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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My Five Cents: An Update from Senator Robert Nichols

This week marks the end of the first month of the legislative session. Senate committees are beginning to hold hearings and the Capitol is...

My 5 Cents: An Update From Senator Robert Nichols

This week, the Lieutenant Governor began referring bills to committee and we will soon begin to hear them in committee. The legislative process kills...

My Five Cents: A Message From Senator Robert Nichols

Here in Austin, the Legislature has ended our second week of session. We are off the starting block and continue to pick up the...

My Five Cents

Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with family and good food, as I know mine were. The next time you hear...

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