I proudly join my fellow Americans in honoring the more than 21 million veterans across the United States, including the 1.6 million veterans who call Texas their home. On Veterans Day, we pause to reflect on their unwavering courage and selfless sacrifice and reaffirm our commitment to providing our American heroes with the support and resources that they need and deserve. Read more about Celebrating Veterans Day
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) Tuesday successfully added a provision to the Military Construction and Veterans’ Affairs Appropriations bill requiring the VA Secretary to provide Congress with a plan to address the long wait times for veterans seeking health care at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. The final bill, with the amendment included, passed the Senate unanimously. Read more about Cornyn, Cruz Amendment Requires VA Plan to Reduce Wait Times at San Antonio VA
South Korean intelligence officials reported recently that North Korea is preparing for a new nuclear test. If true, it would mark Pyongyang’s third nuclear detonation since 2007, when it agreed to end its nuclear program during the Six-Party Talks. In return for this commitment, the United States removed Pyongyang from the state sponsors of terrorism list. Read more about North Korea is a greater threat to our national security today than it was in 1988
This Saturday, November 14, there is a potential game-changing event being held for the very first time in the Houston area.
Patterned after the ABC show “Shark Tank”, which puts entrepreneurs hoping to change the marketplace in front of potential investors, the political concept of Shark Tank will put new conservative candidates in front of potential donors and political activists like yourselves. Read more about Blood in the Water – Can You be a Shark?
The House overwhelmingly passed the six-year highway transportation bill Thursday. This is the first time since 2005 that the House has passed a highway bill longer than two years, which shows the renewed cooperation under new House Leadership. More than 100 amendments were voted on, including two amendments I sponsored or co-sponsored. Read more about House Passes Transportation Bill, Including Amendments that Helps Texans
When our loved ones deploy or are preparing to leave the service, many of us think that coming home afterward will be as easy as it sounds. We think of the holidays veterans will be able to enjoy with their families, the birthdays they won’t have to miss ever again, or even the small day-to-day things that many of us take for granted like being there to meet our children as they get off the school bus. Read more about For Veterans, Coming Home Can Be the Most Difficult Job of All
I proudly join my fellow Americans in honoring the more than 21 million veterans across the United States, including the 1.6 million veterans who call Texas their home. On Veterans Day, we pause to reflect on their unwavering courage and selfless sacrifice and reaffirm our commitment to providing our American heroes with the support and resources that they need and deserve. 
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) Tuesday successfully added a provision to the Military Construction and Veterans’ Affairs Appropriations bill requiring the VA Secretary to provide Congress with a plan to address the long wait times for veterans seeking health care at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. The final bill, with the amendment included, passed the Senate unanimously. 
South Korean intelligence officials reported recently that North Korea is preparing for a new nuclear test. If true, it would mark Pyongyang’s third nuclear detonation since 2007, when it agreed to end its nuclear program during the Six-Party Talks. In return for this commitment, the United States removed Pyongyang from the state sponsors of terrorism list. 
This Saturday, November 14, there is a potential game-changing event being held for the very first time in the Houston area.
The House overwhelmingly passed the six-year highway transportation bill Thursday. This is the first time since 2005 that the House has passed a highway bill longer than two years, which shows the renewed cooperation under new House Leadership. More than 100 amendments were voted on, including two amendments I sponsored or co-sponsored. 
Recently a Hollywood filmmaker joined protesters and marched in an antipolice rally in New York City. 
When our loved ones deploy or are preparing to leave the service, many of us think that coming home afterward will be as easy as it sounds. We think of the holidays veterans will be able to enjoy with their families, the birthdays they won’t have to miss ever again, or even the small day-to-day things that many of us take for granted like being there to meet our children as they get off the school bus. 
