The recent Omnibus increased H-2B visas for seasonal non-agricultural workers by not counting some renewals against the annual cap of 66,000. Read more about H-2B Expansion Doubles Down on Successful Border Control Strategy

Christmas is upon us again, a time not only to cherish the company of loved ones, but also to celebrate and heed the Lord – to remember that Holy Night in Bethlehem when Christ was born. Read more about Merry Christmas

An armed Texan broke up a home invasion in the Houston suburb of Spring as two men were leaving with their loot.

The confrontation occurred after two men kicked in the door of an eighty-year-old man in the upstairs portion of his home, KTRK ABC13 reported. The invasion occurred early Monday morning. Read more about Armed Texan Stops Home Invasion Robbery

As we celebrate this holiday season, I’d like to tell you about a place in San Antonio that captures the holiday spirit of caring year-round.

After Peter lost his job, he found himself living a life he never imagined: seemingly all at once, he was living on the street, using drugs, and without anywhere to turn. He’d lost his friends in his downward spiral, and shame and guilt prevented him from asking his family for help. Read more about Haven for Hope: Spreading the Holiday Spirit Year-Round

The story of A Christmas Carol begins seven years after the death of his partner, Jacob Marley, and the opening scene shows Ebenezer Scrooge brushing off two gentlemen looking for donations and refusing yet another nephew’s invitation for dinner, while saying Humbug as he shows disdain for Christmas. Read more about The Meaning of A Christmas Carol

Do Texas Cities Unlawfully Restrict Free Speech of Pro-Lifers?

The pro-life movement cannot function without free speech. Sidewalk counseling, public rallies and protests, lobbying, public education, and political advertisements — all require various forms of free speech. My staff and I monitor regulations on all of these very closely. Read more about Do Texas Cities Unlawfully Limit Free Speech — A Response to Texas Home School Coalition

I have joined a bipartisan group of 10 Members of Congress to launch the Cuba Working Group, a group that will focus on crafting new policies and ways to appropriately restore U.S.-Cuba diplomatic relations. We announced our group's formation in a letter sent to Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Read more about Congressman Ted Poe Announces Launch of Cuba Working Group