As his administration comes to a close, there’s one legacy that Barack Obama is not talking about, and that’s the fact that he is the $20 trillion man. In just seven short years, our national debt has nearly doubled from just over $10 trillion when Obama took office, to nearly $20 trillion today. Read more about Obama is the "$20 Trillion Man"
Some malcontents never seem to show gratitude for the tremendous pro-life gains achieved by Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Joe Straus, and the many pro-life members of the Legislature. We see that in abundance this election cycle. Voters should be wary of dire “sky is falling” claims about how badly the Legislature performed. Read more about Naysayers, Malcontents, and Misrepresentors
Texans are pioneers at heart, constantly on the front lines of invention and innovation. Some Texas creations help satisfy our appetite, like the Frito chip, while others like the networked ATM and shopping mall help make life a bit simpler.
But Texas ingenuity isn’t limited to good taste or convenience – in the case of the Amber Alert, a Texan’s idea has saved lives and reunited families. 794 so far, to be specific. Read more about Texans Saving Lives, Reuniting Families
Come and learn the nomination processes for the congressional offices in Central and South Texas and both Senate offices. No RSVP is necessary. Free and open to the public.Read more about Service Academy Day— March 6, 2016
In the past few years, we’ve seen the Obama administration stumble and fall numerous times when it comes to developing an effective policy on what to do about ISIS and radicalization. Interestingly, during the past eight years, while the administration has taken a more wait and see approach – there are a number of folks, many Muslim, who have started to look at the issue to figure out what went wrong and what can be done to prevent radicalization on our soil.
Last week I introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure the information on your smart phone is protected.
The Ensuring National Constitutional Rights for Your Private Telecommunications (H.R. 4528), or the ENCRYPT Act of 2016, preempts state and local government encryption laws, ensuring a uniform policy that protects your private information. Read more about Keeping Your Communications Secure and Private
California federal judge’s decision to mandate that Apple create new technology to give the FBI backdoor access to iPhones. 
As his administration comes to a close, there’s one legacy that Barack Obama is not talking about, and that’s the fact that he is the $20 trillion man. In just seven short years, our national debt has nearly doubled from just over $10 trillion when Obama took office, to nearly $20 trillion today. 
Some malcontents never seem to show gratitude for the tremendous pro-life gains achieved by Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Joe Straus, and the many pro-life members of the Legislature. We see that in abundance this election cycle. Voters should be wary of dire “sky is falling” claims about how badly the Legislature performed. 
Texans are pioneers at heart, constantly on the front lines of invention and innovation. Some Texas creations help satisfy our appetite, like the Frito chip, while others like the networked ATM and shopping mall help make life a bit simpler.
Last week I introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure the information on your smart phone is protected.
