State Sen. Robert Nichols

Republican

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Senate District 3 - Jacksonville

First elected 2006

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Previous Ratings on the Fiscal Index

Career: F
2021: C-
2019: F
2017: B-
2015: C
2013: F
2011: C-
2009: F
2007: F

About State Sen. Robert Nichols

Senator Nichols is a Businessman from Jacksonville, Texas. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Lamar University and has served as Mayor of his hometown. He and his wife Donna, have three children. Senator Nichols has served in the Texas Senate since 2007.

Committee Assignments

88th Legislative Session
Business and Commerce
Finance
Local Government
Redistricting, Special
Transportation, Chair

Offices

Capitol

P.O. Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711
1 (800) 959-8633 (TOLL-FREE)

p: (512) 463-0103

District

329 Neches Street
Jacksonville, TX 75766

p: (903) 589-3003

District

769 S. Main St., Suite 100
Lumberton, TX 77657

p: (409) 755-9893

District

202 E. Pilar St., Ste. 309
Nacogdoches, TX 75961

p: (936) 564-4252

District

2915 Atkinson Drive
Lufkin, TX 75901

p: (936) 699-4988

Senate District District 3

State Sen. Robert Nichols's Record

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Speaker
Absent, Excused
Present, not voting
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Sponsorship

Bill	Vote
SB 300: Reducing unfunded mandates on schools Senate Journal Page: 717 Read Full Detail	Check
SB 16: Creating new environmental regulations and mandates Senate Journal Page: 958 Read Full Detail	Check
SB 855: Creating new transportation taxes and fees Senate Journal Page: 976 Read Full Detail	X
SJR 52: Allowing counties to impose gas taxes and motor vehicle fees Senate Journal Page: 1087 Read Full Detail	X
SB 1123: Loosening standards for mesothelioma lawsuits Senate Journal Page: 1100 Read Full Detail	Check
HB 873: Subsidies for the entertainment industry Senate Journal Page: 1118 Read Full Detail	X
SB 1071: Providing more transparency for state pension funds Senate Journal Page: 1180 Read Full Detail	Check
SB 1569: Permanently changing UI to appease federal government and draw down one-time funds Senate Journal Page: 1185 Read Full Detail	Check
SJR 48: Basing residential property taxes only on value as a residence Senate Journal Page: 1453 Read Full Detail	Check
SB 841: Expanding Children's Health Insurance Program to 300% of poverty, $66,000 for a family of four Senate Journal Page: 2072 Read Full Detail	Check
HB 300, Amendment 10 by Patrick: Removing gas taxes and fees from TxDOT re-authorization bill Senate Journal Page: 2977 Read Full Detail	X
HB 2559: Reforming the state employee pension system Senate Journal Page: 3309 Read Full Detail	Check
HB 130: Creating a new, expanded Pre-K program Senate Journal Page: 3972 Read Full Detail	X