Over the past few weeks, I’ve traveled across the Second Congressional District to meet with and listen to neighbors’ concerns about what’s happening in Washington and around the world. Hearing what’s most important to you and your family is critical to help me better represent you in Congress. My office also held the Third Annual Honor Our Heroes event to pay tribute to local past, present and future service members. More than 300 of our neighbors came out to salute our veterans and honor their service to our nation. Read more about Congressman Ted Poe's Summer Wrap-Up
This December marks 40 years since Congress passed the crude oil export ban – an antiquated law created in response to disruptions in global supply in the 1970s. Fortunately, the world today looks very different, and our country’s energy landscape has undergone a complete transformation thanks to technological innovation and policies implemented in energy-rich states like Texas. Read more about It’s Time To Lift The Crude Oil Export Ban
Trump may have stumbled into an immigration reform that could reach agreement with all spectrums of the Party. A few years back, Trump viewed Romney's self deportation plan as cruel and bad politics. He added that he would be willing to allow those illegals to stay in the country if they met certain criteria. Read more about Donald Trump's Immigration Compromise?
Conservatives are torn over the issue of legalization for illegal immigrants. Some, like Sen. Marco Rubio, support a path to citizenship for many illegal immigrants, while others, like political scientist Peter Skerry, support legalizing them without a path to citizenship. A third group of conservatives opposes any and all efforts to legalize illegal immigrants in the United States. Read more about One Solution to the Immigration Debate
If Sanders is waking up the nationalist socialists on the Democratic side, it is hard to say what Trump's long term goal for conservatism is or if he even has one. Trump has challenged the status quo and the Republican establishment. While the political left knows they are the defenders of the bureaucratic state. Read more about Is Trump Building A New Conservatism?
Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth was executed because he wore the uniform of a Texas peace officer. May justice be swift and harsh for his killer. As a former prosecutor and Judge I have tried cases where peace officers were murdered. I have also tried cases where peace officers were charged with killing citizens. Read more about Congressman Ted Poe Statement on the Murder of Darren Goforth
On Friday, I visited my alma mater, Incarnate Word Academy, and spoke with students in AP government. They had great questions, including one I've never been asked before, “what do you think is the most important states' rights issue today?” I had to pause for a second and think about it. Is it the definition of marriage, the ability of states to enforce border security and immigration laws, legalization of marijuana, or something else? Read more about Control Over Education is Most Important States' Rights Issue Facing Country Today
U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX-32), Chairman of the House Rules Committee and a Member of House Republican Leadership, today released the following statement regarding the 
This December marks 40 years since Congress passed the crude oil export ban – an antiquated law created in response to disruptions in global supply in the 1970s. Fortunately, the world today looks very different, and our country’s energy landscape has undergone a complete transformation thanks to technological innovation and policies implemented in energy-rich states like Texas. 
Trump may have stumbled into an immigration reform that could reach agreement with all spectrums of the Party. A few years back, Trump viewed Romney's self deportation plan as cruel and bad politics. He added that he would be willing to allow those illegals to stay in the country if they met certain criteria. 
Conservatives are torn over the issue of legalization for illegal immigrants. Some, like Sen. Marco Rubio, support a path to citizenship for many illegal immigrants, while others, like political scientist Peter Skerry, support legalizing them without a path to citizenship. A third group of conservatives opposes any and all efforts to legalize illegal immigrants in the United States. 
If Sanders is waking up the nationalist socialists on the Democratic side, it is hard to say what Trump's long term goal for conservatism is or if he even has one. Trump has challenged the status quo and the Republican establishment. While the political left knows they are the defenders of the bureaucratic state. 
In the Houston Mayoral race in 2015 there are 7 serious candidates, 13 candidates in all, and an estimated $7 million to be spent. A major factor in this race will be the bathroom ordinance, or as it is otherwise called by its proponents, the "HERO" ordinance, which lets men into women's bathrooms. 
Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth was executed because he wore the uniform of a Texas peace officer. May justice be swift and harsh for his killer. As a former prosecutor and Judge I have tried cases where peace officers were murdered. I have also tried cases where peace officers were charged with killing citizens. 
This election is seeing an evolution of what it means to be a liberal or if there is just a thing as a liberal. 
On Friday, I visited my alma mater, Incarnate Word Academy, and spoke with students in AP government. They had great questions, including one I've never been asked before, “what do you think is the most important states' rights issue today?” I had to pause for a second and think about it. Is it the definition of marriage, the ability of states to enforce border security and immigration laws, legalization of marijuana, or something else? 
