Texas GOP Vote

Thursday, I joined the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) in announcing the findings of critical new research on the severe impact federal climate change, or cap-and-trade, legislation would have on the Texas economy. The report examines the Texas-specific impacts of pending climate change legislation, including the effect it would have on various Texas industries, jobs, energy prices and the economy. The report models the economic impact of H.R.  Read more »

Texas's own, three time elected official of the Texas Railroad Commission, and Voice of the previous Voice of the Texas GOP feature gave a well-received speech today at the Conservative Political Action Conference.  Read more »

Today, I issued the following statement calling for action on the issues of trade, offshore energy production and tax relief for small businesses, which President Obama voiced his commitment for in last night’s State of the Union address:  Read more »

Read the full text of the State of the Union Address on January 27, 2010:

Madame Speaker, Vice President Biden, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:  Read more »