This week, the House will vote on a series of bills that will help rein in government abuse and stop President Obama from exceeding his executive authority. We’re designating it Stop Government Abuse Week, and our focus will be on good-government bills that hold Washington accountable to the American people. The bills we’re voting on this week cover a wide range of issues—from private property rights to bringing transparency to regulations.
In a poll released today by the Texas Tribune, Texas State Senator Wendy Davis trails Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott by eleven points. The margin between Abbott and Davis has nearly doubled since the same poll conducted in October, 2013.
The Texas Tribune poll of 1,200 registered voters reveals that if the 2014 General Election were held today, Abbott would defeat Davis by a margin of 47 to 36 percent. Seventeen percent of voters said they
The Houston Police Department (HPD) announced this week, an internal investigation into its Homicide Division. With few details about the investigation, who it involves or what it is about, HPD Chief Charles McClelland revealed he has ordered an internal affairs investigation of the homicide unit after someone raised a question regarding “some policy and procedure issues surrounding an investigation.” Read more about Houston PD Homicide Div. Under Investigation For Undisclosed Reasons
As opposition protests drag into their second week in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro is taking a page out of the Castro playbook to violently oppress Venezuelans who are demanding an end to his disastrous rule. Activists have been detained and abused, and even shot dead in the streets. Opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, who has emerged as a powerful voice
The race is on for the next Texas Attorney General. Early voting has already begun and it lasts until February 28th. The Texas Republican Primary Election Day is March 4th, 2014.
One Texas Attorney General candidate, Barry Smitherman, stands out above the rest. The Texas Attorney General’s office is one of the largest statewide offices in Texas. As the Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission, and the former head of Public utilities, Barry Smitherman is the only candidate that has proven he can effectively and efficiently run a large statewide agency. Read more about Gov. Rick Perry: Barry Smitherman is “the Real Deal” – Texas Attorney General Race Update
Republican Party of Texas - Don't miss your opportunity to cast your vote in this historic election. With many of the executive offices changing leadership after this election, we have competitive races
Prior to the ratification by the states of The Constitution, there was concern among many of the delegates of the colonies that a new federal government might exercise powers beyond those limited ones enumerated in The Constitution. It was suggested that, The Constitution include a bill of inviolable rights. Some including the primary author James Madison, opposed such on two arguments. 1) Those limitations were implicit in The Constitution’s enumeration of limited powers. And 2) a listing of rights could be taken to imply a limitation of constitutional rights and that others might be violated. Read more about The Tenth Amendment And The Texas Republican Primary
The City of Dallas has decided to throw its Stetson hat into the ring for host city for the 2016 Republican National Convention consideration. With Texas poised to be a keystone in the electoral vote to elect a Republican president in 2016, what better place to host the convention spotlighting Republican candidates and philosophies. Read more about Dallas Bid For 2016 RNC Convention Faces Stiff Competition
As a senior member of the House Committee on Agriculture and a member of the Farm Bill Conference Committee, I spearheaded a letter to the Texas Workforce Commission, requesting that Texas take part in a pilot program to help families on food stamps find employment.
This week, the House will vote on a series of bills that will help rein in government abuse and stop President Obama from exceeding his executive authority. We’re designating it Stop Government Abuse Week, and our focus will be on good-government bills that hold Washington accountable to the American people. The bills we’re voting on this week cover a wide range of issues—from private property rights to bringing transparency to regulations. 
In a poll
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The Houston Police Department (HPD) announced this week, an internal investigation into its Homicide Division. With few details about the investigation, who it involves or what it is about, HPD Chief Charles McClelland revealed he has ordered an internal affairs investigation of the homicide unit after someone raised a question regarding “some policy and procedure issues surrounding an investigation.” 
As opposition protests drag into their second week in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro is taking a page out of the Castro playbook to violently oppress Venezuelans who are demanding an end to his disastrous rule. Activists have been detained and abused, and even shot dead in the streets. Opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, who has emerged as a powerful voice 
The race is on for the next Texas Attorney General. Early voting has already begun and it lasts until February 28th. The Texas Republican Primary Election Day is March 4th, 2014.
Prior to the ratification by the states of The Constitution, there was concern among many of the delegates of the colonies that a new federal government might exercise powers beyond those limited ones enumerated in The Constitution. It was suggested that, The Constitution include a bill of inviolable rights. Some including the primary author James Madison, opposed such on two arguments. 1) Those limitations were implicit in The Constitution’s enumeration of limited powers. And 2) a listing of rights could be taken to imply a limitation of constitutional rights and that others might be violated. 
The City of Dallas has decided to throw its Stetson hat into the ring for host city for the 2016 Republican National Convention consideration. With Texas poised to be a keystone in the electoral vote to elect a Republican president in 2016, what better place to host the convention spotlighting Republican candidates and philosophies. 
As a senior member of the House Committee on Agriculture and a member of the Farm Bill Conference Committee, I spearheaded a letter to the Texas Workforce Commission, requesting that Texas take part in a pilot program to help families on food stamps find employment.
