APRIL 2024
Senator Charles Perry
District 28
Senator Charles Perry
Senate District 28
Newly elected Senator Charles Perry has hit the ground running, preparing for the 84th Legislative Session which begins in Janary 2015. Below are his Press Releases and other information we have obtained. You'll notice he is strongly focused on cleaning up some of the financial concerns that are in front of us.
We look forward to working with Sen. Perry, and his office staff, in getting the information out to you on what is happening at the Capitol and coming before the Legislator for a decision. He has welcomed us to his office at the Capitol and to be available for us as needed on issues. This should be an exciting Session.
3-3-15 Sen. Charles Perry Files Education Reform Legislation
2-26-15 Sen. Charles Perry Files Legislation to Ensure Election Integrity
2-24-15 Sen. Charles Perry Files Bills to Encourage Good Government
2-20-15 Sen. Charles Perry Files Bill to Protect Traditional Marriage & Reaffirms 10th Amendment
2-12-15 Sen. Charles Perry Comments
on UT Admissions Scandal
2-10-15 Several Bills Filed - from
Clearing Up Ambiguity between
Federal and State Law on
Certain Weapons to helping
Small Counties with Private
Roads
2-5-15 SB 461 filed - Synthetic Drug
Labeling
1-28-15 Senator Perry Files Bills to
Decrease Rural Regulations
1-23-15 Senator Perry Named
Chairman of Ag/Water
Committee
1-21-15 Senator Perry Two Thirds
Change
1-6-15 Senator Charles Perry Files SJR 19 - Rainy Day Fund Bill
"The Rainy Day Fund is primarily funded by revenue from oil and natural gas production,"
said Senator Charles Perry. "The amount deposited into the fund is much lower at $50 per
barrel than at $100 per barrel. We need to be cognizant of that and ensure that we have
savings in the fund when we truly need it." CLICK HERE FOR PRESS RELEASE
12-19-14 Senator Charles Perry Files SB 267 - HUD Bill
“Accepting federal housing vouchers was never intended to be mandatory,”
said Senator Charles Perry. “Businesses should not be forced to partner with
a governmental agency that significantly impacts its flexibility and day-to-day
operations.” CLICK HERE FOR PRESS RELEASE
12-11-14 Senator Charles Perry Files SB 237 - UIL Playoff Bill
“Current UIL rules allow 50%-74% of football teams to make the playoffs,”
said Senator Charles Perry. “We have truly watered down competition to the
point that 0-10 and 1-9 teams are able to make the playoffs in some districts.” CLICK HERE FOR PRESS RELEASE
12-8-14 Senator Charles Perry Releases Statement on Farm Bureau Retirement
Kenneth Dierschke retires after twelve years of service. CLICK HERE FOR PRESS RELEASE
12-3-14 Senator Charles Perry Files SB 199 - Synthetic Drugs
SB 199 will add additional known chemicals to the Texas Controlled
Substance act and include a controlled substance analogue provision
that will act as a 'catch all' for drugs with substantially similar
chemical composition or intended to produce substantially similar
effects. CLICK HERE FOR PRESS RELEASE
11-20-14 Senator Charles Perry Statement on 'Executive Amensty'
"Voters should choose their leaders, leaders shouldn't choose their voters." CLICK HERE FOR PRESS RELEASE
11-17-14 Senator Charles Perry Files SB 185 - Sanctuary Cities
"Estimates indicate an upwards of 4.5 million illegal immigrant adults
with children, roughly the equivalent of the population of Louisana,
would be allowed to stay if the President goes through with his proposed
plan" CLICK HERE FOR PRESS RELEASE
11-12-14 Senator Charles Perry Files SB 179 - Eliminate Cumbersome CHL Requirement
"This bill allows for individuals looking to carry a smaller caliber weapon
the flexibility to practice and test on the weapon they will actually be
carrying day-to-day." CLICK HERE FOR PRESS RELEASE
11-10-14 Senator Charles Perry Files First Bills as a State Senator
SJR 11 & SB 137 - Cap on State Government Spending
SB 136 - State Agency's budget to start at zero
SB 138 - Phasing out Franchise Tax
SJR 12 & SB 139 - Eliminate diversions from the state highway fund to DPS
SB 140 - State Tax-exemption for agricultural equipment to GPS services
used by farmer CLICK HERE FOR PRESS RELEASE