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Paul Bettencourt
State Senator, Texas Senate District 7
RepublicanStateDistrict SD-7
About
Paul Bettencourt represents State Senate District 7 covering northwest Harris County. He focuses on property tax reform, education, and government accountability.
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Counties served
1Harris
District
Type
State Senate
ID
SD-7
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Focus areas
3Policies and laws
2HB 1927Enacted
Texas Law Lets Adults Carry Guns Without Special Permission
Allows eligible Texans aged 21+ to carry handguns without obtaining a license or completing training, effective September 2021.
State
SB 4Enacted
Texas Law About How Police Work With Immigration Officers
Requires local law enforcement to comply with federal immigration detainer requests and prohibits local policies that limit immigration enforcement cooperation.
State
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