Tag: Robert Nichols

Press release

The Texas Legislature has approved Senator Robert Nichols’ Senate Joint Resolution 5, which will constitutionally dedicate approximately $3 billion per year to the State Highway Fund (SHF). As this is a constitutional amendment, it will be sent to the voters in November 2015.

“I am thankful to Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick and my colleagues in the Legislature for their support,” said Nichols. “If passed by the voters, this legislation will be the largest single increase in transportation funding in Texas history.”

This constitutional amendment will dedicate a deposit of $2.5 billion per year to the SHF, to build non-tolled roads and bridges, as long as our state’s economy continues to grow. Continue reading “House, Senate Pass Highway Funding Legislation”

Press release

Last week, State Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) filed legislation to limit the growth of property taxes and prohibit the use of eminent domain for recreational purposes.

“These bills represent some of the priorities brought to me by the citizens of Senate District 3,” said Nichols. “My work is driven by the interests of the constituents I represent. Their insight and direction enables me to represent East Texas in the Texas Senate.”

Appraisal Caps

The first bill Nichols filed is a constitutional amendment to slow rapidly rising taxable values on Texas homes.

“Escalating tax appraisals make homeownership less and less affordable,” Nichols said. “We need to keep citizens from being taxed out of their homes and significantly limit increasing tax appraisals, which result in larger tax bills.” Continue reading “Nichols Files Bills for Upcoming Legislative Session”