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State Capitol Building (TEXAS) LEGISLATURE ON-LINE: capitol.texas.gov. This link takes you to the home page for the Legislature, from which you can navigate to the House, Senate and much more.

CAPITOL LAYOUT GUIDE & FLOORPLANS: pdf

CAPITOL BUILDING DIRECTORY: pdf

CAPITOL EVENTS CALENDAR: tspb.texas.gov/plan/events/tcapcal.html

CAPITOL VISITORS CENTER: tspb.texas.gov/prop/tcvc/cvc/cvc.html. Resources to plan a trip to the Capitol.

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: Greg Abbott
Ofc: 512-463-2000
Party: Republican
POB 12428, Austin, TX 78711
State Insurance Bldg, 1100 San Jacinto, Ste 151B,
Austin, TX 78701
Email Form: Abbott
Web: gov.texas.gov, Facebook

OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR: Dan Patrick
Ofc: 512-463-0001
Party: Republican
Capitol Station, POB 12068, Austin, TX 78711
Email Form: Patrick
Web: ltgov.texas.gov, Facebook

OFFICE OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE: Dade Phelan
Ofc: 512-463-1000
Party: Republican
Capitol Station, Room 2W.11, POB 2910, Austin, TX 78711
Email Form: Phelan
Web: house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=21

TEXAS LEGISLATURE ON-LINE:

MAIN WEBSITE: capitol.texas.gov

LEGISLATIVE STAFF (House & Senate, by HRO): hro.house.texas.gov/pdf/focus/staff88.pdf

TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

MAIN WEB SITE: house.texas.gov

HOUSE MEMBERS: house.texas.gov/members

LIVE & ARCHIVED VIDEO BROADCASTS FROM FLOOR & COMMITTEES OF TEXAS HOUSE: house.texas.gov/video-audio

HOUSE COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS: pdf

TRACK HOUSE BILLS: capitol.texas.gov/billlookup/billnumber.aspx. Fore each bill you can view relevant documents, see the bill's history, and track the movement through the Legislative process.

MONITOR COMMITTEES HEARINGS OF HOUSE: house.texas.gov/committees/?session=83. If you want to monitor committee hearings, you can do that online too. Once committees are appointed, you can view committee members and upcoming committee schedules. Keep in mind that committee hearings are open to the public so you can always come to the Capitol to see the hearing in person or testify on a particular bill.

HOUSE JOURNALS (Minutes of each House session): journals.house.texas.gov/hjrnl/home.htm

NOTES:
There are 150 members of the house of representatives with the ideal house district population of 167,637. House members serve a two-year term, with all seats up for election every two years, in even years. Term of Office. Next election: Nov 5, 2024

Email your state representatives and senators about issues important to you and your community. Show support or opposition for bills they have filed. Members use a tracking system called Constituent Management Services (CMS), where they track how many constituents support or oppose particular bills, and they use those results to decide how they vote. Help representatives get a pulse on our community and hear your voice in our capitol by sending them emails.

The Texas Scorecard links below show for each office holder their photo, background profile, civic group ratings, financial transparency & contributors, news and articles.

State Representative Ellen Troxclair, Texas House District 19
Ofc: 512-463-0490
Party: Republican
Capitol Office: Room E1.208, POB 2910, Austin, TX 78768
Local: Spicewood; Boerne: 624 N Main St, #102; Marble Falls: 100 Ave G
Email: ellen.troxclair@house.texas.gov or form: Troxclair
Web: house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=19; Facebook: facebook.com/EllenTroxclair; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/ellen-troxclair
Counties Represented in Hill Country: Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Kendall, Travis (part)
District: Map
Committees: Community Safety, Select; Culture, Recreation, and Tourism; Homeland Security and Public Safety
Term: Jan 10, 2023 - Jan 14, 2025

State Representative Erin Zwiener, Texas House District 45
Ofc: 512-463-0647
Party: Democrat
Capitol Office: Room Ext E2.416, POB 2910, Austin, TX 78768
Local: Driftwood
District Address: 225 S Main St, Unit 102, Kyle, TX 78640
Email: erin.zweiner@house.texas.gov or form: Zwiener
Web: house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=45; Facebook: facebook.com/StateRepErin; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/erin-zwiener
Counties Represented in Hill Country: Hays (part of)
District: Map
Committees: Energy Resources; House Administration; Natural Resources
Term: Jan 10, 2023 - Jan 14, 2025

State Representative Vikki Goodwin, Texas House District 47
Ofc: 512-463-0652
Party: Democrat
Capitol Office: Room E2.210, Capitol Extension, Austin, TX 78701
District Office:
Email: vikki.goodwin@house.texas.gov or form: Goodwin
Web: house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=47; Facebook: facebook.com/vikki.goodwin.37; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/vikki-goodwin
Counties Represented in Hill Country: west part of Travis
District: Map
Committees: Agriculture and Livestock; Community Safety, Select; Homeland Security and Public Safety
Term: Jan 10, 2023 - Jan 14, 2025

State Representative Donna Howard, Texas House District 48
Ofc: 512-463-0631
Party: Democrat
Capitol Office: Room E1.504, Capitol Extension, Austin, TX 78701; POB 2910, Austin, TX 78768
District Address: POB 2910, Austin, TX 78768: Ofc: 512-463-0631
Email: donna.howard@house.texas.gov or form: Howard
Web: house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=48; Facebook: facebook.com/votedonna; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/donna-howard
Counties Represented in Hill Country: West part of Travis
District: Map
Local: 512-463-0631; Austin, TX 78768
Committees: Appropriations-Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II (Health and Human Services); Appropriations Subcommittee on Strategic Fiscal Review-Vice Chair; Health Care Reform Select-Vice Chair; Higher Education
Term: Jan 10, 2023 - Jan 14, 2025

State Representative Andrew Murr, Texas House District 53
Ofc: 512-463-0536
Party: Republican
Capitol Office: E1.308, Capitol Bldg, Austin, TX 78701; POB 2910, Austin, TX 78768
District Address: 507 Earl Garrett St, Kerrville, TX 78028: Ofc: 830-257-0432
Email: andrew.murr@house.texas.gov; or form: Murr
Web: house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=53; Facebook: facebook.com/RepresentativeAndrewMurr; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/andrew-murr
Counties Represented in Hill Country: Bandera, Edwards, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Medina, Menard; (Outside HC: Crane, Crockett, Pecos, Real, Schleicher, Sutton, Upton)
District: Map
Local: 830-257-0432; 507 Earl Garrett St, Kerrville:
Committees: Corrections; General Investigating-Chair; Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence; Redistricting
Term: Jan 10, 2023 - Jan 14, 2025

State Representative Carrie Isaac, Texas House District 73
Ofc: 512-463-0325
Party: Republican
Capitol Office: Room E2.702, Capitol Bldg, Austin, TX 78701; POB 2910, Austin, TX 78768
District Address: 4616 W Main St, Ste 101, 101A, 102, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Local: Wimberley
Email: carrie.isaac@house.texas.gov; or form: Isaac
Web: house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=73; Facebook: facebook.com/CarrieIsaacForTexas; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/carrie-isaac
Counties Represented in Hill Country: Comal, Hays (part of)
District: Map
Committees: Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Article III (Public and Higher Education); Business and Industry
Term: Jan 10, 2023 - Jan 14, 2025

State Representative Tracy O. King, Texas House District 80
Ofc: 512-463-0194
Party: Democrat
Capitol Office: Room GW.16, Capitol Bldg, Austin, TX 78701; POB 2910, Austin, TX 78768
District Address: 5500 S Zapata Hwy, Bldg F, Rm 130, Laredo, TX 78046
Email Form: King
Web: house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=80; Facebook: facebook.com/; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/
Counties Represented in Hill Country: Uvalde; (Outside HC: Atascosa, Dimmit, Frio, Webb (part), Zavala
District: Map
Local:
Committees:
Term: Jan 10, 2023 - Jan 14, 2025

TEXAS SENATE:

MAIN WEB SITE: senate.texas.gov

SENATE MEMBERS: senate.texas.gov/members.php

SENATE DISTRICTS: Map; Plan S2168

SENATE COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS: pdf

LIVE VIDEO BROADCASTS OF SENATE SESSIONS: senate.texas.gov/av-live.php, plus: archive, senate news, podcast

SENATE JOURNALS (Minutes of each Senate session): journals.house.texas.gov/hjrnl/home.htm

NOTE: There are 31 members of the Senate with the ideal senate district population of 811,147. Senators serve a four year term. However, after redistricting (2022 most recent), the state constitution requires senators to draw lots to determine which half of the chamber will have four-year terms and which will have two-year terms. This keeps Senate district elections staggered every two years for the rest of the decade. Term of Office. Next election: Nov 5, 2024

State Senator Roland Gutierrez, Texas Senate District 19
Ofc: 512-463-0119
Party: Democrat
POB 12068, Capitol Station, Austin, TX 7871
District Address: 2401 Garner Field Rd, Bldg Q2, Uvalde, TX 78801
Ofc: 830-278-1234
Email Form: Gutierrez
Web: senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=19; Facebook: facebook.com/; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/
Counties Represented in Hill Country: Edwards, Real, Uvalde; (Outside HC: Frio)
District: Map; Demographics
Local:
Committees:
Term: Jan 10, 2023 - Jan 14, 2025

State Senator Pete Flores, Texas Senate District 24
Ofc: 512-463-0124
Party: Republican
POB 12068, Capitol Station, Austin, TX 7871
District Address: 2530 SW Military Dr, Ste 103, San Antonio, TX 78224
Ofc: 210-932-2568
Email Form: Flores
Web: senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=24; Facebook: facebook.com/; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/
Counties Represented in Hill Country: Bandera, Burnet, Gillespie, Kerr, Kimble, Lampasas, Llano, Medina, and part of Williamson county; Outside HC: Atoscosa (part of), Bell, Coryell, Sutton)
District: Map; Demographics
Local:
Committees:
Term: Jan 10, 2023 - Jan 14, 2025

State Senator Donna Campbell, Texas Senate District 25
Ofc: 512-463-0125
Party: Republican
POB 12068, Capitol Station, Austin, TX 78711
District Address: 229 Hunters Village, Ste 105, New Braunfels, TX 78132. Ofc: 830-626-0065
Email Form: Campbell
Web: senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=25; Facebook: facebook.com/; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/
Counties Represented in Hill Country: Comal, Kendall, and parts of Hays, Travis
District: Map; Demographics
Local: or form: ; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/
Committees:
Term: Jan 10, 2023 - Jan 14, 2025

State Senator Charles Perry, Texas Senate District 28
Ofc: 512-463-0128
Party: Republican
POB 12068, Capitol Station, Austin, TX 78711
District Address: 36 W Beauregard, #510, San Angelo, TX 76903; Ofc: 325-481-0028
Email Form: Perry
Web: senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=28; Facebook: facebook.com/; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/
Counties Represented in Hill Country: Mason, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba
District: Map; Demographics
Local: or form: ; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/
Committees:
Term: Jan 10, 2023 - Jan 14, 2025

TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (SBOE):

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY (TEA): tea.texas.gov/about-tea/leadership/state-board-of-education

Board Member, SBOE District 1, Melissa N. Ortega (D)
Ofc: 915-299-8293
District Address: 2100 George Dieter, POB 962792, El Paso, TX 79996
Email: melissa.Ortega@tea.texas.gov
Web: tea.texas.gov/about-tea/leadership/state-board-of-education/sboe-board-members/sboe-member-district-1; Facebook: facebook.com/; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/
Counties Represented in Hill Country: Bandera, Edwards, Kimble, Medina, Menard, Real, Uvalde; (Outside HC: Atascosa, Bexar, Brewster, Crockett, Culberson, Dimmit, El Paso, Frio, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Kinney, La Salle, Maverick, Pecos, Presidio, Reeves, Schleicher, Sutton, Terrell, Val Verde, Webb, Zapata, and Zavala)
Local: or form: ; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/
Committees:
Term: Jan 10, 2023 - Jan 14, 2025

Board Member, SBOE District 5, Rebecca Bell-Metereau (D)
Ofc: 512-665-2157
District Address: POB 425, San Marcos, TX 78666
Email: rebecca.bellmetereau@tea.texas.gov
Web: tea.texas.gov/about-tea/leadership/state-board-of-education/sboe-board-members/sboe-member-district-5; Facebook: facebook.com/; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/
Counties Represented in Hill Country: Blanco, Hays, Travis, and part of Williamson county; (Outside of HC: Bastrop, Caldwell, Guadalupe)
Local: or form: ; Texas Scorecard: directory.texasscorecard.com/
Committees:
Term: Jan 10, 2023 - Jan 14, 2025


STATE-DISTRICT LEVEL JUDICIAL OFFICES



33rd DISTRICT COURT: Ofc: 512-756-5436; Fax: 512-756-8478; 1701 E Polk, Ste 74, Burnet, TX 78611. dcourttexas.org. Serves: Civil/Criminal cases for Burnet, Llano, Blanco & San Saba Counties
  • Judge: Honorable J. Allan Garrett
  • Court Coordinator: Lisa Bell, 512-756-5219, 33coordinator@dcourttexas.org
  • Court Reporter: Stephanie Larsen, 512-715-5230, 33reporter@dcourttexas.org
  • Administrative Assistant: Sheila Stewart, 512-756-5436, 33424districtcourt@dcourttexas.org
424th DISTRICT COURT: Ofc: 512-756-5436; Fax: 512-756-8478; 1701 E Polk, Ste 74, Burnet, TX 78611. dcourttexas.org. Serves: Civil/Criminal cases for Burnet, Llano, Blanco & San Saba Counties
  • Judge: Honorable Evan Stubbs
  • Court Coordinator: Jennifer Bunting, 512-756-5438, 424coordinator@dcourttexas.org
  • Court Reporter: Jennifer Fest, 512-715-5238, 424reporter@dcourttexas.org
  • Administrative Assistant: Sheila Stewart, 512-756-5436, 33424districtcourt@dcourttexas.org
BURNET COUNTY COURT AT LAW: Ofc: 512-756-5436; Fax: 512-756-8478; 220 S Pierce St, Burnet, TX 78611. Serves: Family Law/County Misdemeanor cases for Burnet County
  • Judge: Honorable Linda Bayless
  • Court Coordinator: Erica Gambrell, 512-715-5245, ccalcoordin@burnetcountytexas.org
  • Court Reporter: Debra McGrew, 512-715-5244, courtreporter@burnetcountytexas.org
33rd and 424th DISTRICT ATTORNEY: Serves: Blanco, Burnet, Llano & San Saba Counties. Wiley B. "Sonny" McAfee. 33districtattorney.com, a.smith@co.llano.tx.us
  • Burnet County Office: 512-756-5449; 1701 E Polk, Ste 24, Burnet, TX 78611
  • Llano, Blanco & San Saba Office: 325-247-5755; 811 Berry, Llano, TX 78643

OPEN GOVERNMENT IN TEXAS



TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT (PIA): Handbook: texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/files/divisions/open-government/publicinfo_hb.pdf

TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT (OMA): Handbook: texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/files/divisions/open-government/openmeetings_hb.pdf

TEXAS - COMPETITIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PURCHASES: statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.262.htm

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATION (TDLR): tdlr.texas.gov. See detail below.


HELPFUL STATE LEVEL WEBSITES



AGRICULTURE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF: 512-463-7476; 1700 N Congress Ave, SF Austin Bldg, Rm 1100A, Austin, TX 78701. texasagriculture.gov

(TEXAS) AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE: 979-845-7800; College Station, TX. agrilifeextension.tamu.edu

(TEXAS) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION: 512-206-3333; 5806 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731. tabc.texas.gov

(TEXAS) ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION: 512-719-0700; 2105 Kramer Ln, Austin, TX 78758. tahc.texas.gov

(TEXAS) APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD: 512-465-3950; 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752. talcb.texas.gov

ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF: 512-305-9000; Hobby Bldg 333 Guadalupe St, Ste 2-350, Austin, TX 78701-3942. tbae.texas.gov

ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE: 512-463-5535; EO Thompson Bldg, 920 Colorado St, Ste 501, Austin, TX. arts.teas.gov

(TEXAS) ATTORNEY GENERAL: 800-252-8011; 512-463-2100; 300 W 15th St, Austin, TX 78701. oag.state.tx.us

AUDITOR (TEXAS STATE OFFICE): 512-936-9500; 1501 N Congress, Ste 4.224, Austin, TX. sao.texas.gov

BANKING, DEPT OF: 512-475-1300; 2601 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX. dob.texas.gov

BAR OF TEXAS, STATE: 512-427-1463: 1414 Colorado St, Austin, TX. 78701-1627. texasbar.com

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF: tdhca.state.tx.us

COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS: 800-252-5555; 512-463-4000; LBJ Bldg, 111 E 17th St, First Floor, Austin, TX 78774-0100. comptroller.texas.gov

CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF: 512-936-7600; 2601 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78705-4207. occc.texas.gov

(TEXAS) EDUCATION AGENCY: 800-463-9734; 512-463-9734; 1701 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701. tea.texas.gov

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, CENTER FOR: 940-565-4433; Denton, TX. tsl.texas.gov/node/9866

EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR: 512-936-8400; 1701 N Congress Ave, 5th floor, Austin, TX 78701. tea.texas.gov/about-tea/leadership/state-board-for-educator-certification

(TEXAS) ETHICS COMMISSION: 800-325-8506; 512-463-5800; 201 E 14th St, 10th Floor, Austin, TX 78701. ethics.state.tx.us

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON (TEQ): 512-239-1000; 12100 Park 35 Cr, Austin, TX 78753. tceq.texas.gov. This agency was called the "Texas Water Commission" in years past Now it encompasses much more than just water! Scope includes water conservation, air quality, pollution prevention, rainwater collection, waste management and more.

FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF: 800-252-5400; 512-438-4800; 701 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751. dfps.texas.gov

(TEXAS A&M) FOREST SERVICE (TFS): 979-458-6650; 301 Tarrow St, John B. Connally Bldg, 3rd Floor, Ste 364, College Station, TX 77840-7896. tfsweb.tamu.edu. Provides technical assistance to landowners in forest related matters including oak wilt, tree health, tree selection, arboricultural consultation, and prevention and control of wildfires.

(TEXAS) GROUNDWATER PROTECTION COMMITTEE: 512-239-4506; 12100 Park 35 Cr, Austin, TX 78753. tgpc.texas.gov

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF: 512-424-6500; 4900 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751. dshs.texas.gov

Texas Historical Commission (TEXAS) HISTORICAL COMMISSION: 512-463-6100; 1511 N Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701. thc.texas.gov

(AFFORDABLE) HOUSING CORPORATION: 512-477-3555; 101 Westlake Dr, Ste 101, Austin, TX 78746. tsahc.org

HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPTARTMENT OF: 512-475-3800; 221 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78701. tdhca.state.tx.us

INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF: 800-252-3439; 512-463-6169; 333 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701. tdi.texas.gov

(TEXAS GENERAL) LAND OFFICE: 512-463-5001; 1700 N Congress Ave, Ste 835, Austin, TX 78701. glo.texas.gov

LICENSING & REGULATION (TDLR), TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF: 512-463-6599; 920 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701. tdlr.texas.gov. TDLR provides regulatory oversight for a broad range of occupations, businesses, facilities, and equipment in Texas. The agency protects our health and safety by ensuring we are served by qualified, licensed professionals. Inspections of individuals, businesses, and equipment are conducted on a regular basis to safeguard the public. TDLR regulates 37 business and occupational licensing programs with almost 1,000,000 licensees across the state. You can search the TDLR online database for licensee profiles; and also find past violations in which a final order was issued against companies or individuals. Customer Service: 800-803-9202; Mon-Fri, 7a-6p

(TEXAS) LOTTERY COMMISSION: 800-375-6886; 512-344-5000; 611 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701. texaslottery.com/export/sites/lottery

(TEXAS) MEDICAL BOARD: 512-305-7010; 1801 Congress Ave, Ste 9.200, Austin, TX 78701. tmb.state.tx.us Texas Dept Of Motor Vehicles

MOTOR VEHICLES (DMV), TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF: 888-368-4689; 4000 Jackson Ave, Bldg 1, Austin, TX 78731. txdmv.gov. Vehicle titles, registration, plates.

(TEXAS) NURSING, BOARD OF: 512-305-7400; 333 Guadalupe St, Ste 3-460, Austin, TX 78701. bon.texas.gov

(TEXAS) PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT: 800-792-1112; 512-389-4800; 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744. tpwd.texas.gov

PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS), TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF: 512-424-2000; 5805 N Lamar, Austin, TX 78752 Website: dps.texas.gov. Responsible for statewide law enforcement, vehicle regulation, driver's licenses.

(TEXAS) PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION: 512-936-7000; 1701 N Congress, Austin, TX 78701. puc.texas.gov

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS: 877-228-5740; 512-463-7288; 1701 N Congress, Austin, TX 78701. rrc.state.tx.us. Regulates the oil and gas industry, gas utilities, pipeline safety, safety in the liquefied petroleum gas industry, and surface coal and uranium mining (despite its name, it no longer regulates railroads).

(TEXAS) REAL ESTATE COMMISSION: 512-459-6544; 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752. trec.texas.gov

(TEXAS) RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF: Now part of Texas Dept of Agriculture.

(TEXAS) SECRETARY OF STATE: 512-463-5770; 1100 Congress Ave, Capitol Bldg, Rm 1E.8, Austin, TX 78701. sos.state.tx.us

(TEXAS) STATE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD (TSSWCB): 254-773-2250; 311 N 5th St, Temple, TX 76501. tsswcb.texas.gov

Texas Dept of Transportation- TXDOT TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF, (TXDOT): 512-463-8588; 125 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78701. txdot.gov. Email: asktxdot@txdot.gov. Provides for a safe, reliable, and integrated transportation system that enables the movement of people and goods. Responsible for the design, location, construction, and maintenance of area roadways, railroads, and aviation.

(TEXAS) VETERANS COMMISSION: 512-463-5538: 1700 N Congress Ave, Ste 620, Austin, TX 78701. tvc.texas.gov

(TEXAS) VETERANS LAND BOARD: 800-252-8387; 512-463-5060; 1700 N Congress Ave, Rm 700, Austin, TX 78701. vlb.texas.gov

(TEXAS) WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD: twdb.texas.gov

(TEXAS) WORKFORCE COMMISSION: 512-463-2222; 101 E 15th St, Austin, TX 78701. twc.texas.gov


STATE WEB PORTALS & GATEWAYS



OFFICIAL PORTAL OF STATE OF TEXAS: texas.gov

FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT GATEWAY: usa.gov

(TEXAS) WINDOW ON STATE GOVERNMENT: window.state.tx.us


HOTLINES & INFORMATION SPECIALTY WEBSITES



CHILD SUPPORT: 800-252-8014

CHIP: 800-647-6558

CONSUMER PROTECTION HOTLINE: 800-621-0508

CRIME VICTIM'S COMPENSATION: 800-983-9933

ELDER LAW HOTLINE: 800-806-2092

GOVERNOR'S COMMENT LINE: 800-252-9600

HILL COUNTRY PORTAL CRISIS HOTLINES: CRISIS

MEDICAID FRAUD: 512-463-2011

NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS: 800-458-9858

TEXAS TRANSPARENCY (IN GOVERNMENT): comptroller.texas.gov/transparency


FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE OFFICES



WHITE HOUSE:
202-456-1414
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500-0004
Email: president@whitehouse.gov
Web: whitehouse.gov Capitol

CONGRESS:
Ofc: 202-224-3121
East Capitol St, NE and 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Web: congress.gov; Members

U.S. SENATORS:
Six year term. Two senators represent the entire state of Texas.

The Honorable John Cornyn
Ofc: 202-224-2934
Party: Republican
517 Hart Senate Office Bldg, Washington, DC 20510
Email: senator@cornyn.senate.gov
Web: cornyn.senate.gov; johncornyn.com, Wiki, Facebook, Ballotpedia
Twitter: @teamcornyn or twitter.com/teamcornyn

The Honorable Ted Cruz
Ofc: 202-224-5922
Party: Republican
Ste 185, Dirksen Senate Office Bldg, Washington, DC 20510
Email: senator@cruz.senate.gov
Web: cruz.senate.gov, Wiki, Facebook: Facebook, Ballotpedia
Twitter: @SenTedCruz or twitter.com/SenTedCruz

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES:
The State of Texas has 38 Congressional Districts. As a result of the 2020 census, Texas added 2 new congressional districts (Texas District 37 and Texas District 38) starting in 2023. Two-year term congressional districts. Map

U.S. Representative Michael McCaul, Congressional District 10
Ofc: 202-225-2401
Party: Republican
Washington Office: 1708 Longworth HOB, Washington, DC 20515
Hill Country Office: 512-473-2357; 3301 Northland Dr, Ste 212, Austin, TX 78731
Email: emailmccaul@mail.house.gov
Web: mccaul.house.gov, Wiki, Facebook, Ballotpedia
District includes following Hill Country counties: Travis, (Outside HC: Austin, Bastrop, Brazos, Burleson, Colorado, Fayette, Grimes, Lee, Madison, Waller, Washington). District Map
Term: Ends 2025

U.S. Representative August Pfluger, Congressional District 11
Ofc: 202-225-3605
Party: Republican
Washington, D.C. Office: 1124 Longworth House Office Bldg, Washington, DC 20515
Hill Country Office: County Annex, 104 W Sandstone, Llano, TX 78643. Ofc: 325-247-2826
Email: Fill in form
Web: pfluger.house.gov, Wiki, Facebook, Ballotpedia
NW portion of Hill Country. District includes following Hill Country counties: Burnet, Gillespie, Kimble, Lampasas, Llano, Mason. District Map
Term: Jan 3, 2021 - Jan 3, 2025

U.S. Representative Chip Roy, Congressional District 21
Ofc: 202-225-4236
Party: Republican
103 Cannon HOB, Washington, DC 20515
Austin Office: 5900 Southwest Pkwy, Bldg 2, Ste 201a, Austin, TX 78735. Ofc: 512-871-5959
Hill Country Office: 125 Lehmann Dr, Ste 201, Kerrville, TX 78028. Ofc: 830-896-0154
Email: Fill in form
Web: roy.house.gov, Wiki, Facebook-Chip Roy For Congress, Facebook-Chip Roy Press, Ballotpedia
Central portion of Hill Country. District includes following Hill Country counties: Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Kendall, Kerr, Real and Travis. District Map
Term: Ends 2024

U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales, Congressional District 23
Ofc: 202-225-4511
Party: Republican
Washington Office: 2244 Rayburn House Office
Hill Country Office: 2401 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX
Email: Fill in form
Web: gonzales.house.gov, Wiki, Facebook, Ballotpedia
Western area of Hill Country. District includes following Hill Country counties: Uvalde. District Map
Term:

U.S. Representative John Carter, Congressional District 31
Ofc: 202-225-3864
Party: Republican
Washington Office: 12208 Rayburn H.O.B., Washington, D.C. 20515
Hill Country Office: 512-591-9061; Williamson County Office: 4411 IH-35 S, Ste 115, Georgetown, TX 7862
Email: info@johncarterforcongress.com
Web: carter.house.gov, Wiki, Facebook, Ballotpedia
NW-Central part of Hill Country. District includes following Hill Country counties: Williamson. District Map
Term:

U.S. Representative Greg Casar, Congressional District 35
Ofc: 202-225-5645
Party: Democrat
Washington Office: 1339 Longworth House Office Bldg, Washington, DC 20515
Hill Country Office: Not available
Email: greg.casar@mail.house.gov
Web: casar.house.gov, Wiki, Facebook, Ballotpedia
District is a narrow corridor running near I-35 between Austin & San Antonio but excludes Hill Country towns except mainly San Marcos. District includes following Hill Country counties: A very tiny portion of Comal. District Map
Term: Jan 3, 2023 - Jan 3, 2025

U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett, Congressional District 37
Ofc: 202-225-4865
Party: Democrat
Washington Office: 2307 Rayburn House Office Bldg, Washington, DC 20515
Hill Country Office: 512-916-5921; 300 E 8th St, 7th Fl, Austin, TX 78701
Email: lloyd.doggett@mail.house.gov
Web: doggett.house.gov, Wiki, Facebook, Ballotpedia
District includes the NE part of Hill Country, incuding Oasis, Comanche, Steiner, and Mansfield Dam areas. District includes following Hill Country counties: Travis. District Map
Term: Jan 3, 2023 - Jan 3, 2025


HELPFUL FEDERAL LEVEL WEBSITES



USDA AGRICULTURE (USDA), US DEPARTMENT OF: usda.gov

CENSUS, US BUREAU OF THE: census.gov

COMMERCE, US DEPARTMENT OF: commerce.gov

DEFENSE, US DEPARTMENT OF: defense.gov

EDUCATION, US DEPARTMENT OF: ed.gov

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA), FEDERAL: fema.gov

ENERGY, US DEPARTMENT OF: energy.gov

ENGINEERS, US ARMY CORPS OF: usace.army.mil

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, US: epa.gov

EXPORT-IMPORT BANK: exim.gov

USDA FARM SERVICE AGENCY (FSA): fsa.usda.gov. Administers the Farm Bill as passed by Congress. Several programs are currently in operation including EQUIP, CRP, TAP, LAP, NAP, and loan programs. Blanco: 830-868-4656, Gillespie: 830-997-3453, Hays: 512-392-3202, Llano and Mason: 325-347-5740

HOMELAND SECURITY, US DEPARTMENT OF: ready.gov

HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT, US DEPARTMENT OF: hud.gov

JUSTICE, US DEPARTMENT OF: justice.gov

LABOR, US DEPARTMENT OF: dol.gov

USDA (USDA) NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS): nrcs.usda.gov. Assists landowners in preparing conservation plans, developing prescribed burning plans, and assisting with brush control, pond construction, terrace installation, and erosion control. NRCS also publishes soil surveys for each county. Blanco: 830-868-7237, Gillespie: 830-997-3349, Hays: 830-379-0930, Llano: 325-247-5154, Mason: 325-347-5749.

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: sba.gov

TRANSPORTATION, US DEPARTMENT OF: dot.gov

TREASURY, US DEPARTMENT OF: treasury.gov

TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS): irs.gov


FEDERAL WEB PORTALS & GATEWAYS



US FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: usa.gov

US GOVERNMENT SEARCH ENGINE: govengine.com


OTHER RESOURCES



LEGISCAN: legiscan.com. An impartial, real-time, legislative tracking service designed for both public citizens and government affairs professionals across all sectors in organizations large and small. Monitor every bill in the 50 states and Congress.

WHO REPRESENTS ME: wrm.capitol.texas.gov, a querry form based on a location or county in Texas.


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