The roundtable will examine such issues as the national freight network and the area’s role in that network; the federal role in ensuring a cohesive, efficient, national transportation network; and how the federal government can improve and streamline infrastructure programs to help ensure the transportation network meets the needs of businesses.Read more about Transportation and Infrastructure Round Table Coming Up in Houston
In a race that some had considered to be wide open, Amarillo businessman Tom Mechler on Saturday was chosen by the State Republican Executive Committee to be the new Chairman of the Texas GOP. Mechler has been the treasurer of the largest state Republican Party in America for the last several years. Read more about Texas Republicans Choose Amarillo Businessman Tom Mechler as New Chairman
"Mr. Simpson overrides the Bible’s core teachings about living the Christian life and true personal freedom in favor of a political philosophy that advocates libertinism."
While this month's jobs report reflects encouraging signs in our economy, it also shows that there are still too many Americans who remain out of work or underemployed. The labor force participation rate is the lowest it has been since 1978 not only because of increased retirements but also because so many young adults in their prime working ages cannot find work. Read more about Pete Sessions Statement on the February Jobs Report
Having an organized Republican presence in every county in Texas is vital in our fight to keep Texas red for years to come, so every time a county chair seat opens up, our staff, led by RPT Organization Director Cassie Daniel, makes it a priority to fill it as fast as possible.Read more about All 254 County Chair Seats Filled
An enduring argument against reforming the immigration system is that new immigrants will become a solid voting bloc for the Democratic party and support liberal economic policies. Neither of these assertions is true. New evidence shows that immigrants have, or come to have, about the same political views as long-settled Americans. Read more about The Melting Pot Meets the Voting Booth