Ron Simmons, a Republican from Carrollton, represents HD-65. He serves on the House committees on Appropriations and Transportation.
It is only natural for Republicans to try and ensure that the next speaker has the support of the majority of members from his or her own party. I also think the next speaker should demonstrate that he or she wants the support of the majority of the fellow members of his or her own party.
Texas should give its special-needs children an opportunity to receive the specialized care they deserve and to fulfill our state constitutional mandate. House Bill 1335 would give all special-needs students in Texas an alternative to the one-size-fits all public school system by establishing an innovative form of parental choice.
All of us benefit from a more educated voter, argues Rep. Ron Simmons, R-Carrollton.
Straight-ticket voting allows citizens to skip spending the time and energy needed to become educated voters. Let's join 39 other states in the U.S. and get rid of it.
