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school’s structure and program is very different from the
flow of undergrad, so getting use to the flow and struc-
ture of Law school took a lot of adjusting. You are held to
a much more rigid schedule with no room for error. The
amount of course work covered; combined with the chal-
lenge of retaining and executing new information and the
ability to practice learned concepts all on one exam at the
end of each semester created a high pressured environment
from time to time. None of that was a deterrent for Repre-
sentative Jones when it came to Law School. He knew that
all of his hard work and dedication would pay off in the
end. Fred believes the greatest benefit of becoming a lawyer
is the fact that he is able to help people during some the
most difficult times of their lives. Also, a law degree allows
you to practice in a multitude of sectors and in most cases
allows you to practice in an area that you have invested to attract major industries to the area and help drive
interest in. Representative Jones honestly did not know the economy for the City of Bastrop.
where his Law degree would take him. But he knew that Representative Jones plans on making the
he wanted to help people and build a stronger community community better by first being in the community
by making a difference that would protect and enhance the and listening to the needs of citizens in the commu-
lives of others. While being a prosecutor Representative nity. He is going to help develop a tax policy, help
Jones was able to help many people and get justice for many benefit the economy, create educational opportuni-
victims. Representative Jones says shortly after the election ties, and continue criminal justice reform.
he spoke with Representative Michael Echols and Mayor
Henry Cotton about some plans that they had for the City First Legislative Session representative Jones passed
of Bastrop. One of the plans they all spoke on included the HB 643, HB 374, HB137, HCR 46, HCR 47, HCR 97
Economic Development District. He said he was happy that
they were able to bring this to fruition; and now they have

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