Ernest Bailes

Bailes to chair Sportsmen’s Caucus

During their first meeting of 2023, House members of the bipartisan Texas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus elected State Rep. Ernest Bailes (R-Shepherd) to serve as the House's chairman. Bailes replaces now retired State Rep.

Bailes honored for service

Deep East Texas will be in the spotlight in Austin on the eve of the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature for the 2023 Deep East Texas Legislative Reception on Monday, Jan. 9, from 5:30–7 p.m. in the Trademark Room of the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown.