May 24th, 2016
Texas is one of several states that held primaries on March 1 — known as “Super Tuesday” or as the “SEC Primary” — and had an outsized say in who moved forward in both the Democratic and Republican presidential nominating...
May 23rd, 2016
We are seeing an even race between Trump and Clinton. At this time in 2008, McCain and Obama were within .7 percent of each other according to the Real Clear Politics; similar to where we are today in which Trump is .2 up...
May 22nd, 2016
H.R. 3765, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015, is a common sense, bipartisan bill that aims to ensure access to public accommodations for all citizens while curbing some of the abusive practices that have become common...
May 20th, 2016
I’m not kidding. My neighbor’s business, which we all loved, was shut down.Was she selling heroin?Was she selling explosives?Was she even selling raw milk?No.Chicken salad.
May 19th, 2016
It says much about the world we live in that the mid-air explosion aboard EgyptAir’s Flight MS804 from Paris, and the deaths of 66 passengers and crew in the Mediterranean, was almost immediately being scrutinised in the...
May 19th, 2016
Early in 2015, the Department of Homeland Security removed the TSA Director and Administrator after it was revealed that banned items made it through screening in different parts of our airports throughout the United States...
May 18th, 2016
Why do a number of my fellow conservatives – or those posing as conservatives – believe that an Article V Convention of the states call to amend the Constitution will solve the present Constitutional crisis?The U.S....
May 17th, 2016
Texas House District 73 incumbent Doug Miller is facing a challenger, Kyle Biedermann, a hardware store owner with absolutely no legislative or community involvement experience. In fact, Biedermann in his debates claims to...
May 16th, 2016
Last week I had the honor of taking part in a discussion at the American Embassy in Buenos Aires about the presidential elections in the United States.
May 15th, 2016
As the world leader in freedom and democracy, it is in our national interest to see the same freedoms we enjoy spread to people throughout the world. The Republic of Georgia is a small and young democracy in an area that is...
May 23rd, 2016
It has been an exciting few months for space enthusiasts everywhere.
May 23rd, 2016
Over the weekend, hundreds of veterans from across the country descended on the area I represent for the 10th Annual Warrior’s Weekend event. A 501(c)3 non-profit, Warrior’s Weekend is an annual fishing event for military...
May 20th, 2016
A Secret Service agent on Friday shot a man near a security checkpoint close to the White House after he brandished a gun and refused orders to stop.
May 20th, 2016
Republican presidential presumptive nominee Donald Trump released a list of eleven jurists he would consider appointing to the U.S. Supreme Court, including Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett.
May 19th, 2016
Earlier this week I had the chance to visit with a police officer by the name of Gregory Stevens of the Garland, Texas, Police Department.
May 18th, 2016
Over 1 million Texans are now licensed to carry a handgun. Harris County (Houston) leads the state with nearly 150,000 licensees.
May 17th, 2016
Loud cursing, shouting, obscene gestures and vile insults, including crude comments about the female anatomy. It was all on display over the weekend as supporters of Bernie Sanders turned the Nevada State Democratic...
May 17th, 2016
Israel has always been surrounded by threats. Since it was established, Israel has survived Arab armies waiting at its borders to destroy the Jewish state. It has persisted in the face of suicide bombers and terrorist...
May 16th, 2016
I worked with U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) to include language in the Appropriations Bill to assist the Port of Corpus Christi to compete for funding that will strengthen the port as a key player in the U.S....
May 14th, 2016
“It boils down to a matter of respect,” Cornyn told The Dallas Morning News after his speech at the Texas GOP convention in Dallas. “That’s an important voting bloc. It’s one that’s in play for this election.”