Capitol Update (1-30-25)

Capitol Update (1-30-25)

February 14, 2025

Greetings from your Texas Capitol! Just over a week ago, the peaceful transition of power from President Biden to President Trump took place, a practice described by Ronald Reagan in 1981 as…

Capitol Update (Opening Day – 89th Session)

Capitol Update (Opening Day – 89th Session)

January 15, 2025

Greetings from your Texas Capitol! Today,  January 14th, 2025 the 89th Texas Legislature gaveled in and I began my eighth session serving the citizens of Senate District 22. As you know, the…

Sen. Birdwell on the Mark Davis Show 11/13/2023 – 9am Hour

Sen. Birdwell on the Mark Davis Show 11/13/2023 – 9am Hour

November 14, 2023

I joined Mark Davis on 660am “The Answer” to talk about the State of Texas vs. the federal government’s border responsibilities and my role as the Rules and Procedures Committee Chair for…

Comments on the Impeachment Trial of Warren Kenneth Paxton, Jr. Verdict

Comments on the Impeachment Trial of Warren Kenneth Paxton, Jr. Verdict

September 20, 2023

Comments on the Impeachment Trial of Warren Kenneth Paxton, Jr. Verdict
“On September 5th, my Senate colleagues and I convened to faithfully follow our Constitutional duty to take up the Texas House of…

Capitol Update 88th Legislature SINE DIE

Capitol Update 88th Legislature SINE DIE

June 6, 2023

Greetings from your Texas Capitol! Yes, the 88th legislative session has officially adjourned sine die, and I have already been back in Austin after the Governor called us into a special session at 9:00pm last Monday night…

Capitol Update 5-9-23

Capitol Update 5-9-23

May 10, 2023

Greetings from your Texas Capitol! The clock is ticking, and with only 21 days left in the regular legislative session, this is a critical time for many of the bills filed by…