The Texas Legislature has concluded the 84th regular session at the Capitol in Austin, but not before it passed five substantial pro-life bills as well as multiple pro-life provisions in the budget.
The rains came down and the floods came up. And although Texas did not receive Noah's 40 days and 40 nights of rain, the recent 10 days of rain were of Biblical proportions.
The whole State received the incessant rain. And about the time we thought it was all over on Saturday morning, it all happened again Saturday night, flooding many of the same homes and communities throughout theState. Read more about The Rains of May
Mayor Ivy Taylor isn’t a total stranger to me as I was present during the very controversial San Antonio Non Discrimination Ordinance that passed on Thursday, September 5, 2013 violating our First Amendment, Right of Conscience. The NDO passed in spite of the fact that the majority of concerned citizens opposed the unjust ordinance. It passed without Taylor’s vote, 8-3. She voted with the people. Read more about Mayor Ivy Taylor and why she is RIGHT for San Antonio Part IV
Today, I introduced an amendment to H.R. 2578, the Fiscal Year 2016 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Act that increases funding for improved weather forecasting technology by $21 million. The funding would be used to implement activities authorized in the bipartisan Science Committee legislation, H.R. Read more about Congressman Smith Amendment Funds Weather Forecasting Improvements
Today, Rep. Lamar Smith will sponsor an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations bill that would fully fund improved weather forecasting technology at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Smith had a Science Committee bill authorizing these same activities that passed the House unanimously just two weeks ago, and he’s been working on these efforts since 2013. Read more about Congressman Lamar Smith to Sponsor a Weather Forecasting Amendment
Over the past several years, millions of Americans have been the victim of identity theft and financial fraud. In fact, in just the last two years, roughly 1 in 3 Americans had financial account information compromised in data breaches at our largest retailers. In our increasingly global marketplace, immense amounts of sensitive consumer financial information are transferred, processed and stored in any one transaction. Read more about Keeping Your Personal Information Secure
Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department and agents of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security raided five suspected illegal massage parlors last week. Arrests came after some neighboring businesses complained of girls watering the plants outside while wearing revealing lingerie. Eight women were arrested in the operation. Read more about 5 Illicit Massage Parlors Busted in Texas, Say Authorities
"I know the people of Texas will continue to help their neighbors across the state during their time of need and ensure that each affected community will make the fullest and fastest recovery possible."
Many Texans have experienced great loss. Some have lost their homes as the rivers came down without any warning and washed their houses from their foundations. But, of course, losing your home does not compare to the heartbreak of losing a loved one. Read more about Texas Spirit Remains Alive Despite Storms
I issued the following statement on the signing of S. 178, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act into law by President Obama. This bill was introduced by Congressman Ted Poe and Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) in the House and in the Senate by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX). It passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support earlier this month and passed the Senate unanimously in April. Read more about The Justice For Victims Of Trafficking Act Is Now Law
The Texas Legislature has concluded the 84th regular session at the Capitol in Austin, but not before it passed five substantial pro-life bills as well as multiple pro-life provisions in the budget.
The rains came down and the floods came up. And although Texas did not receive Noah's 40 days and 40 nights of rain, the recent 10 days of rain were of Biblical proportions.
Mayor Ivy Taylor isn’t a total stranger to me as I was present during the very controversial San Antonio Non Discrimination Ordinance that passed on Thursday, September 5, 2013 violating our First Amendment, Right of Conscience. The NDO passed in spite of the fact that the majority of concerned citizens opposed the unjust ordinance. It passed without Taylor’s vote, 8-3. She voted with the people. 
Today, I introduced an amendment to H.R. 2578, the Fiscal Year 2016 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Act that increases funding for improved weather forecasting technology by $21 million. The funding would be used to implement activities authorized in the bipartisan Science Committee legislation, H.R. 
Today, I released the following statement on a letter he sent today, June 2, 2015, urging Texas Governor Greg Abbott to sign Texas Senate Bill 900 that reforms the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (“TWIA”). 
Today, Rep. Lamar Smith will sponsor an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations bill that would fully fund improved weather forecasting technology at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Smith had a Science Committee bill authorizing these same activities that passed the House unanimously just two weeks ago, and he’s been working on these efforts since 2013. 
Over the past several years, millions of Americans have been the victim of identity theft and financial fraud. In fact, in just the last two years, roughly 1 in 3 Americans had financial account information compromised in data breaches at our largest retailers. In our increasingly global marketplace, immense amounts of sensitive consumer financial information are transferred, processed and stored in any one transaction. 
Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department and agents of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security raided five suspected illegal massage parlors last week. Arrests came after some neighboring businesses complained of girls watering the plants outside while wearing revealing lingerie. Eight women were arrested in the operation. 
Many Texans have experienced great loss. Some have lost their homes as the rivers came down without any warning and washed their houses from their foundations. But, of course, losing your home does not compare to the heartbreak of losing a loved one. 
I issued the following statement on the signing of S. 178, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act into law by President Obama. This bill was introduced by Congressman Ted Poe and Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) in the House and in the Senate by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX). It passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support earlier this month and passed the Senate unanimously in April. 
