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.
July 2nd, 2021
The House of Representatives yesterday passed an amendment that I introduced to help improve water infrastructure for Tamina, Texas, as part of a larger water infrastructure package.
July 1st, 2021
As an increasing number of Texans get vaccinated against COVID-19, most voters here are returning to their pre-pandemic lives — or something close to it — after a year of living carefully, according to the University of...
July 1st, 2021
We will not tolerate an American citizen being used as a political pawn on the global stage, and I will not stop fighting for Trevor until he is safely back on American soil.
June 30th, 2021
The "Uplifting First-Time Homebuyers Act" will increase the IRA homebuyer exception from $10k to $20k, the first increase in over 20 years.
June 29th, 2021
Congressman Tony Gonzales Introduces Legislation to Investigate Antifa Involvement in National Riots
Over the last year, Americans watched as peaceful, legitimate protests were infiltrated by Antifa’s violence and extremism. The looting and riots that ensued in 2020 at the hands of Antifa have no place in this country.
June 28th, 2021
The recent determination on Christians Engaged’s tax-exempt status further exposed the corruption and liberal bias running rampant at the IRS.
June 28th, 2021
A Minnesota judge sentenced Derek Chauvin to 22 1/2 years in prison Friday for the murder of George Floyd — a punishment that exceeds the state’s minimum guidelines but falls short of prosecutors’ request of a 30-year...
June 25th, 2021
Roughly 86% of Texans with federal flood insurance could see their premiums go up next year when a new program goes into effect, according to data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
June 25th, 2021
Ensuring that taxpayer dollars are never used to fund abortions is one of my top priorities in Congress.
June 24th, 2021
By moving the decision to prosecute felony-level, complex criminal cases away from the unit commander, this bill will allow sexual assault cases to be fairly prosecuted, hold offenders accountable and protect victims, while...
July 2nd, 2021
Allowing past and present service members, as well as Gold Star Families, free access to our most iconic and treasured lands is the least we can do to honor the sacrifice they have made for our great country.
July 1st, 2021
I testified before the House Rules Committee on my amendment to the INVEST in America Act, House Democrats’ surface transportation bill, that would ensure Texas and other states receive a fairer share of federal...
June 30th, 2021
Many questions still remain on the feasibility and financing of this project, and I will continue to fight against anything that would grant this company the ability to seize property without the consent of landowners.
June 30th, 2021
This grant is a huge win for Texans, and I am proud to have supported the I-35 Red River Project early on.
June 29th, 2021
Generations of North Texans have worked tirelessly to manufacture America’s national security, including over 18,000 people working at the F-35 production facility today. The 12th District is also home to Naval Air Station...
June 28th, 2021
I led a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland pressing for answers as to the Department's "pause" on oil and gas leases that was blocked by a federal judge recently.
June 25th, 2021
EB-5 investments are a major economic driver in Texas. EB-5 projects use merit-based immigration to create thousands of American jobs and bring billions of dollars in investment to major urban areas like Dallas and Houston,...
June 25th, 2021
Corporate tyranny that suppresses the views of conservatives, like government tyranny, is antithetical to a people that counts free expression among its most closely-held values.
June 24th, 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit El Paso on June 25, her chief spokesperson confirmed Wednesday in a statement.
June 24th, 2021
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) under President Biden is aggressively targeting gun owners, including our fellow Texans. Worst of all, the Biden Administration is carrying out these attacks on...