Dwayne Bohac - Texas House of Representatives, District 138

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Press Release
Texas PTA Applauds Passage of Expanded Statewide Sales Tax Holiday
Press Release from the Texas PTA: Texas PTA applauds Rep. Dwayne Bohac for his leadership this session. Rep. Bohac worked with Texas PTA to pass meaningful legislation that will help families in Texas for years to come. HB 1801 expands the sales tax holiday to include basic school supplies. Many Texans are struggling during the current economic challenge. Passage of this important bill will provide some relief for struggling Texas families. Read more…
June 16, 2009

Latest Developments
Houston Chronicle: Deal Boosts Odds on Apartment Bill
With a legislative deadline looming, state lawmakers struck a deal Wednesday to pass a bill requiring the city of Houston to regularly inspect apartments and ensure safe living conditions for roughly a million renters.
May 29, 2009

Press Release
Bohac & Leibowitz Pass Several Key Amendments to TxDOT Sunset Bill
After roughly two days of debate, a bi-partisan effort by State Representative Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston) and David McQuade Leibowitz (D-San Antonio) succeeded in passing several key amendments that will have a positive impact on transportation in Texas.
May 27, 2009

Press Release
A Memorial Day Message from Rep. Dwayne Bohac
As we prepare to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend, I ask that you take time out of your day to remember those Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Read more…
May 25, 2009

Latest Developments
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Texas House OKs Adding School Supplies to Tax Holiday
Texas families may get a sales tax break on some school supplies and backpacks, in addition to clothes, this year under a proposal cleared by the state House on Wednesday. Read the full article…
May 15, 2009

Press Release
Texas House Passes Bohac’s School Supply Sales Tax Holiday
Texas families may breath a little easier this year when it comes to paying for school supplies for their children. House Bill 1801 by State Representative Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston) passed the House of Representatives with a vote of 143-0.
May 14, 2009

Latest Developments
Corsicana Daily Sun: Texas House Passes School Supply Sales Tax Holiday
Texas families may breath a little easier this year when it comes to paying for school supplies for their children. House Bill 1801 by State Representative Dwayne Bohac passed the House of Representatives with a vote of 143-0.
May 13, 2009

Press Release
Texas House Passes Consumer Protection Legislation
Today, the Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill 1799 by Rep. Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston) which provide retail electric customers with more easily accessible information on electric rates and service providers in their area. House Bill 1799 will help consumers make informed decisions and put pressure on the market to keep prices low by pointing customers on the first page of each monthly bill to www.powertochoose.com so they can easily “shop” for better rates and service plans.
April 29, 2009

Press Release
Bohac Creates Tough Apartment Inspection Program
A bill by state Rep. Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston) to create habitability standards for apartments has passed in the Texas House of Representatives with overwhelming support and now heads to the Senate. Under House Bill 1819, the city of Houston will be required to keep the pressure on apartment owners who fail to keep tenants safe and units up to code with strict and permanent building inspections.
April 8, 2009

Latest Developments
Houston Chronicle: Houston’s apartments may get new safety rules
The city of Houston will be forced to keep the pressure on apartment owners who fail to keep tenants safe and units up to code if the Legislature agrees to new regulations for strict and permanent building inspections. Lawmakers in the Texas House voted unanimously Monday to make the city mandate minimum habitability standards in buildings with three or more multifamily units — and perform regular inspections to ensure compliance. “This is about protecting tenants in apartments and about protecting surrounding neighborhoods,” said the bill’s author, state Rep. Dwayne Bohac, R-Houston. “This is a really, really big step forward for the city of Houston.” Read the full article…
April 7, 2009

State Representative Dwayne Bohac