I included language in the FY2018 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs appropriations bill to urge the Secretary of State to negotiate with Mexico for the return of the only flag known to have flown at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, the New Orleans Greys flag. Read more about Culberson Language Urges Return of Alamo Flag to United States
Criminal justice advocates and fiscal conservatives are pointing to a program in Louisiana aimed at skills training for prisoners at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola as a model for how states should go about designing their re-entry programs. The prison offers certain inmates a chance to earn certifications in things like welding, masonry, automotive, and HVAC repair. More than 250 certifications have been awarded since 2010. Read more about Louisiana Program Considered "Gold Standard" for Prisoner Rehabilitation
Let’s Just Cut Taxes. With yet another health care legislation disaster, it is time for the Congressional GOP to come up with another strategy. At least, they will have one significant victory. How about cutting taxes? You don’t need comprehensive tax reform now but let’s begin the process. Read more about Cut Taxes in 2017
Since first being elected to Congress, I’ve been fighting for our veterans to get the care they were promised and earned. This week the House will be voting on more than ten bills to help veterans gain better access to education, mental health care and more. I bet you won't hear much about this in the media. Some of these bills include: Read more about Voting To Help Veterans
I introduced the Cell Location Privacy Act Thursday to protect the privacy of cell phone users. This bill continues the work of recently retired member of Congress Jason Chaffetz.
This legislation would require local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to obtain a warrant before using a cell site simulator device to locate a cell phone user. These devices, commonly known as stingrays, can capture data by imitating a cell tower. Read more about Congressman Farenthold Introduces Cell Location Privacy Act
I included language in the FY2018 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs appropriations bill to urge the Secretary of State to negotiate with Mexico for the return of the only flag known to have flown at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, the New Orleans Greys flag. 
Saudi Arabia is a crucial ally in the fight against terrorism. Many of the same terrorist organizations that threaten the United States also desire to overthrow the Saudi government and break our partnership. 
Criminal justice advocates and fiscal conservatives are pointing to a program in Louisiana aimed at skills training for prisoners at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola as a model for how states should go about designing their re-entry programs. The prison offers certain inmates a chance to earn certifications in things like welding, masonry, automotive, and HVAC repair. More than 250 certifications have been awarded since 2010. 
Let’s Just Cut Taxes. With yet another health care legislation disaster, it is time for the Congressional GOP to come up with another strategy. At least, they will have one significant victory. How about cutting taxes? You don’t need comprehensive tax reform now but let’s begin the process. 
Since first being elected to Congress, I’ve been fighting for our veterans to get the care they were promised and earned. This week the House will be voting on more than ten bills to help veterans gain better access to education, mental health care and more. I bet you won't hear much about this in the media. Some of these bills include: 
I introduced the Cell Location Privacy Act Thursday to protect the privacy of cell phone users. This bill continues the work of recently retired member of Congress Jason Chaffetz.
The historic Sunset Station in San Antonio was the setting for Governor Greg Abbott’s reelection announcement on Friday, July 14. 
Former Congresswoman Linda Smith (R-WA-03), President of Shared Hope International, and I authored the following Op-Ed in the The Hill on the fight against human trafficking, highlighting my bill to end this heinous crime, the Abolish Human Trafficking Act: 
