The House of Representatives today passed the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2431) by a vote of 365 - 21. The bill makes important improvements to the NIDIS drought monitoring program and reauthorizes it through fiscal year 2018.
Recent droughts in Texas and around the country have been severe. And the NIDIS program has helped state and local governments, farmers, ranchers, and others both monitor and predict drought conditions.
Today I delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor in support of the Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act, introduced by Senators Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ). This bill would prevent the IRS from enacting regulations allowing for the suppression of Americans’ First Amendment rights.
In 1925, historian Carter Woodson started a movement to spend a week bringing awareness to the role of African Americans in our national history. His effort has grown tremendously since then, and for the past 38 years, we’ve set aside the month of February to study and honor how African Americans have contributed to our national culture and history. Our nation was founded on the idea that we are all created equal, which means that we all have the opportunity to pursue our dreams regardless of our race, our religion,
Today, I outlined his vision for unleashing American jobs and opportunity by harnessing our nation’s energy resources. He spoke at the Heritage Action for America’s 2014 Conservative Policy Summit.
A Great American Energy Renaissance is at our fingertips. There is only one thing that will stop us from embracing it to its full potential: the federal government. Nothing else will stop the next generation of American energy pioneers. It won’t be lack of determination, ingenuity, or grit. It will be some faceless bureaucrat
Even if you're not traveling to Sochi for the XXII Olympic Winter Games, your cyber security could still be at risk. As with many international level media events, hacktivists may attempt to take advantage of the large audience to spread their own message. Additionally, cyber criminals may use the Winter Games and its large captive online audience as an opportunity to lure in spam, phishing or drive-by-download campaigns to gain personal information. Read more about Be Aware: How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Security Risks during the Winter Olympics
Today, I released a new video putting our enormous national debt into perspective. As our debt currently stands, it would be equivalent to winning the largest Powerball Jackpot in history every day, for 80 years.
It's time to term limit Senator Cornyn. There is no need to pass a term limit amendment to the Constitution
If mandatory term limits were in place, then John Cornyn would be out of a job this election. It is up to the voters to effect term limits on long-term incumbents. This is especially true when the incumbent has too often followed the establishment party line of increasing the federal debt, even before Obama was elected. Read more about TexasGOPVote Blogger Endorsements: Dwayne Stovall for Senator
Now that the Winter Olympics have kicked off in Sochi, we can expect Team USA to bring home the gold. But at a hefty price.
As it stands now, U.S. Olympic athletes could pay taxes as high as $9,000 on their winnings at the games. These are the same Americans who have dedicated most of their lives to training for the opportunity of a lifetime: representing our nation on the world stage. Our athletes and their families have given up a lot for their Olympic dreams. Read more about Going for Olympic Gold: Removing the Tax Burden from Team USA
Saturday, I was joined by Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry and representatives from several veterans organizations at the National United States Armed Forces Museum to discuss efforts to improve outreach and assistance to military voters at home and overseas.
It is a cruel irony that those who fight to defend our democratic system are being disenfranchised in the process.
Do you remember the first time you experienced “rain”…or other tiny, but important moments?
I have 4 sons, and my first three are grown men now. I recall many moments with my three oldest, but many moments just passed me by. I was trying to make a living, and building my “empire,” as it were. Read more about Sometimes we forget what’s important
The House of Representatives today passed the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) Reauthorization Act 
Today I delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor in support of the Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act, introduced by Senators Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ). This bill would prevent the IRS from enacting regulations allowing for the suppression of Americans’ First Amendment rights.
In 1925, historian Carter Woodson started a movement to spend a week bringing awareness to the role of African Americans in our national history. His effort has grown tremendously since then, and for the past 38 years, we’ve set aside the month of February to study and honor how African Americans have contributed to our national culture and history. Our nation was founded on the idea that we are all created equal, which means that we all have the opportunity to pursue our dreams regardless of our race, our religion, 
Today, I outlined his vision for unleashing American jobs and opportunity by harnessing our nation’s energy resources. He spoke at the Heritage Action for America’s 2014 Conservative Policy Summit.
Even if you're not traveling to Sochi for the XXII Olympic Winter Games, your cyber security could still be at risk. As with many international level media events, hacktivists may attempt to take advantage of the large audience to spread their own message. Additionally, cyber criminals may use the Winter Games and its large captive online audience as an opportunity to lure in spam, phishing or drive-by-download campaigns to gain personal information. 
It's time to term limit Senator Cornyn. There is no need to pass a term limit amendment to the Constitution
Now that the Winter Olympics have kicked off in Sochi, we can expect Team USA to bring home the gold. But at a hefty price.
Saturday, I was joined by Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry and representatives from several veterans organizations at the National United States Armed Forces Museum to discuss efforts to improve outreach and assistance to military voters at home and overseas.
Do you remember the first time you experienced “rain”…or other tiny, but important moments?
