Like most Americans, I was very disturbed by the scenes that unfolded across our TV sets and not too far away from here in Baltimore during the last couple of weeks.
Recently, I have heard from many of you concerned about the U.S. military’s Jade Helm 15 training exercise and what it means for Texas. Jade Helm 15 is a training exercise that will be led by the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) with Special Operation Forces from all four services. Read more about Addressing Concerns and Rumors About Jade Helm 15
This week in Washington, the House Judiciary Committee voted to end bulk data collection on Americans under section 215 of the Patriot Act. The USA Freedom Act, if enacted into law, would end bulk collection of the phone records by the NSA and would prohibit the government from large-scale indiscriminate collection of data. Read more about FREEDOM Act Strengthens Civil Liberty Protections
As Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, rolled out his top priorities for lawmakers in Austin earlier this year, one of the things he sought to highlight is the importance of a skilled workforce and the fact that a four-year degree is not a necessity for every single student. Abbott is a big believer in higher education, make no mistake. In fact, one of his emergency items includes recruitment of more Nobel Laureates and their equivalents to Texas. Read more about Texas Governor Receives Honorary Welding Certificate, a Document of “Economic Freedom”
I listened to last week’s oral arguments before The Supreme Court about a constitutional mandate of same-sex marriage, and I was STUNNED. Much was discussed on both sides about the social implications and social impositions of declaring same-sex marriage a constitutional mandate under Equal Protection in the 14th Amendment. I believe both are enormous and socially foolish. Others think they are enormous in a positive way. Read more about Clarity On The Supreme Court Case Of Whether Same-Sex Marriage Is A Constitutional Right
On Thursday, I voted to ensure that our veterans receive the benefits and care they have earned. I supported 
Like most Americans, I was very disturbed by the scenes that unfolded across our TV sets and not too far away from here in Baltimore during the last couple of weeks.
This week in Washington, the House Judiciary Committee voted to end bulk data collection on Americans under section 215 of the Patriot Act. The 
The following article was written by David Dewhurst and 
“Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it”.
The following article was authored by Texas Speaker of the House Joe Straus.
As Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, rolled out his top priorities for lawmakers in Austin earlier this year, one of the things he sought to highlight is the importance of a skilled workforce and the fact that a four-year degree is not a necessity for every single student. Abbott is a big believer in higher education, make no mistake. In fact, one of his emergency items includes recruitment of more Nobel Laureates and their equivalents to Texas. 
I listened to last week’s oral arguments before The Supreme Court about a constitutional mandate of same-sex marriage, and I was STUNNED. Much was discussed on both sides about the social implications and social impositions of declaring same-sex marriage a constitutional mandate under Equal Protection in the 14th Amendment. I believe both are enormous and socially foolish. Others think they are enormous in a positive way. 
Campaigns have a tendency to bring out the worst in people and that's never truer than when a lot of money for companies and officials is on the line.
