Senator Robert Nichols

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Robert Nichols is the senator for Senate District 3. He was first elected to the Texas Senate in 2006, and he represents 19 counties in East Texas. During his time on the Senate, Nichols has created and passed legislation protecting land owners' rights, increasing educational opportunities in East Texas, and reforming transportation policies. Nichols is married to his high school sweetheart, Donna, and they have three children: Brittney, Joshua, and Collynn'rae.

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Vote “Yes” on Proposition 4: A Smart Investment in Texas’ Future

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Texans pride themselves on building — building businesses, communities, and opportunity. But none of that works without reliable water infrastructure. On November 4th, Texans...

My Five Cents: A Weekly Column from Senator Robert Nichols

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On October 2, 1835, fighting began between Mexican soldiers and the Texas militia at Gonzales, officially starting the Texas Revolution. American colonist at Gonzales...

My Five Cents: A Weekly Column from Senator Robert Nichols

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This month the Legislature began our Second Called Special Session. We again have 30 days to complete the items on the Governor’s call.  Here are...

My Five Cents: A Weekly Column from Sen. Robert Nichols

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Recently, our state experienced a tragedy in the Hill Country. We mourn the lives lost during the flooding over the Fourth of July holiday...

My Five Cents: A Weekly Column from Senator Robert Nichols

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As we approach the Fourth of July, we celebrate the anniversary of our nation's independence and honor those who have fought to protect the...
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Incident Management Team Deploys From Texas to Florida to Support Hurricane Isaias Response

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DALLAS (Oct. 10, 2026) – Hurricane Isaias made landfall...

Nacogdoches Library Has A Free Genealogy Day Oct. 16 and A Canva Class Oct. 19

Community
Two free programs this month at the Nacogdoches Public Library: an online genealogy day Oct. 16 and a Canva class for adults Oct. 19.

Where TxDOT Crews Will Be Working Oct. 12 Through 16, County by County

Community
Night paving on US 59, a pilot vehicle on FM 324 and seal coat in Sabine County: what TxDOT's Lufkin District has planned Oct. 12-16.

Art in The Park, Beatlemania 64, and A Pumpkin Patch Fill Saturday in Lufkin

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Art In The Park, BEATLEMANIA 64 and the Pumpkin Patch all land Saturday in Lufkin, and the chamber calendar stays full through Oct. 23.
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