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.
May 7th, 2021
In Texas, HB 9 would make blocking a roadway a state jail felony if the offense also prevented the passage of an emergency vehicle or blocked a hospital entrance.
May 6th, 2021
Let me be clear – not a single dollar of state revenue or taxes should go to subsidize attacks on the livelihoods of hardworking Texans by leftist corporate boards or universities.
May 6th, 2021
Over 5 million individuals selflessly serve as caregivers to our nation's veterans, yet, unlike other public servants, these heroes are currently not eligible for student loan forgiveness. The Military and Veteran Caregiver...
May 5th, 2021
The independent Oversight Board on Wednesday is expected to say whether Facebook should uphold or reverse a ban on the former president put in place after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
May 4th, 2021
A Texas Senate committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on the bill on Tuesday.
May 3rd, 2021
I issued the following statement Tuesday in response to media reports that former Secretary of State and current Climate Envoy John Kerry informed an Iranian official about covert Israeli operations.
May 3rd, 2021
Austin voters reinstated a ban on public homeless encampments, according to The Austin American-Statesman. The paper reported that 57% of voters voted in favor of reinstating the ban, and 42% voted against it.
April 30th, 2021
Rep. Gohmert Issues Statement on President Biden’s Invitation-Only Joint Session of Congress Address
Under the guise of COVID-19 safety protocols, the President, or people making his decisions, have not invited all members of both Houses of Congress to attend Wednesday evening’s speech. Instead, they have broken the Biden...
April 29th, 2021
We have capabilities in Texas’s 23rd District to develop rare earth elements and products. Developing this industry further would not only end our reliance on China but would also promote American innovation and...
April 28th, 2021
The scale of the plan, which has been named "the American Families Plan" and is intended to compliment Biden's "American Jobs Plan" unveiled four weeks ago, has increased in scope since the first details of a preliminary...
May 7th, 2021
The F-35 strengthens national security, enhances global partnerships, and powers economic growth. The program leverages economies of scale, both in production and sustainment, to drive down cost and increase efficiencies...
May 6th, 2021
Reps. McCaul, Cuellar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Promoting Tourism Between the U.S. and Mexico
By improving bilateral tourism between the U.S. and Mexico, we can start driving business back to companies that depend on tourists.
May 5th, 2021
The framers of our Constitution intended for Congress to be the strongest branch of the federal government because it is the most responsive and accountable to the American people; but we’ve been giving away more and more of...
May 5th, 2021
Whether we face subzero temperatures, gale force winds, or any other type of extreme weather, Texas’s electric grid must be able to withstand the impact. This bipartisan legislation is an outstanding start to ensure the life...
May 4th, 2021
This bill focuses on two of our country’s most fundamental constitutional protections– the Second Amendment’s right of citizens to keep and bear arms and the Tenth Amendment’s right of states to make laws best-suited for...
May 3rd, 2021
Gary O’Connor’s comment against Senator Tim Scott is abhorrent, insulting, and unforgivable. Both he and the entire Lamar County Democratic Party should be ashamed of this racist behavior. O’Connor must apologize and step...
May 3rd, 2021
This bill would lower Texans’ out-of-pocket costs while creating savings for Medicare, and I'm proud to offer a bipartisan solution to help drive down the cost of prescription drugs.
April 30th, 2021
After asking President Biden to change his misguided policy, I’m grateful that the President has agreed to expand access to a proven opioid addiction treatment.
April 29th, 2021
We heard a lot of lofty proposals from President Biden this evening, however he failed to mention how he plans to cross the aisle and accomplish his agenda for our country with both parties.
April 28th, 2021
I sent a letter to Secretary Tom Vilsack recently regarding the Department of Agriculture’s COVID-19 restrictions on Farm Service Agency (FSA) facilities.