January 5th, 2015
Austin - The Texas House will continue to strengthen college and career readiness in the upcoming legislative session by providing additional training for high school guidance counselors, Speaker Joe Straus said Monday.
January 5th, 2015
Foreshadowing. Alluding to the future. Prophesying. We've all heard of these things before. We've heard foreshadowing through the recording made by former President Reagan when he warned of the dangers of socialized...
January 3rd, 2015
In this episode I share some tips for becoming a better writer!
January 2nd, 2015
There is no doubt that government has become more corrupt under Obama. Far more corrupt.Scandal after scandal, followed by cover-up after cover-up. There is little doubt to me that Obama’s administration spends more time...
January 1st, 2015
Office of the Governor - Gov. Rick Perry helped announce the acquisition of Kalon Biotherapeutics LLC by FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corp. Kalon, a biopharmaceutical contract...
December 31st, 2014
One of the greatest honors I have as your Congressman is assisting those having a problem with a federal agency. Over the years, my office has helped thousands cut through government red tape to resolve problems. We can...
December 30th, 2014
The Harris County mental health system, run in cooperation with the University of Texas Medical Center, is doing a fine job with short-term stays, working closely with Probate Judges Rory Olsen and Christine Butts.But there...
December 30th, 2014
I hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas. As we move into 2015, I am looking forward to continuing to tackle the challenges that confront our nation. When the new Congress convenes in January, which includes the...
December 29th, 2014
Recently, my legislation, the No Social Security for Nazis Act, was signed into law. In late October, an Associated Press investigative report uncovered the fact that Nazi persecutors are receiving Social Security benefits...
January 5th, 2015
If things are going so well in Obama’s economy, why don’t we FEEL it?481 banks (and counting) have failed under Obama, and taxpayers were left holding the bag (pardon the bank robbing pun) for $71 billion of defaults. Couple...
January 4th, 2015
The swearing in of George P. Bush as the 28th Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office (GLO) marks the passing of the baton to a new generation of Bushes in American politics. Bush took the oath of office in the...
January 2nd, 2015
A Houston man was killed by a random bullet while standing in his front yard with his wife on New Year’s Eve. The couple was in their yard watching celebratory fireworks when he was struck in the head and collapsed.
January 2nd, 2015
Welcome to 2015! Wow! Is it even possible that we've just rung in a new year? I guess so, and with the new year also marks the beginning of Obamacare. You remember Obamacare, right? I mean, how could we forget it? It...
December 31st, 2014
Texas Railroad Commissioner-Elect Ryan Sitton fulfilled one of his campaign promises by announcing his stepping down as president of PinnacleAIS, a company founded by Sitton and his wife. During the Republican Primary...
December 31st, 2014
The following article was written by Tamar Jacoby, President of ImmigrationWorks, and originally published in the Wall Street Journal:Dakota Blazier had made a big decision. Friendly and fresh-faced, from a small...
December 30th, 2014
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson is calling for entries in the 19th annual Adopt-A-Beach “Treasures of the Texas Coast” Children’s Art Contest. The deadline to submit artwork is Tuesday, March 3.”
December 30th, 2014
Alma Perez Jackson is working hard to win the Senate District 26 seat that Leticia Van de Putte vacated to run for mayor of San Antonio. Jackson is encouraged by the support she is receiving from Republicans and the...
December 29th, 2014
Whataburger hamburgers reign supreme in Texas as the number one visited hamburger chain. The chain, founded in Corpus Christi, Texas, also fares well in large sections of Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona and even the panhandle...
December 29th, 2014
Justitia, Lady Justice, has been ‘blindfolded’ since the 15th century. The blindfold signifies the ability to be impartial, that justice should be measured accurately without fear or favor, regardless of race, gender,...