Chief of Staff: Nate Walker has worked in Rep. Rodriguez’ Capitol office since 2007. Nate’s first political experience came in Eddie’s first campaign in late ...
Rep. Rodriguez has introduced House Bill 295 to address the issue of drowsy driving in the commercial trucking industry. The bill would create a “Drowsy ...
Rep. Rodriguez has filed House Bill 292 related to the regulation of poker gaming in Texas. The bill is aimed at eliminating illegal underground poker ...
14 Jun 2013
Notes & Noticias – Texans Deserve Fair MapsDear Friends, The special session is under way, and redistricting remains the top order of business — though Perry has added other deeply divisive issues [...]
7 Jun 2013
Notes & Noticias – From Texas Farms to Your TableDear Friends, One of the initiatives I was proud to lead in the Legislature this year was the formation of the Texas House Farm-to-Table Caucus, [...]
25 May 2013
AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING BILL PASSES SENATEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Selena Saucedo Booth (512) 463-0674 or Selena.Booth@house.state.tx.us AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING BILL PASSES SENATE Homestead Preservation Districts Legislation [...]
23 May 2013
Farm to Table Bills Pass SenateFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Selena Saucedo Booth (512) 463-0674 selena@texasfoodcaucus.org TEXAS HOUSE FARM-TO-TABLE CAUCUS BILLS PASS SENATE AUSTIN, Texas – May 23, 2013 – Two [...]
10 May 2013
Farmers’ Market Food Sampling Bill Passes Texas HouseFarmers’ Market Food Sampling Bill Passes Texas House AUSTIN, Texas – May 10, 2013 – House Bill 1382 by Representative David Simpson (R-Longview) passed third [...]
9 May 2013
Notes & Noticias – Most Important Meal of the DayDear Friends, You’ve probably heard the saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Here in Texas, too many school children are going [...]
9 May 2013
School Breakfast Bill Passes Both ChambersThe Texas House gave final approval to legislation increasing participation in the Federal School Breakfast Program. Representative Eddie Rodriguez (D-Austin) and Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. [...]
26 Apr 2013
ICYMI: New York Times / Texas Tribune Story Highlights Importance of School Breakfast Program LegislationIn a recent New York Times / Texas Tribune article House Bill 296 / Senate Bill 376 (by E. Rodriguez/Lucio Jr.) to increase participation in [...]