National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 25th, 2020
It's unfair to say that Hispanic culture has influenced Texas because, in reality, Hispanic culture is as much a part of our state's foundation as the ground that our cities are built on.
September 24th, 2018
At the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, I introduced and passed a Senate resolution recognizing the work, goals, and achievements of more than 490 non-profit Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) throughout the nation by...
September 15th, 2014
Today marks the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a month-long celebration of a rich heritage that has had an immense impact on our local community and nation as a whole. This month gives us the opportunity to...
September 23rd, 2020
Texas and America are made better every day because of the contributions of Hispanic-Americans. As the representative of more than 11 million Hispanic-Americans in Texas, I’m proud to honor Hispanic Heritage Month for the...
September 18th, 2017
As our nation begins to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I introduced a Senate resolution recognizing the work, goals, and achievements of more than 470 non-profit Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) throughout our nation...
September 15th, 2011
Today, I released the following statement regarding the commencement of National Hispanic Heritage Month, honored from September 15 – October 15:Today marks the beginning of a month-long celebration of the rich history and...