The Amarillo Republican has led six committees and was among the rural GOP members to oppose school voucher proposals.
Four Price
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Texas Legislature 2023
A new bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers wants to highlight the state’s fragile water infrastructure
So far there has been an average of six boil-water notices a day across Texas in 2023.
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Texas Legislature 2019
Gov. Greg Abbott signs several school safety bills in wake of shooting at Santa Fe High
The bills would, among other things, strengthen mental health initiatives available to children, abolish the cap on how many school marshals can carry guns on public school campuses and allot money to school districts that can go toward “hardening” their campuses.
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Texas Legislature 2019
With lack of movement on “constitutional carry” bill, gun rights advocate visits homes of House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, other members
Bonnen called the man’s move “gutless,” according to media reports. The Angleton Republican was in Austin when the man visited his home.
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Texas Legislature 2019
Point of Order: Rural Texas at a crossroads
In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to state Rep. Four Price about the public policy challenges and opportunities in communities that may be losing population but remain critical to our history and heritage.
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State Rep. Dennis Bonnen gains momentum as four Texas House speaker candidates drop out
The Angleton Republican called a press conference for Monday afternoon to discuss the race.
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Texas Legislature 2019
Analysis: For potential Texas House speaker candidates, the clock is ticking
Add another candidate to the pool of people who want to be the next speaker of the Texas House, and a conundrum for candidates who aren’t officially in: Late birds usually don’t get the worms.
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Health care
House approves bill focused on mental health insurance benefits
Texas House members approved a bill that would prevent health insurance companies from offering mental health benefits differently from medical benefits.
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A conversation with Price and Smithee (video)
Full video of my 10/4 conversation with state Reps. Four Price, R-Amarillo, and John Smithee, R-Amarillo, on the campus of Amarillo College.
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31 Days, 31 Ways (2015)
Parents Guaranteed Right to Bury Stillborn Babies
Moved by the story of an Amarillo family, legislators passed a new law that will guarantee parents the right to the remains of their stillborn children. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.