Issues before the Texas House
20 active policies at the state level right now.
Governor Reviews Police and Fire Radio System Purchases
Texas cities and counties must get the governor's approval before buying new police and fire radio systems.
activeTexas Creates Group to Study Alert Notification Systems
Texas is forming a team to study how emergency alerts reach people and improve them for everyone.
activeTexas Emergency Communication Systems Can Work Together
Texas is creating a council to help first responders use communication equipment that works across the state.
enactedTexas Law About How Much Groundwater Can Be Pumped
A Texas bill changes rules about how much groundwater districts can let people and businesses pump.
enactedTexas Law Gives Sheriffs and Constables More Power Over Contracts
A Texas law lets sheriffs and constables make contracts for police work without county approval.
enactedTexas Law Limits Groundwater Moving Out of Districts
Texas House Bill 24 limits how much groundwater districts can allow one company to move out of the district.
activeTexas Bill Makes 324 Million Dollars Available for Disaster Relief
Texas sets aside $324 million for disaster recovery, flood warnings, and emergency radio systems after recent storms.
enactedTexas Law to Train Leaders for Disaster Response
Texas requires justices of the peace to learn disaster response skills, especially for mass fatality events.
About Lauren Ashley Simmons — Texas House District 146
Representative Lauren Ashley Simmons represents the people of Texas House District 146, which covers parts of Harris County including areas of Houston. When neighbors in our community need state-level help or have concerns about Texas laws, she's the person who speaks for our district in Austin.
Simmons works from two offices to stay connected with people here. Her district office sits at 7901 El Rio Street in Houston, where residents can meet with her staff about local issues. Her Capitol office in Austin is where she votes on bills and works with other representatives on state policy.
As our state representative, Simmons makes decisions that shape daily life in our neighborhoods. She authors and sponsors bills that could become Texas law. She also serves on legislative committees that review proposed changes to everything from education funding to healthcare access to transportation projects.
District 146 includes parts of Harris County, covering specific ZIP codes, school districts, and voting precincts that make up our local community. The Texas Legislature provides detailed maps and population data that show exactly which neighborhoods fall within her district boundaries.
People in our area can reach Simmons' offices directly when they need help with state agencies or want to share input on upcoming legislation. Her Houston office number is (713) 234-6010, and her Austin Capitol office is (512) 463-0518. Both offices handle constituent services and policy questions from neighbors across District 146.