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.
H.R. 1 is wholly about control – control of free speech and control of how elections are conducted. And when they exercise this control, their purpose is to crush opposing views – because opposing views will not be tolerated...
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for bipartisan support for the upcoming House vote on the Senate-amended legislation. Such support is unlikely, as Republicans are fiercely opposed to the package.
Among its most outrageous provisions, H.R. 1 would allow for the first-ever federal funding of political campaigns, nationalize our elections to take power away from states, and limit state voter identification laws.
Here’s a look at how some of the biggest retail businesses in Texas are responding to the change.
Funding for “climate justice.” A bailout for mismanaged union pension plans. A new subway system for Silicon Valley. These are just a few of the ways Democrats plan to spend your tax dollars in their $1.9 trillion “COVID...
I recently voiced concerns about some of President Biden’s selections to fill deputy roles at the Department of Justice, namely Vanita Gupta, for Associate Attorney General, and Kristen Clarke, for Civil Rights Division head...
Democrats, to the detriment of the American people, wasted a golden opportunity to show true bipartisanship. What America needs is increased vaccine production and distribution that can reach every citizen who wants it. ...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the ending of the statewide coronavirus mask mandate during an event in Lubbock, Texas. The mandate went into effect in July and required all Texans to wear a mask covering the mouth and...
The freedom of all Americans which Texas celebrates every Juneteenth should be celebrated all across the nation. A federal Juneteenth holiday would represent a big step in our nation’s journey toward equality. 
Trevor Reed has been detained for far too long, for trumped-up charges that current evidence on file does not support. I cannot imagine what Trevor and his family are going through, and I call on the Russian government to...
Instead of defunding, we should invest more in our law enforcement for improved training and better policies, and help foster stronger relationships between our officers and communities.
I recently condemned Senate Democrats for voting to block my amendment to the COVID-19 ‘Relief’ bill to address the growing humanitarian crisis at our southern border.
Despite growing acceptance and accessibility of this drug and its derivatives, there is still much we don’t know about the effects of marijuana usage. It’s critical for policymakers to understand the public safety...
Vaccine distribution should continue to be our country’s number one priority and that means ensuring that the rural areas of our state have the same access to the vaccine as our big cities. Designating Medina County as a...
Our farmers and ranchers are a staple of the economy – especially in the great State of Texas. I’m proud to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in cosponsoring legislation that uplifts and strengthens our nation’s...
After a gushing Houston Chronicle profile about Lina Hidalgo, and now the Hobby Center poll says she is the most popular politician in Harris County, one has to wonder what is going on here? Hidalgo was a graduate student in...
I recently joined 30 of my colleagues in sending a letter led by Rep.
Unscientific, unconstitutional economic lockdowns have destroyed millions of lives and countless small businesses. They have zero benefit to public health, but massive costs to local economies and livelihoods. That’s why we...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott told reporters he is considering lifting the statewide coronavirus mask mandate. The governor said he is also considering stopping other statewide COVID-19 related orders.
The American people need COVID-19 relief that is targeted, temporary, and focused on conquering this virus and improving our economy. Unfortunately, the bill that passed the House tonight misses the mark on all those points...

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