Press Room: Senator Royce West — District 23
Press Room Archives
11/18/2025 
Senator West's Statement on the Western District Decision on Texas’ Redistricting Maps
11/04/2025 
Loop 12 Town Hall Meeting & Forum, November 18, 2025
09/19/2025
New Trump policy, much like DEI laws, re-write meaning of discrimination
05/22/2025
Senator West Applauds Passage of House Bill 6 on School Discipline
08/03/2024
Bad apples tarnish good work of others in law enforcement
03/19/2024
Statement on SCOTUS SB4 Ruling
11/08/2023
Senator West lauds passage of Prop. 2
05/26/2023
HB5 could be a rising tide for overlooked Texas communities
05/10/2023
SB840 passes Senate and Texas House!
03/22/2023
Senator West lauds passage of Senate Bill 4
03/02/2023
Texas A&M University undermines commitment to diversity with removal of DEI from admissions criteria
02/02/2023
We’ve seen it! But what comes next?
01/24/2023
Portrait of Opal Lee to be unveiled in Texas Senate
01/22/2023
Texas Senate to reconvene state redistricting hearings
11/14/2022
Sen. West, Rep. Hull File “No Kids in Cuffs” Legislation
09/21/2022
Late filing your taxes? You may be in luck. But hurry!
07/29/2022
State Senator Royce West Inducted Into the National Bar Association Fred Gray Hall of Fame
06/17/2022
Too many lawmakers "fiddle," while Texans, Americans and children die
06/03/2022
Senator West says Senate Special Committee must consider common-sense gun regulations
05/25/2022
From Senator West on Uvalde School Shooting
02/15/2022
Raising the minimum wage is long overdue
01/25/2022
2020 trauma aside, it's time to VOTE!
12/01/2021
Thankful that justice was served
11/30/2021
New redistricting maps have Texas headed the wrong direction
11/22/2021
Statement on the passing of Richard Knight Jr.
11/08/2021
No big Special Session fight on this Senate Bill 8
10/15/2021
When 95 percent equals zero
09/20/2021
Not brilliant – Texas’ abortion law baffles women and businesses
08/18/2021
State Senator Royce West on President Biden's COVID-19 Directives for Schools and Nursing Homes
07/29/2021
Miles to go before we rest
07/19/2021
Special Session bills toe the company line
07/09/2021
The real hoax; Claims of widespread voter fraud
07/01/2021
Votes to thwart election bills now - were needed even before 2020
06/08/2021
Change and reform not easy during the 87th Session – It never is!
04/22/2021
Texas Senate unanimously approves bills sensitive to social justice
04/21/2021
Statement: State Senator Royce West on Derek Chauvin Verdict
03/09/2021
Texas Senate agrees that race-based deed restrictions must go
01/12/2021
Statement from Senator West on Opening Day of the 87th Legislature
08/25/2020
Statement from State Senator Royce West in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake
07/24/2020
To fight COVID-19, generously apply common sense!
06/05/2020
A call for change, a call for justice
03/19/2020
Fighting coronavirus includes helping Texans find work
11/14/2019
Rodney Reed case indeed merits another look
09/19/2019
Go and get your license back!
05/24/2019
SB25 will help students graduate faster with less debt
05/24/2019 
VIDEO: Press conference regarding SB 25, relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education
01/18/2019
Senator West receives committee assignments for 86th Legislature
01/16/2019
VIDEO: Press conference regarding prevention and mitigation of adverse childhood experiences
01/15/2019
Senator West backs bill to boost Texas' teacher pay
11/12/2018
Will Waller County guard or continue to block students' voting rights?
09/10/2018
Here's hope that new safety law can be that 'rising tide'
08/29/2018
African American Leadership Institute Fall Policy Summit
06/07/2018
Senator West appointed to Senate Committee to study school safety
01/09/2018
Grants announced for police protective vests under SB12
01/08/2018
Parties agree to work toward fix for school crossing guards
08/04/2017
Spot Bid Contract Fair proves again a boost for Texas' minority-owned businesses
06/06/2017
On second attempt, UNT-Dallas College of Law Earns Provisional Accreditation Approval
05/28/2017
Texas makes strides on officer and citizen safety
05/23/2017
Senate approves bill to rescue Dallas Police & Fire pension plan
05/18/2017
VIDEO: Press conference regarding the Dallas pension system
05/11/2017
Senator West says major progress made on Dallas Fire & Police Pension bill
05/11/2017
VIDEO: Press conference regarding an agreement relating to the Dallas pension system
04/06/2017
Senate Bill 30 - “The Community Safety Act” moves to the Texas House
01/25/2017
VIDEO: Press conference regarding the appointment of African Americans and other minorities to the University of Texas system Board of Regents
01/24/2017
Lack of African American presence on UT Regents Board to be discussed at press conference
07/20/2016
Senator West issues statement on 5th Circuit ruling on Texas' Voter ID law
07/15/2016
What all motorists need to know!
07/05/2016
Body camera law a timely Texas success story
06/23/2016
Supreme Court affirms UT's use of race in college admissions
02/11/2016
Statement Regarding incident at Texas A&M University – College Station
01/14/2016
More money equals better roads for Southern Dallas County
12/22/2015
Senator West responds to Bland Grand Jury decision
11/25/2015
Investigations into Sandra Bland death near conclusion
11/12/2015
Texas' transportation funding heads back to the future
08/17/2015
Conrad Program celebrates 22 years
08/12/2015
OP-ED: 5th Circuit's ruling another chapter in Texas' Voter ID saga
08/06/2015
Conrad Program celebrates 22 years
07/02/2015
OP-ED: What part of this history needs to be preserved?
06/20/2015
Texas approves comprehensive body camera law
06/01/2015
Body camera legislation nears passage
05/29/2015
84th Legislature - End of Session fiscal Highlights
05/28/2015
OP-ED: When Are We Going To Fix Our Schools?
05/26/2015
Senator West teams with Dallas legislator to pass anti-fraud bill to protect homebuyers
03/06/2015
Senator Royce West hosts Eggs & Issues on Transportation
02/03/2015
Senator West, TxDMV kick off Two Steps, One Sticker Program
02/03/2015
VIDEO: Press conference regarding the new "Two Steps, One Sticker" registration and inspection program from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)
01/23/2015
Senator West receives committee assignments for 84th Session
01/21/2015
State Senator Royce West On The Demise Of The Two-Thirds Rule In The Texas Senate
12/18/2014
State Senator Royce West seeks support for body camera legislation
11/10/2014
Senator West prefiles legislation for 84th Session
03/17/2014
New tools for school discipline need a chance to work
02/26/2014
Unpaid tolls still hanging over your head?
01/27/2014
OP-ED: Another avenue to a fresh start after deferred adjudication
10/28/2013
OP-ED: Three reasons why you should vote on November 5
10/16/2013
Senator West honored for legislative efforts to prevent child abuse
09/24/2013
Voting and Texas politics
07/19/2013
Join Senator West and the Texas Legislative Black Caucus for a Town Hall Meeting
07/01/2013
Texas should not bully or overreach on women's health
06/25/2013
Supreme Court guts Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act by 5-4 decision
06/24/2013
Statement from Senator West on Fisher v University of Texas
03/05/2013
Senator West votes on closure of Dawson State Jail
02/04/2013
Statement from Senator West on Texas School Finance Ruling
01/29/2013
What is a state without its people?
01/15/2013
Growing Texas will strain tight budget seams
01/10/2013
Senator West says budget surplus should address state's needs
06/28/2012
The Affordable Care Act has been called a lot of things - now call it the law
04/05/2012
Senator West seeks new approach in cases where deadly force is used
03/12/2012
Senator West applauds DOJ ruling denying Texas' Voter ID law
03/01/2012
Senator West chosen to study Texas' system of school finance
02/22/2012
Are You Ready to Vote? (Part II)
01/11/2012
UNT Dallas College of Law names Founding Dean of Downtown Law School
11/07/2011
OP-ED: Citizens can also practice free speech at the next DMV board meeting
10/31/2011
OP-ED: Long held fee could be headed to aid victims of sexual assault
10/12/2011
OP-ED: Election time - It's sooner than you think
10/05/2011
OP-ED: Just what is it about racist sentiment that's so hard to understand?
07/11/2011
OP-ED: Texas' economic forecast calls for rain
01/28/2011
OP-ED: The ink is all but dry on Texas Voter ID law
01/25/2011
OP-ED: Personal benefits should prevail over healthcare reform banter
01/06/2011
OP-ED: There is an option for those who completed deferred adjudication
11/08/2010
Senator Royce West prefiles legislation for 82nd Session
10/01/2010
Texas' Fostering Connections effort kicks into gear
09/03/2010
Senate Select Committee on Redistricting to meet in Dallas
08/19/2010
Senator West Calls On Black Greek Fraternities To Mentor African American Youth
08/04/2010
Parents will see more items included in sales tax holiday
06/30/2010
OP-ED: Start looking for rollout of the health care reform bill
06/04/2010
OP-ED: In keeping you posted
03/11/2010
Senator West: PUC and Oncor agreement on fees a step in the right direction
02/12/2010
OP-ED: Plagued by credit-card debt? New laws could help lighten long-term load
08/21/2009
Still thinking about a new car? Here’s a last minute deal for you!
07/22/2009
OP-ED: Making dwelling places more tenable for tenants
07/17/2009
Senator West says postal plan needs more public input
03/02/2009
Senators to Take On School Finance Structure
03/02/2009
Senator West hopes the ‘third time is the charm’ for downtown law school
02/27/2009
Sen. West files bill to help stabilize urban neighborhoods
12/08/2008
A "Wiseman" would say - 'insure!'
11/18/2008
Senator West, area SAC students team-up to fight holiday hunger
05/19/2008
OP-ED: UT-Austin lawsuit could open Pandora's box of legal challenges
05/01/2008
OP-ED: Another perspective on Congressional Earmarks, by Senator Royce West and Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert
04/04/2008
Senator West announces new state law to fight metals theft
11/26/2007
Senator West: A&M's quick choice raises questions about hiring process
11/05/2007
OP-ED: The Trinity - It's more than a walk in the park
08/08/2007
VIDEO: The Austin Report with Senator West: Elections
05/09/2007
VIDEO: The Austin Report with Senator West: Electric Utility Deregulation
04/06/2007
Texas disparity study released to the Legislature
04/04/2007
VIDEO: Press Conference on reintegration counseling for veterans and service-members
03/30/2007
Senator West introduces bill creating statewide veteran's re-integration counseling program
03/30/2007
Senator West applauds swift action by TYC officials in Cotton case
03/28/2007
VIDEO: Press Conference on SB 1448, relating to reports on racial profiling in connection with motor vehicle stops
02/20/2007
VIDEO: Press Conference on SB 536 Relating to Crimes Committed Against Homeless Persons Due to Bias or Prejudice
02/16/2007
Sen. West and Rep. Naishtat file bill to protect the homeless
02/01/2007
Senator West discusses Governor's higher ed proposal
11/18/2006
VIDEO: Royce West's Governor for a Day Inauguration
11/06/2006
Governor For A Day celebration just days away
09/28/2006
Governor for a Day an invitation to state government
09/14/2006
Governor Richards' legacy will endure says Senator West
07/25/2006
There's some relief for high summer utility costs
06/28/2006
Supreme Court redistricting verdict offers scant relief to Democrats
05/01/2006
West Comments on School Finance Bills
04/28/2006
Senator West on Immigration Reform
04/10/2006
Senator West to be named President Pro Tem of Texas Senate
02/28/2006
Schools, students, parents, community to sign pro- education, anti-violence pact
01/30/2006
7th African American Legislative Summit lineup rounds into shape
01/20/2006
African American health issues to be explored at Legislative Summit
01/03/2006
7th African American Legislative Summit set for 2006
11/08/2005
Community joins forces to combat youth violence
09/06/2005
Senator West says cooperation key to aiding Katrina victims
09/01/2005
Senator West's office to assist with Katrina victim support
06/30/2005
Senator West Says Faulkner Set High Standard For Next UT Leader
06/29/2005
OP-ED: This Session On School Finance Must Not Be More Time Wasted
04/25/2005
VIDEO: Press Conference on SB 1874 - "Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority"
03/18/2005
OP-ED: Let the truth be told about the Top 10 Percent law
03/16/2005
VIDEO: Press Conference on "Texas Children First"
02/25/2005
Senator West files bill to create Dallas' first public law school
02/24/2005
VIDEO: Press Conference by Senator West on Racial Profiling with Senators Ellis and Van de Putte
02/22/2005
VIDEO: Press Conference: Senators West, Lindsay, Hinojosa, Lucio and Deuell on Medicaid Rollout
02/22/2005
Senator West, legislators say state's health plan will harm more than help
02/02/2005
Senator West files bill to protect Top 10 % college admissions rule
02/01/2005
Senator West named to Texas Monthly Magazine's Top 25 "Power" list
01/13/2005
Senate takes lead on school finance debate
01/12/2005
VIDEO: Press Conference on Improving Public Education and Reforming School Finance
11/09/2004
Multi-cultural kids need multi-lingual teachers
10/15/2004
Not Time to Stop and Smell the Roses
09/29/2004
Senator West brings head of Health and Human Services Commission for Town Hall Meeting
08/09/2004
OP-ED: Top 10 Percent Law is Still Texas' Best Option
07/14/2004
Police, Sheriffs in Violation of State Law
06/02/2004
OP-ED: Where's the deliberation?
05/14/2004
VIDEO: Press Conference on Public School Finance
05/06/2004
Senator West, Governor Perry bring Spot Bid Contract Fair to Dallas
04/29/2004
Senator West, UNT and cities plan partnership to develop racial profiling model
04/02/2004
Senator West honored by TAMACC for minority business initiatives
02/09/2004
Former U.S. Senator - Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun Highlights Summit Roster of Speakers
01/15/2004
Senator West and Senator Ellis to host 6th African American Legislative Summit
12/12/2003
OP-ED: Leveling the Playing Field of State Business
12/08/2003
VIDEO: Sen. Barrientos, Zaffirini, West and Rep. Coleman Press Conference on Affirmative Action
12/06/2003
Senator West says Texas A&M misses opportunity to boost minority enrollment
10/12/2003
VIDEO: Senate Democrats Press Conference on Redistricting
06/24/2003
Senator West says Supreme Court ruling is critical to higher education in Texas
06/24/2003
OP-ED: Does this land of liberty allow a second chance?
06/01/2003
Senator West takes a stance on Texas Top 10 Percent Rule for college admissions
06/01/2003
Consumers denied safeguards against predatory lending practices
04/25/2003
OP-ED: Senate bill on homeowners insurance a start towards needed reform
04/03/2003
Senator West's bill on misused identity will provide relief for victims
04/03/2003
Cowboy Stadium Bill Wins Senate Approval
03/11/2003
Senator West files legislation to create the Dallas Sports Authority
03/11/2003
Senator West Announces Bills to Combat Elder Abuse
02/18/2003
OP-ED: Community Youth Programs Provide an Ounce of Cure
02/17/2003
VIDEO: Senator Van de Putte holds a press conference on "HUB"
02/14/2003
Senator West dissatisfied by report showing poor state agency HUB performance
01/31/2003
State Senator Royce West's committee assignments emphasize education
11/12/2002
Senator West pre-files bills for upcoming 78th Legislative Session
11/05/2002
Senator West reconvenes hearing on Texas' agencies HUB procurement plans
10/08/2002
With contract secured, racial profiling law moves closer to implementation
09/27/2002
Senator West to hold Town Hall Meeting on Homeowners Insurance
08/20/2002
Senator West to hold conference to study state's HUB procurement practices
08/12/2002
OP-ED: Texas Can't Stand Pat on Public School Financing
05/08/2002
Spot Bid Contract Fair yields more than $1 million in contracts to minority businesses
10/15/2001
Why the November 6 election deserves your vote
08/06/2001
New law just the first battle in war on predatory lending
06/15/2001
The rights of the unprotected championed during 77th Session
05/21/2001
Hate Crimes law, a long time coming - Racial Profiling, a short time to get there
05/03/2001
Senator West Says It's Time To Pass A Hate Crimes Law
04/26/2001
Senator West says supporting family matters in Texas
04/19/2001
Governor's Desk Next Stop For Bill - University of North Texas at Dallas Bill Passes House
04/11/2001
Senator West's Racial Profiling Bill passes full Senate
04/05/2001
VIDEO: Press Conference on "TCADA"
04/04/2001
Senator West Supports bill that sets school discipline standards
03/30/2001
Senator West's bill on human cloning studied by lawmakers
03/22/2001
Senator Royce West Hits The Airwaves
03/21/2001
Senator West's Racial Profiling Bill gaining momentum
03/20/2001
Criminal Justice issues occupy spotlight of the 77th Session
03/05/2001
VIDEO: Press Conference on "Racial Profiling"
02/28/2001
New Program Designed to Produce Doctors Reflecting the New Face of Texas
02/27/2001
VIDEO: Press Conference on "Higher Education"
02/07/2001
VIDEO: Higher Education Press Conference
02/07/2001
Senate/House Bills to be Filed Creating the University of North Texas At Dallas
01/29/2001
Senator West eyes hot issues for 77th Legislative Session
01/17/2001
VIDEO: DNA and Post Conviction Press Conference
01/11/2001
Senator West announces Family Violence Protection Bill
09/22/2000
VIDEO: Press Conference: Senator Royce West - HUB Signing
04/14/1999
Senator West advocates to maintain family ties
02/02/1999
West, Bivins file Graduated Drivers Licensing Bill
02/01/1999
Meeting set to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation Agreement
01/28/1999
Senator West takes giant step on "pathway" to establish University in Southern Dallas
05/08/1997
Aggies In Southern Dallas County? Why Not?
04/25/1997
Not Always In My Backyard
04/11/1997
Bill To Increase The Pool Of Minority Applicants To Texas Colleges Passes The Senate
02/18/1997
Senator West Responding After Hopwood
