There are two Hispanic Americans campaigning for the GOP nomination for the presidency, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio. They have many similarities; they are both US senators, Cruz from Texas and Rubio from Florida. Both are sons of Cuban immigrants, both are 44 years of age and both are social conservatives. From all indications these two men will rise to the top 10 contenders list. Read more about The ever elusive Hispanic Vote: Will it even matter to Cruz and Rubio?
San Antonio has a first ever elected Black female mayor, Ivy Taylor. Mayor Taylor accompanied by her husband, Rodney, and daughter, Morgan, walked into the jammed packed room filled with enthusiastic supporters at the Wyndham Garden near downtown San Antonio on Saturday night, June 13. Read more about VICTORY for Ivy Taylor and San Antonio
What happened in the San Antonio Mayoral Election on June 13th is an excellent example of what happens when conservatives (who do not necessarily agree on every single issue), moderates and independents JOIN hands and defeat the progressive agenda. I can just feel deep admiration and gratefulness to many of my dear friends who worked hard on Mayor Ivy Taylor's race when they realized who their options were. Read more about A Lesson to Learn
Last Monday I traveled to Laredo with Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz to make a firsthand assessment of the dangerous conditions our border patrol agents face every day. A few days prior to our visit, a U.S. Read more about Briefings in Laredo
Imagine my surprise when I read the front page of the liberal Express News on Sunday, June 7...two articles discussing the husbands of the mayoral candidates, Ivy Taylor, ‘Mayor facing interest conflict’ and Leticia Van de Putte, ‘Tax woes plagued Van de Putte’s husband’. Read more about San Antonio Mayoral Run-Off Election Today
Wednesday I applauded the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for ruling in favor of several health and safety provisions in Texas legislation, House Bill 2, which ensures that abortion clinics meet the safety standards of state Ambulatory Surgical Centers and requires that abortionists qualify for admitting privileges at a local hospital. House Bill 2 also bans abortions after 20 weeks. Read more about Texans Are Sojourners for Life
Today I voted to give Congress and the American people control over the president’s existing power to negotiate trade agreements. Congress and the American people should have a say when it comes to trade agreements. Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) will put a much-needed check on the Obama administration’s existing ability to enact trade agreements without Congress’ approval. Read more about Congress Should Have a Say on Trade
On June 11th and 12th, 2015 the U.S. House of Representatives voted on several trade bills: H.R. 1295, Trade Preferences Extension; H.R. 1314, Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); H.R. 1314, Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); and H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement.
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There are two Hispanic Americans campaigning for the GOP nomination for the presidency, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio. They have many similarities; they are both US senators, Cruz from Texas and Rubio from Florida. Both are sons of Cuban immigrants, both are 44 years of age and both are social conservatives. From all indications these two men will rise to the top 10 contenders list. 
Monday I spoke in favor of H.R. 2559, which passed in the House with unanimous bipartisan support. The bill would rename part of I-10 in Kendall County in honor of PFC Milton A. Lee, who died in combat in Vietnam on April 26, 1968 at the age of 19. 
San Antonio has a first ever elected Black female mayor, Ivy Taylor. Mayor Taylor accompanied by her husband, Rodney, and daughter, Morgan, walked into the jammed packed room filled with enthusiastic supporters at the Wyndham Garden near downtown San Antonio on Saturday night, June 13. 
What happened in the San Antonio Mayoral Election on June 13th is an excellent example of what happens when conservatives (who do not necessarily agree on every single issue), moderates and independents JOIN hands and defeat the progressive agenda. I can just feel deep admiration and gratefulness to many of my dear friends who worked hard on Mayor Ivy Taylor's race when they realized who their options were. 
Imagine my surprise when I read the front page of the liberal Express News on Sunday, June 7...two articles discussing the husbands of the mayoral candidates, Ivy Taylor, ‘Mayor facing interest conflict’ and Leticia Van de Putte, ‘Tax woes plagued Van de Putte’s husband’. 
Wednesday I applauded the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for ruling in favor of several health and safety provisions in Texas legislation, House Bill 2, which ensures that abortion clinics meet the safety standards of state Ambulatory Surgical Centers and requires that abortionists qualify for admitting privileges at a local hospital. House Bill 2 also bans abortions after 20 weeks. 
Today I voted to give Congress and the American people control over the president’s existing power to negotiate trade agreements. Congress and the American people should have a say when it comes to trade agreements. Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) will put a much-needed check on the Obama administration’s existing ability to enact trade agreements without Congress’ approval. 
On June 11th and 12th, 2015 the U.S. House of Representatives voted on several trade bills: H.R. 1295, Trade Preferences Extension; H.R. 1314, Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); H.R. 1314, Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); and H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement.
