The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (TSAFF) on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, honored Sen. Juan
“Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, with the 2019 TSAFF “Senator of the Year Award” during the organization’s annual conference in Houston.
He was recognized for his efforts during the 86th Texas Legislature – which took place from Tuesday, January 8, 2019 to Monday, May 27, 2019 – or his efforts on behalf of Texas firefighters, especially for passing his Senate Bill 2551, which makes it easier for a firefighter to file for worker’s compensation if diagnosed with one of 11 specified cancers.
The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters ...