Senator Campbell Appointed to Chair the Senate Nominations Committee
AUSTIN– Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has appointed Senator Campbell to Chair the Texas Senate Nominations Committee. Senator Campbell has Chaired the Veteran Affairs and Border Security Committee, formerly named the Veteran Affairs and Military Installations Committee, in the last four consecutive sessions. “It has been an immense honor serving as Chair of the Veteran Affairs…
Campbell Declares for Reelection
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX – Senator Donna Campbell, M.D. released the following statement: “I’m proud of the work my colleagues and I accomplished during the 87th Session, which will help shape the future of Texas. However, there is still work to be done, and a Special Session will come later this year. I’m ready to roll…
The Commitment to Public School Funding
Schools are starting soon and judging from what I have been reading, there is a lot of misinformation out there about the resources that are available as schools open during the pandemic. Fortunately, we passed the most transformational public education bill in Texas history last session and I would to lay out the facts: Under…
Senator Donna Campbell Urges Local Taxing Units to Set Low Tax Rates
AUSTIN– — State Senator Donna Campbell sent letters to Senate District 25 local taxing units urging them to lower their tax rates on properties, expressing concerns for Texans who are experiencing economic hardship.“As an emergency room physician and a senator, I believe we must work together to create a healthy balance of public health precautions…
Senator Campbell Responds to San Antonio City Council calling for A Special Session on Gun Violence
AUSTIN – San Antonio City Council passed a resolution today calling for a special session on gun violence. Senator Campbell has released the following statement regarding the resolution: “The El Paso shooting was a heinous act of hate and terrorism. No community should have to experience this kind of evil but passing non-binding resolutions and…
Senator Campbell Criticizes City’s Involuntary Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, Says Delaying Implementation is the Right Decision
AUSTIN – A district judge signed off on a deal Wednesday between city officials and business groups to delay the implementation of the City of San Antonio’s paid sick leave ordinance. Senator Campbell has released the following statement regarding the ordinance: “San Antonio, like Austin, is proposing a city ordinance that violates state law and…
Senator Donna Campbell Recognizes S.A. Purple Heart Ranch Supporting Wounded Veterans
SAN ANTONIO – Trinity Oaks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded on the premise that active participation in the outdoors is a powerful, healing, and fundamentally life-changing experience, has been honored to have its Thumbtack Ranch to become the first ranch in the United States to be designated as a “Purple Heart Ranch” by the National…