Government
Put simply: We are for limited government that works. At TexasGOPVote, we will work as a watchdog to help our state lawmakers and our congressional delegation pull in the reins on unnecessary spending and government bureaucracy. You better believe we’ll expose politicians who seek to act outside the bounds set by the Forefathers in the Constitutions of Texas and the United States.
June 10th, 2019
Our South and West Texas communities are bearing the brunt of the immigration crisis. When crisscrossing the 23rd District of Texas, I consistently hear that folks I represent are concerned about the influx of migrants and...
June 10th, 2019
The new law, which took effect Friday, strikes previous provisions that made defaults grounds to deny, suspend or not renew a professional license. There is now an explicit prohibition on those actions.
June 7th, 2019
Our national parks and historic sites are an integral part of the American experience, and the eight I represent provide immeasurable cultural, environmental and economic benefits across South and West Texas. We have a...
June 6th, 2019
In a move that surprised veterans of the legislative process in Austin, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott this week said he would act unilaterally to extend the life of the state agency that oversees plumbers.
June 5th, 2019
Recently on the floor, I highlighted my support of legislation aimed at lowering the cost of health care for Americans while Democrats continue to push socialist policies like Medicare for All that could kick millions of...
June 5th, 2019
The truth is finally coming out on the Russia Influence Fiction. And now the investigative focus turns to where it should have been all along, toward how this “fraudulent issue” was started, by whom, and why.
June 4th, 2019
The $4.3 billion in disaster relief aid is overdue and will go a long way in helping Texans as they continue to rebuild their lives after Harvey
June 3rd, 2019
In addition to secretly storing blueprints for nuclear weapons and refusing to turn over materials related to their nuclear weapons program, now they have pushed the envelope so far on centrifuges that the cheating can no...
May 31st, 2019
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is suing Judge Wayne Mack and the State of Texas for allegedly violating an attorney’s First Amendment rights.
May 30th, 2019
At the start of this hurricane season, I launched a page on my website for Texans with information on how to be prepared and resources about disaster aid available after a storm.
June 10th, 2019
Battling State of The City of Houston Speeches, The Good News You Can Believe Your Own Eyes and Ears
Houston we have a problem. Let's take a quick glance of the areas for concern!
June 7th, 2019
I issued the following statements regarding the 75th anniversary of D-Day; H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act; and possible tariffs on imports from Mexico.
June 7th, 2019
The 86th Legislature of Texas has adjourned sine die, so let’s take a look at what pro-life measures passed.
June 5th, 2019
Rather than the Democrats inviting Republicans to the table on H.R. 6, they’ve chosen to play a political game by putting forth a partisan bill that does nothing to address border security, the root causes of our broken...
June 5th, 2019
America must always stand with the people of China. We must never stop fighting for the democracy so many gave their lives for 30 years ago today.
June 4th, 2019
It is important for us to be vigilant observers of our deteriorating culture and disappearing traditional principles this nation was founded on.
June 3rd, 2019
Texas has a shortage of skilled trades workers. The new law sets up a commission to study what changes schools and businesses must make to close that gap.
June 3rd, 2019
The Texas Legislature passed a bill to make red light cameras illegal in the Lone Star State. The Governor signed the bill on Saturday and placed it into law. Existing cameras can stay in place until the local jurisdictions...
May 31st, 2019
With the 2019 session now history, we had some good things for conservatives and some things we didn't get done.
May 29th, 2019
Special counsel Robert Mueller, speaking publicly for the first time since the beginning of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, says he is resigning.