Texas Municipal Police Association endorses Justin Holland for House District 33

Texas Municipal Police Association endorses Justin Holland for House District 33

(AUSTIN, TX – Dec. 3, 2019) Today, the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) proudly endorses Justin Holland for House District 33. “Justin Holland is a sixth-generation Rockwall County resident and has spent nearly a decade serving the public as a City Council member and in the Texas Legislature,” said Deputy Executive Director of Government Affairs Mitch […]

Rockwall-Heath student’s ornament to represent District 33 on Texas Capitol Christmas tree

Rockwall-Heath student’s ornament to represent District 33 on Texas Capitol Christmas tree

Each year, members of the Texas House of Representatives are invited to select a constituent to create an ornament as a visual representation of what makes each Texas House District special.  The ornaments are hung on a 23’ Texas-grown Christmas Tree that stands in the House Chamber of the Texas Capitol during the holiday season. This […]

Statement From Rep. Justin Holland on Recent Announcement by Speaker Dennis Bonnen

Statement From Rep. Justin Holland on Recent Announcement by Speaker Dennis Bonnen

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 22, 2019) The Office of State Rep. Justin Holland released the following statement on the recent announcement by Speaker Dennis Bonnen that he will not seek reelection for the office of Speaker of the Texas House: “Today’s announcement by Speaker Bonnen that he will not seek the Office of The Speaker […]

Capitol Update: Historic Transformational School Finance Passed by the Texas House

Capitol Update: Historic Transformational School Finance Passed by the Texas House

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 8, 2019) Greetings! Last week, the Texas House passed House Bill 3, the Texas Plan for school finance! House Bill 3 fundamentally transforms the way Texas invests in its students. This bill puts into motion approximately $9 billion in funding – beyond enrollment growth and current law entitlement over the next […]

State Representative Justin Holland Authors Monumental School Finance Legislation

(AUSTIN, TX – March 5, 2019) Today, State Representative Justin Holland (R-Rockwall) authored House Bill 3 which invest $9 billion in funding, above the current enrollment growth and current law entitlement, towards student achievement, teacher quality and property tax reform. Following the bill’s filling, Representative Holland was proud to join dozens of fellow House colleagues […]

Community, dignitaries pay tribute to former Heath City Manager Ed Thatcher

Community, dignitaries pay tribute to former Heath City Manager Ed Thatcher

(HEATH, TX – Feb. 1, 2019) Friends, family, community members, and dignitaries gathered last night at Hidden Creek for a public event honoring Ed Thatcher’s service to the citizens of Heath. Former Heath Mayor Brian Berry opened the tribute with kind words about Thatcher, who served as Heath’s City Manager for 14 years. In honor […]

State Rep. Justin Holland Files School Safety Bill

(AUSTIN, TX – Jan. 31, 2019) Today, State Representative Justin Holland (R- Rockwall) filed House Bill 1269, relating to the prohibition of student instruction while a school campus is a polling place. “As a father of two young daughters, school safety is a top priority on my legislative portfolio,” said Representative Holland. “Despite the rising concern […]

State Rep. Justin Holland Named to Powerful State Affairs Committee

(AUSTIN, TX – Jan. 23, 2019) Today, State Representative Justin Holland (R-Rockwall) who began his second term as state representative when the 86th Legislature opened January 8th, will serve on the Committee on State Affairs and the Committee on Culture, Recreation and Tourism. Representative Holland said, “I’m honored and grateful to be appointed by Speaker […]

Rep. Justin Holland Announces Bill Portfolio for 86th Legislative Session

(AUSTIN, TX – Jan. 17, 2019) Yesterday, State Representative Justin Holland (R- Rockwall) filed House Bill 852, relating to information a municipality may consider in determining the amount of certain building permit inspections. “Currently, the Texas Constitution requires municipalities to base the cost of building permits and inspection fees on the cost to perform the inspections,” […]

House District 33 staff openings

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 28, 2018) State Representative Justin Holland is seeking experienced, responsible, hardworking individuals for positions on his staff. The Capitol Office is seeking individuals to fulfill the Communications Director and Legislative Aide openings. The District Office is seeking a new District Aide. Each position requires daily contact with constituents, public officials, and state […]