Robert Nichols
Born
1944
Contact
Email · robert.nichols@senate.texas.gov
District office
769 S. Main St. Suite 103, Lumberton, TX 77657
409-755-9893
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13
Bills sponsored
this session · 16 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
4
Enacted into law
this session · 4 all-time
474
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 474 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
892 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
N/A (no party)
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
Not enough data yet
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
89.2%
based on 33 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
16 billsCurrent session 13 bills
- SB 6 Relating to the regulation of certain products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and registrations; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing an administrative penalty. To Executive
- SB 1 Relating to campground and youth camp safety. Signed
- SB 16 Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses. Signed
- SB 3 Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas. Signed
- SB 28 Relating to the regulation of groundwater produced in the boundaries of a groundwater conservation district. Introduced
- SB 14 Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects. Signed
- SB 55 Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District by the Texas Water Development Board before the issuance of permits or permit amendments by the district. Introduced
- HB 27 Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District by the Texas Water Development Board before the issuance of permits or permit amendments by the district. Passed
- SB 9 Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability. In Committee
- SB 2 Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; requiring a license; authorizing fees. To Executive
- SB 10 Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units. To Executive
- SB 50 Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District by the Texas Water Development Board before the issuance of permits or permit amendments by the district. Introduced
- SB 41 Relating to the consideration by a groundwater conservation district of modeled available groundwater when issuing permits. Introduced
Historical 3 bills
- SB 44 Relating to the duties of the district attorney for the 1st Judicial District and the creation of the office of district attorney for the 273rd Judicial District. Died
- SB 9 Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units. Died
- SB 74 Relating to the regulation of groundwater produced in the boundaries of a groundwater conservation district. Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| passage | Yea | pass | May 31, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 30, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 4233 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 29, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 2731 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 29, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 127 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 29, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 5437 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| other | Nay | fail | May 28, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 713 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 1052 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Nay | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 117 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 4236 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 5666 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 1240 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 3697 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 2517 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 5646 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 40 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 4158 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 426 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 4285 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 2512 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 4638 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 5699 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 14 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Nay | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 1105 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 4157 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 322 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| other | Nay | fail | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 1211 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 5616 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 1234 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 783 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 1506 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 4070 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 2853 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 4449 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 1871 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 100 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 4687 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 26, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 3966 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 26, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 5680 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 26, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 4488 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 26, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 493 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 26, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 2313 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 26, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 4264 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 26, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 108 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 26, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 5696 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 26, 2025 |
| Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 3133 be placed on its third reading and final passage. | Yea | pass | May 26, 2025 |