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AUSTIN – As Chair of the Veteran Affairs and Border Security Committee, Senator Donna Campbell played an instrumental role in writing letters to help persuade the U.S. Army Futures Command to select Central Texas for their new command center. “Austin’s selection is an historic announcement for Austin and Texas, as the U.S. Army prepares to lead us into the new …

AUSTIN – State Senator Donna Campbell filed an amicus brief in support of business groups seeking an injunction against the City of Austin regarding their mandatory paid sick leave ordinance. The controversial ordinance, scheduled to go into effect on October 1st, would apply to any non-union eligible employee working within the city limits, regardless of where the employer is headquartered, …

AUSTIN – “Today’s Supreme Court ruling in favor of a Colorado baker is a victory for religious liberty and strengthens one of the founding principles on which this nation was built. I applaud the U.S. Supreme Court for affirming the right to express ourselves free from government interference and conduct our businesses in accordance with sincerely held religious beliefs.” ### …

AUSTIN – Senator Campbell released a statement following the Governor’s roundtable discussions, showing her support for security improvements and mental health reforms after the tragic shooting at Santa Fe High School. “I am proud to stand with Governor Abbott to ensure the safety and well-being of Texas children in our schools. Many valuable proposals came out of the Governor’s talks …

AUSTIN, TX – State Senator Donna Campbell applauded the decision of Governor Abbott’s Military Preparedness Commission to award $5 million in funding from the Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Program (DEAAG) to Port San Antonio and Kelly Air Field, calling it one of her top legislative priorities. “Port San Antonio and JBSA play an important role in our area’s economy, …

AUSTIN, TX –  State Senator Donna Campbell, sponsor of legislation to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Army Master Sergeant Travis E. Watkins, participated in a ceremony Monday morning with Governor Abbott to honor the Texan war hero. “Today is a proud day for the Watkins family and the entire State of Texas,” said Senator Campbell, Chairman of the Veteran …

AUSTIN, TX – Senator Campbell released the following statement after the overwhelming passage of Proposition 6 to provide property tax exemption for the spouses of first responders and law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. “As the author of Senate Joint Resolution 1, I am extremely grateful that Texans overwhelmingly agreed to support first responders and their families …