Bill Establishing University of Houston College of Medicine Gets First Hearing This week, the House Committee on Higher Education heard HB 826 by Representative John Zerwas (R-Richmond) and I. HB 826 would create the University of Houston College of Medicine. Wednesday … Continue reading →

Texas House Unveils Public Education Funding Plan  On Tuesday, the House unveiled their plan to address public education funding in Texas: House Bill 3, also known as the “Texas Plan”. Below is an outline of the main facets of the … Continue reading →

Chair Coleman Files Bill to Make Our Schools Safer This week, I filed House Bill 1623 that continues my work on improving the safety of our schools. Please see below for information on the new bill, as well as information … Continue reading →

You’re Invited: House Committee on County Affairs Changing Demographics Presentation On Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 at 1:00pm or upon adjournment, the House Committee on County Affairs that I chair will host a special presentation on the demographic and political changes … Continue reading →