Last week, the economic crisis in Greece continued to unfold when the country failed to make a scheduled debt repayment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). And just yesterday, in a referendum, the Greeks voted against the terms of a previous bailout from its international creditors that would have brought more stability and economic reforms to the country. Read more about The Greek Economic Crisis
Shark finning is currently banned or regulated in an increasing number of countries and it is time the United States became a leader in the effort to eradicate shark finning permanently. Recently, the United Arab Emirates introduced regulations on abusive fishing practices that are threatening the survival of some shark species. Read more about The Jaws Act
The military service of retired U.S. Army veteran, Sergeant David Flores, was celebrated on Saturday in Houston. The soldier received his own personal Independence Day when he was awarded the gift of a mortgage-free home. Read more about Texas Wounded Veteran Honored with Gift of Free Home
While members of Congress returned home to work in their districts last week, I took the opportunity to visit several communities in the 27th Congressional district. I stopped by the Victoria Chamber of Commerce to hear what was on the minds of local business folks and answer their questions about what we are doing in Washington to create a healthier and more robust economy. Read more about Discussing the Issues that Matter to You
June was perhaps the busiest month yet during my time as chairman of the Republican Party of Texas (RPT). I started off the month with a State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) meeting in Austin
San Antonio congressional representatives are praising a recent decision of the 
Last week, the economic crisis in Greece continued to unfold when the country failed to make a scheduled debt repayment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). And just yesterday, in a referendum, the Greeks voted against the terms of a previous bailout from its international creditors that would have brought more stability and economic reforms to the country. 
Shark finning is currently banned or regulated in an increasing number of countries and it is time the United States became a leader in the effort to eradicate shark finning permanently. Recently, the United Arab Emirates introduced regulations on abusive fishing practices that are threatening the survival of some shark species. 
The military service of retired U.S. Army veteran, Sergeant David Flores, was celebrated on Saturday in Houston. The soldier received his own personal Independence Day when he was awarded the gift of a mortgage-free home. 
Federal agencies with oversight over various industries are taking the problem of worker misclassification more seriously and are taking steps to rein in as many bad actors as possible, according to various reports. 
While members of Congress returned home to work in their districts last week, I took the opportunity to visit several communities in the 27th Congressional district. I stopped by the Victoria Chamber of Commerce to hear what was on the minds of local business folks and answer their questions about what we are doing in Washington to create a healthier and more robust economy. 
This Independence Day, I want to take time to reflect on the freedoms that make our nation great. 
I issued the following statement regarding President Obama's announcement that his Administration has reached a deal with Cuba to reestablish full diplomatic relations with the communist country: 
