Senator Nathan Johnson

Stateline: In Texas, Democratic state Sen. Nathan Johnson said the law he sponsored will allow for architectural innovation as well as maximizing multi-family housing on odd-shaped and smaller lots.

Johnson said modernizing building codes does not come at the risk of safety.

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For twenty years, Environment Texas has been a steadfast advocate for protecting the natural resources, wildlife, and open spaces that make Texas unique — championing clean air, clean water, sustainable energy, and a healthier environment for generations to come.

Through its advocacy, research, public education, and grassroots efforts, Environment Texas has protected public lands, preserved wildlife habitats, and advanced conservation efforts that strengthen the health and vitality of communities across our state.

I am honored to join the community in recognizing Environment Texas with a resolution commemorating two decades of service to Texas, our natural world, and the generations who will inherit it.

(📷 Credit: Environment Texas)

Reminder: The Texas Senate Business & Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 24, at 9:00 AM in Room E1.012 (Capitol Extension).

The committee will discuss regulatory oversight, insurance affordability, financial technology innovation, and strategic planning for the Broadband Development Office.

Attendance is open to the public.

Got a firsthand look at how Cenikor Foundation helps North Texans move from crisis to stability through recovery-focused care.

The work being done there connects people to treatment, structure, and real paths forward through addiction and behavioral health challenges.

Thank you to Cenikor Foundation and its staff for allowing Team Johnson to see the work being done to serve our region.

As the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Opal Lee, eloquently reminds us: "Juneteenth means freedom for so many people.... [I]t’s not a Texas thing, is not a Black thing — it’s freedom for everybody."

Juneteenth honors a defining moment in American history, commemorating June 19, 1865, when news of freedom reached enslaved people in Galveston.

As we observe this important day, we reaffirm our commitment to expanding opportunity for future generations.

The new UT Southwestern Medical Center Psychiatric Hospital in Dallas is now open, expanding access to critical mental health care for North Texas.

Built through years of partnership among state lawmakers, local leaders, and community advocates, this state-of-the-art facility will provide 292 beds when fully operational, including 200 for adults and up to 92 for pediatric patients.

Grateful to have worked alongside my Dallas House and Senate colleagues to help make this a reality.

Supporting those who protect our communities.

House Bill 3858, which I sponsored and was authored by Rep. Frazier, expands mental health services for officers, giving law enforcement immediate peer support and professional counseling after traumatic incidents.

The interim legislative session is underway.

The Texas Senate Business & Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 24, at 9:00 AM in Room E1.012 (Capitol Extension).

The committee will discuss insurance affordability, financial technology innovation, and strategic planning for the Broadband Development Office.

Attendance is open to the public.

For four decades, Prism Health North Texas has served communities across North Texas with accessible healthcare.

Since its founding in 1986, it has grown into a Dallas-based provider offering primary care, behavioral health, pediatrics, dental, and HIV/STI services to thousands across the region.

I am grateful to join my House colleagues, Rep. Toni Rose and Rep. Venton Jones, in recognizing their 40 years of service to North Texas and honoring them with a Senate resolution.

(📷 Credit: Prism Health North Texas)