Lone Star College recognizes Oliverson, Holsey for helping underserved students HOUSTON (Oct. 10, 2019) – Texas Rep. Dr. Tom Oliverson and former Lone Star College Board of Trustees member Dr. David Holsey were recently recognized for their contributions to the LSC lifePATH® program. lifePATH® provides a unique opportunity for adult students with cognitive disabilities to learn the…
read moreFriends, Thank you for reading and staying invested in our community. I hope you and your families have a smooth transition as the school year begins again. As always, you may contact my office with questions, comments, and concerns via phone (512-463-0661) or mail (P.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX 78768). Here is what we have…
read moreFriends, Thank you for continuing to follow along through these dog days of summer. I hope each of you is getting to spend time with your families before the school year begins again. As always, you may contact my office with questions, comments, and concerns via phone (512-463-0661) or mail (P.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX…
read moreFriends, Thank you for reading. As always, you may contact my office with your views via phone (512-463-0661) or mail (P.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX 78768). If you have a question about a particular bill that passed this session, please do not hesitate to reach out. Here is what we have been up to these…
read moreFriends, Thank you for reading. As always, you may contact my office with your views via phone (512-463-0661) or mail (P.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX 78768). Here is what we have been up to these past two weeks in Austin. Ending Surprise Medical Bills for Texans On Tuesday, the Texas House passed SB 1264 which…
read moreAustin, Texas – This morning, the Texas House passed SB 1264 authored by Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills) and sponsored by Dr. Tom Oliverson (R-Cypress). This landmark legislation will prevent patients with state-regulated health plans from receiving surprise medical bills. In a situation where patients unknowingly receive out-of-network care, SB 1264 directs providers and…
read moreDear Friends, Thank you for reading. As always, you may contact my office with your views via phone (512-463-0661) or mail (P.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX 78768). Here is what we have been up to these past two weeks in Austin. Passing Property Tax Reform Last week, the Texas House passed the Texas Taxpayer Transparency…
read moreDear Friends, Thank you for reading. As always, you may contact my office with your views via phone (512-463-0661) or mail (P.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX 78768). Here is what we have been up to these past two weeks in Austin. Protecting Our Children from Dangerous Drivers Last week, I laid out my bill, House…
read moreDear Friends, Thank you for reading. As always, you may contact my office with your views via phone (512-463-0661) or mail (P.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX 78768). Here is what we have been up to these past two weeks in Austin. The Passage of HB 3 On April 3rd, the Texas House of Representatives overwhelmingly…
read moreDear Friends, Thank you for reading. As always, you may contact my office with your views via phone (512-463-0661) or mail (P.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX 78768). Here is what we have been up to these past two weeks in Austin. Energizing Insurance Legislation Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the spring…
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