Harris County now has a new resource to help keep people with mental illness out of the Harris County Jail. The new Judge Ed Emmett Mental Health Diversion Center provides law enforcement with a community-based alternative for persons with mental illness who have been picked up for low-level, non-violent offenses such as trespass. The Diversion […]
Austin On Saturday, State Senator Joan Huffman (SD17), received the Texas Advocacy Project’s “Vision Award” for her work to end domestic violence. Throughout the years, Senator Huffman has authored and sponsored multiple bills aimed at providing protections for survivors. Most recently she sponsored House Bill 281. Now current law, the bill directed and provided funds to […]
By: Joan Huffman Almost two months have passed since the historic rains of Hurricane Harvey. And while the water has receded, frustrations are rising among homeowners in and around some areas of Texas. Families whose homes flooded when the Army Corps of Engineers released water from the Barker and Addicks reservoirs virtually all say the […]
Submitted for publishing as an op-ed to the Houston Chronicle, September 2013. While there were many important issues debated in the recently concluded 83rd Legislative Session, one that is very important to me and should be to all Texans is the fight against human trafficking. We shouldn’t overlook the important bipartisan legislative accomplishments that made […]
HOUSTON — Following a press conference with Attorney General Greg Abbott at HPOU headquarters yesterday, State Senator Joan Huffman announced today that she will author an omnibus human smuggling bill for the 84th legislative session that will strengthen the penalties for those convicted of human smuggling. Additionally, the legislation she plans to file will update […]
The National Federation of Independent Business endorsed Senator Joan Huffman: “Senator Huffman’s legislative voting record is proof she is the pro-small business candidate in this race, and that she is keenly aware of the issues facing small business owners,” said NFIB/Texas Executive Director Will Newton. “Her votes in the Senate continue to demonstrate support for […]
Legislation includes reforms sought for over a decade; Requires voter approval of bonds (AUSTIN) — Today, the Senate approved Senate Bill 2190, a major step to protect taxpayers while honoring our obligations to the men and women who risk their lives to safeguard our communities. SB 2190, authored by State Senator Joan Huffman (R-Houston), is […]
