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 - February 21, 2025

This week will mark the anniversary of the "Travis Letter." On February 24th, 1836, William B. Travis wrote a letter addressed "To the People...

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

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Senator Robert Nichols - February 14, 2025

This weekend we celebrate President’s Day, honoring all US presidents. The holiday originally celebrated George Washington’s birthday on February 22. It became a federal...

My Five Cents… A Weekly Column by Senator Robert Nichols

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Senator Robert Nichols - February 10, 2025

One hundred and forty-three years ago this week, building commissioners for the Texas Capitol broke ground for the present-day building. Nimrod Norton and Joseph...

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

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Senator Robert Nichols - February 3, 2025

An unspeakable tragedy unfolded in our nation’s capital this week after a mid-air collision between an Army Blackhawk helicopter and American Airlines flight 5342...

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

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Senator Robert Nichols - January 24, 2025

Session is starting to heat up in Austin – the budget has been filed, committees have been appointed in the Senate, and our first...

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Why the Most Trusted Businesses in East Texas All Have One Thing in Common

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How ERCOT Prices Actually Get Set: The 5-Minute Auction That Runs Texas

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What Can We Learn from the Conversation Between Jesus and Pontius Pilate?

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