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.
December 11th, 2019
U.S. Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and I today introduced the Significant Transnational Criminal Organization Designation Act, legislation that would subject certain foreign criminal organizations like drug cartels to sanctions...
December 10th, 2019
Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., and his colleagues announced on Tuesday they’re charging the president with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
December 10th, 2019
Americans should not have to choose between putting food on the table or filling their prescription. The only way we can get big things done in Congress is by working together, which is why I’m proud to support H.R. 19. This...
December 9th, 2019
Last week, U.S. I appeared on the House Freedom Caucus podcast hosted by Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.) and ‘Louder with Crowder' with Steven Crowder, where I discussed the pattern of political censorship and bias from Big Tech, the...
December 6th, 2019
If you’re feeling lazy and you’re looking for booze this holiday season, you’re in luck. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission announced Thursday it’s going to allow third-party delivery of alcohol from restaurants, liquor...
December 6th, 2019
The Supreme Court of Texas has a case before them right now, Case 19-0325, which if they deny the petition, the Texas Supreme Court will have effectively agreed or let stand a ruling by the Texas Ninth Court of Appeals that...
December 5th, 2019
Yesterday I proudly voted in support of the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (TRACED) Act.
December 5th, 2019
American technology should not be used for the oppression of ethnic minority groups by foreign governments, and this legislation would ensure that the United States has no part in these despicable practices.
December 4th, 2019
U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and I yesterday introduced the Protecting Families of Fallen Servicemembers Act, which would allow spouses and dependents of service members who die or have a catastrophic...
December 3rd, 2019
Daniel McCarthy, editor of Modern Age, joins me to discuss recent articles of his, including in the New York Times, on the Democratic primary, the Democrats’ battle plan with regard to Donald Trump, and...
December 11th, 2019
Congressman Chip Roy, CD21, kicked off his reelection campaign at the Quarry Hofbrau in San Antonio on Monday, December 2, 2019. In spite of the chilly weather, about 250 of his staunchest supporters showed up to back his...
December 10th, 2019
I applaud President Trump for his leadership in getting this trade deal across the finish line. Despite the ongoing sham impeachment proceedings, he put politics aside to advance the important needs of our nation.
December 10th, 2019
On Monday I participated in a roundtable discussion with President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, along with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R-Texas), several teachers, parents...
December 9th, 2019
At Least 25,000 People in Texas Suffer Homelessness. Here's What we Know About Texans Without Homes.
Gov. Greg Abbott has focused attention on homeless Austin residents. But many more Texans are homeless in other parts of the state.
December 6th, 2019
I am grateful for HUD allocating these funds, which will not only help Texans in the aftermath of these floods, but also help our local communities better prepare for natural disasters down the road. Today's announcement is...
December 5th, 2019
House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday she has directed a House committee to draft articles of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump, a historic step that sets up a fight over whether to...
December 5th, 2019
In the Houston Mayor runoff on December 14, 2019, one thing is clear - Sylvester Turner is doing all he can to make partisan a non-partisan race. In the modern history of Houston elections, Turner is the first candidate...
December 4th, 2019
Wednesday could bring the beginning of the end to House Democrats’ efforts to impeach President Trump.
December 4th, 2019
Yesterday, U.S. Reps. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and I announced our bipartisan House resolution, H.Res.709, recognizing the significant and positive impact American volunteers and charitable organizations have on...
December 3rd, 2019
Yesterday I issued the following statement applauding the Senate's confirmation of Dan Brouillette to be U.S. Secretary of Energy.