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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Sen. Nichols ‘My 5 Cents’

Since 2003, every "First Tuesday" of the month, doctors and medical students from around the state come to the Capitol to lobby on behalf...

My Five Cents: An Update from Sen. Robert Nichols

While preparing your taxes this month, Texans can be thankful  we are one of only seven states with no state income tax. Lower taxes...

My Five Cents: An Update from Senator Robert Nichols

This Sunday begins daylight savings time. The Legislature is taking this very literally as we 'spring forward' into high gear with committee hearings and...

My Five Cents: A Message From Senator Robert Nichols

We recently observed Presidents' Day. George Washington, who is also known as the "Father of our Country", is one that I admire the most....

My 5 Cents: An Update From Senator Robert Nichols

The Speaker of the House recently announced member assignments for House committees. Now that both chambers have their organizational processes in place and bills...

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Late Spring Lawn Care: What East Texas Homeowners Should Be Doing Right Now

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