Voting Resources
Education
“You can’t grow your economy if you don’t have an educated workforce.” – Those words from Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick could not be more true. Texas is leading the way with bold, conservative education reform that ditches the idea of “college for all” and instead gives students and their parents multiple pathways to a career. Teachers, administrators and students must be held accountable for competent performance. The system should be free from undue bias, which can distort students' perspectives on the world they must interact with to be competitive in a global market.
September 19th, 2019
At the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, I introduced a Senate resolution recognizing the work, goals, and achievements of 523 non-profit Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) throughout the nation by designating the week of...
September 4th, 2019
The New York Times used to be a newspaper that reported the news from a liberal slant. However, they were journalists at heart, no more.
August 27th, 2019
To highlight my work on education issues, I released the following video detailing my legislative efforts for students across Texas in addition to my joint op-ed with Texas Higher Education Commissioner Raymund Paredes,...
July 29th, 2019
North America's first books can't be found in a library. It requires a road trip to Del Rio, Texas. With more than 300 sites revealing mysteries more than 4,000 years old, the rock art in TX-23 is a must-see.
July 26th, 2019
I released the following statement after my Veteran STEM Scholarship Improvement Act, a bill to help veterans take full advantage of the scholarship provided to veterans studying science, technology, engineering,...
July 18th, 2019
Apparently someone had been using a spool of rope normally used for medical procedures to practice tying a “Uni Knot,” which is used in fishing. He left the knot in place when he returned the spool to the storage area. Well...
July 10th, 2019
Seeking to make college more affordable, the University of Texas will use some of its oil money to dramatically expand the financial aid it offers to low- and middle-income undergraduates on its flagship Austin campus.
June 17th, 2019
During this graduation season, I have found myself reflecting on the moment 19 years ago when I graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in computer science. I was preparing to serve my country as an undercover...
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.
May 31st, 2019
Yesterday, I announced that Nataly Nasrawi of Cypress, TX has been selected as the overall winner for Texas’s Tenth Congressional District in the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. Nataly’s artwork, titled “Holy Cow Stop...
September 18th, 2019
Yesterday, I continued my efforts to make sure Texans of all backgrounds have access to educational opportunities by supporting the bipartisan Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE)...
August 27th, 2019
The bill mandates required reporting from colleges and universities about courses that don't transfer, and aims to help students save time and money.
August 19th, 2019
While some policymakers are proposing ideas such as “free college for all,” we know it is impossible to implement at a national level. However, all states can make college more affordable by supporting cost-effective,...
July 29th, 2019
We have the second highest veteran population of all states, with an estimated 1.6 million veterans living in the Lone Star State. I’ve heard from these men and women about the daily challenges they face – both big and small...
July 25th, 2019
Under SB 18, Texas universities can’t decide whether or not to schedule a speaker based on “any anticipated controversy related to the event” — though they can consider security needs. Also, free speech won’t be limited to...
July 17th, 2019
U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and I today introduced the Secure American Research Act, which would establish an interagency working group to protect federally-funded research and development activities from...
July 8th, 2019
I have introduced the Veteran STEM Scholarship Improvement Act, a bill to help veterans take full advantage of the scholarship provided to veterans studying science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM fields).
June 11th, 2019
A massive overhaul of how Texas funds public education was signed into law Tuesday as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott trumpeted the $11 billion program that will mean an increase pay for teachers and lower property taxes.
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.
May 24th, 2019
This year's winning piece, The Final Journey, is such a wonderful tribute to a beloved President and Texan, and I cannot wait for millions of visitors to see it when they visit our nation’s capital.
