State Representative Ellen Cohen—Ellen Cohen is the State Representative for District 134, which includes Bellaire, West University, River Oaks and parts of Meyerland and Montrose.

Rep. Cohen, along with eighteen of her colleagues, sent a letter to the President requesting military aircraft to help secure the border. (more…)

State Rep. Ellen Cohen met with a group of local realtors earlier this month in a “Listening Session” to hear about their concerns as she prepares for the 2011 legislative session. Rep. Cohen is meeting with different individuals and groups during the interim as she is working on her legislative agenda. (more…)

State Representative Ellen Cohen will report more than $265,000 cash on hand reflecting the funds raised during the campaign reporting period of January 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010. The report reflects the commitment of over 450 donors who are enthusiastically supporting Rep. Cohen’s work in the Texas House of Representatives. Cohen’s financial report reflects diverse support from Democrats, Republicans and Independents, many of whom have supported Cohen since her first campaign. (more…)

HOUSTON—Representative Ellen Cohen, in a press conference called by Senator Rodney Ellis today addressed the recent actions of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relating to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). (more…)

HOUSTON — Representative Ellen Cohen (D-Houston) welcomed Appropriations Committee Chair Jim Pitts (R-Waxahachie) to District 134 on May 6 for an Appropriations Forum attended by more than 120 participants. The event, held at the Upper Kirby District Center,  included a brief look at the budget process, an update on the current budget deficit, and time for participants to offer suggestions on budgetary priorities. (more…)

AUSTIN — Representative Ellen Cohen today received the 2010 Visionary Voice Award at the Texas Capitol. Presented each year by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), the award recognizes individuals around the country who are doing outstanding advocacy and community work to end or prevent sexual violence. (more…)

State Representative Ellen Cohen kicked off her 2010 campaign for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives on April 25 with more than 150 guests in attendance at The Chocolate Bar in Rice Village. (more…)

Appropriations Committee Chair Jim Pitts (R-Waxahachie) will address the Texas House of Representatives’ appropriations process and the budgetary challenges facing the state currently and in the next legislative session in an upcoming forum hosted by State Rep. Ellen Cohen (D-Houston). The forum is scheduled for 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 6, at the Upper Kirby District Center, 3015 Richmond Ave., 77098. (more…)

Women for Ellen was formally launched by the Women for Ellen Leadership Council at an April gathering in the home of Poppi Massey. (more…)