State Representative Poncho Nevarez Sworn-In at 85th Texas Legislative Session

(Press Release) The Texas House of Representatives convened Tuesday, January 10th to open the 85th Legislative Session. Representative Poncho Nevàrez was sworn into his third term representing the constituents of House District 74 which includes the communities of Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Fort Stockton, Alpine and Marfa. House District 74 encompasses 12 counties and is the largest district in the House of Representatives.

After the oath of office is taken the Representatives elect a Speaker. Representative Nevàrez was asked to give a speech seconding the nomination of Speaker Straus. This was a great honor because only four House Members are asked to speak on behalf of the Speaker and he was the only democrat chosen. Representative Nevàrez highlighted compassion, pragmatism, and fairness as personal strengths of Speaker Straus. Additionally, he discussed the Speaker’s discernment in his committee assignments and how he enables the Members to use their talents and life experience in shaping public policy. The Honorable Joe Straus was re-elected Speaker of the House with a vote of 150-0.

On the second day of the legislative session, the Texas House voted on a set of rules and that will govern their operations in 85th Legislative Session. The Representatives are currently working on drafting legislation and awaiting their new committee assignments. Representative Nevàrez served on the House Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety, the House Natural Resources Committee, and the influential House Committee on Local and Consent Calendars last session. The Texas House adjourned on Wednesday the 11th until 2pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

Please feel free to reach out to the capitol office of Representative Nevàrez if you need help interacting with state agencies or would like to express your opinion regarding proposed legislation. Their phone number is 512-463-0566.