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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.
June 15th, 2018
I released the following statement following the recall of Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky. I originally took to the floor of the House of Representatives to condemn Stanford Rapist Brock Turner and the...
June 13th, 2018
Last week the House passed a “minibus” appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2019, a $15 billion rescissions package, and a critical bill to curtail gang violence in our communities.
June 12th, 2018
After weeks of uncertainty about the planned US-North Korea summit, US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a "comprehensive" document.
June 12th, 2018
I released the following statement applauding the passage of a critical measure to fight our nation’s most notorious street gangs:
June 11th, 2018
Many people have not even heard of this group, much less understand what their objective is. Why would anyone be concerned about democrats who have socialist leanings?The answers to these questions should be of concern to...
June 8th, 2018
Imagine having an ailment and going to the doctor for it. The doctor examines you, runs blood work and tells you in no uncertain terms what you have.
June 6th, 2018
The Department of Labor issued a report last week that the unemployment rate dropped to 3.8 percent, the lowest it’s been in 18 years. With almost one million jobs created since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law...
June 5th, 2018
Being prepared is the best defense against any disaster. As we enter another hurricane season, it’s important to have a fully stocked disaster supply kit, have an emergency plan for your family, and have a list of local...
June 5th, 2018
China is a rising power with interests that more often than not come into conflict with our own. As Secretary Mattis identified last year in the National Defense Strategy, we are in a new era of great power rivalry.
June 4th, 2018
Free speech. Do you have a right to speak your mind freely at work? If you think that you do, you could be mistaken. Well, hang on. You're free to say what you want, you just aren't free from the consequences your speech...
June 13th, 2018
Today on the floor, I urged Senate colleagues to support the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes the my legislation to help juvenile victims of sexual assault have greater access to justice.
June 13th, 2018
The Departments of Justice and Homeland Security (DOJ/DHS) will be publishing a quarterly report on immigrant incarceration in federal prisons because of an
June 12th, 2018
I released the following statement in support of the comprehensive package to maintain our nation’s water resources infrastructure:
June 11th, 2018
Just hours before President Trump’s historic nuclear summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, the Trump administration is hinting at the bargaining chips the president may have in his back pocket as he readies for the...
June 11th, 2018
I released the following statement on President Trump’s recissions package submitted to Congress:
June 8th, 2018
James Dickey, the Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas is being challenged for his chairmanship by Cindy Asche in what appears to be a hotly contested race at the state Republican Convention in San Antonio, June 11-16...
June 6th, 2018
I introduced legislation on June 4th recognizing the 29th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, urging President Trump to pressure China's President Xi Jinping to release artist and activist Liu Xia, and hold Chinese...
June 5th, 2018
Yesterday on the floor, I urged my colleagues to pass the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to fund our troops and support our nation’s military when the Senate considers it. Excerpts of my remarks...
June 5th, 2018
During the Obama administration the hiring policy/process for air traffic controllers was changed — radically changed. For the average person to get their head wrapped around this insane policy should be ...
June 4th, 2018
It’s costing $962 million dollars to replace the Ship Channel Bridge and it’s the biggest infrastructure project Harris County has ever undertaken.
