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Workman to Seek Re-Election
Dear Friends, I have been extremely honored and humbled by all of the encouragement I have received from my supporters and leaders in our community to seek the Texas Senate seat being vacated by Senator Troy Fraser. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Senator Fraser and the work…
Statement by Rep. Workman on HB 1798
AUSTIN – State Representative Paul Workman released the following statement on his vote against HB 1798: “After a lengthy debate on the House floor regarding HB 1798, I ultimately cast my vote against the measure because I was not comfortable with some of the provisions of the bill. Specifically, I…
Rep. Workman Passes Article V Resolution in Texas House of Representatives
AUSTIN – State Representative Paul Workman today passed with broad support House Joint Resolution 79, calling for an Article V Convention of States for the purpose of proposing a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Following the historic vote, Rep. Workman remarked, “I want to thank my colleagues for…
Rep. Workman Files Legislation Creating the Texas Border Security Division
AUSTIN – State Representative Paul Workman today filed HB 1450 to create the Texas Border Security Division. “Border security consistently ranks at the top of Texans’ list of concerns,” remarked Rep. Workman. “Yet for years, the federal government has neglected its responsibility along the Texas-Mexico border. Texas has waited long…
Rep. Workman Calls for Article V Convention of States
AUSTIN – State Representative Paul Workman attended a press conference alongside Reps. Phil King, Rick Miller, and James White to call for an Article V Convention of States. Article V of the U.S. Constitution provides that Congress shall call a convention for the purposes of proposing amendments to the Constitution…
Rep. Workman Announces Legislation to Create the Texas Border Patrol
AUSTIN – Speaking at the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s 13th annual Policy Orientation, State Representative Paul Workman today announced his plan to file legislation that would create the Texas Border Patrol. “For too long, the federal government has neglected its responsibilities along the U.S.-Mexico border.” said Rep. Workman. “Our citizens…