It’s been a goal of state Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, to get more African Americans and Latinos on bicycles. His purpose is simple: Riding bicycles on a regular basis can improve their health and well-being through a fairly inexpensive and available activity they can do throughout their lives. Continue Reading »
Issues: Health Issues
Ellis Amends TDI Sunset Bill to Help Texas Children Access Health Insurance
(Austin, Texas)//Late last night, Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) added an amendment to HB 1951, the Texas Department of Insurance sunset bill, to increase health care coverage for Texas children. Continue Reading »
Senate Health & Human Services Committee Passes Smoking Ban
(AUSTIN) — By a vote of 5-3 the Senate Human Services Committee today passed historic legislation by Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) banning smoking in public places across Texas. Continue Reading »
Senators Ellis, Van de Putte and Representative Castro: Let’s Do What Works for Teens
(AUSTIN) — On the heels of another report demonstrating the failure of abstinence-only education, State Senator Rodney Ellis (D–Houston), State Senator Leticia Van de Putte (D–San Antonio) and State Representative Joaquin Castro (D–San Antonio) today filed SB 852/HB 1624, “Education Works,” legislation to ensure Texas teens get complete, accurate information about sexual health. Continue Reading »
Ellis Files Smoke Free Texas Legislation
(Austin)// Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) today filed comprehensive legislation to create smoke-free work and public places across Texas. Continue Reading »