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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Nichols Ends 86th Session With Success

On Monday, the 86th Legislative Session convened Sine Die, marking the end of another successful legislative session for Texas. "The Legislature came together once...

My five cents… A weekly column from Sen. Robert Nichols

The next time you hear from me, the 86th Legislative Session will have come to an end. On average only about 1 in 5...

My five cents… A weekly column from Sen. Robert Nichols

While session is five months long, 80 percent of the work is done in 20 percent of the time. At the writing of this...

My five cents… A weekly column from Sen. Robert Nichols

The saying goes that everything is bigger in Texas. SCR 20, which was passed by the Senate Administration committee this week, would make this...

My five cents… A weekly column from Sen. Robert Nichols

Students across the state are counting down the days until they are out of their classrooms and can begin their summer vacations. In an...

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Mill and Inlay Planned for State Highway (SH) 103/US 59 Intersection in Lufkin

Lufkin – A mill-and-inlay project at the intersection of SH...

If You Must Transplant in Summer…Here’s How to Improve Your Odds

Last week a local resident asked me if they...

Looking Ahead: Texas Electricity in 2027 and Beyond

We've spent ten weeks together on the Texas electric...

Leading Through Seasons of Pressure

On sustained performance without the quiet destruction of the...
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