February 18th, 2015
A private company’s plan to build a high-speed rail line connecting Dallas and Houston came further into focus Tuesday as the company announced its preferred route for the multibillion-dollar project.
February 18th, 2015
We may not ever solve the problem of an irresponsible tabloid press and sensation-seeking media, since the freedom of speech is too important to infringe. But we do have power over those we license as physicians.
February 17th, 2015
The best possible scenario would be if the GOP leadership on Capitol Hill use this opportunity to pass a clean DHS funding bill, leave the fate of the President’s actions up to the courts, and begin to seriously debate and...
February 17th, 2015
A round of Capitol musical chairs will play out on Tuesday when voters decide who will fill three seats in the Texas House of Representatives and one in the Senate.
February 16th, 2015
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Guantanamo Bay Naval Base to learn more about its operations. I believe many of us agree the President is wrong about a lot, but when it comes to Guantanamo, the President could not...
February 16th, 2015
In Proverbs 22:1, it says, "A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold."
February 16th, 2015
Criminal law experts say the case hinges on whether the defense can prove Routh, 27, was insane at the time and did not know the killings constituted a crime.
February 15th, 2015
As part of my ongoing effort to protect taxpayer dollars by rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse, I introduced legislation (H.R. 918) to stop individuals from abusing the system by “double-dipping” unemployment and disability...
February 14th, 2015
Copenhagen police launched a frantic search Saturday for a gunman with an automatic rifle who opened fire on a cafe hosting a free speech event organized by a controversial Swedish artist who has faced threats for his...
February 13th, 2015
This is black history month, and we must recognize our most outstanding leaders of the past. Mr. Fuller was, by far, the most outstanding.
February 18th, 2015
No one would have guessed that the young mess attendant had no formal training with that weapon. He continued to return fire at the Japanese attackers until he was forced to abandon the sinking ship. Men who served alongside...
February 17th, 2015
Governor Greg Abbott addressed a joint session of the House and Senate Tuesday to deliver the State of the State address. He outlined five emergency items, which included...
February 17th, 2015
I have heard from some of my agricultural folks, particularly from the cotton industry, which is vitally important to my district, that the Commission’s proposed rules do not adequately define what a bona fide hedge is and...
February 17th, 2015
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) released a video on Monday in advance of his scheduled State of the State Address. The biennial event, the first for Gov. Abbott, will be delivered to a joint session of the Texas Legislature...
February 16th, 2015
People across Denmark gathered on Monday to pay tribute to the victims of this weekend's attacks and show unity in the face of terror.
February 16th, 2015
If you live in San Antonio, Texas, or in the surrounding areas, then you know that there is a fierce battle for Leticia Van De Putte’s Senate District 26 seat.
February 16th, 2015
It’s been six years since the application to build the Keystone XL Pipeline was first submitted to the U.S. State Department. I have said time and time again that building the Keystone XL Pipeline is not only about jobs, but...
February 14th, 2015
If the FCC turns the Internet into a regulated public utility, the innovation, the creativity that has characterized the Internet from its dawn, will inevitably be stifled. Now Title II by the way, gives all sorts of...
February 13th, 2015
The House of Representatives passed legislation to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline for the eleventh time. The Keystone Pipeline is widely supported by the American people because it is a critical infrastructure project that...
February 13th, 2015
U.S. Customs and Immigration Services announced they will begin to accept requests for consideration of expanded DACA Wednesday, Feb 18. That means some of your employees may now be gathering evidence to support their DAPA...