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2018 Soapbox Tour
We just finished my first-ever Soapbox Tour of House District 47! Our campaign held several events across the district, with Soapbox Tour stops all the way from Onion Creek to Lago Vista. Be sure to check out my newsletter for the latest updates. The Soapbox Tour gave you and me a chance to connect on the issues…
Rep. Paul Workman Appointed to Southwestern States Water Commission
AUSTIN – State Representative Paul Workman was today appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to serve on the Southwestern States Water Commission. The Commission works with neighboring states identifying and developing sources and methods of augmenting water supplies on a regional basis after existing water supplies are fully committed. Rep. Workman’s term…
Rep. Paul Workman to Seek Re-Election to Texas House of Representatives
AUSTIN – State Representative Paul Workman (R-Austin) today announced that he will seek re-election as State Representative for District 47 in the Texas House of Representatives. “Representing the people of western and southern Travis County is an honor and privilege,” said Rep. Workman. “It is a blessing to serve…
HD 47 Transportation Update
Getting Results on Transportation for House District 47 Check back here for frequent updates Ranch-to-Market Road 620 Due to significant population growth, the 19-mile RM 620 corridor from the northern terminus at US Highway 183 to the southern terminus at State Highway 71 in Bee Cave has become congested and…
Statement on Travis County Republican Party Chairman-Elect
Robert Morrow is an embarrassment to the Travis County Republican Party. His vulgar, profanity-laced outbursts in no way represent my values, the values of our party, or the beliefs of Republican voters. While the increased voter participation brought on by the competitive presidential race is widely considered a boon for…
Time for Texas to take the lead in amending the U.S. Constitution
This piece originally appeared in TribTalk, a publication of the Texas Tribune. I applaud Gov. Greg Abbott’s recently announced initiative for the states to take the lead in amending the U.S. Constitution. The truth is, we have become a nation with a powerful, centralized government, which was never our founders’…