My staff and I have prepared an analysis of the 2019 ballot propositions to help constituents better understand what you’re being asked to vote on. Terry Lowry recently published this analysis in his Link Letter, which you can read here: http://www.terrylowry.com/?page_id=987 Each of these items is a proposal to amend the Texas Constitution. You will […]
Analysis of Constitutional Amendment Propositions
Rep. Swanson honored with “Courageous Conservative” award
On Monday, September 30, the Texas Conservative Coalition held a town hall meeting in Tomball to discuss the many conservative victories of the Legislative Session. Rep. Valoree Swanson joined her friend and Republican colleague, Dr. Tom Oliverson of House District 130 on stage to join in the discussion, and to answer some questions from the […]
Stop the Harris County Tax Increase
Harris County Commissioners Court is moving full-speed ahead with a proposed MAXIMUM TAX RATE INCREASE. Unfortunately, the Court’s two Republican members, Commissioners Jack Cagle and Steve Radack, are outnumbered 3-2 by tax-and-spend liberals. There is, however, still time to help STOP this proposed increase. Contact Judge Lina Hidalgo at713-274-7000 or Judge.Hidalgo@cjo.hctx.net Contact Commissioner Jack Cagle […]
Valoree Swanson Scores 100% on Faith and Family Scorecard
Texas Values Action has released their Faith and Family Scorecard… I am proud to report I scored a 100% and have been named a 2019 Faith and Family Champion!!! Texas Values is a great organization, which fights during session and all year long to defend our rights to life and religious liberty! After the City […]
2019 Ballot Propositions
The Secretary of State’s office recently released the numbers for the Constitutional Amendment Propositions on the November 5th, 2019 ballot. Don’t forget to register to vote before the election! Proposition 1 (HJR 72) “The constitutional amendment permitting a person to hold more than one office as a municipal judge at the same time.” Proposition 2 […]
Texas Armed Services Scholarship
Do you know any students heading into college who want to serve their country in the Armed Forces? The State of Texas offers a scholarship to these young patriots. My office is now accepting applications, and the deadline for me to nominate a student is July 31, 2019. Please contact my office if you know […]
Rep. Swanson Re-election Campaign Kickoff
To RSVP, email Jessica@ColonAndCo.com or call Jessica at 713-523-3330
First Responder Privacy Bill Passed
Too often, our public servants’ private and personal information is made public for anyone to see. Those wishing to do harm should not have access to the personal addresses and time schedules of our firefighters and EMS personnel! This session I passed House Bill 2446, which will ensure that this sensitive information is kept private, […]
Election Integrity Bills Become Law
This session, one of my priority policies was election integrity and security. As a member of the House Committee on Elections, I worked to pass some fantastic legislation. -House Bill 88 helps ballot preparers from laying out ballots in such a way that benefits any particular candidate or political party. -House Bill 273 provides greater […]