Press Releases


Rep. Tan Parker Takes The Oath of Office

January 8th, 2013

“I am deeply honored to be here for another term and to have my district’s faith in my service,” Parker stated with his wife and two daughters at his side. “Today was a very special day for my family and I, and I am eager and excited to spend the next 139 days addressing the critical issues facing this great state.”

REPRESENTATIVE TAN PARKER ANNOUNCES EVENTS CELEBRATING ITALIAN HERITAGE DAY

May 31st, 2012

Austin, TX– (Today) Representative Tan Parker announced two events that will be held across Texas to celebrate Italian Heritage Day, which is the anniversary of when Italy voted in a referendum to abolish the monarchy and to become a republic.On Friday, June 1, the Italian Club of Dallas will celebrate the distinction at their clubhouse [...]

REP. TAN PARKER AWARDS TEXAS ARMED SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP TO LOCAL FLOWER MOUND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BRANDON BUCKMAN

May 25th, 2012

(Flower Mound, Texas)  Representative Tan Parker awarded Brandon Buckman with the Texas Armed Services Scholarship (TASS) to assist him in furthering his education at Texas A&M Corpus Christi.  A partnership effort between the Texas Legislature and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the TASS is a scholarship program to encourage students to participate in Reserve [...]

Tan Parker Receives the Courageous Conservative Award

January 19th, 2012

“This past session presented a once in a lifetime opportunity to act on the conservative agenda and I am proud that my colleagues and I were able to deliver so many key victories,” Parker stated. “I am honored to receive this award and equally pleased that the state legislature took the steps necessary to keep Texas the best place to live, work and raise a family.”

Representative Tan Parker Officially Files for Re-Election

December 5th, 2011

Flower Mound lawmaker looks to continue his work on behalf of Denton County  in the Texas House of Representatives.   Flower Mound – Today Representative Tan Parker filed for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from House District 63.  Initially elected to office in 2006, Rep. Parker will be seeking his 4th term as [...]

Parker Joins the Call for an Investigation of Houston National Cemetary

July 21st, 2011

Allegations of Denying Religious Freedoms Draws Criticism From the Legislature  AUSTIN, TX – Following recent allegations by veterans’ family members, State Senators and Representatives signed a letter organized by the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute (TCCRI), asking U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to launch an investigation into claims that the Houston National [...]

Governor Perry Signs Fracking Disclosure Law and Other Related Bills

July 15th, 2011

DENTON – Gov. Rick Perry today ceremonially signed House Bill 3328 and Senate Bills 20 and 527, which will increase transparency in energy production and enable Texas to remain the nation’s energy leader. The governor was joined by Reps. Jim Keffer, Tan Parker and others for the signing ceremony. “Texas’ energy sector continues to fuel [...]

Rep. Parker Passes Legislation That Designates June 2nd as Italian Heritage Day

June 2nd, 2011

Rep. Parker and Senator Carona honor Italians in Texas through HCR 144 Austin, TX – (Today) Representative Tan Parker announced the successful passage of House Concurrent Resolution 144 which designates June 2nd as Italian Heritage Day in Texas. The resolution was sponsored  by Senator John Carona in the Texas Senate and was unanimously passed by [...]

Rep. Parker Successfully Passes His Initiatives as Bill Amendments

May 31st, 2011

Third term lawmaker utilizes the House rules to score victories for election integrity and I-35 E (Austin, Texas)  In the final hours of the legislative session, Representative Tan Parker was able to pass two key initiatives for his district by amending the individual provisions to other bills moving through the legislative process.  The rules of [...]

Parker Passes Key Child Protection Legislation

May 23rd, 2011

Flower Mound Lawmaker works with Child Advocacy Groups to strengthen Child Protection Laws in Texas (Austin, Texas)  Today Representative Tan Parker passed legislation that further defines the child abuse prevention policy that school districts, day care centers, and child placing agencies must adopt to include better identifying all types of child abuse, as well as, [...]