In this new year, we remain committed to listening to the people and implementing real solutions that will create more jobs, growth, and opportunity.
On January 1, Obamacare took full effect, and it is hurting millions of Americans across our great nation. Young people, the self-employed, part-time workers, and many others are feeling the burden of this misguided law first hand. True relief will come only through repealing every last word of Obamacare.
Please continue reading below for an update on the latest in the Senate.
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a sobering reminder that even as we enter the year 2014, people around the world continue to be victims of slavery and human trafficking.
In what may become the most important election for the future of Harris County Republican Party politics, County Judge Ed Emmett has fired a shot across the bow of current Party Chair Jared Woodfill's ship of state with his endorsement of challenger Paul Simpson.
In a phone conversation with Judge Emmett yesterday, he explained to me that he believes there is a different way to grow and sustain a viable Republican Party in Harris County than that being offered by the current administration led by County Chair Jared Woodfill. Read more about Harris County Judge Ed Emmett Endorses Paul Simpson for Party Chair
Comal County, a Texas Republican stronghold, has an opportunity to elect its first Hispanic Republican countywide candidate this primary for District Clerk, Cherie Perez. Cherie has the support of the current District Clerk Kathy Faulkner. In fact, Kathy sent me an endorsement to share with my readers. Read more about Meet Cherie Perez Campaigning For Comal County District Clerk
This week, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was presented with an unexpected opportunity to show people how he responds to a crisis. News that some of his top aides were involved with creating traffic problems in Ft. Lee in retaliation for its mayor not endorsing the governor’s re-election bid contained all the ingredients for a serious scandal for a national figure. Read more about Crisis Management, Chris Christie Style
I'm writing you today to ask for you to join me in endorsing and supporting Jerry Patterson for Lieutenant Governor of Texas.
I believe Jerry Patterson is the clear choice because he will be a bold leader for Texas. Jerry is a champion for conservative goals and a proven statesman who will keep Texas strong against the threats from Washington, D.C. and the Obama Administration.
In what will hopefully be the first in a series of events like it across Texas, business leaders and educators from the Houston area gathered to talk about the best ways they can work together to put kids on track for the skilled trades if that’s what those students want to do. The Building Careers: Construction Workforce Luncheon was well attended on November 5. Read more about Educators and Business Leaders Come Together to Support School Reforms
We’re continuing the negotiations to reconcile the House and Senate versions of the Farm Bill. The 2008 Farm Bill expired in September of 2012, and our one-year extension of that bill expired this past September. So we’re on borrowed time. The good news is that we’re getting close to a deal.
I’m hopeful that the Farm Bill Conference Committee can get together to vote on a final bill sometime
Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform*, endorsed Texas Senator Glenn Hegar in his bid to become the next Comptroller of Public Accounts for Texas. In a statement released by the Hegar campaign today, Norquist said, "Taxpayers have a great candidate to replace retiring Susan Combs as Texas Comptroller. By signing the pledge, Glenn Hegar demonstrates that he understands the problems of hard-working Texas taxpayers and that he will be a great fiscal steward for the state.” Read more about Sen. Glenn Hegar Signs Taxpayer Protection Pledge - Earns Endorsement of Grover Norquist
In this new year, we remain committed to listening to the people and implementing real solutions that will create more jobs, growth, and opportunity.
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a sobering reminder that even as we enter the year 2014, people around the world continue to be victims of slavery and human trafficking.
In what may become the most important election for the future of Harris County Republican Party politics, County Judge Ed Emmett has fired a shot across the bow of current Party Chair Jared Woodfill's ship of state with his endorsement of challenger Paul Simpson.
This week, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was presented with an unexpected opportunity to show people how he responds to a crisis. News that some of his top aides were involved with creating traffic problems in Ft. Lee in retaliation for its mayor not endorsing the governor’s re-election bid contained all the ingredients for a serious scandal for a national figure. 
The following was sent in from Dick Armey:
In what will hopefully be the first in a series of events like it across Texas, business leaders and educators from the Houston area gathered to talk about the best ways they can work together to put kids on track for the skilled trades if that’s what those students want to do. The Building Careers: Construction Workforce Luncheon was well attended on November 5. 
What is it with Democrat officials and candidates and domestic violence against women? Perhaps this is the real "War on Women". Remember last election when the Democrat candidate for Harris County District Attorney, Lloyd Oliver, 
We’re continuing the negotiations to reconcile the House and Senate versions of the Farm Bill. The 2008 Farm Bill expired in September of 2012, and our one-year extension of that bill expired this past September. So we’re on borrowed time. The good news is that we’re getting close to a deal.
Grover Norquist, President of 
