Friends,It’s been a great August for Team Bucy! We submitted our Interim Charge requests, went to two legislative conferences, and are preparing to open our District Office. This edition of the monthly Bucy Bulletin will cover that as well as showcase community events, discuss legislative activity over the Interim, and highlight our Artist of the Month.I am so grateful for this opportunity to serve you, HD 136, and the people of Texas. Please do not ever hesitate to reach out if you have any
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Friends,It’s been a productive July for Team Bucy! We held a Legislative Town Hall, started a backpack and school supply drive, and went on a trip to Houston with the Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. This edition of the monthly Bucy Bulletin will cover that as well as showcase community events, discuss legislative activity over the Interim, and highlight our Artist of the Month.I am so grateful for this opportunity to serve you, HD
Friends,Summer is in full swing, but that hasn’t slowed us down. We were named Best of the Best by the Hill Country News, have had more opportunities to attend events in the district, and have spent a whole lot of time talking about the 86th Legislative Session. This edition of the monthly Bucy Bulletin will cover that as well as showcase community events, discuss legislative activity over the Interim, and highlight our Artist of the Month.I am so grateful for this opportunity to serve you, HD
Join us in celebrating State Rep. John Bucy’s 35th Birthday at 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 27th at Whitestone Brewery in Cedar Park! Mark your calendar because you do not want to miss out on the fun times, good brews, and cake. Click here to become a sponsor or get tickets.Rep. John Bucy’s 35th Birthday Bash6:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 27Whitestone Brewery601 E. Whitestone Blvd #500, Cedar Park, TX 78681Sponsorships: $125 | $250 | $500 | $1000 | $2,500 | $5,000Individual Ticket: $35
On Tuesday, July 2nd we will be holding a Legislative Town Hall at 6:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room at the ACC – San Gabriel Campus in Leander. Rep. Bucy will discuss the recent Legislative Session and take questions from the audience. We will also get a debrief from the Chairs of the HD 136 Community Advisory Boards about their activities. We look forward to seeing you there!HD 136 Legislative Town HallTuesday, July 2 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm ACC San Gabriel Campus Multi-Purpose Room 449 San
Every year the Hill Country News has a Best of the Best readers poll. With over 100,000 votes cast in 194 categories, I’m proud to have been chosen as the Hill Country News Best of the Best 2019 for Best (Local) Elected Official. I am truly honored by this distinction. Since being elected we have been hard at work to fight for the real issues facing families across House District 136. As we enter the interim, we won’t be slowing down.
Friends,The Legislative Session ended on a high note for Team Bucy — we were named Freshman of the Year, able to send seven bills to the governor’s desk, stopped some bad election policy, and finally adopted a state budget. This edition of the monthly Bucy Bulletin will cover that as well as showcase community events, discuss legislative outcomes, and highlight our Artist of the Month.I am so grateful for this opportunity to serve you, HD 136, and the people of Texas. Please do not ever
Today I was honored to be recognized by my peers as the Texas House Democratic Caucus Freshman of the Year. I am so grateful for the support and mentorship I’ve received from my colleagues and I am truly humbled by this recognition.From fighting for Medicaid expansion and voting rights to supporting our public schools and economic development in our local community, I’m proud of the work we’ve done this session.I’m thankful to my wife and family, my staff, and the people of HD 136. Together we
Friends,April was full of legislative milestones as we passed our first bills out of the House, voted for a transformational school finance bill, and held our first legislative Town Hall. This edition of the monthly Bucy Bulletin will cover that as well as showcase community events, discuss legislative updates, and highlight our Artist of the Month.I am so grateful for this opportunity to serve you, HD 136, and the people of Texas. Please do not ever hesitate to reach out if you have any
Our current public education system is chronically underfunded and has systemic inequalities under which our students, teachers, and staff cannot thrive in.
To strengthen public education, we must increase the state’s share of funding and focus on special education and Pre-K.
Nearly 1 in 5 Texas children don’t have health insurance (nearly twice the national average), mothers are dying in childbirth or right after at alarming rates, and many Texas families are one medical incident away from a financial emergency.
Medicaid expansion, mental health support, and addiction intervention will provide Texans access to the healthcare they need.
Budget cycle after budget cycle, the Texas Legislature has failed to adequately fund our schools leaving taxpayers to foot the bill.
Shifting the tax burden looks like appraisal reform, local options for freezing property taxes for seniors, and closed corporate property tax loopholes.
Texas has the 6th highest state imprisonment rate and growth for incarcerations spending has outpaced growth for education spending significantly in the past 20+ years.
Prioritizing community safety means shifting money and resources from prisons to diversion, treatment, and support services.
Friends,March was a busy month at the Capitol! The Texas House adopted its version of the state biennial budget, we laid out more bills and reached additional legislative milestones, and we are busy preparing for our HD 136 Town Hall. This edition of the monthly Bucy Bulletin will cover that as well as showcase community events, discuss legislative updates, and highlight our Artist of the Month.I am so grateful for this opportunity to serve you, HD 136, and the people of Texas. Please do not
Former President Lyndon Johnson said, “the vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice.” Unfortunately…somebody forgot to tell the Texas Legislature.
We need to make it easier for all Texans to vote and have confidence in the electoral process.
Our world’s climates are rapidly changing, and Texas is no exception.
Let’s continue to keep this a big state with bountiful open spaces and diverse ecosystems that we enjoy, and help drive our economy for generations to come.
The State Legislature cannot continually be at odds with city, county, and local elected leaders.
Local leaders are crucial to decision-making for the community and must be brought to the table to find innovative solutions to the pressing problems facing our state and local communities.
Join us on Saturday, April 6th for a legislative town hall at 2:00 pm at the ACC Cypress Creek Campus – Building 1000, Multipurpose Room (MPH 1102) in Cedar Park. Special guests include Cedar Park Mayor Corbin Van Arsdale, Leander Mayor Troy Hill, and Austin City Council Member Jimmy Flannigan.We will provide an update on our legislative agenda as well as on the budget, school finance, the fight for Medicaid expansion, and other big issues at the Capitol this session, and take questions from the
On Monday, March 4th I reached another legislative milestone in having my first bill hearing, laying out H.B. 933 and H.B. 1238 before the House Elections Committee! After filing a bill and having it referred to a committee this is the next step in the legislative process. After hearing the bill, taking testimony from the public, and making any changes, the chair can call vote. If favorable, the bill moves on to either the Local & Consent Calendar or Calendars committee.H.B. 933: Election Info
Friends,February has gone by faster than we ever thought possible! We’ve participated in our first committee meetings, had bills set for public hearing, and are preparing for a rally in favor of Medicaid Expansion. This edition of the monthly Bucy Bulletin will cover that as well as showcase community events, discuss legislative updates, and highlight our Artist of the Month.I am so grateful for this opportunity to serve you, HD 136, and the people of Texas. Please do not ever hesitate to reach