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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Senator Robert Nichols Will Not Seek Re-Election

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Senator Robert Nichols - June 25, 2025

AUSTIN – Today, I am announcing that I will not be running again for the Texas Senate. I do intend to continue serving the...

My Five Cents: A Weekly Column from Senator Robert Nichols

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Senator Robert Nichols - June 2, 2025

The state legislature will adjourn on Tuesday as we reach the 140th day of the legislative session, or Sine Die, which means “without days.”...

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

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Senator Robert Nichols - May 23, 2025

Session is coming to a close and, as it does, critical deadlines have to be met for legislation to pass. Those deadlines fall throughout...

My Five Cents… A Weekly Column by Sen. Robert Nichols

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Senator Robert Nichols - May 23, 2025

Today is the first of many deadlines the legislature will reach over the next two and a half weeks. It’s the last day for...

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

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Senator Robert Nichols - May 15, 2025

On May 8, 1945 the Allied forces celebrated Victory in Europe Day after the defeat of Nazi Germany. During the war, more than 1,500,000...

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Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham to Headline DETCOG Annual Meeting

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Angelina College Receives $187,500 Grant from the E.L. Kurth, Jr. Foundation

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Major Grant to Fund Upgrades to Two Lecture Halls...

Harvesting Rainwater: An Old Idea Worth Revisiting

Community June 16, 2026

The collection and storage of rainwater for later use...

Advertising Gets You Seen. PR Gets You Trusted. Here’s Why East Texas Businesses Need Both

Business June 16, 2026

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

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Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham to Headline DETCOG Annual Meeting

Community June 18, 2026

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., will be the...

Two Tons of Steel Brings Texas Rockabilly Energy to Summer in the City on June 20

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Angelina College Receives $187,500 Grant from the E.L. Kurth, Jr. Foundation

Arts & Culture June 16, 2026

Major Grant to Fund Upgrades to Two Lecture Halls...

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