First Trafficker Sentenced Under Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015

James Patrick Manning of Tampa is the first criminal to be sentenced under JVTA after he responded to an advertisement posted on Backpage.com by an undercover federal agent in an attempt to purchase sex from a 14-year-old girl. James Manning has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars, which is exactly where he belongs for attempting to purchase a trafficked child for sex. Read more about First Trafficker Sentenced Under Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015

Americans Invited To Help Shape New Tax Code

New National Video Invites Public to “Learn More & Speak Up” on GOP Reform Blueprint

This is not Washington's tax code, it belongs to the American people. Taxpayers ought to have a real say in the way you are taxed. We invite you to view this video, come to our website to learn more about our "Built for Growth” tax reform plan, and speak up.

House Republicans have developed the first consensus GOP tax reform plan in 30 years, and are planning to bring a simpler, fairer and flatter tax reform plan to the House floor for a vote in 2017. Read more about Americans Invited To Help Shape New Tax Code

Donald Trump* ...*Consider the Alternative

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Donald Trump happens to be the Republican Party’s nominee. PERIOD! I will not try to defend his totally inexcusable language or defend his indefensible past.  Nor will I pretend that he is without fault.  At one time I was a voter not willing to vote for such a man.  But listening to Hillary Clinton in the last debate sold me on Trump. Trump’s knowledge on Prolife may be imprecise but Hillary knows and stands firm on abortion.  She is d Read more about Donald Trump* ...*Consider the Alternative

Why Trump’s Immigration Position Is Hurting Him

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The issue of immigration handed Donald Trump the Republican nomination. His style of communication, emphasis on the issue, and seemingly simple solutions courted, converted, or imported a core group of GOP voters to support his candidacy. Many expected Trump to moderate his immigration stance after winning the nomination, but Trump doubled-downon his anti-legal immigration position at a recent speech in Phoenix. Read more about Why Trump’s Immigration Position Is Hurting Him

ISIS leaders may flee Mosul as their ranks are decimated

Cornyn & Bush: Help Veterans Transition to Law Enforcement

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Law enforcement and veterans’ service organizations in San Antonio have made great strides toward this goal, and it’s time to replicate their success across Texas and the nation.

School Choice Rally at Holy Cross HS with Lt. Gov Dan Patrick and Daniel Garza

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A School Choice Rally was held at Holy Cross Catholic High School in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday October 18, 2016. The main speakers were Daniel Garza, Executive Director of the Libre Initiative, who sponsored the event, and Texas Lt Governor Dan Patrick, who gave the keynote address. The moderator, Allan Parker of the Justice Foundation, emphasized that the rally was an educational rally and not a political rally. Read more about School Choice Rally at Holy Cross HS with Lt. Gov Dan Patrick and Daniel Garza

Wayne Christian for Texas Raildroad Commissioner

Wayne Christian has had a challenging campaign for Rail Road Commissioner. He made the May 24 Run-Off and beat out Houston real estate tycoon Gary Gates in a tight race. Gates outspent Christian 10 to 1 on promoting his campaigning, so Christian won a well-deserved battle. Christian will face Democrat Grady Yarbrough in the General election in November. Read more about Wayne Christian for Texas Raildroad Commissioner

Texas Federation of Republican Women backs disclosure of contributors to politically active nonprofits

TFRW supports robust disclosure: “Knowing who is giving money to try to influence elections is the only way to ensure transparency and allow voters to make fully informed choices.”

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One of the largest conservative grassroots groups in the state, the Texas Federation of Republican Women, has now come out in favor of the disclosure of contributors to politically active nonprofits. And the move by the group won immediate praise from a Texas House leader who has made it a mission to drag the finances of certain groups into the light.

Texans Head to Polls as Early Voting Begins

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Early voting for the 2016 presidential election began in Texas on Monday. In addition to the state’s 38 electoral votes for President of the United States, state and county officials are vying for your votes. Read more about Texans Head to Polls as Early Voting Begins

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