LULAC welcomes State Reps. Victoria Neave and Justin Holland at Jan. 22 meeting

LULAC welcomes State Reps. Victoria Neave and Justin Holland at Jan. 22 meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 11, 2018) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will hold its January monthly meeting at 7:00 PM, Monday, January 22, 2018. This month’s guest speakers are Texas State Representatives Victoria Neave (D) and Justin Holland (R) who will provide a legislative update. Ms. Neave represents District 107 which includes […]

Letter to the Editor: House Bill 3976 keeps TRS-Care alive for retired teachers

Letter to the Editor: House Bill 3976 keeps TRS-Care alive for retired teachers

During the 85th Legislative Session, TRS-Care faced dire circumstances that resulted in painful cost increases for Texas public education retirees. As the Executive Director of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), I have heard from thousands of retired school personnel about how the new health insurance plans, which go into effect in January 2018, will […]

Rep. Holland wraps up first legislative session in the Texas House

Rep. Holland wraps up first legislative session in the Texas House

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 31, 2017) In the 140 days of the 85th Texas Legislature, State Representative Justin Holland (R-Heath) successfully passed a package of bold and conservative legislation through the House as well as the Senate, in which currently await Governor Abbott’s signature before officially becoming law. State Rep. Holland authored legislation that cuts […]

State Rep. Holland files House Bill 2556 seeking eminent domain reform

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 8, 2017) State Representative Justin Holland (R-Rockwall) filed HB 2556 which seeks to include fair market value replacement costs to structures and fencing of a landowner in the original appraisal of an eminent domain condemnation transaction. “As a small business owner and real estate broker in Texas, I know firsthand that […]

State Rep Justin Holland sworn in as first Texas House member from Rockwall County since 1915

AUSTIN, TX – Yesterday, State Representative Justin Holland (R-Rockwall) was sworn in to serve House District 33 (HD 33) in the Texas House of Representatives. The 85th Texas Legislature convenes today for 140 days. “I’m incredibly honored to serve the residents of HD 33 and it’s an honor to be the first elected state representative from […]

State Rep-Elect Justin Holland set to begin first term in Texas House

State Rep-Elect Justin Holland set to begin first term in Texas House

(AUSTIN, TX – Jan. 6, 2017) The 85th Texas Legislature is set to convene next Tuesday, January 10. The first order of business for the Legislature is the swearing-in ceremony where Justin Holland will officially become the State Representative for House District 33. “I look forward to making progress on critical issues that are important […]

State Representative Elect Justin Holland files first bill for the 85th session

AUSTIN, TX – Today, State Representative Elect Justin Holland (R-Rockwall) filed House Bill 457, relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. “Currently, the tax code allows for peace officers to keep their appraisal records confidential,” said Rep-elect Holland. “HB 457 extends the confidential option to the spouse […]

Justin Holland resigns Place 2; Council appoints John Main to fill vacancy until General Election

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 15, 2016) The City of Heath congratulated Councilmember Justin Holland at a reception following his resignation from Place 2 on the Council at the June 14 meeting. On May 24, Holland secured the Republican nomination for Texas House of Representatives in House District #33, where he would serve the citizens of […]

Justin Holland announces intent to resign from Place 2 on Heath City Council

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 7, 2016) City of Heath Councilmember Justin A. Holland has announced his intent to resign from the Heath City Council. During the executive session at the June 14 meeting, the Council will discuss the appointment of a replacement to fill the vacancy until the next General Election in May 2017. On […]

Top law enforcement, first responders endorse Justin Holland for Texas House

Top law enforcement, first responders endorse Justin Holland for Texas House

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX — April 13, 2016) Local and districtwide first responders and public safety organizations united behind and endorsed conservative Justin Holland in his campaign to be the next State Representative of House District 33. The Dallas Police Association; Rockwall Police Officers Association; Rockwall Firefighters Association; Heath Police and Fire Association; Garland Fire Fighters Association; […]