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
Evidently your staff had nothing better to do on Mother’s Day than to falsely accuse Rep. Byron Cook, suggesting that Cook is supporting legislation that the majority of Texas Republicans oppose.
Evidently your staff had nothing better to do on Mother’s Day than to falsely accuse State Representative Byron Cook via your TEXAS SCORECARD by suggesting that Cook is supporting legislation that the majority of Texas Republicans oppose. Nothing could be further from the truth.Read more about An open letter to Michael Quinn Sullivan
Representative Rogers: “Mr. Chairman, I request that the dialogue between myself and Representative Smith be placed in the Journal to be used for legislative intent.” The Chair: “Any objection. Hearing none so ordered.”
I expressed my disappointment Tuesday over Senate Democrats’ filibuster of Trade Promotion Authority legislation. This is one area where the President of the United States is absolutely correct. And we're here not to do what he wants us to do, but we're here to do what our constituents, what the American people want us to do. Read more about Cornyn: Democrat Filibuster of Trade Bill a ‘Mistake’
The Harris County Commissioners Court appointed Precinct 4 Constable Ron Hickman to be the new County Sheriff on Tuesday. Hickman was immediately sworn in as Sheriff, replacing Adrian Garcia, who resigned to run for Mayor of Houston. Read more about Harris County Appoints Hickman as New Sheriff in Houston
Earlier this month, radical Islamic terrorists carried out a failed attack on Texas soil in Garland. The Texas attack comes at a time when the Middle East continues to unravel and ISIS remains on the march. In this time of rising threats—it is clear to me that we must defeat and destroy ISIS—and use all the tools available to keep our communities safe. Read more about Keeping America Safe
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. 
Representative Rogers: “Mr. Chairman, I request that the dialogue between myself and Representative Smith be placed in the Journal to be used for legislative intent.”
Today I released the following statement applauding the passage of H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: 
I expressed my disappointment Tuesday over Senate Democrats’ filibuster of Trade Promotion Authority legislation. This is one area where the President of the United States is absolutely correct. And we're here not to do what he wants us to do, but we're here to do what our constituents, what the American people want us to do. 
The Harris County Commissioners Court appointed Precinct 4 Constable Ron Hickman to be the new County Sheriff on Tuesday. Hickman was immediately sworn in as Sheriff, replacing Adrian Garcia, who resigned to run for Mayor of Houston. 
Earlier this month, radical Islamic terrorists carried out a failed attack on Texas soil in Garland. The Texas attack comes at a time when the Middle East continues to unravel and ISIS remains on the march. In this time of rising threats—it is clear to me that we must defeat and destroy ISIS—and use all the tools available to keep our communities safe. 
