Last week, I introduced H.R. 2255, a bill that would make the American Community Survey voluntary. Under the Constitution, the federal government must conduct a Census every ten years to account for the population. To do so, the decennial Census includes ten basic questions. However, the Constitution does not authorize the federal government to issue an annual, mandatory survey to 3 million Americans, called the American Community Survey (ACS). Read more about Poe: Make the American Community Survey Optional
For nearly a quarter of century, we have been told that “we have reached a tipping point to stop human induced climate change.” We were told by former IPCC Chief Rajendra Pachauri in 2007 that if no action was taken by 2012, all is lost. Well it is 2015, and all is not quite lost. Read more about The World has Yet To End, Oh My!
After Snowden leaked the NSA’s dirty secret to the world, Americans are rightfully concerned about the government’s snooping and spying. Most Americans were unaware that their own government was trampling on their Fourth Amendment rights. We’ve also learned that the NSA was acting far beyond the scope of what Congress authorized in the Patriot Act (Section 215) and in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (Section 702). Read more about Efforts to Protect Individual Privacy
Police officers are the barrier between good and evil. They do society's dirty work. They are the fence between the law and the lawless. These men and women in uniform are our Nation's peace officers. Every day, peace officers rush into chaos and toward crime that everyone else is running away from. And every day, these officers risk their lives for the rest of us. Read more about Police Memorial Week
The House Appropriations Committee today approved the spending bill for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), which included a provision that prohibits federal funding for two unaffordable and unwanted light rail projects in Congressional District 7. Read more about Rep. Culberson Protects Residents & Businesses Along Richmond and Post Oak
In the recent San Antonio mayoral race, Leticia Van de Putte came in with the most votes 25,982 putting her in the Run Off Election scheduled for June 13 with Early Voting on June 1-9. She will be campaigning against the present Mayor of San Antonio Ivy Taylor who came in second with 24,245 votes. Read more about Leticia Van de Putte and why she is WRONG for San Antonio Part I
Today, I issued the following statement on the House’s passage of legislation that would allow Congress to review any agreements relating to Iran’s nuclear program:
Many of you have been following certain bills in the TEXAS legislature that interest you. And with the final day fast approaching, May 22, for the House to consider local house bills on second and third readings there is a big push to pass certain bills. I am listing bills that the Conservatives in Action members are asking me to mention. Please follow links for critical information as to the standing of the bill. Read more about Texas 84th Legislative Session
Last week, I introduced H.R. 2255, a bill that would make the American Community Survey voluntary. Under the Constitution, the federal government must conduct a Census every ten years to account for the population. To do so, the decennial Census includes ten basic questions. However, the Constitution does not authorize the federal government to issue an annual, mandatory survey to 3 million Americans, called the American Community Survey (ACS). 
The 84th Texas Legislature is coming to a fast and furious close. Will there be a special session? Will there be TWO special sessions? Only time will tell. 
For nearly a quarter of century, we have been told that “we have reached a tipping point to stop human induced climate change.” We were told by former IPCC Chief Rajendra Pachauri in 2007 that if no action was taken by 2012, all is lost. Well it is 2015, and all is not quite lost. 
After Snowden leaked the NSA’s dirty secret to the world, Americans are rightfully concerned about the government’s snooping and spying. Most Americans were unaware that their own government was trampling on their Fourth Amendment rights. We’ve also learned that the NSA was acting far beyond the scope of what Congress authorized in the Patriot Act (Section 215) and in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (Section 702). 
Police officers are the barrier between good and evil. They do society's dirty work. They are the fence between the law and the lawless. These men and women in uniform are our Nation's peace officers. Every day, peace officers rush into chaos and toward crime that everyone else is running away from. And every day, these officers risk their lives for the rest of us. 
The House Appropriations Committee today approved the spending bill for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), which included a provision that prohibits federal funding for two unaffordable and unwanted light rail projects in Congressional District 7. 
In the recent San Antonio mayoral race, Leticia Van de Putte came in with the most votes 25,982 putting her in the Run Off Election scheduled for June 13 with Early Voting on June 1-9. She will be campaigning against the present Mayor of San Antonio Ivy Taylor who came in second with 24,245 votes. 
Today, I issued the following statement on the House’s passage of legislation that would allow Congress to review any agreements relating to Iran’s nuclear program:
Many of you have been following certain bills in the TEXAS legislature that interest you. And with the final day fast approaching, May 22, for the House to consider local house bills on second and third readings there is a big push to pass certain bills. I am listing bills that the Conservatives in Action members are asking me to mention. Please follow links for critical information as to the standing of the bill. 
