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
There is political correctness and then there is simply stupidity. ESPN'a most recent suspension of Curt Schilling is an example of stupidity and the stupidity is on the part of ESPN. Read more about ESPN Shows Ignorance
The South Texas Grassroots Volunteers, which includes Bexar County, were treated to a visit by Heidi Nelson Cruz, wife of presidential candidate Ted Cruz. A room filled with over 200 supporters welcomed her at the Bexar County Republican headquarters on Tuesday night, August 25, 2015. Read more about Meet Heidi Cruz
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton stood before Judge George Gallagher in a state district court in Collin County and the AG pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges leveled against him. Moments later, Paxton’s criminal defense attorney, Joe Kendall, filed a motion to withdraw from representing Paxton in the proceedings. Read more about Texas AG Pleads Not Guilty, Attorney Withdraws
I will be holding town hall meetings August 31 to September 2 to talk about the issues we are facing, hear your concerns, and answer your questions. Please join me at one of the following locations:
Monday, Aug. 31, 2015
Ingleside 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. CT Ingleside Humble Youth Center 2821 Main St.
As Texans, we have a style of our own – from our hospitality to our headwear.
But you may be surprised to hear the iconic symbol of Western culture, the cowboy hat, only became an official state symbol a couple months ago courtesy of the 84th Texas Legislature. This makes Texas the first state to designate an officially sanctioned hat. Read more about What it Means to be a Texan, Officially
Donald Trump’s newly released immigration position paper is the precise mix of fantasy and ignorance that one would expect from the newly self-described Republican. Trump’s policies would grind down economic growth, slow assimilation and ultimately fail to rein in unlawful immigration. Read more about Donald Trump’s Immigration Myths
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? 
The escalation of anti-white and anti-cop rhetoric has been building since militant black activists began marching in support of #BlackLivesMatter after the suicide of Sandra Bland. 
There is political correctness and then there is simply stupidity. ESPN'a most recent suspension of Curt Schilling is an example of stupidity and the stupidity is on the part of ESPN. 
My Field Reprehensive Luis Buentello and I enjoyed catching up with folks at the Portland Chamber lunch. In my keynote, I talked about issues like the REINS act, the need for a long term highway bill and why the Iran deal is bad for America. 
The South Texas Grassroots Volunteers, which includes Bexar County, were treated to a visit by Heidi Nelson Cruz, wife of presidential candidate Ted Cruz. A room filled with over 200 supporters welcomed her at the Bexar County Republican headquarters on Tuesday night, August 25, 2015. 
Thursday I released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Waters of the U.S. rule which a federal judge in North Dakota has blocked from taking effect on Friday, August 28th. 
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton stood before Judge George Gallagher in a state district court in Collin County and the AG pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges leveled against him. Moments later, Paxton’s criminal defense attorney, Joe Kendall, filed a motion to withdraw from representing Paxton in the proceedings. 
I will be holding town hall meetings August 31 to September 2 to talk about the issues we are facing, hear your concerns, and answer your questions. Please join me at one of the following locations:
As Texans, we have a style of our own – from our hospitality to our headwear.
Donald Trump’s newly released 
