Press Room Archives
2021
06/24/2021
Sen. Lucio Statement on Gov. Abbott Vetoes
03/23/2021
DSHS Announces that All Adults Will Be Eligible to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine Next Week
03/10/2021
Sen. Lucio Files a Bill to Enhance Charter School Accountability
03/08/2021
Sen. Lucio Files a Series of Bills to Strengthen Public Health Protections in Border Counties
03/03/2021
Sen. Lucio Statement on the Lifting of the Statewide Mask Mandate
02/26/2021
Sen. Lucio Files Texas Retirement System Sunset Bill
02/22/2021
Sen. Lucio Statement Regarding Outrageous Energy Bills
02/17/2021
Sen. Lucio Statement Regarding ERCOT and the Historic Winter Storm
2020
12/23/2020
Letter: Senate Hispanic Caucus Requests Cancellation of STAAR Exam
12/09/2020
Senator Lucio Appointed as Vice Chair of the Powerful Senate Budget Writing Committee
11/12/2020
Sen. Lucio Files Bills to Improve Counseling and Educator Training
11/09/2020
Lucio Pre-Files Border Public Health Bills
11/06/2020
Letter: Hold Harmless School Districts
10/06/2020
Letter: Bipartisan Effort To Protect Surplus Agricultural Products Grants
09/18/2020
Letter: Lucio Makes Distance Learning Request
08/06/2020
Letter: School Closure Authority Request
07/31/2020
Letter: Coastal Delegation Opposes TWIA Rate Increase
07/20/2020
Sen. Lucio Requests Support for Valley School Feeding Programs During Distance Learning
07/17/2020
Letter: Request To Expand School Meal Programs
07/13/2020
Letter: Requesting Strategic Delay of UIL Fall Sports
07/11/2020
Sen. Lucio Requests Extension of Soon-to-Expire COVID-19 Surge Testing
07/09/2020
Letter: To Gov. Abbott & Comm. Morath On School Reopening
07/07/2020
Governor Abbott, HHS Launch COVID-19 Surge Testing Site In Edinburg
07/04/2020
Letter: Urgent Plea to Gov. Abbott For Health Personnel & Resources
07/02/2020
Letter: Request For National Guard Extension
07/02/2020
Senator Lucio Statement on Suspension of "Work-Search" Requirement and Other Regulations
07/02/2020
Letter: Senate Hispanic Caucus Urges Investigation Of Guillen Disappearance
06/26/2020
Lucio Requests Increased Local Control & Resources to Combat COVID-19
06/25/2020
Letter: Lucio Requests Additional COVID-19 Resources
06/24/2020
Lucio Requests Increased Resources to Public Schools
06/19/2020
OP-ED: Juneteenth, A Reminder that Progress Requires Growth
06/18/2020
Lucio Statement on SCOTUS DACA Ruling
06/15/2020
Letter: Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs
06/12/2020
Letter: Lucio Requests Student Mental Health Support from TEA
06/09/2020
OP-ED: Women Veterans Day, June 12: Another Reason to be Thankful
05/21/2020
Senator Lucio Reiterates Prior Request to Expand Medicaid in Texas
05/19/2020
Letter: Lucio Requests Medicaid Expansion
05/18/2020
Letter: Senators Request Stimulus Payment Protection
05/15/2020
Sen. Lucio Issues Statement on State and Local Efforts to Protect Texans in Nursing Homes
05/13/2020
Sen. Lucio Announces Over $1 billion in Federal Food Benefits for Texas Families
05/13/2020
OP-ED: Remembering our Peace Officers in these Most Challenging Times
05/11/2020
Lucio Requests Assistance for Smaller Border Communities
05/08/2020
Letter: Lucio Recommendations For CARES Act Allocations
05/06/2020
OP-ED: In the Midst of Difficulty, You Inspire Our Children: Thank You Teachers
04/30/2020
Lucio Announces Housing Assistance Funding
04/29/2020
Letter: Ag & Food Supply Work Group Supports Temporary Meat Production Orders
04/24/2020
Lucio Appointed to COVID-19 Work Groups
04/23/2020
Letter: Lucio Supports Risk Presumption For Law Enforcement & First Responders
04/21/2020
Letter: RGV Delegation Requests Support For Food Bank Of Federal Delegation
04/16/2020
Letter: Lucio Requests Relief On Insulin Co-Pay
04/16/2020
Lucio Announces Critical Funding To Assist Local Governments
04/15/2020
Letter: Texas Senators Appeal For Necessary Surgical Care
04/14/2020
OP-ED: Lucio Calls For Medicaid Expansion To Address COVID-19 Impact
04/06/2020
McCormick Featured In Telephone Town Hall
04/02/2020
Letter: Lucio Requests Emergency Compensation For State Employees, Health Support Staff
03/26/2020
Sen. Lucio Hosts COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall
03/23/2020
Letter: Lucio Requests Relief On Student Leases
03/20/2020
Lucio Raises Concerns Over Access to Internet in RGV
03/19/2020
Letter: Lucio Requests Drive Through Testing, Expanded Testing Ability
03/18/2020
Letter: COVID-19 Spurs Requests for Property Tax Help
03/18/2020
Letter: Addressing Health Professional Need In The COVID-19 Pandemic
03/13/2020
Lucio Requests Assistance For Texas Schools Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
02/04/2020
Lucio Predicts Prosperity For Port of Brownsville
01/31/2020
Texas Workforce Commission Grants to Help TSTC Train Area Workers
01/26/2020
Lucio: Micro-Hospitals Fill A Void In Our RGV Health Care System
01/24/2020
Lucio Honors Fallen Soldier U.S. Army Specialist Miguel Angel Villalon
01/22/2020
Lucio Appointed to the Influential Texas Sunset Advisory Commission
2019
11/26/2019
Lucio: New Laws Protect South Texas Families From Potentially Dangerous Diseases
11/13/2019
UTRGV President Guy Bailey Praises Local Leaders on New Medical Facility
11/06/2019
UTRGV Breaks Ground on Neuroscience Center
10/30/2019
Policy Areas Announced for Texas Senate Committees
10/29/2019
Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. and Walgreens hold event for flu vaccine awareness
09/25/2019
Lucio Participates In Choose to Include Rally
09/12/2019
Border Texan of the Year Announced
09/06/2019
Lucio Cuts Ribbon At Isla Blanca Boardwalk
08/22/2019
Lucio Honors DPS Spokesman
08/21/2019
Raymondville Drain Project $2m Grant
08/21/2019
Lucio, Vince Young Break Ground at San Benito High School
08/16/2019
Lucio Intern From Cornell To Capitol
08/12/2019
Lucio Celebrates Ecotourism Grant
08/05/2019
Cameron County Beaches #1
08/02/2019
Lucio Reaffirms His Vision For RGV Commuter Transit
07/28/2019
Lucio Honored By City of San Benito
07/20/2019
Lucio Recognizes Girl Scout Award Recipients
07/20/2019
Lucio Legislation Opens Economic Development Opportunity for San Benito
07/19/2019
Lucio Applauded For Stance On Vaccines
07/16/2019
Lucio Weighs In On Migrant Crisis
07/12/2019
Lucio Bill Aims at Supporting Produce Imports
07/12/2019
Historic Opportunity for City of San Benito
07/04/2019
Lucio Appointed to Redistricting Committee
07/02/2019
Lucio Volunteers To Help Families Displaced By Area Floods
07/02/2019
Lucio Thanked For Meaningful Infrastructure Bills
06/28/2019
Habitat For Humanity Ribbon Cutting
06/28/2019
Senator Lucio Appointed To 2021 Redistricting Committee
06/27/2019
Lucio Vision Realized in MPO Merger
06/27/2019
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration for RGV
06/21/2019
Lucio Honoree Celebrates Centennial Birthday
06/12/2019
Lucio Legislation Helps Small Cities Provide Clean Water
06/12/2019
Lucio Legislation Creates Awareness For Men's Health
06/08/2019
Governor Abbott Signs Tobacco 21 Into Law
06/05/2019
UTRGV Applauds Legislative Delegation
06/01/2019
Lucio Bill Supports Military Children
05/27/2019
Lucio Honors Sacrifice of Vietnam War Hero
05/19/2019
Lucio Honors Coaching Career of Tony Villarreal III
04/29/2019
UTRGV Legislative Interns Recognized
04/26/2019
Lucio Applauds Los Fresnos ISD
03/25/2019
PSJA ISD Honored
02/21/2019
RGV Delegation Opposes Presidential Declaration
02/20/2019
Lucio Appointed to Ports Committee
02/18/2019
Lucio Supports Teacher Raises
02/16/2019
Lucio & Morath Recognize SBCISD Teacher
01/26/2019
Lucio Recognizes Harlingen Teacher
01/19/2019
Sen. Lucio Reappointed To Chairmanship
01/17/2019
House v. Senate Rivalry Benefits Harlingen Municipal Golf Course
01/10/2019
Lucio Honors Waitress of 50 Years
01/08/2019
Lucio Legislative Priorities Featured
2018
12/24/2018
Lucio Honors Cintas For Safety Designation
12/21/2018
Senator Lucio Welcomes UTRGV Interns
12/20/2018
OP-ED: A Child’s Potential Knows No Boundaries
10/19/2018
Lucio Encourages South Texas College Students To Vote
10/16/2018
Lucio Honors Brownsville's Ortiz Elementary for National Recognition
09/27/2018
Letter: Sen. Lucio and Coastal Delegation Discourage TWIA Rate Increase
09/20/2018
RGV Delegation Request To Governor Mentioned
08/05/2018
Lucio Legislation on Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers Featured
08/02/2018
Letter: Lucio Addendum to Interim Report of the Select Committee on School Violence & School Safety
07/20/2018
Lucio Activates Congressmen for More Bilingual FEMA Workers in the RGV
07/11/2018
Lucio Featured in the Rio Grande Guardian on U.S. Immigration Policy
2014
08/28/2014
Senator Lucio statement on public school finance ruling
08/20/2014
PTA CommYOUnity: Backing a Better Future
08/20/2014
MEDIA ALERT
08/14/2014
Texas A&M pharmacy program improves access to health care across state, welcomes Class of 2018
08/04/2014
Senator Lucio statement responding to announcement of SpaceX site in Cameron County
08/01/2014
CHILDREN AT RISK to Host Press Conference on Children's Surge
07/24/2014
Texas Legislative Committee to Tour SRWA
07/21/2014
Senator Lucio statement on the Deployment of the National Guard
07/18/2014
Rep. Longoria To Host Joint Interim Committee Hearing To Study Human Trafficking In La Joya
06/16/2014
State legislators to visit Rio Grande Valley to study desalination efforts
· Attachment: Senator Lucio's May 19 letter to Rep. Hunter and Sen. Estes
06/10/2014
Senator Lucio statement on reports of patient wait times at Harlingen VA clinic
06/09/2014
At Ceremony Today, Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. to Award 61 Scholarships to College-Bound Students
05/29/2014
Statement on release of final FAA environmental study on SpaceX
05/05/2014
LRGVDC Achieves Another First in the State of Texas
04/30/2014
Senator Lucio appointed to Joint Interim Committee to Study Coastal Barriers
04/28/2014
Senator Lucio statement on Dr. Guy Bailey
02/28/2014
Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. and Rep. Eddie Lucio III to host ethics symposium for candidates and elected officials Sunday
· Attachments: Symposium Agenda, Flyer
02/19/2014
VIDEO: Press conference regarding a partnership between the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Energy Regulatory Commission of Mexico
01/16/2014
Senator Lucio appointed to committee to study water desalination
01/09/2014
Implementation of Lucio school breakfast bill to be studied by Senate committee
2013
12/20/2013
South Texas Legislators call on Texas Education Agency to review grant procedures
· Attachment: Letter to Commissioner Williams
12/12/2013
Senator Lucio statement on University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
12/09/2013
Senator Lucio to open Pharr district office today
11/21/2013
Senator Lucio accepts highest honor from Texas professional counselors
· Attachment: Senator Lucio's Remarks
11/18/2013
Senator Lucio invited panelist at Southern Obesity Summit
· Attachment: Senator Lucio's Remarks
10/25/2013
Senator Lucio addresses hunger experts at summit at Baylor University
· Attachment: Senator Lucio's Remarks
10/18/2013
Senator Lucio receives Voice for Children Award for work on childhood hunger
10/07/2013
Senator Lucio to host Texas Legends Golf Tournament, Bikes To The Beach to benefit scholarship fund
09/20/2013
Texas PTA Names Senator Lucio to Legislative Honor Roll
08/26/2013
Lucio, Van de Putte: Texans should not have to go hungry
08/09/2013
Senator Lucio appointed to national partnership on hunger
08/02/2013
Eddie Lucio Scholarship Fund grants 52 scholarships to college-bound students
07/31/2013
Texas A&M-Kingsville To Name Residence Hall To Honor Parents Of Senator Eddie Lucio Jr.
07/30/2013
Senator Lucio files bill to encourage adoption
07/30/2013
Senator Lucio statement on failure of transportation bill
07/26/2013
Lucio, senators call on Congress to reverse National Guard furloughs
07/02/2013
Senator Lucio calls on Governor Perry to add tuition revenue bonds to second called session call
06/26/2013
Senator Lucio statement on Senate Bill 5
06/23/2013
Texas Senate to Adjourn in Memory of Father Armand Mathew
06/21/2013
TCA: Senator Lucio Honored as Champion for Access to Counseling Services
06/14/2013
Senator Lucio Statement on Veto of Texas Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
06/03/2013
Senator Lucio Announces Bills to Watch on Their Way to the Governor's Desk
05/28/2013
Senator Lucio Appointed to Senate Redistricting Committee
05/27/2013
Lucio Announces Senate Passage of Bill to Limit Illegal Gambling in Willacy County
05/27/2013
Lucio Bill to add Veterans and Professional Educators to Home Loan Program Passes Legislature
05/26/2013
Senator Lucio Statement on Passage of House Bill 5
05/25/2013
Lucio Bill to Facilitate Tenaska Project in Brownsville Passes
05/25/2013
SpaceX Legislation Signed by Governor
05/25/2013
Lucio Bill to Allow TSTC, Technical Colleges to Help Drop-out Prevention Programs Passes
05/24/2013
Lucio Bill to Increase School Breakfast Program Participation Signed by the Governor
05/22/2013
Senator Lucio Statement on Senate Concurrence to Senate Bill 24, Creating New South Texas University
05/20/2013
Lucio Bill Supporting Immigrant Students Moves to Governor's Desk
05/17/2013
Lucio Statement on House Passage of Valley University Bill, Senate Bill 24
05/16/2013
Lucio Bill to Require Elected Officials Pass Drug Test Passes Senate Committee
05/13/2013
Lucio Bill to Protect Low-Income Homebuyers Passes Senate
05/10/2013
Senator Lucio's Statement on Senate Passage of Bill to Promote Space Flight in Cameron County
05/10/2013
Lucio Statement on House Passage of Bill to Increase Participation in School Breakfast Program
05/02/2013
Lucio Bill Supporting Texas Early College High Schools Passes Senate
04/29/2013
Lucio Bill to Limit Illegal Gambling Passes Senate Committee
04/24/2013
Lucio Bill to Promote Space Flight in Cameron County Passes out of Senate Committee
04/22/2013
Lucio Bill to Increase Participation in School Breakfast Program Passes Senate
04/17/2013
Lucio Bill to Assist Parents of Special Education Students in Due Process Hearings Passes Senate
04/17/2013
Lucio Bill to Increase Student Participation in School Breakfast Program Passes Senate Committee
04/15/2013
Senator Lucio statement on the passing of Mr. Bob Perry
04/10/2013
Senator Lucio sponsors Texas Bowtie Day, benefiting children with Autism and Down syndrome
04/08/2013
Lucio Bill to Modernize Irrigation Districts Passes Senate
04/03/2013
Lucio Bill to Establish Medical Facilities for Special Needs Children Passes Senate
04/02/2013
Senator Lucio to Welcome STYX's Ricky Phillips to Texas Senate
03/21/2013
Senator Lucio Files Bill To Reduce Soda Consumption
03/21/2013
Lucio Bills Supporting School Counselors Passes Senate
03/20/2013
Lucio Bill to Save State Money on Computer Software Development Passes Senate Committee
03/20/2013
Senator Lucio Statement on Passage of the Senate Budget
03/19/2013
Lucio Bill to Establish Medical Facilities for Special Needs Children Passes Out of Senate Committee
03/14/2013
Lucio Bill to Protect Historic Buildings Passes Senate
03/13/2013
Lucio Bill to Protect Insurance Consumers Passes Senate
03/13/2013
Lucio Bill to Help Victims of "Park Girl" Passes Senate
03/13/2013
Bill to Create New Valley University Passes Texas Senate
03/13/2013
Bill to Create New Valley University to Be Heard in Texas Senate Today
03/11/2013
The Humane Society of the United States Urges Texas Lawmakers to Address Problems Caused by Dangerous Exotic Animals
· Attachment: Texas Incidents Involving Dangerous Wild Animals Factsheet
03/11/2013
Report Endorses Lucio Bill to Expand School Breakfast
03/08/2013
Senator Lucio Files Bills To Limit Strip Annexation
03/08/2013
Bills to Reduce Veterans' Property Taxes Filed by Representative Lucio III and Senator Lucio, Jr.
03/07/2013
Senators: Tap Rainy Day Fund to Restore Cuts to Schools, TEXAS Grants & Expand Medicaid
· Attachments: SB 1377, SB 1378
03/06/2013
Bill to Create New Valley University Passed By Senate Committee
03/06/2013
Senator Lucio Welcomes Visitors During Harlingen Day at the Capitol
03/05/2013
Senator Lucio Bill Package Supports Public School Counselors
02/27/2013
Lucio Bill to Help Victims of "Park Girl" Passes Out of Senate Committee
02/27/2013
Senator Lucio Welcomes Visitors During Rio Grande Valley and Mid-Valley days at the Capitol
02/27/2013
Senator Lucio Offers Senate Resolution Honoring Pope Benedict XVI
02/25/2013
Senator Lucio Hosts Japanese Policy Experts To Discuss Life Without Parole
02/12/2013
Senator Lucio Files Bill to Expand School Breakfast
02/11/2013
Senator Lucio Announces Bills to Encourage Hunting and Fishing Tourism
02/07/2013
Senator Lucio to Host Expert Roundtable on Hunger in Capitol Monday
02/05/2013
Lucio Bill to Protect Insurance Consumers Passes Out of Committee
02/04/2013
Analysis of pending Senate bill and H.B. 1000
02/04/2013
Legislators File Bills to Create New South Texas University, South Texas Medical School, Access PUF
02/01/2013
Rio Grande Valley Legislative Delegation to Host Press Conference on New UT System University
01/29/2013
Senator Lucio Applauds Governor Perry's Endorsement of a New South Texas University
01/29/2013
Senator Lucio Welcomes Visitors to Brownsville Day in the Capitol
01/23/2013
Senator Lucio Draws Four-Year Term
01/18/2013
Senator Lucio Appointed Vice-Chairman of Education
01/08/2013
Senator Lucio Statement on Open Day of the 83rd Texas Legislature
2012
08/24/2012
Senator Lucio speaks to Business Consortium, TSTC Harlingen, celebrating $389k Job-Training Grant
07/23/2012
Senator Lucio: Get Ready for the Colonia Summit!
04/27/2012
Sen. Lucio To Host Another Education Town Hall, Thursday
03/01/2012
Sen. Lucio Earns Honor from the Equity Center
02/27/2012
Senator Lucio to host Education Town hall, Wednesday
01/27/2012
Senator Lucio raises awareness of the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
2011
12/02/2011
New Interstate 69 Signs to be Unveiled
11/03/2011
Senator Lucio Confirms Lerma to the Texas Forensic Science Commission
10/26/2011
TAC Names Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr a Friend of County Government
10/20/2011
Lucio Celebrates Grants For Local Housing Organizations
10/19/2011
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. Announces Start Of 2011-2012 High School Aerospace Scholars
09/09/2011
Border Wall Impact Public Meeting Set For Saturday September 17th
06/22/2011
Lucio, Pinkerton Negotiate With TxDOT To Open Queen Isabella Causeway On Weekends
05/23/2011
Senator Lucio passes bill tackling football helmet problems head on!
04/20/2011
Lucio Bill Expanding Free School Meals Passes Senate
03/09/2011
Sen. Lucio Files Series of Bills to Protect Homebuyers
03/03/2011
Senator Lucio Applauds Governor Perry for supporting Southbound Checkpoints
03/02/2011
Senator Lucio Files Soda Tax Bill
01/27/2011
Lucio/Menendez bill closes loopholes, extends coverage
2010
12/21/2010
Senator Lucio Files Legislation Addressing Mexican Drug Cartels
11/08/2010
Senator Lucio's Early Legislation Advocates for Investing in Texans
08/31/2010
VIDEO: Press conference regarding implementation of "Ashley's and Alicia's Law" (HB 323, 80-R) relating to three-point seat belts on buses that transport schoolchildren
07/15/2010
Fishing's Future Brings Families Closer Together
07/01/2010
Fourth of July Meaning Evident in Operation Lone Star 2010
06/30/2010
Senator Lucio Calls For Participation In Prayers For Peace
06/18/2010
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. Announces Child Care Symposium Reception
06/17/2010
Fathers Should Leave Legacies of Strength and Character
06/07/2010
Promoting Voluntary Summer Food Lunch Program
05/20/2010
Let's Properly Honor Our Nation's Heroes On Memorial Day
05/12/2010
Texas PTA Names Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. to PTA Legislative Honor Roll
05/06/2010
Vacationing in Texas Can Spur Economy, Reduce Deficit
04/29/2010
Helping Warriors Through Veterans' Courts
04/23/2010
Senator Lucio Honored as Legislator of the Year Along with Son
04/16/2010
Senator Lucio Holds Press Conference On Child Abuse Prevention
04/15/2010
April Is Autism Awareness Month Nationally
04/13/2010
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senator Lucio To Discuss Child Abuse Prevention And Child Protection
04/07/2010
South Texans Should Utilize State Appliance Rebate Program
03/25/2010
Budget Cuts to HHSC Negatively Impact Most Needy Texans
03/19/2010
Sen. Lucio Explains His Appointment to Legislative Council
03/04/2010
Sen. Lucio Encourages More South Texans to Complete Census
02/25/2010
Sen. Lucio Commends Successful Event By Soldiers From Rio Grande Valley In Baghdad
02/18/2010
Eligible South Texans Should Use IRS Free File Tax Program
02/03/2010
IRT Charges to change the commercial scope of Texas
01/28/2010
Senator Lucio Reminds Public Of Need For School Bus Seat Belt Law
01/21/2010
Sen. Lucio Encourages Raising South Texas Voter Turnout
01/14/2010
International Relations And Trade Committee Receives Charges
01/07/2010
Deer Breeding Operations Huge Economic Boon to Texas
2009
12/18/2009
Sen. Lucio Encourages Generosity of Money and Time
12/03/2009
Sen. Lucio Encourages Review of Medicare Enrollment
12/01/2009
Senator Lucio Expresses Condolences; Longtime Friend Mr. Bill Summers Passed Away Yesterday
11/24/2009
Senator Lucio Reminds Others To Give During Holidays
11/19/2009
Senator Lucio Addresses Texas Transportation Commissioners
11/19/2009
Legislative Committee on Aging Studies Senior Population
11/10/2009
Texas State Cemetery Monument Honors Fallen Texans
11/09/2009
Propositions, Lottery Ticket Add to Veterans Day Celebration
11/04/2009
Sen. Lucio Encourages TALHFA and ARCIT to Invest in Small Texas Communities
11/02/2009
Sen. Lucio Promotes Texas Lottery Ticket ¡¡¡Veterans Cash!!!
10/30/2009
Senator Lucio Chairs First Hearing of Legislative Committee on Aging
10/29/2009
Sen. Lucio Wants South Texas to Develop Farmers' Markets
10/15/2009
Explanation of 11 Proposed Constitutional Amendments
10/01/2009
Sen. Lucio Lauds South Padre Island and Port Isabel Progress
09/23/2009
Sen. Lucio Thanks Lt. Gov. Dewhurst for Keynote Address at State of District
09/22/2009
Sen. Lucio Presents His State Of The District Address
09/21/2009
Senator Lucio Announces Start Of 2009-2010 High School Aerospace Scholars
09/11/2009
Texas Obesity Awareness Week Begins September 14
09/01/2009
Governor Travels To South Texas To Sign Historical Bill By Sen. Lucio Creating Medical School
08/31/2009
Governor To Sign Sen. Lucio's Medical School Bill
08/27/2009
Explanation of 11 Proposed Constitutional Amendments
08/25/2009
South Texan Appointed Commissioner Of TCEQ
08/17/2009
Senator Lucio Named To NCSL And SLC Committees By Lt. Governor Dewhurst
08/13/2009
Passport Dilemmas For People Delivered by Midwives
07/30/2009
Senator Lucio Commends Operation Lone Star Volunteers
07/23/2009
AT&T, Verizon Complete Cable Project For Weslaco
07/16/2009
OP-ED: Ten years of remarkable success: Texas Housing Bootstrap Program
07/02/2009
Gubernatorial Appointees of the 81st Regular Legislature
06/11/2009
Veterans Causes And Issues Fare Well In 81st Legislature
06/01/2009
Senate Honors Paul Cowen for 20 Years of Service
05/20/2009
Memorial Day Remembrance
05/14/2009
Pre-Kindergarten Increases Academic Success for Students
05/13/2009
Sen. Lucio Passes House Resolution Petitioning Congress For Veterans Hospital
05/12/2009
Sen. Lucio Honors Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Run
04/30/2009
Ensuring Health Insurance for Survivors of Law Officers
04/24/2009
Sen. Lucio Proclaims April 25 Texas Meningitis Awareness Day
04/16/2009
Senate Approves Sen. Lucio’s Bill Giving Students With Disabilities A Better Outlook
04/08/2009
Sen. Lucio's Bill Approved Today Promises Medical School For South Texas
04/08/2009
Texas' Potential As Green Energy Producer of the Country
04/07/2009
Texas Senate Approves Health Insurance Bill for Peace Officers' Survivors
04/02/2009
Windstorm Insurance Senate Bill 14
03/26/2009
Better Reforms for Homeowners Insurance Rates in Texas
03/19/2009
Senator Lucio's Bill Would Increase Clean Energy Production and Green Jobs for Texas
03/18/2009
VIDEO: Press conference regarding green initiatives and legislation
03/17/2009
Sen. Lucio on Voter ID Bill
03/12/2009
Senators Blast Perry for Rejecting $555 Million in Unemployment Aid
03/12/2009
Meeting the Needs of Texans with Developmental Disabilities
03/11/2009
Senator Lucio Joins Fellow Legislators in Proposing Homeowners Insurance Reform
03/03/2009
Sen. Lucio Joins Colleagues in Urging State Leaders to Accept Stimulus Funds
02/26/2009
Bill Responds to Parents of Students with Disabilities
02/23/2009
OP-ED: Ash Wednesday Letter
02/19/2009
Bills Would Increase Participation in Children's School Food Programs
02/12/2009
Sen. Lucio Addresses Health and Nutrition of Kids Under 5
02/10/2009
Sen. Lucio Honors Amigos Del Valle
· Attachment: Senate Resolution 154
02/06/2009
Sen. Lucio Renews His Call for the Texas Rural Development Fund
02/04/2009
Joint Bills Improving Unemployment Benefits Would Bring Texas Millions in Federal Funds
02/03/2009
Sen. Lucio files State School Bill of Rights Act Legislation
01/30/2009
Sen. Lucio Comments on Committee Assignments for 81st Legislative Session
01/29/2009
Sen. Lucio's Column on Impressions of 2009 Legislative Tour Visitors
01/08/2009
What Happens During Legislative Session is Vast and Varied
2008
12/19/2008
Public Service Should Reflect Teachings of Mother Teresa
12/16/2008
Sen. Lucio Expresses Strong Concerns Over for Texas' Hurricane Disaster Reconstruction
· Attachments: Letter to Charles S. Stone, Letter to Michael Gerber
12/11/2008
81st Legislature Outlook on Issues Impact South Texas Area
12/05/2008
Sen. Lucio Condemns Human Rights Violations in State Schools
11/24/2008
Reasons To Be Thankful This Thanksgiving Holiday Season
11/21/2008
Statement on Willacy County Court Case
11/13/2008
Sen. Lucio Pushes Top-Quality Transportation for Students
11/10/2008
Sen. Lucio Files Six Bills for the 81st Legislative Session
10/30/2008
Nursing Home Medicaid Reimbursement Rates Need Increase
10/16/2008
Early Voting Convenience Should Boost South Texas Turnout
10/08/2008
More Laws and Funding Needed to Stop Human Trafficking
09/25/2008
A Top Legislative Priority Will Be South Texas Medical School
09/15/2008
Sen. Lucio Announces IRT Hearing on Top Border Issues
09/11/2008
Return Teachers to Teaching Curriculum Versus Test Taking
09/01/2008
Understanding Our Local Workforce On Labor Day
08/21/2008
Meeting the Needs of Distressed and Rural Areas of Texas
08/06/2008
Remember To Vaccinate Children Before School Bell Rings
07/10/2008
Clinical Trials Critical to Successful Treatment and Research
07/01/2008
Freedom of Expression and Press Remembered July Fourth
06/12/2008
Joint Committees Address Health Care Professional Shortage
05/14/2008
Reforming Health Insurance To Cover Uninsured, Save Lives
05/01/2008
Congressional Hearing on Border Fence Omits Local Input
04/28/2008
Senator Lucio Commends BISD
04/24/2008
Sen. Lucio's Remarks on the Passing of former State Representative Lena Guerrero
04/17/2008
Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool Needs Expansion and Publicity
03/31/2008
Sen. Lucio to Visit Soldiers at Brooke Army Medical Center
03/19/2008
Celebrating National and Texas Women's History Month
03/06/2008
The DTV Transition Impact on South Texas Households
02/27/2008
Sen. Lucio is appointed to Senate Select Committee on Economic Development
02/15/2008
Veterans Should Mobilize To Effect Change and Reach Goals
02/07/2008
Sen. Lucio Delivers Impassioned Plea to U.T. Board of Regents
02/06/2008
Sen. Lucio Reminds South Texans of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Refunds
01/31/2008
Hope Andrade brings Leadership and Diversity to Texas
01/09/2008
UT Regents Need to Diversify, Represent South Texans
2007
12/25/2007
Commending South Texas Volunteerism this Holiday Season
12/06/2007
Valuable and Growing Role of Security Professionals in Texas
11/20/2007
Feasts of Sharing Commended, Remember Children Needing Homes
11/12/2007
Senator Lucio Receives Rural Partner of the Year Award from ARCIT
11/08/2007
Veterans Day Includes Honor, Protection and Assistance of Heroes
10/29/2007
Remember Election On Constitutional Amendments Nov. 6
· Attachment: Nov. 6 Ballot Propositions in English and Spanish
10/19/2007
Legislature Emphasizes High School Completion, College Readiness
10/09/2007
Senator Lucio Awarded Senator of the Year for 2007 by CLEAT
10/08/2007
South Texan Selected 2007 President of ASSIST
09/27/2007
Texas Program To Protect Victims of Domestic Violence
09/12/2007
South Texans Offer Young-At-Heart Exemplary Loving Care
08/31/2007
The Critical Role of American Workers in Times of Tragedy
08/16/2007
Chairman Lucio Outlines IRT Committee Achievements
08/13/2007
Senator Lucio Recognized for Legislative Leadership on Affordable Housing
07/26/2007
Legislative Efforts for Autism Treatment Successful
07/19/2007
Two of Senator Lucio's Bills Signed By Governor
07/12/2007
Critical Dollars For South Texas Health Care Infrastructure
06/22/2007
Addressing financial needs of foster care relatives
06/17/2007
The Sacredness of Fatherhood - Happy Fathers Day!
06/08/2007
Students Will Be Safer in School Buses Using Seat Belts
05/28/2007
OP-ED: Memorial Day Letter to the Editor
05/27/2007
Texas Legislature Approves $153 Billion State Budget
05/25/2007
Texas Legislature Approves Address Confidentiality Program
05/17/2007
Senate Endorses Seat Belts for Texas Children in School Buses
05/16/2007
OP-ED: South Texas Needs Professional Schools
05/11/2007
Senate Resolution to Extend Visa Laser Card to Mexicans Approved
05/11/2007
U.T. Health Science Center and Medical School Bill for South Texas Passes in Senate
05/09/2007
Bill Would Increase Small Contractors Access to State Contracts
05/04/2007
Senate Approves Senate Bill 101
05/04/2007
OP-ED: Concerns Over Border Wall Need Border Summit
05/03/2007
Senate Honors Judge Gilberto Hinojosa for Public Service
04/27/2007
Bill to Exempt Travel Trailers from Ad Valorem Taxation Closer to Senate Approval
04/24/2007
Senate Approves Bill for Children with Disabilities, Including Autism
04/19/2007
Legislation proposed to help children with autism
04/19/2007
Senator Lucio Appointed Vice Chair of Texas Legislative Tourism Caucus
04/16/2007
Senate Approves Sen. Lucio's Bill Creating Address Confidentiality Program
04/04/2007
Senate Approves Sen. Lucio's Bill Declaring April "Fruit And Vegetable Month"
03/29/2007
Senate Approves Pro-Consumer, Pro-Worker Bills by Sen. Lucio
03/29/2007
A Down Payment on Texas' Future
03/28/2007
TXU Could Be Fined $210 Million by PUC
03/27/2007
Texans Forfeit $1.2 Billion in Tax Credits Every Year
03/27/2007
Senate Approves One Quarter Billion Dollars for Water/Wastewater Services
03/22/2007
Calling for Accountability on Failed Accenture Contract
03/21/2007
Senator Lucio Declares March 21 Smoke Alarm Awareness Day
03/15/2007
Senate Passes Electric Utility Reforms
03/15/2007
Senator Lucio Honors Families of Fallen Soldiers
03/13/2007
Texas' Withdrawal from Accenture's Health Services Contract
03/12/2007
Senate Resolution No. 435
03/09/2007
Senator Lucio Files Variety of Bills
03/08/2007
Senator Lucio Presents Doctor Of The Day To The Texas Senate
03/08/2007
Texas Legislature Online Offers Wealth of Information
03/07/2007
Texas Senate Proclaims Desalination Day
03/07/2007
Senator Lucio Receives Outstanding Legislator Award
03/06/2007
Sen. Lucio Meets with Rio Grande Valley SkillsUSA Day Participants
03/06/2007
Sen. Lucio Files Bill to Repeal Tuition Deregulation
02/28/2007
Senator Lucio Votes For Senate Resolution 384
02/28/2007
Rio Grande Valley Native Lands Internship In Sen. Lucio's Office
02/22/2007
Teacher Retirement Pension Fund Needs Upgrade
02/16/2007
One-Stop-Shop for Auto and Home Insurance Policies
02/14/2007
Valley Residents Recognized During Senior Day at the Capitol
02/14/2007
Sen. Lucio Votes for Lifting Spending Cap and Extending Property-Tax Cuts to Homeowners 65 and Older
02/14/2007
Sen. Lucio Proposes Comprehensive Wellness Program for Texas
02/08/2007
Sen. Lucio Files Bill to Raise Retired Teachers' Benefits
02/07/2007
Sen. Lucio Honors Texas School Counselors in Senate Chamber
02/07/2007
Sen. Lucio hosts Leadership Harlingen Class 2006-2007 at the Capitol
02/06/2007
Senator Lucio Comments On Governor's State Of The State Address
02/02/2007
Sen. Lucio Files Bill to Provide Vital Services for Autism
02/01/2007
Injured workers may be eligible for legal counsel
01/30/2007
Senator Lucio Honors Advocate For Women In Construction Industry
01/23/2007
Sen. Lucio Honors Memory And Birthday Of Sen. Madla
· Attachments: Senate Resolution 23, Senate Resolution 24, Senate Resolution 25
01/22/2007
Sen. Eddie Lucio Honors Deceased, Former Sen. Frank Madla On His Birthday With Memorial Resolution
01/12/2007
Finding Solutions Together Echoes Dr. King's Dream
2006
12/20/2006
Sen. Lucio Encourages Continued Volunteerism in Area
12/01/2006
Sen. Honors Former Sen. Frank Madla In Univision's "Es Su Capitolio"
11/24/2006
Statement By Senator Eddie Lucio On Loss Of Former Senator Frank Madla
11/21/2006
Sen. Lucio Thanks Supporters of Annual Scholarship Fund
11/14/2006
Senator Lucio Files First Group Of Bills For Upcoming 80th Legislative Session
11/08/2006
Texans veterans deserving of memorials and services
11/02/2006
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. To Host Nutrition And Fitness Event
· Attachment: Resacathon Flyer
10/20/2006
MEDIA ADVISORY
10/17/2006
Sen. Lucio Announces Unveiling of Instructional Facilities Report by Texas Comptroller
10/13/2006
OP-ED: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
10/06/2006
OP-ED: Addressing Hispanic Heritage and Challenges We Face
09/21/2006
Residents reminded to enroll in Medicare Part D
09/15/2006
OP-ED: A South Texas Memorial to Governor Ann Richards
09/14/2006
Senator Lucio Pays Tribute To Governor Ann Richards
09/05/2006
SENATOR LUCIO'S FATHER PASSES AWAY
08/16/2006
OP-ED: Study techniques may reduce dropout rate in Texas
08/03/2006
Joint Select Committee to Study the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool Deficit
08/02/2006
Texas Legislature Passes Identity Theft Protection Bills
07/28/2006
Senator Lucio Receives Two Legislative Appointments
07/25/2006
Senator Lucio Encourages South Texas Families to Take Advantage of Sales Tax Holiday - August 4-6
07/14/2006
Sen. Lucio Sends Letter Requesting PUC Approve Moratorium on Disconnection of Electric Utility Services
· Attachment: Letter to the Texas Public Utility Commission
07/13/2006
South Texas Firefighters Properly Trained and Certified
06/28/2006
OP-ED: South Texas History Enriches Independence Day
06/28/2006
Sen. Lucio Pleased for Decision Impacting South Texas
06/22/2006
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. Recognizes Pharr Community Outreach Project/Shalom
06/15/2006
OP-ED: Including Fathers in government services and programs
06/07/2006
OP-ED: Disaster-Proofing the Rio Grande Valley for Hurricanes
06/06/2006
Sen. Lucio Comments on Resignation of Dr. Eduardo Sanchez
05/25/2006
OP-ED: Iraqi war and social conditions affect Memorial Day
05/23/2006
Senator Lucio Comments on the Passing of former U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen, Jr.
05/19/2006
OP-ED: Education reforms are positive step toward future
05/18/2006
Rio Grande Valley Veteran's Alliance Benefit Enrollment Fair
05/11/2006
OP-ED: Fencing off our neighbors to the south is un-American
05/10/2006
Sen. Lucio Votes To Approve House Bill 1
04/21/2006
OP-ED: Teachers deserve appreciation and a raise
04/12/2006
OP-ED: Legislative efforts to end child abuse locally and in state
04/07/2006
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. receives Advocacy Award from the American Cancer Society
03/30/2006
OP-ED: Strengthening arts curriculum in reforming education
03/21/2006
Sen. Lucio lauds decision to fund Irma Rangel School of Pharmacy
03/17/2006
Research dollars for health dwindling in state and nation
03/08/2006
Sen. Lucio appointed to the Joint Interim Committee on Windstorm Coverage and Budgetary Impact
02/21/2006
Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. appointed to Study Commission on Transportation Financing
02/06/2006
Sen. Lucio Announces Interim Charges for the International Relations and Trade Committee
02/03/2006
RAHC already proves successful and beneficial to area
2005
12/21/2005
Sen. Lucio bids farewell to departing Sen. Armbrister
12/20/2005
"Slow Down and Live" for the Holidays and Beyond
12/19/2005
Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. encourages motorists to "Slow Down and Live"
12/12/2005
"Slow Down and Live" Campaign Press Conference
12/06/2005
OP-ED: Stretching Holiday Dollars through Utility Savings
11/22/2005
Senator Lucio comments on the Texas Supreme Court decision on Public School Finance
10/20/2005
OP-ED: Sen. Lucio promotes breast cancer screening/education
10/10/2005
Importance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
10/04/2005
OP-ED: Senator Lucio promotes hunting safety in Texas
09/08/2005
Sen. Lucio's Role in the State Nominations Process
09/07/2005
Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. commends Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos for service to Texas
08/31/2005
Hurricane Devastation Underscores Labor Day Meaning
08/29/2005
Sen. Lucio presented Outstanding Leadership and Advocacy Award
08/29/2005
Sen. Lucio Will Not Compromise on Public Education
08/19/2005
Sen. Lucio lauds decision to grant Irma Rangel Pharmacy School in Kingsville $10 Million
08/09/2005
Sen. Lucio comments on passage of Senate Bill 8 - School Finance Bill
07/29/2005
Media Advisory: Sen. Lucio to Honor San Benito Historical Figure Don Jose Esparza
07/08/2005
Sen. Lucio recognized by CLEAT and Texas AP for high performance in Senate
07/07/2005
Governor Signs Life Without Parole Into Law
06/30/2005
Senate Approves Its Version of School Finance Bill
06/22/2005
Fighting Hunger at All Levels
06/17/2005
Governor signs Life Without Parole Bill
05/31/2005
House Agrees to Lucio Amendments
05/28/2005
Texas Legislature Gives Life Without Parole Bill Full Approval
05/24/2005
Texas House votes for Life Without Parole Bill by Sen. Lucio
05/19/2005
House of Representatives approves Shaken Baby Syndrome parent training
05/18/2005
Sen. Lucio adds Instructional Facilities Study Amendment to Public School Finance Bill
05/18/2005
New President of Texas State Bar recognized in Senate Chamber
05/12/2005
Texas Senate honors U.T. Brownsville/Texas Southmost College chess team
05/12/2005
Texas Senate approves creating a later, more uniform school start date
05/10/2005
Victoria Herrera honored in Senate Chamber
05/10/2005
Senate approves bill creating confidentiality program for victims of crime
05/06/2005
Bill to Combat Obesity in Texas Passes Full Senate
05/03/2005
Legislature Outlaws "Toughman" in Texas
04/28/2005
Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Program approved by full Senate
04/28/2005
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 30
· Attachment: Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 30
04/22/2005
Senate Approves Limited Ordinance Making Authority
04/20/2005
Health and Human Services Committee Approves Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Bill
04/14/2005
Senate Approves Life Without Parole and Removes Life
04/07/2005
Senator Lucio's Remarks on Memorial Resolution Honoring Pope John Paul II
· Attachment: Senate Resolution No. 563
04/05/2005
Life Without Parole
04/02/2005
Death of Pope John Paul II
03/23/2005
Senate Approves State Budget
03/23/2005
Sen. Lucio holds Keppel AmFELS Day in Senate
03/15/2005
Life Without Parole Bill Approved by Senate Criminal Justice Committee
03/15/2005
Sen. Lucio honors the late Raul A. Besteiro, Jr. in Senate Chamber
03/08/2005
Sen. Lucio proposes measures to help distressed communities in Texas
03/03/2005
Sen. Lucio files bill to create Law School
03/03/2005
Sen. Lucio included in Walk of Fame at 2005 BorderFest Salute
03/03/2005
VIDEO: Press Conference: Sen. Wentworth, Ellis and Lucio on Student Regent Bill
03/01/2005
Sen. Lucio Proposes Legislative Package on Education
03/01/2005
VIDEO: Press Conference on "The death penalty for juvenile offenders"
02/28/2005
SPI Annexation Bill - HB 1623
02/25/2005
Senator Lucio files "TexasNextStep" Bill
02/25/2005
LULAC Recognizes Sen. Lucio as Distinguished Texan
02/23/2005
Senator Lucio Files Limited Ordinance Making Authority Bill
02/22/2005
VIDEO: Press Conference: Senators West, Lindsay, Hinojosa, Lucio and Deuell on Medicaid Rollout
02/15/2005
Sen. Lucio Files Bill For School Start After Labor Day
02/11/2005
Sen. Lucio files diabetes risk assessment bill for children that incorporates BMI
02/03/2005
Sen. Lucio praises Speaker Craddick for later start date in public education bill
02/02/2005
Bill by Sen. Lucio to inform parents on causes and consequences of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)
01/27/2005
Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., reappointed Chair of International Relations and Trade Committee
01/26/2005
Chairman Lucio Comments on Gov. Perry's State-of-the-State Address
01/19/2005
Sen. Lucio Addresses Children in Legislature
01/11/2005
Sen. Lucio sworn in for seventh term
2004
12/15/2004
Court conclusions spell victory for South Texas schools
11/17/2004
Sen. Lucio Fondly Recalls The "Great Communicator" Raul Besteiro, Jr.
11/08/2004
Sen. Lucio files life-without-parole bill
10/27/2004
Life-Without-Parole Not Precursor to Violence
10/04/2004
International Relations and Trade Hearing Scheduled for Laredo
· Attachment: Hearing Agenda
10/01/2004
Senator Lucio honored as Legislator for Homeland Security
09/30/2004
International Relations and Trade Hearing Scheduled for Laredo
09/13/2004
OP-ED: Sen. Lucio Praises Rio Grande Valley NIRI
09/01/2004
Honor Armed Forces and U.S. Workforce on Labor Day
08/13/2004
Students Should Be First Consideration
07/27/2004
Texas Legislative Committees Urge Federal Cooperation
07/26/2004
International Relations and Trade Hearing Scheduled for South Texas
07/06/2004
Senate International Relations and Trade Committee Public Hearing
07/01/2004
To Celebrate True Freedom, Please Vote
06/22/2004
Joint Interim Committee on Nutrition and Health in Public Schools
06/11/2004
Preventing Hunger in the Classroom
05/20/2004
Life Without Parole Sentencing Option Once Again Considered by Sen. Lucio
05/17/2004
Sen. Lucio Proposes Public School Savings
05/13/2004
Bill to Offer Public Schools Financial Incentives
05/04/2004
Border Education Summit to be held in Austin
04/13/2004
Statement on Public School Finance by Sen. Lucio
04/12/2004
The Joint Interim Committee on Nutrition and Health in Public Schools
04/06/2004
Sen. Lucio presents Senate Proclamation honoring Student Nutrition/Wellness Plan at Mercedes I.S.D.
04/05/2004
Unemployment Compensation
04/05/2004
American Cancer Society recognizes Sen. Lucio for Legislative Achievement
03/17/2004
Interim Studies
03/16/2004
Statement on Public School Finance Report
03/08/2004
Sen. Lucio Cautions on Tuition Deregulation
02/25/2004
Senate International Relations and Trade Committee
02/10/2004
RAHC Funding
02/05/2004
Sen. Lucio Encourages South Texas to Attend 2004 Community Heritage Development Workshop in Austin
01/22/2004
Sen. Lucio looks forward to interim committee charges
01/13/2004
City of Pharr honored by Sen. Lucio for designation as 2004 Official Texas Main Street City
2003
11/13/2003
Sen. Lucio to rename Queen Isabella Causeway Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge in official ceremony
11/12/2003
Sen. Lucio thanks Lt. Gov. Dewhurst for appointment to Senate Select Committee on Water Policy
10/16/2003
Mercedes colonias approved for $3.3 million in water and sewer improvements
09/18/2003
VIDEO: Press Conference: Democrat Senators Reactions
09/11/2003
Press Conference Media Advisory
07/30/2003
Sen. Lucio Appointed to Joint Interim Committee on Public School Finance
07/23/2003
Sen. Lucio votes against redistricting bill in Senate Jurisprudence Committee
07/16/2003
Senator files "TexasNextStep" Bill for Current Special Session
07/11/2003
Lucio Files Bill to Eliminate "Toughman" Competitions
07/02/2003
Sen. Lucio files bill requesting $19 million for RAHC support
06/27/2003
State Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., recovering from mild heart attack, announces for re-elections
06/20/2003
Senator Lucio Scheduled to Return Home After Brief Hospitalization
06/18/2003
Update on Sen. Lucio's Condition
06/18/2003
Statement on Sen. Lucio admitted to hospital in Fort Worth
06/01/2003
Legislature passes bill to create Joint Interim Study on Public School Nutrition
06/01/2003
Senator Lucio votes against State Appropriations Bill
05/31/2003
Historic bill addressing water needs wins final legislative approval in both Chambers
05/28/2003
Sen. Lucio's constituents confirmed by full Texas Senate to serve on boards
05/27/2003
Early Graduation Scholarship Program enhancements meet Senate approval
05/21/2003
Texas Senate enacts state penalties for human smuggling and trafficking
05/21/2003
Texas Senate approves TexasNextStep Bill
05/14/2003
Texas Senate approves Sen. Lucios battle against childhood obesity
05/12/2003
Sen. Lucio's efforts for RAHC funding prevail
05/06/2003
Statement from Senator Lucio regarding passage of House Bill 5; The School Finance Plan
05/05/2003
Bill to expand Texas Transportation Commission passes House
04/26/2003
VIDEO: Governor for a Day Inauguration Ceremony
04/24/2003
Senate approves expansion of Texas Transportation Commission
04/21/2003
Governor for a Day Program
04/15/2003
Texas Senate approves bill establishing policies for public school counselors
04/09/2003
OP-ED: Life Without Parole Would Respond to Public Demand in Texas
04/07/2003
Victims Families, Survivors and Participants of Queen Isabella Bridge Collapse Honored
04/02/2003
VIDEO: Press conference on "Insurance"
04/01/2003
Criminal Justice Committee Approves Life Without Parole Bill
03/31/2003
VIDEO: Press conference on "Senate Bill 474: Nutrition for School Children"
03/28/2003
Legendary Tejano Stars to Perform a Governor for a Day
03/18/2003
Sen. Lucio Asks South Texas Citizensto Lower Flags in Memory of Rep. Irma Rangel
03/10/2003
Governor For A Day; Sen. Lucio invites South Texas to grand celebration
03/10/2003
Invitation to grand opening of new district office in Weslaco
03/06/2003
Limited ordinance making authority bill passes to curb proliferation of colonias
03/03/2003
International Relations and Trade Committee Meeting
02/20/2003
Sen. Lucio Files Bill to Improve Living Conditions Along the Border
02/13/2003
Sen. Lucio files Texas Schoolchildrens Nutrition and Health Act
02/13/2003
VIDEO: Press Conference on "Texas Schoolchildrens Nutrition and Health Advisory Council"
02/04/2003
Senate International Relations and Trade Committee Meeting
02/03/2003
Third Option Proposed to Toughen Capital Crime Punishment
01/29/2003
VIDEO: Press Conference on "SB 310"
01/14/2003
Sen. Lucio Voted President Pro Tempore by Texas Senate Slated to be Next Governor for a Day
2002
12/13/2002
Sen. Lucio Highlights Recommendations of Senate Subcommittee on Border Affairs Interim Report
12/09/2002
Sen. Lucio proposes Rio Grande Regional Water Authority
11/22/2002
Sen. Lucio files bill to rename the Queen Isabella Causeway the Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge
11/19/2002
The University of Texas Pan-American honors Sen. Lucio with Distinguished Alumnus Award
10/25/2002
Sen. Lucio receives State Health Care Champion Award
10/10/2002
Interim Committee on Binational Health Benefit Plan Coverage to hold public hearing in El Paso
09/25/2002
Families to occupy 20 new homes built under Bootstrap Program
09/17/2002
A total of $205,000 in Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund grants awarded to area libraries
09/12/2002
Sen. Lucio to host town hall meetings in Pharr and Kingsville
09/05/2002
Interim Committee on Binational Health Benefit Plan Coverage to hold public hearing in Harlingen
08/27/2002
Senate Finance Subcommittee on Trauma Care to hold public hearing
08/09/2002
Interim Committee on Binational Health Benefit Plan Coverage to hold hearing in Austin
08/08/2002
Senate Subcommittee on Border Affairs to hold hearing in San Antonio
08/01/2002
Local Organizations Work Together to Send Valley Children to School with Health Insurance
08/01/2002
New Data Show thousands of Texas Children Are Needlessly Uninsured
07/17/2002
OP-ED: Senator Lucio applauds President's choice for U.S. Ambassador to Mexico
07/16/2002
Sen. Lucio to hold 15th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Classic
07/01/2002
OP-ED: Breakfast/Lunch Initiative can be difference between health and illness/success and poor grades for our school children
06/25/2002
Sen. Lucio to hold Town Hall Meeting in Raymondville
06/25/2002
Sen. Lucio to be honored by Children's Advocacy Centers
06/19/2002
Sen. Lucio appointed to prestigious Border Legislative Initiative
06/19/2002
Sen. Lucio announces Senate Subcommittee on Border Affairs hearing in Brownsville
06/11/2002
Sen. Lucio proposes free Breakfast/Lunch Initiative to all public school children
06/05/2002
OP-ED: Sen. Lucio comments on Border economic development and re-training of displaced workers
05/02/2002
OP-ED: Sen. Lucio salutes contributions of State Comptrollers
04/22/2002
Sen. Lucio announces Town Hall Meetings
03/18/2002
Sen. Lucio announces public hearing of Senate Subcommittee on Border Affairs in El Paso
03/15/2002
Sen. Lucio to participate in CONFIA conference in Tamaulipas, Mexico
02/20/2002
Sen. Lucio pushes public participation for legislative issues
02/01/2002
Sen. Lucio schedules Senate Subcommittee on Border Affairs hearing in Laredo - Agenda Included
01/17/2002
Sen. Lucio schedules Senate Subcommittee on Border Affairs hearing in Laredo
01/10/2002
Sen. Lucio requests expansion of FEMA definition of major disaster
2001
12/19/2001
OP-ED: Sen. Lucio bids farewell to a Senate colleague
12/10/2001
Sen. Lucio appointed to Agriculture Policy Board
12/05/2001
OP-ED: Regionalizing appointments of regents to U.T. and A&M boards bodes better for Valley
11/27/2001
Sen. Lucio Creates Border Colonia Advisory Committee
11/26/2001
Sen. Lucio to hold first meeting of the Interim Senate Subcommittee on Border Affairs
11/23/2001
Sen. Lucio to introduce bill that will rename the Queen Isabella Causeway
11/21/2001
OP-ED: Causeway Letter
11/21/2001
Opening of the Queen Isabella Causeway
11/16/2001
Sen. Eddie Lucio recognized by Texas School Counselor Association for legislation
10/29/2001
Sen. Lucio to speak at Diabetes Seminar in Brownsville
10/03/2001
Sen. Lucio comments on Comptroller Rylander's Texas War Relief Package
09/28/2001
Letter to President George W. Bush on Laser Visas
09/28/2001
Sen. Lucio expresses feelings on retirement announcement by Sen. Buster Brown
09/28/2001
Sen. Lucio to be presented distinguished award by Mexican government
09/26/2001
VIDEO: Sen. Lucio to hold press conference on Queen Isabella Causeway (Audio Only)
09/24/2001
Sen. Lucio to hold press conference on Queen Isabella Causeway to update the media and public
07/26/2001
Sen. Lucio invites media to Rio Grande Valley Psychological Association Meeting and Dinner
06/26/2001
Bill signing ceremony in McAllen and swearing in of J. Rolando Olvera, Jr. as District Court Judge
06/19/2001
Landmark Border-related initiatives become Law
06/15/2001
Landmark Measures authored by Border Chairman Signed into Law
05/24/2001
Sen. Lucio and full Senate concur with School Calendar Bill - Redefines Local Control
05/17/2001
Senate confirms appointment of Tomas Cantu to Texas Structural Pest Control Board
05/15/2001
House of Representatives approves School Calendar Bill by Sen. Lucio
05/11/2001
Senate confirms Mr. Rudy Gomez to Texas Industrialized Building Code Council
05/10/2001
Texas Senate Passes Landmark Reforms to the Texas Housing Agency
05/09/2001
Statement from Sen. Lucio on the A&M Bonfire Lawsuit Bill Voted Down in the House
05/09/2001
Sen. Lucio enhances Maggie Dittman bills through measure approved by full Senate
05/09/2001
Full Senate confirms three Rio Grande Valley appointees to state boards
05/08/2001
Senate approves of measure preventing insurance providers from denying coverage to autistic patients
05/02/2001
Sen. Lucio passes bill reducing car registration and title fees in full Senate
04/25/2001
Senate approves Sunset Coastal Coordination Council Bill sponsored by Sen. Lucio
04/25/2001
Senate confirms appointment of Howard T. Pebley to One Call Board
04/17/2001
Sen. Lucio's bill creating a port infrastructure fund passes in full Senate
04/10/2001
Sen. Lucio creates task force to evaluate Medicaid and CHIP reimbursement rates through legislation
03/29/2001
Sen. Lucio passes landmark transportation funding legislation
03/27/2001
Full Senate approves more reasonable start date legislation for Texas public schools
03/27/2001
Sen. Lucio passes measure creating advisory committee on pediatric diabetes
03/26/2001
Senate Finance Committee Approves Budget
03/19/2001
Sen. Lucio announces Mexico will repay portion of water debt to the United States
03/14/2001
Senate Committee on Education approves Senate Bill 108
03/07/2001
Sen. Lucio announces changes to School Calendar Bill to be taken up in Senate Education Committee
03/01/2001
Sen. Lucio invites Rio Grande Valley Media to reception and breakfast for Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff
02/14/2001
VIDEO: Sen. Lucio holds a press conference on "Transportation and Workforce"
02/07/2001
Sen. Lucio joins effort to reduce nursing shortage in the state
01/23/2001
Sen. Lucio issues statement concerning needs of Border to be addressed by 77th Legislature
01/17/2001
VIDEO: Press Conference Requesting Federal Border Official
01/10/2001
Sen. Lucio to host Roundtable Discussion on Education for lower Rio Grande Valley (corrected)
01/10/2001
Sen. Lucio to host Roundtable Discussion on Education for lower Rio Grande Valley
2000
12/28/2000
Sen. Lucio lauds selection of state Sen. Bill Ratliff as new President of the Senate
12/15/2000
Chairman of Border Affairs Lauds Selection of the Next Texas Secretary of State
11/27/2000
Sen. Lucio presents his Life Without Parole Bill at Austin Press Conference
11/27/2000
VIDEO: Sen. Lucio Holds Press Conference on Life without Parole Bill
11/22/2000
Sen. Lucio to hold press conference announcing pre-filing of his Life Without Parole Bill
11/15/2000
VIDEO: Sen. Lucio Holds Press Conference on School Calendar Bill
11/15/2000
Sen. Lucio announces pre-filing of Uniform School Calendar Bill at Press Conference
11/15/2000
ADDITION: Sen. Lucio announces pre-filing of Uniform School Calendar Bill at Press Conference
10/30/2000
Sen. Lucio named Legislator of the Year by Texas Rehab Action Network
10/20/2000
Sen. Lucio urges all Border residents to send Washington and Austin a strong message
05/05/2000
Sen. Lucio to host four-county Public Education Forum 2000
03/22/2000
Sen. Lucio announces selection of two Valley students to the Texas Aerospace Scholars Program
01/06/2000
Sen. Lucio Named by Comptroller Carole Keeton Rylander to e-Texas Legislative Advisory Committee
1999
12/07/1999
Senator Lucio announces preservation grant recipient
11/12/1999
Sen. Lucio honored as one of "Eleven Best" legislators by the Texas Civil Justice League
10/05/1999
Border Senators comment on the new TxDOT Border Trade Initiative
08/27/1999
Senator Lucio announces new DWI law to go into effect
08/16/1999
Senator Lucio joins Governor Bush in bill signing of GO TEXAN Partner Program and Fund