Senator Robert Nichols

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Robert Nichols is the senator for Senate District 3. He was first elected to the Texas Senate in 2006, and he represents 19 counties in East Texas. During his time on the Senate, Nichols has created and passed legislation protecting land owners' rights, increasing educational opportunities in East Texas, and reforming transportation policies. Nichols is married to his high school sweetheart, Donna, and they have three children: Brittney, Joshua, and Collynn'rae.

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Vote “Yes” on Proposition 4: A Smart Investment in Texas’ Future

Texans pride themselves on building — building businesses, communities, and opportunity. But none of that works without reliable water infrastructure. On November 4th, Texans...

My Five Cents: A Weekly Column from Senator Robert Nichols

On October 2, 1835, fighting began between Mexican soldiers and the Texas militia at Gonzales, officially starting the Texas Revolution. American colonist at Gonzales...

My Five Cents: A Weekly Column from Senator Robert Nichols

This month the Legislature began our Second Called Special Session. We again have 30 days to complete the items on the Governor’s call.  Here are...

My Five Cents: A Weekly Column from Sen. Robert Nichols

Recently, our state experienced a tragedy in the Hill Country. We mourn the lives lost during the flooding over the Fourth of July holiday...

My Five Cents: A Weekly Column from Senator Robert Nichols

As we approach the Fourth of July, we celebrate the anniversary of our nation's independence and honor those who have fought to protect the...

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There's an old debate in marketing that never quite...

Poured Right Here: Texas Materials Welcomes Lufkin’s Contractor’s Supplies

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