The worst part of the bill, Adams argued, is that it requires the Attorney General to review each complaint and file a petition. "Can you even imagine the red tape and wasted time and expense? Neither the AG nor local law enforcement agencies can afford this nightmare," he said. Read more about Business and faith leaders circle the wagons ahead of sanctuary cities hearing

We are pleased that the Federal Trade Commission has implemented a commonsense change contained in the SMARTER Act that streamlines our nation’s antitrust laws. Read more about Goodlatte, Marino, Farenthold Applaud FTC’s Decision to Streamline Antitrust Laws

The thorny issue of how to reform Texas’ laws on end-of-life health care is front and center for prominent pro-life groups at the Texas Capitol. But, one of those groups is skipping out on negotiations about crafting legislation and in doing so the group’s lawyer is blaming the Texas Ethics Commission for rules aimed at transparency in elections. Read more about End-of-life talks stalled as Texas Right to Life will not come to the table

Following press reports that President Obama negotiated a secret deal with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and unilaterally agreed not to provide lethal assistance to Ukraine, I sent Read more about Congressman Turner Denounces Obama’s Secret Deal with German Chancellor Angela Merkel

I held a hearing with NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden in the Space, Science, and Competitiveness Subcommittee to examine the President's Fiscal Year 2016 Budget request for NASA. Read more about Sen. Cruz: NASA’s Budget Must Reflect the Core Priorities of Human Space Exploration

Freedom of expression has long been a very troubling dilemma for me. As an artist I want the freedom to express my vision, my perception of my images for all to see. As a Christian, I often resent the brutality of some writers, artists, and movies depicting my faith, Catholicism or Christianity in such a destructive manner. My mind says you can’t have it both ways. Read more about Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Speech are Intertwined with Christianity

The Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) has released a number of reports purporting to show that all employment growth since the year 2000 has gone to immigrants. The CIS report does not include econometrics. Read more about CIS’ “All Job Growth Since 2000 Went to Immigrants” Report Is Flawed

Republican Party of Texas - On Saturday March 7th, the State Republican Executive Committee elected RPT Treasurer Tom Mechler as the new Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Read more about Texas GOP Welcomes Chairman Tom Mechler

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives yesterday reversed its attempts to ban the M855 "green tip" ammo used by AR-15 owners. Read more about Congressman Smith Welcomes Administration Reversal of Backdoor Ban on Bullets