This week, I was proud to vote for the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, House Republican's fifth bill funding crucial government operations through next year.

Passing this bill is a major win for Texas and conservatives, as it: Read more about Strong Conservative Wins

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement today after a bipartisan majority of senators voted to support his Texas water rights amendment, even though the vote fell short of overcoming a filibuster. Read more about Sen. Cruz Responds After Bipartisan Senate Vote in Support of His Amendment Protecting Texas Water Rights

Monday on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) recapped his trip to the Rio Grande Valley with Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Lee (R-UT), and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and urged the Biden administration to end its catch-and-release policies. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. Read more about Cornyn Recaps Border Trip, Calls on Biden to End Catch and Release

I was delighted to address the Angelo State University Cybersecurity & Fraud Awareness event this morning. This topic holds significant relevance for many of us, particularly in Texas, which ranks as the third-highest targeted state for scams. Read more about Cybersecurity & Fraud Awareness

Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) is demanding a full accounting from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin of how much ammunition reserve is available for Israel following concerning reports that the stockpile may be running low after the Biden administration used it to support the war in Ukraine. Read more about Rep. Roy demands full accounting from Pentagon on US arms stockpiled for Israel

I am excited to announce that House Republicans have elected a new Speaker of the House: Mike Johnson of Louisiana. Mike is a Constitutional lawyer and one of the strongest conservatives in Congress who has devoted his life and career to fighting for fundamental freedoms and traditional values —the Right to Life, Second Amendment, Free Speech, and Religious Liberty. Read more about Mike Johnson Elected Speaker of the House

We have six district offices across Texas-11 open full-time on issues like recovering lost social security checks, restoring rightful benefits and assistance for veterans, and cutting through bureaucratic red tape. 

I am incredibly proud of the outstanding work my district staff has accomplished. We have achieved the milestone of over 2,000 cases closed and a return of an impactful $1.7 million to the community.  Read more about 2,000 Cases Closed and $1.7 Million Returned

This past week, House Republicans selected Representative Mike Johnson to be our 56th speaker as we continue working on behalf of Americans to secure our border, strengthen our economy, and protect U.S. national security. I am eager to continue this crucial work, as threats from our adversaries continue to grow each day. Read more about House Republicans Continue Working On Behalf of America

These legislative proposals raise serious constitutional questions, while jeopardizing the fundamental human rights of asylum seekers and others asking for protection in the United States. Read more about Letter to Texas Lawmakers: Oppose HB 4 and SB 11

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) led a bicameral coalition of federal lawmakers calling on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to reverse its suspension of rules allowing liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail. Read more about Sen. Cruz, Rep. Graves Lead Coalition Calling on Biden Admin to Allow LNG By Rail