Today I introduced the Honoring the Fort Hood Heroes Act, legislation to honor and support the victims of the Nov. 5, 2009 Fort Hood shooting. I was joined in introducing the bill by original cosponsors, U.S. Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Jerry Moran (R-KS). A companion version of the Honoring the Fort Hood Heroes Act has been introduced in the House of Representatives by U.S. Reps. John R. Carter (R-TX 31) and Roger Williams (R-TX 25). Read more about Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce New Bill To Support Victims of Fort Hood Shooting
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is running for Governor. That means Texas will need to elect a new Attorney General. The three candidates in the race are Barry Smitherman, Ken Paxton, and Dan Branch.
At the end of this week, the House of Representatives will take up the Continuing Resolution to fund the government. It is unclear whether they will choose to defund Obamacare through the CR, rather than through a symbolic separate resolution, but if they are serious about stopping the law, they must.
Twelve years ago today, Americans awoke to the news of the formerly unthinkable, a terrorist attack on our soil with massive casualties. Nearly 3,000 Americans perished in attacks orchestrated by Islamic jihadists, part of the decades-long war they had been fighting against America, unacknowledged by us.
Today we also sadly commemorate the one-year anniversary of the attack on American diplomats in Benghazi in which U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three others were killed by jihadists.
Honoring the memories of those who perished, the incredible bravery of the first responders, and the families who lost precious loved ones, requires two things:
NRA - A historic grassroots effort by voters in Colorado’s Senate District 11 has resulted in the recall of Colorado Senate President John Morse (D). The people of Colorado Springs sent a clear message to the Senate leader that his primary job was to defend their rights and freedoms and that he is ultimately accountable to them – his constituents, and not to the dollars or social engineering agendas of anti-gun billionaires. Read more about Colorado Senate President Recalled by Voters for Carrying Bloomberg Gun Control Agenda
I don't know about you, but Obamacare is making me sick. Yeah, the sweeping piece of legislation that was supposed to be the 'remedy' that was going to single-handedly save all of the people who were uninsured from the evil, capitalist insurance companies is making me and the rest of the country ill. I'm personally sick of the national conversation being about Obamacare. I am also sick of begging my Congressman to defund Obamacare. So, you see, I'm really terminal here. Read more about The Freedomworks Obamacare Summit: Yes We Can...Defund It!
One year ago today, U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens, Information Management Officer Sean Smith, and U.S. Navy Seals Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods were killed during an attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi. One year later, no one has been held accountable for this abject failure of President Barack Obamas and Secretary of State Hillary Clintons failure to provide either adequate security or to mount a rescue effort. Read more about Benghazi - The 9-11 Attack Where Justice Has Not Been Served
On the morning of September 11, 2001, NYPD Police Officer Walter Weaver was scheduled to be off work. Instead, he filled in for another police officer. After the 9/11 terrorists crashed their planes into the World Trade Center Towers, Officer Weaver rushed into the burning North Tower. Reports indicate that he was attempting to free trapped victims from the North Tower when it collapsed. He was killed doing what heroes do - putting his life at risk that others may live. Read more about The NRA Honors 9/11 Hero, NYPD Officer Walter Weaver and the 9/11 Revolver
Today, Midland businessman Nelson Spear announces his candidacy for Chairman of the Midland County Republican Party. The Republican primary will be held across Texas on March 4, 2014.
In introducing himself, Spear stated, “I’m a businessman, former prosecutor, entrepreneur, church goer, father, husband, writer, and Republican activist here in Midland, Texas.” Spear continued, “As I have traveled our county and region in recent months, I have talked to many concerned Republicans. Many have asked why I would want to serve as Chairman, and the answer is simple: I just love serving, and I feel that I can make a bigger difference in the Republican Party by being chairman of the local county party.” Read more about Midland Businessman and Republican Activist Nelson Spear Announces Candidacy for Chairman of Midland County Party
The State of Texas is missing out on millions of dollars of tax revenue and Texas parents are losing millions in child support payments because of the failure to deal with payroll fraud and employee misclassification and the growth of Texas' underground economy. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has proven this point by stepping up their own enforcement efforts. Why is Texas so far behind in this effort? Read more about Massachusetts Recovers Millions in Lost Revenue from Employer Fraud and Misclassification - Texas? Not so Much...
Today I introduced the Honoring the Fort Hood Heroes Act, legislation to honor and support the victims of the Nov. 5, 2009 Fort Hood shooting. I was joined in introducing the bill by original cosponsors, U.S. Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Jerry Moran (R-KS). A companion version of the Honoring the Fort Hood Heroes Act has been introduced in the House of Representatives by U.S. Reps. John R. Carter (R-TX 31) and Roger Williams (R-TX 25). 
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is running for Governor. That means Texas will need to elect a new Attorney General. The three candidates in the race are Barry Smitherman, Ken Paxton, and Dan Branch.
At the end of this week, the House of Representatives will take up the Continuing Resolution to fund the government. 
Twelve years ago today, Americans awoke to the news of the formerly unthinkable, a terrorist attack on our soil with massive casualties. Nearly 3,000 Americans perished in attacks orchestrated by Islamic jihadists, part of the decades-long war they had been fighting against America, unacknowledged by us.
NRA - A historic grassroots effort by voters in Colorado’s Senate District 11 has resulted in the recall of Colorado Senate President John Morse (D). The people of Colorado Springs sent a clear message to the Senate leader that his primary job was to defend their rights and freedoms and that he is ultimately accountable to them – his constituents, and not to the dollars or social engineering agendas of anti-gun billionaires. 
I don't know about you, but Obamacare is making me sick. Yeah, the sweeping piece of legislation that was supposed to be the 'remedy' that was going to single-handedly save all of the people who were uninsured from the evil, capitalist insurance companies is making me and the rest of the country ill. I'm personally sick of the national conversation being about Obamacare. I am also sick of begging my Congressman to defund Obamacare. So, you see, I'm really terminal here. 
On the morning of September 11, 2001, NYPD Police Officer Walter Weaver was scheduled to be off work. Instead, he filled in for another police officer. After the 9/11 terrorists crashed their planes into the World Trade Center Towers, Officer Weaver rushed into the burning North Tower. Reports indicate that he was attempting to free trapped victims from the North Tower when it collapsed. He was killed doing what heroes do - putting his life at risk that others may live. 
Today, Midland businessman Nelson Spear announces his candidacy for Chairman of the Midland County Republican Party. The Republican primary will be held across Texas on March 4, 2014.
The State of Texas is missing out on millions of dollars of tax revenue and Texas parents are losing millions in child support payments because of the failure to deal with payroll fraud and employee misclassification and the growth of Texas' underground economy. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has proven this point by stepping up their own enforcement efforts. Why is Texas so far behind in this effort? 
