This week, the Texoma Patriots will host an event where the public can learn all about the legislative happenings that took place during the most recent Texas Legislative Session. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Grayson County Courthouse Assembly Room, 100 W. Houston Street in Sherman.
In attendance will be District 62 House Representative Shelley Luther and Diana Richards will also be speaking.
“Our District 62 Texas House Representative Shelley Luther agreed to come and give us an update on the 89th Legislative Session,” a news release about the event said. “In addition, she agreed to share with us the “ins and outs” of the legislative process and how the Texas House operates. According to Luther, although it wasn’t ‘The Most Conservative Session Ever,’ there were some BIG wins, but a lot was left on the table, for sure.”
It was announced this weekend that Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for a special session of the legislature to take place starting July 21.
“Shelley Luther is one of the 150 House members, and she represents those of us living in Grayson, Fannin, Delta, and Franklin counties,” the release said. “She is one of the Alamo Republicans, the new generation of Republican leadership. Of the 87 Republicans in the 150-member Texas House, Luther ranked 13 among the “17 most conservative” House members. The score was based on their votes in the 2025 regular legislative session.”
Luther will also be talking about her future plans in the legislature.
“Luther has just announced: “I’m ready to run for re-election,” the release said. “We hope you will support her and help her win another term. She is a conservative champion and grassroots warrior. She supported legislation to combat illegal immigration, protect children, cut taxes, build up the state economy, and defend the constitutional rights for those of us living in District 62 and throughout Texas.”
Richards, a local resident will be speaking at the meeting about her views regarding legislation that could affect Texas children.
“She spent a lot of time in Austin during the session testifying on issues dealing with our Texas children,” the release said. “Perhaps best known for getting inappropriate books out of our school libraries, she works with the TXED911 group. Diana started her involvement in protecting children with The Matthew XVIII Group which began as a ministry that would analyze Christian sex education curriculum and write reviews. She was the right-hand gal to its founder Audrey Werner.”
For those wishing to attend the event, enter the Courthouse through the Lamar Street entrance across from Knight Furniture. Then take the elevator to the 2nd floor. The door will open at 6:30 p.m. and will lock automatically at 7:30 p.m.
“If you arrive late there will be a phone number on the door for you to call and someone will let you in,” the release said.
