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.
March 1st, 2013
I am disappointed that President Obama allowed sequester cuts to take effect. His decision places partisan politics above the best interests of the American people. The cuts are regrettable, but were avoidable. House...
February 28th, 2013
Black History month in America was designed to remember the important events, history and contributions of blacks in America. The author’s goal is to be sure that the accomplishments and bravery of some conservative blacks...
February 28th, 2013
This week the Obama Administration released illegal immigrants who were being held in custody pending deportation hearings in advance of the looming sequestration. Is this just another propaganda move to put pressure on...
February 27th, 2013
Last Wednesday, nine members of the Texas Patriots PAC attended a Lone Star College Board of Trustees’ meeting. The agenda was to vote on whether Lone Star College (LSC) should schedule a $500 million bond election for May...
February 26th, 2013
I recently introduced, along with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), H.R. 637, the Preserving American Privacy Act. With an estimated 30,000 drones in U.S. skies by 2030, now is the time for Congress to act to set specific...
February 25th, 2013
Sequestration takes effect in 4 days. Set up under the Budget Control Act, which I voted against, sequestration was the White House’s idea to help urge the “Super Committee” to agree on massive spending cuts. That failed....
February 22nd, 2013
"On January 16, 2013, President Barack Obama issued 23 executive actions against your 2nd amendment Constitutional right to bear arms. He did this without the consent of Congress which in itself, violates the foundation...
February 22nd, 2013
Florida Governor Rick Scott announced Wednesday evening he had made a deal with the federal government and would now accept Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion, the initial implementation of President Obama's Affordable Care Act....
February 21st, 2013
Yesterday marked the anniversary of President Obama convening his most trusted allies and appointees to his Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry. The Task Force, a working group comprised of presidential cabinet...
February 20th, 2013
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today joined Senator Kel Seliger and Representative Charles “Doc” Anderson to express support for legislation to help strengthen Texas’s right-to-work laws. Attorney General Abbott...
March 1st, 2013
According to the Congressional Budget Office, the White House backed bill would actually raise the deficit this year by tens of billions of dollars.Its absolutely ludicrous, especially when we consider that even with the...
February 28th, 2013
If you want to see the problems of our economic woes, take a simple look at a recent vote in Cedar Rapids on allowing a casino. This is a battle royale of dueling casinos protecting their local monopoly against further...
February 27th, 2013
Look America, no bling. No rings, no earrings, no tats, no bracelets or watches, at least that I can see. Just Rand Paul, one of the smartest guys in politics.He’s not our lord and savior, nor is he America’s daddy, but Rand...
February 26th, 2013
I was angry. Every American should be angry right now. This is getting ridiculous.
February 25th, 2013
The City of Lumberton, TX and City Manager Steve Clark have kicked out the Hardin County Republican Women's group from using the Lumberton "Pete Trest" Community Center.The Community Center is a city public building that was...
February 23rd, 2013
Earlier this month I was asked by a group in Cleveland, Texas, to give an overview of recent U.S. economic history for a beginner audience. This was the result.
February 22nd, 2013
My very own Texas State Senator Robert Nichols has filed a "Merry Christmas Bill" that will protect schools and students from getting sued by left wing groups that want to force people to do things like call a Christmas tree...
February 21st, 2013
Today in a new letter, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and 14 U.S. Senators are calling on the President to withdraw Chuck Hagel’s nomination to be Secretary of Defense:The letter is signed by Sens. Cornyn, Inhofe (...
February 21st, 2013
Millions of Americans were stunned after watching Hamilton County, Ohio voter and Organizing for America volunteer Melowese Richardson proudly admit to casting multiple ballots for President Barack Obama. Recently surfaced...
February 20th, 2013
Written by Walter Coffey: In 1787, a convention was held to strengthen the Articles of Confederation that governed the new United States. However, the delegates instead seceded from the nation under the Articles and drafted...



































