Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles

Senator Borris L. Miles is a member of the Texas Senate representing District 13. Contact: [email protected] | 512-463-0113

[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

Are you registered to vote? 1.2 MILLION Texans are on the voter suspense list!

Visit https://t.co/IBLvRrs94r to check your voter registration status and learn how to register to vote.

Remember, the upcoming election is VERY IMPORTANT because it will determine the direction of our nation, state, and county. Make sure your voice is heard! Check your voter registration and be ready to VOTE!
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[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

Statement by Sen. Borris L. Miles on the Passing of The Honorable Garnet Coleman
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[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

Team Miles joined neighbors and community partners at Alief’s Pre-National Night Out event to celebrate community engagement and connect constituents with organizations serving our community.

Alief is located in Senate District 13, and Justin Concepcion and Monica Shaw from Team Miles met with neighbors and families and shared how our office is here to serve them.

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the event a success!
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[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

The @hcphtx Mobile Health Clinic will be making several stops throughout SD 13 this week, offering health and vaccination services. No appointments are needed! Learn more about the Harris County Public Health Mobile Health events here: https://t.co/ckEsNY56Rf
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[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

As a proud @SamHoustonState alum, it was incredible to see the Bearkats come away with a BIG WIN at last night’s Homecoming game!

Congratulations to the players and coaches on this outstanding win . This was YOUR night!

My wife, Cydonii and I had a great time cheering on the Bearkats with SHSU President Dr. Alisa White, Rep. Trey Wharton, the students and our amazing alumni!

#EatEmUpKats #txlege #hounews

[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

FYI! @HarrisVotes has launched the Harris Votes App. Download the app to check your voter registration status, get election date reminders, find voting centers, review your sample ballot, and track live election-night coverage. The app is available for iOS and Android devices.
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[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

The @hcphtx Mobile Clinic will be at @BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus on Friday, September 18, offering FREE health services for those who qualify. Health Services include:
- Checkups, wellness exams & cancer (cervical, breast, prostate) screenings
- STI/HIV testing & treatment
- Vaccines for children & adults
- Pap exams, Pregnancy testing & birth control
- Referrals, counseling & follow-up care

Learn more about the Harris County Public Health Mobile Health events here: https://t.co/ckEsNY5EGN

[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Are you registered to vote?

The November election will help shape the future of our county, state, and nation. Don’t take your vote for granted—make sure you’re registered! Check your status or register at https://t.co/IBLvRrs94r
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Senator Borris L. and Cydonii Miles joined leaders from the education, labor, civic and faith communities, along with elected officials, for a conversation with Rev. Al Sharpton on voter education and civic leadership.

Tomorrow is National Voter Registration Day—a reminder to make sure we’re registered and prepared to participate in the upcoming election, while helping others understand the importance of making their voices heard.
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[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

Today, we remember one of the most tragic days in our nation’s history. We honor those we lost on 9/11, as well as the heroes who bravely stepped up and risked their lives to help those in need. Let’s take a moment to pray for the victims and the families whose lives were forever changed. May we never forget that, even in the face of darkness, unity, compassion, and courage are the values that bring us together.

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[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

SEN. BORRIS L. MILES LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR

I sent a letter to Governor Abbott in response to his letter regarding the federal government's decision to withhold approval of Texas' FY 2027 Medicaid directed payment programs, which include the Comprehensive Hospital Increase Reimbursement Program (CHIRP), Texas Incentives for Physicians and Professional Services (TIPPS), and Rural Access to Primary and Preventive Services Program (RAPPS).

Approximately $9.8 billion in Medicaid funding for Texas hospitals is at risk, including at least $258 million for Harris Health.

Those numbers represent far more than hospital finances. The Texans most vulnerable to the consequences are our seniors, low-income families, minority and marginalized communities, uninsured and underinsured Texans, and residents of rural communities where healthcare options are already limited.

In the governor's August 7 letter, he described the federal government's action as putting a “gun to the head” of Texas hospitals. But if we are going to use that analogy, then we also need to be honest about how Texas arrived at a place where that gun can be held to the head of our healthcare system with such devastating consequences.

For years, Texas made a deliberate political choice not to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Time and again, Texas policymakers had opportunities to expand access to Medicaid and chose not to do so. This refusal helped create and perpetuate a healthcare system in which hospitals—particularly safety-net hospitals—carry an enormous burden of caring for uninsured and underinsured Texans.

We cannot continue making the same policy choices that continue to leave us vulnerable. We must: Put people before politics. Put patients before ideology. Put human life before partisan advantage. The health and lives of Texans should never be collateral damage in a political dispute.

Please read Senator Miles' full letter to the governor below.
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[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the working men and women who keep our communities, our state, and our country moving forward. We honor the labor organizations that have led the fight for fair wages, safer workplaces, stronger benefits, and a better quality of life. The fight for workers’ rights is far from over, and we will continue to stand together and organize to protect our rights and build a stronger future for all.

The Office of State Senator Borris L. Miles will be closed today, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. The office will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Happy Labor Day!
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[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

TOMORROW, Saturday, September 5, stop by the Northeast Community Farmers Market at LBJ Hospital Farmers Market on August 15. In the heart of a Houston food desert, this market will bring healthy produce to local families. It is open to all and accepts SNAP, cash and credit cards.
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[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

Update @ReadyHarris on Tropical Storm Edouard! Heavy rainfall is expected to cause street flooding across parts of Harris County. Residents are encouraged to be at a safe location by 2–3 PM and stay off the roads.
Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Never drive through flooded roadways.

Follow weather safety advice from the @NWSHouston and other official sources like your local news for severe weather information. You can also text GULF2026 to 888777 to receive hurricane season updates.
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[Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management @ReadyHarris]

(9/1/2026 @ 11 AM) Update on #TropicalStormEdouard | Heavy rainfall is expected to cause street flooding across parts of Harris County. Residents are encouraged to be at a safe location by 2–3 PM and stay off the roads. 🚨 Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

FYI! @HoustonISD has canceled after-school activities TODAY, September 1. Schools will dismiss at their normal times. #hounews #SD13

[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

According to the US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas, there is a Tropical System likely to bring heavy rainfall. Residents are encouraged to stay informed. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts. Follow your local news and TEXT GULF2026 to 888777 for hurricane season alerts. Learn more here: https://t.co/n1K82PQVRe

[NWS Houston @NWSHouston]

TD 5 is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm by tonight. Elevated rainfall totals along and east I-45 remain the primary threat. Highest impacts expected during the day Tuesday. Gusts up to 40 mph possible along the coast. Continue monitoring the forecast for updates. #TXwx

[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

YES Prep will be hosting a Community Recovery Fair on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Brewster Park to support families impacted by the recent power outages at the Rose Plaza Apartments in the Fifth Ward. YES Prep will provide FREE essential items, including:
- Water
- Diapers
- Hygiene items (toilet paper, deodorant, shampoo, soap)
- Cleaning supplies (cleaning soap, Clorox, vinegar, disinfectant)
- Basic food items (bread, canned goods, and other items for quick meals)

See the flier below for more details.
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[Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles @BorrisLMiles]

FYI! @BakerRipley is hosting Food Fairs across all its Houston campuses throughout September. These events are open to everyone in the community and are FREE to attend. Families will receive FREE produce, canned goods, and other non-perishable items. Food is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about the program here: https://t.co/aZphlYbmO1
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