Government
Put simply: We are for limited government that works. At TexasGOPVote, we will work as a watchdog to help our state lawmakers and our congressional delegation pull in the reins on unnecessary spending and government bureaucracy. You better believe we’ll expose politicians who seek to act outside the bounds set by the Forefathers in the Constitutions of Texas and the United States.
February 18th, 2020
I recently sent a letter to the San Jacinto River Authority expressing my opinion on the seasonal lowering of Lake Conroe.
February 17th, 2020
Texas voters still think that property taxes are too high and that the state spends too little on public education, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
February 17th, 2020
Over the past three years, the President and Congress have worked together to implement policies that place the American worker at center stage. The job market is booming, and incomes are rising, with wages for the lowest...
February 14th, 2020
Billionaire Marxists like “Mini Mike” Bloomberg aren’t used to actually earning things. They usually just make a couple of well-placed phone calls to get what they want.Bloomberg figures, why bother with the process of...
February 13th, 2020
The CDC reported the individual is isolated and is receiving medical care at a designated hospital. San Antonio Ron Nirenberg stressed that the Lackland and San Antonio communities still face only a very low risk from the...
February 13th, 2020
Citizens, it is time to refresh ourselves in some recent history regarding our national government. The reason… the sacrosanctity of elements of the Democratic Party about abuse of power and its threads from the completely...
February 12th, 2020
America must lead in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and other technologies that will define the 21st century. I applaud the Administration for recognizing the importance of AI and quantum research and will...
February 12th, 2020
The acquittal of President Trump is a done deal. My take: It was a waste of time. Trump did not deserve to be impeached, although his language was not perfect.
February 11th, 2020
Over a quarter century ago, NAFTA was signed in my hometown of San Antonio and one of the key provisions was establishing the North American Development Bank (NADBank). NADBank’s mission was to push environmental policy in...
February 10th, 2020
The measure, attached to the disaster supplemental bill, would provide $45 million in Harvey recovery funds previously denied to victims who had received SBA loans
February 18th, 2020
GOP voter enthusiasm is on the rise. Over the past few weeks, Republicans have been getting better news. President Trump's approval ratings are on the rise as the Democrat's impeachment slog continued.
February 17th, 2020
I issued the following statements regarding House passage of H.J.Res. 79, Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment aka the “Taxpayer Funding of Abortion Act;” the release of President Trump’s...
February 14th, 2020
The governor is hitting the campaign trail for at least 10 House incumbents and candidates whom he has endorsed.
February 14th, 2020
Associated Builders and Contractors Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs Kristen Swearingen issued the following statement on the passage of the deceptively named Protecting the Right to Organize Act, H.R....
February 13th, 2020
Women are pioneers and trailblazers across a multitude of industries and fields, and it is past time we honor these contributions. Establishing this museum will not only honor the past but also inspire the next generation...
February 12th, 2020
Researchers from Texas A&M say they’ve found a cheap, accurate method for cops to discern whether seized material is illegal.
February 12th, 2020
Why do I call what’s happening to Smollett, “Trump Justice”? Because it’s long overdue.
February 11th, 2020
Border Patrol officials announced this week that Chief Patrol Agent Brian Hastings will serve as the chief patrol agent of the nation’s busiest sector. Hastings is completing a tour as chief of the Law Enforcement Operations...
February 11th, 2020
Yesterday on the floor, I discussed the Minority Leader’s opposition to my bipartisan drug pricing bill at the expense of lower drug prices for his New York constituents.
February 10th, 2020
I issued the following statements regarding President Trump's State of the Union address; the Senate acquitting President Trump; the House Democrat's attack on jobs and job creators; and recognizing 17th District...