It is about one hour from midnight as I write and as we reflect upon 2015, the best I can say is: It could have been worse. Read more about 2015 Going to 2016
As the House returns to Washington this week, one of the top priorities for conservative members like me will be to pass a bill defunding both Obamacare and Planned Parenthood.
My thoughts and prayers are with all North Texas families who have been affected by the tornadoes last weekend. On Monday I met with the mayors of Garland and Rowlett, Mayor Doug Athas and Mayor Todd Gottel, to get an update on the damage and visit the affected areas. Words cannot express the devastation that we saw in these communities. Read more about The Hill Report: Week of December 28 - January 1
Congress is often characterized as a place of partisan bickering and gridlock—where debate and partisan rancor is widespread, but little is actually accomplished. Too often, this assessment has proven accurate. But last fall, the American people decided to change that, sending a Republican majority to the U.S. Senate. Read more about In 2015, New Senate Majority Delivered For The Nation
Shortly before Christmas, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a report detailing deportations (henceforth “removals”) conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during fiscal year 2015. Read more about Obama Administration Cuts Interior Enforcement
The City of Lubbock, Texas, is still recovering from a historic blizzard that left massive snow drifts and power outages. The storm dumped the third largest accumulation of snow in the city’s history on the streets and highways. Tropical storm force winds piled massive drifts and created power outages for residents. Read more about Lubbock Still Recovering from Historic Texas Blizzard
It is about one hour from midnight as I write and as we reflect upon 2015, the best I can say is: It could have been worse. 
As the House returns to Washington this week, one of the top priorities for conservative members like me will be to pass a bill defunding both Obamacare and Planned Parenthood.
My thoughts and prayers are with all North Texas families who have been affected by the tornadoes last weekend. On Monday I met with the mayors of Garland and Rowlett, Mayor Doug Athas and Mayor Todd Gottel, to get an update on the damage and visit the affected areas. Words cannot express the devastation that we saw in these communities. 
Congress is often characterized as a place of partisan bickering and gridlock—where debate and partisan rancor is widespread, but little is actually accomplished. Too often, this assessment has proven accurate. But last fall, the American people decided to change that, sending a Republican majority to the U.S. Senate. 
The City of Lubbock, Texas, is still recovering from a historic blizzard that left massive snow drifts and power outages. The storm dumped the third largest accumulation of snow in the city’s history on the streets and highways. Tropical storm force winds piled massive drifts and created power outages for residents. 
