Donald Trump did the right thing by saying goodbye to the Paris agreement and if nothing else, it will begin an honest debate on climate change science, which if truth be told, is dismal. The other aspect is that for the long run, we will improve our own place in the world as the rest of the developed world will have to make a decision to stick to a treaty that will hurt their economy or do what will advance their economy. Bet on the later. Read more about Trump Got it Right About Paris
I have had a lot of fun lately on social media talking about my favorite simple carbohydrate: Double Stuffed Oreos (DSOs). I am being transparent when I wrote that I love consuming these simple carbs. The highlight of the multiple posts about them (pictures and all) came when a good friend of mine – who happens to be a medical doctor – encouraged me to freely partake of these DSOs. Read more about DSOs And Other Carbs That We Crave
Thank you to Governor Greg Abbott, statewide officials and members of our Republican Congressional delegation and our Texas Legislature who have contacted me, not only with their congratulations, but, more importantly their concrete assistance in helping the Party raise the funds needed to ensure a successful outcome for the 2018 primary. Read more about James Dickey: My Pledge to the Republican Party of Texas
The Wyndham Garden Hotel in Austin was the setting for the election of the Texas Republican Party Chairman on Saturday, June 3rd. The standing room only crowd filled with State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) members, state party elected officials and countless supporters for both candidates, James Dickey, Travis County Republican Party Chairman, and Rick Figueroa, a businessman from Brenham, all waited anxiously for the secret Read more about Texas Has a New Republican Party Chair - James Dickey
On Thursday, I joined local Texas radio hosts to discuss tax reform, and my efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare and lower health care premiums. I also praised the reports that President Trump was expected to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Pact later that day.
Below are excerpts of my comments to WBAP's Chris Salcedo and AM 1070's Sam Malone:
Early voting is underway in San Antonio and will end on Tuesday June 6. The Run-Off Election will be on June 10, 2010. It’s been a long time since San Antonio conservatives have had an opportunity to win, allowing for a more balanced council.
Incumbent Mayor Ivy Taylor is being challenged by Ron Nirenberg, who resigned his District 8 position to run. Julian Castro has thrown his support to Nirenberg ensuring Read more about San Antonio City Council Election
A lot has changed in Houston, Texas over the past 100 years.
For one, the city’s population is now about seventeen times what it was in 1917. We’ve found better ways to beat the year-round heat than 300-pound blocks of ice, thankfully. And you don’t see too many horses and buggies riding down Houston’s Westheimer Road anymore. Read more about Celebrating 100 Years of Ellington Field
I co-sponsored the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act, introduced by Congressmen Brian Mast (FL-18), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (CA-39) and Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Eliot Engel (NY-16) introduced The bipartisan bill imposes sanctions on foreign persons, agencies and governments that assist Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad or their affiliates. Read more about Rep. Poe Supports Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act