Texas Scorecard

Biography

Senator Nichols is a Businessman from Jacksonville, Texas. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Lamar University and has served as Mayor of his hometown. He and his wife Donna, have three children. Senator Nichols has served in the Texas Senate since 2007.

Contact

Email: Robert.Nichols@senate.texas.gov
Social: SenatorRobertNichols
: SenatorNichols

Addresses

Capitol

P.O. Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711
1 (800) 959-8633 (TOLL-FREE)

(512) 463-0103
District

2915 Atkinson Drive
Lufkin, TX 75901

(936) 699-4988
District

329 Neches Street
Jacksonville, TX 75766

(903) 589-3003
District

202 E. Pilar St., Ste. 309
Nacogdoches, TX 75961

(936) 564-4252
District

769 S. Main St., Suite 103
Lumberton, TX 77657

(409) 755-9893

Committees

89th Legislative Session
Business and Commerce
Finance
Local Government
Transportation, Chair

Campaign Finance

Lorena ISD Loses Bid To Suppress Evidence in Sex Abuse Suit

May 7, 2026

Lorena Primary School Principal April Jewell sought to block parents’ access to documents from a TEA proceeding against her professional certification.
Fort Bend Commissioner Candidate Removed From Runoff Ballot in Residency Dispute

April 7, 2026

A residency lawsuit that started the day after the March primary has now reshaped the Fort Bend County Precinct 4 commissioner's race, with a judge ordering the front-runner off the runoff ballot entirely.
Patrick’s Interim Charges for Senate Include Studying Data Center Growth, Property Tax Cuts

March 27, 2026

The charges will guide priorities for the next legislative session.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Makes 2026 Senate Committee Appointments 

March 24, 2026

The action fills leadership gaps left by the departure of various senators.
Republican Nominees Secured for Key Open Seats in Texas Legislature 

March 4, 2026

Each of the nominees will face off with their respective Democrat opponent in November.