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Borris Miles
State Senator, Texas Senate District 13
DemocraticStateDistrict SD-13
About
Borris Miles represents State Senate District 13 covering south Houston. He champions economic development, education, and healthcare in his district.
How to reach them
Counties served
2Harris
Fort Bend
District
Type
State Senate
ID
SD-13
ZIP codes in this area
77002770037700477021770267705477033770457704777048770517705377459774897700177010
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Focus areas
3Policies and laws
3Active
Complete Communities: Building Better Neighborhoods
A city initiative investing in historically underserved neighborhoods through infrastructure improvements, health access, workforce development, and community engagement.
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HB 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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