The Plano Chamber of Commerce has named State Rep. Brian McCall as Citizen of the Year. He will be formally awarded next month at the chamber's annual gala, but we had a chance to visit with Brian one-on-one soon following the announcement.

On Tuesday, January 8th, Representative Brian McCall was surprised at a private cocktail when past Citizen of the Year recipients honored him as the 2007 Citizen of the Year.

For Immediate Release For More Information, December 17, 2007

Representative Brian McCall of Plano was a champion for more open government during the 80th Legislative

Representative Brian McCall of Plano passed an important court security bill during the 80th Legislative Session which allows the allocation of court security funds to protect associate judges who often handle some of the most emotionally charged cases, such as child custody battles.

In an effort to promote the use of fuel cells as an energy alternative, State Representative Brian McCall (R - Plano) has filed a bill that proposes eliminating sales taxes associated with the sale, use, or other consumption of nonvehicular fuel cells. As introduced, House Bill 646 hopes to encourage the use of fuel cells as an electricity source thereby increasing electricity efficiency, reducing the number of traditional power consumers and reducing air pollution.

The Austin American-Statesman features excerpts from: 'In the Shadow of John Connally: An Examination of Gubernatorial Power in Texas,' a doctoral dissertation by state Rep. Brian McCall