PAC Campaign Contribution Disclosure Loophole
03/28/2007
AARP and Disability Groups Rally to Support Eliminating Waiting Lists for Persons With Disabilities
03/27/2007
Senate Passes SB 6 by Senator Zaffirini to Protect Texas Children from Online Exploitation
03/14/2007
Senate Passes "Scooter's Bill" by Senator Zaffirini
03/13/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces T-STEM Grants Awarded to Cotulla High School
03/13/2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces T-STEM Grants Awarded to AC Jones High School
03/09/2007
Senator Judith Zaffirini Welcomes Delegation from Karnes County to State Capitol
03/07/2007
Senate Education Committee Unanimously Approves SB 673, "Scooter's Bill," by Zaffirini
03/06/2007
UT-Austin Students from Mexico and Spain Honored at Capitol
03/05/2007
Sen. Zaffirini Files Legislation Promoting Higher Education Excellence
02/28/2007
Senator Zaffirini Files Bill to Protect Texans from "Botnets," Cybercrimes
02/21/2007
Senator Zaffirini Files Bill to Protect Texas Children from Internet Predators
02/13/2007
Senate Higher Education Subcommittee Holds First Hearing
02/07/2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Orange-Maroon Day 2007
02/06/2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Governor Rick Perry's State of the State Address
02/06/2007
Sen. Zaffirini Files Bill Codifying Bee County Groundwater Conservation District
02/01/2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Governor Rick Perry's Higher Education Agenda
01/29/2007
Texas Coalition for Insurance Services Parity Rallies to Support SB 54 by Zaffirini
01/29/2007
Rally and Press Conference for Prosthetic Parity Coverage Today
01/24/2007
Laredo Delegation Visits Capitol Today
01/23/2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the 110th Washington's Birthday Celebration
01/23/2007
Sen. Zaffirini Files Bill Supporting Laredo's Municipal Workers
01/13/2007
Dewhurst Re-appoints Zaffirini Higher Ed Chair, Finance Vice Chair
01/09/2007
Zaffirini Begins Session as 2nd-Highest Ranking Senator
2006
12/20/2006
Senator Zaffirini's anti-spyware bill results in multi-million-dollar settlement for Texas
11/13/2006
Senator Zaffirini Pre-Files 20 Bills to Strengthen Texas Families
10/02/2006
Senator Zaffirini Receives Lamar Medal for Championing Higher Education
09/25/2006
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Her Support of the Zavala County Spinach Industry
09/14/2006
Senator Zaffirini, Senate Committees Review Higher Education Funding, Top 10% Law
09/14/2006
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the Death of Former Governor Ann Richards
09/11/2006
Texas Dental Association Honors Senator Zaffirini for Excellence in Patient Advocacy
09/05/2006
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Tax-Free College Textbooks
09/01/2006
Statement from Senator Zaffirini Regarding Her Appointment as Chair of Higher Education Subcommittee
08/03/2006
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Appoints Senator Zaffirini to Binational Alcohol, Substance Abuse Task Force
07/28/2006
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Operation Lonestar 2006
07/07/2006
Senator Judith Zaffirini Welcomes Roma Bluffs World Birding Center To Starr County
06/15/2006
Senator Zaffirini Receives Communications Awards From Press Women Of Texas
06/15/2006
Senator Zaffirini Addresses Incoming Ut Students At Laredo Send-Off Reception
06/09/2006
Senator Zaffirini Named Honorary Nun By Sisters Of Mercy, Mercy Ministries Of Laredo
06/09/2006
Senator Zaffirini Honors Local Students With Scholarships From Mr. South Texas Foundation
06/02/2006
Senator Zaffirini Passes Key Amendments to Improve Public School Finance Bill
05/24/2006
Zaffirini Receives International Communications Awards
05/23/2006
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the Death of U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen
05/15/2006
Senator Zaffirini Passes TRB Bill to Authorize $1.9 Billion of Capital Funding for Higher Education
05/05/2006
Statement from Senator Zaffirini Regarding Senate Finance Committee Vote on School Reform Bill
05/01/2006
Senator Zaffirini Named to List of Most Powerful Texas Lawmakers During Special Session
04/07/2006
LNB/BBVA Shares Senator's Inspirational Story with Students
03/23/2006
Senator Zaffirini, Subcommittee Begin Review of Capital Funding for Higher Education
02/03/2006
Senator Zaffirini Appointed Chair of Subcommittee on Capital Funding for Higher Education
01/10/2006
Senator Zaffirini Extends Invitation to the 109th Washington's Birthday Celebration in Laredo
2005
12/12/2005
Senator Zaffirini Presents First Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth
11/10/2005
Veterans Who Sacrificed Own Education Honored by New Texas Law
10/29/2005
Senator Zaffirini Promotes Safety during Halloween
10/28/2005
Child Advocates Name Senator Zaffirini Legislator of Year
10/06/2005
Senator Zaffirini Receives National Award
09/06/2005
Senator Zaffirini Promotes No-Bullying Policy
06/23/2005
Senator Zaffirini Votes to Protect Funding for All Texas Schools
06/22/2005
Senator Zaffirini Plays Key Role In School Finance
06/20/2005
Senator Zaffirini Named to Texas Monthly's 10 Best
06/15/2005
New Law Allows Certificates of Birth of Stillborn Children
05/02/2005
New Statewide Organ Donor Registry Provides Hope for Texans in Need of Transplants
04/20/2005
Senator Zaffirini Seeks Efficiency, Integrity in State Contracts
04/11/2005
Lt. Gov. Dewhurst Appoints Senator Zaffirini to Appropriations Conference Committee
03/31/2005
Senate Passes Productivity Bills Authored by Senator Zaffirini
03/30/2005
Senate Passes Senator Zaffirini's Early Child Education Bill
03/29/2005
Senate Passes Pro-Family Bill Authored by Senator Zaffirini
03/22/2005
Senate Passes Senator Zaffirini's School Safety & Border Commerce Initiatives
03/21/2005
VIDEO: Press Conference on the Senate Budget
03/16/2005
VIDEO: Press Conference on "Texas Children First"
03/08/2005
Senator Zaffirini Files Internet Legislation
02/04/2005
Senator Zaffirini Files Internet Legislation
01/28/2005
Senator Zaffirini Re-Appointed to Leadership Posts
01/25/2005
Stem Cell Experts to Brief Legislators, Staff
01/24/2005
Legislators to Host Educational Forum on Stem Cell Research
· Attachment: Agenda
01/12/2005
Dewhurst, Senators Adopt Principles for Education Bill
01/12/2005
Judith Zaffirini Sworn-In as Fourth Highest Ranking Senator
01/07/2005
Senator Zaffirini, Legislature to Be Sworn-In for New Session
2004
11/08/2004
Senator Zaffirini Pre-Files 20 Bills
· Attachment: List of 20 bills pre-filed by Senator Judith Zaffirini on Monday, Nov. 08
10/11/2004
Senator Zaffirini, Subcommittee Investigate State Health Contracts
10/08/2004
Senator Zaffirini, Senate Subcommittee Investigate Funding of State Health & Human Services Contracts
· Attachment: Agenda
09/27/2004
Senator Zaffirini Chairs Subcommittee to Review State Contracts
09/07/2004
Zaffirini Champions Facilities Funding For South Texas Schools
07/08/2004
Senator Zaffirini Seeks Answers, Solutions for Misspent Chip Funds
04/29/2004
Senator Zaffirini Hosts SD 21 School Officials at Capitol
04/28/2004
Senator Zaffirini to Host School Superintendents
04/26/2004
Zaffirini Files Bill to Restore Teacher Health Insurance
04/21/2004
Senator Judith Zaffirini Reports About Special Session
04/13/2004
Statement on Public School Finance Special Session
03/08/2004
Senator Judith Zaffirini Honors LMC Physical Medicine Staff
03/02/2004
Senator Judith Zaffirini Receives Three Educational Awards
03/02/2004
Senator Judith Zaffirini named Champion for Children
02/11/2004
Senator Judith Zaffirini asks LBB for additional funding for Laredo Campus Extension
02/06/2004
Lt. Gov. Dewhurst names Senator Judith Zaffirini to Legislative Budget Board
2003
12/08/2003
VIDEO: Sen. Barrientos, Zaffirini, West and Rep. Coleman Press Conference on Affirmative Action
10/12/2003
VIDEO: Senate Democrats Press Conference on Redistricting
09/18/2003
VIDEO: Press Conference: Democrat Senators Reactions
05/26/2003
VIDEO: Press conference on "The Budget"
03/03/2003
VIDEO: Press conference on "Immunizations"
2002
03/12/2002
OP-ED: CHIP Q&A with Sen. Judith Zaffirini and Sen. Rodney Ellis
01/01/2002
Simplification of Children's Medicaid to Take Effect Jan. 1
2001
06/18/2001
Governor Perry Vetoes Omnibus Medicaid Bill
06/18/2001
VIDEO: Press Conference on "Governors Vetoes"
05/30/2001
Zaffirini Announces Excellence in Texas School Health Award
05/27/2001
Medicaid Recipients To Benefit From New Procedures
05/25/2001
Texas Senate Approves 2002-03 Budget
05/25/2001
Persons With Disabilities Ensured Appropriate Care Settings
05/17/2001
Zaffirini Casts 25,000th Consecutive Vote In Texas Senate
05/08/2001
Family Violence Victims Will Be Assisted With Specialized Training
05/07/2001
Persons with Disabilities Could Be Ensured Appropriate Care Settings
04/30/2001
Senate Passes Sunset Recommendations For GSC And Water Board
04/19/2001
Senate Protects Child's Right To Grow Up In Family Setting
04/19/2001
Crime Victims' Rights Recognized In Recent Zaffirini Legislation
04/18/2001
Medicaid Recipients To Benefit From New Procedures
04/18/2001
Zaffirini Named To Appropriations Conference Committee
04/12/2001
Zaffirini Receives Communication Awards
04/11/2001
Texas' Immigrant Children Given More Time to Master English
04/10/2001
VIDEO: Press Conference on "Tobacco Prevention"
03/28/2001
Zaffirini Bill Promotes Infant Mortality Prevention
03/26/2001
Senate Finance Committee Approves State Budget
03/15/2001
Zaffirini Bill to Give Texas Children a Healthy Start
03/14/2001
Texas Senate Approves Zaffirini Bills to Promote Self Sufficiency, Aid Victims of Family Violence
03/12/2001
Zaffirini Bill Allows Children More Time to Master English
03/08/2001
Senate Passes Zaffirini Bill to Encourage Bilingualism Among Texas Students
03/07/2001
Senate Passes Two Zaffirini Bills to Enhance Welfare, Safety of Families
02/22/2001
Texas Senate Approves Zaffirini's Information Bill To Prevent The Spread Of Meningitis
02/15/2001
VIDEO: "Meningitis Education" Press Conference
01/31/2001
Zaffirini Expands Meningitis Information Bill to Target All Ages
01/30/2001
VIDEO: Press Availability on Meningitis Bill
01/26/2001
Casa De Misericordia Receives Texas Department of Human Services Funding
01/17/2001
VIDEO: Press Conference Requesting Federal Border Official
01/16/2001
Zaffirini Announces Call for Transportation Grants