Governor Greg Abbott has distributed a $50 million check from his Disaster Relief Fund to help the City of Houston cover debris removal and insurance deductible costs related to Hurricane Harvey. As a result, Mayor Sylvester Turner has withdrawn a proposed one-year property tax rate hike he had originally intended to collect from Houston residents.
I am happy to report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be opening a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the heart of West Houston this week. The new DRC will be located at St. John Vianney Church and should be open by Tuesday at the latest. Typically, DRCs are open 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. seven days a week.
Disaster recovery centers will offer in-person support for families and businesses affected by Harvey. Recovery specialists from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other agencies will be at the centers to help walk you through available assistance and help with the application process if needed.
You've pulled out your carpet, removed ruined drywall, and discarded water-logged furniture and appliances. Now, where do you put your debris? As Houston continues to cope with the largest natural disaster we have ever faced and the recovery process begins, I hope you find these resources helpful.
Was your home damaged by Hurricane Harvey? These tips from the Texas Department of Insurance should be helpful in the recovery process.
As Houston continues to cope with the largest natural disaster we have ever faced and the recovery process begins, I hope you find the following resources helpful in the days, weeks and months ahead.
With the start of the new school year once again around the corner, State Representative Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston) reminds families and shoppers to take advantage of our state's annual sales tax holiday this weekend, August 11-13. The three day sales tax holiday exempts Texas shoppers from paying sales and use taxes on most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100. This will save shoppers roughly $8 on every $100 they spend. Since the annual sales tax holiday was enacted in 1999, it has saved Texans over $1.04 billion. This year, shoppers will save an estimated $87 million alone.
"Let the Fourth of July always be a reminder that here in this land, for the first time, it was decided that man is born with certain God-given rights; that government is only a convenience created and managed by the people, with no powers of its own except those voluntarily granted to it by the people. We sometimes forget that great truth, and we never should." - President Ronald Reagan
While states like Illinois and California border on financial ruin, Texas is once again leading the way by adhering to our Constitution and conservative principles. From day one I have pledged to be a strong conservative voice, and I am proud of what we accomplished during the 85th Legislative Session. My fight for conservative principles and limited government has made me a target for liberal democrats in 2018. We cannot let them turn District 138 blue! That's why I'm asking for your help.
We are now less than 30 days away from a legislative special session called by Governor Greg Abbott that will begin on July 18th, 2017. The regular legislative session adjourned on May 29th. In his initial announcement, Governor Abbott identified 20 items that will be included on the special session call. View the list...