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November 19, 2009
Senator Nelson Criticizes School Districts' Lawsuit Over Truth-in-Grading Law

November 5, 2009
OP-ED: Veterans Deserve Our Respect, Assistance

November 2, 2009
Select Committee Hears Testimony on Criminal Commitments

October 8, 2009
Senator Nelson Lauded for Pro-Business Voting Record

October 5, 2009
Child Advocacy Group Recognizes Senator Nelson for Legislation to Help Foster Children

September 3, 2009
Senator Nelson Honored for Suicide Prevention Bill

August 24, 2009
Panel Named To Study Criminal Commitment Process

August 11, 2009
Senator Nelson To Receive "Spirit Of Enterprise" Award

July 28, 2009
Senator Nelson Urges Vigilance To Stop Drownings

July 22, 2009
Hospital Association Honors Senator Nelson

June 12, 2009
Governor Perry Signs State School Reform By Nelson

June 12, 2009
Senator Nelson Recognized For Work During Legislative Session

June 1, 2009
Counting Down to Adjournment: Bill Status Report

May 29, 2009
Counting Down to Adjournment: Bill Status Report

May 26, 2009
Bill Protecting Military Parents' Rights Sent to Governor

May 21, 2009
Senator Nelson Files SCR 77 to Approve State School Settlement

May 20, 2009
House Votes to Strengthen Physical Education

May 20, 2009
Texas House Approves Hospital Nursing Bill

May 20, 2009
Mammogram Notification Bill Sent to Governor

May 19, 2009
Legislation Establishing "Texlink" Passes Both Chambers

May 19, 2009
Nelson's State School Reform Bill Passes Texas House

May 5, 2009
Bill To Maintain Vaccination Records In Emergencies Sent To Governor's Desk

April 24, 2009
Immunization Bill Sent to Governor's Desk

April 20, 2009
Senate Approves Merit-Based Grading Bill

April 17, 2009
Senate Approves Medicaid Reform Plan

April 14, 2009
Senate Panel Endorses Truth-In-Grading Legislation

April 8, 2009
Senate Approves Health Insurance Pool for Children

April 2, 2009
Senate Approves Measures to Support Foster Children, Families

March 30, 2009
Senate Panel Endorses Health Insurance Pool for Children

March 25, 2009
"Texas Protects" press conference regarding child protection and advocacy in Texas

March 25, 2009
Senate Approves Improvements to Nursing Work Environment

March 25, 2009
Foster Care Reforms Advances in Texas Senate

March 18, 2009
Domestic Violence Legislation Moves Forward

March 18, 2009
Senator Nelson Lends Support to Small Business Relief Package

March 12, 2009
Bill Seeks Changes to the Medicaid System

March 10, 2009
Bill Protecting Military Parents' Rights Approved By Committee

March 10, 2009
State School Reform Bill Passes Texas Senate

March 6, 2009
Defining Day Care is Important for Texas Children

March 4, 2009
Press conference regarding family violence services and prevention

February 25, 2009
Bill Protecting Military Parents' Rights Approved by Committee

February 24, 2009
State School Reform Bill Advances in Texas Senate

February 17, 2009
Senator Nelson Proposes Bills to Improve Student Health

February 3, 2009
Reform Plan Strengthens Protection for Developmentally Disabled

February 2, 2009
Senator Nelson to Chair Health & Human Services Panel

January 29, 2009
Texas Obesity Report News Conference

January 14, 2009
Senator Nelson Seeks Better Working Environment for Nurses

January 14, 2009
Press Conference on SB 476, relating to employment protections and benefits for nurses.

January 9, 2009
Op-Ed: Previewing the 2009 Legislature