September 1 marks the effective date of hundreds of new laws in Texas. Here's a graphic detailing the ones that were authored or sponsored by Rep. Donna Howard:
New Laws Authored By Rep. Howard Take Effect Today
Real Property Tax Reform Equals School Finance Reform
Rep. Howard recently wrote an Op-Ed making the point that any real property tax reform requires real school finance reform. To further illustrate that point, she's pulled together a handy infographic.
HB 280 Seeks to Help Prevent Violence Against Nurses
Today, the House took up Rep. Howard's HB 280, which would establish a grant program to help prevent violence against nurses in the health care workplace. The bill is the latest step in Rep. Howard's multi-session effort to address such violence.