Voting Resources
Blake Farenthold
November 23rd, 2015
Last week, KRIS-TV ran a story about a Portland veteran who, despite decorated service in Vietnam, was being mistreated by the Department of Veterans Affairs when it came to the payment of his medical bills.
November 13th, 2015
The House passed the revised National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) last week, which includes authorization for $85 million to continue the expansion and updating of the Corpus Christi Army Depot’s (CCAD) powertrain...
November 9th, 2015
When our loved ones deploy or are preparing to leave the service, many of us think that coming home afterward will be as easy as it sounds.
October 27th, 2015
For more than 50 years, there has been one thing the House, the Senate, and the President of the United States have all agreed on: passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is critical. But once again, President...
October 22nd, 2015
Last week I traveled throughout the entire 27th District hosting get-togethers with the people I represent. These town halls give me the chance to meet with many of you and find out what is on your mind, answer your...
October 20th, 2015
The resignation of John Boehner as Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy’s decision to withdraw from consideration for the Speakership is dominating the news out of Washington. Headlines like, “House in disarray” and, “...
October 6th, 2015
A second hearing examining abortion procedures and medical ethics at the nation’s largest abortion provider will be held on October 8.
September 22nd, 2015
Last week, I joined my colleague Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC) in writing about giving women better access to health care. Contrary to the rhetoric, women’s health care doesn’t have to be sacrificed to protect the life...
September 14th, 2015
Last week's Iran rally on the Capitol Lawn showed how passionate Americans are about protecting our country. As the keynote speakers, Ted Cruz and Donald Trump gave great speeches explaining exactly why this deal is so bad...
September 8th, 2015
One of the items discussed at my town halls and included on my top 10 list was the growing cost of attending college.
November 16th, 2015
The grand opening of the new Vets Center in Victoria was a huge success. It was great to talk to local veterans and hear their thoughts and concerns. Here I am with two members of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 169.
November 10th, 2015
The House overwhelmingly passed the six-year highway transportation bill Thursday. This is the first time since 2005 that the House has passed a highway bill longer than two years, which shows the renewed cooperation under...
October 30th, 2015
Earlier this week, I cosponsored a resolution to begin proceedings to impeach Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen.
October 26th, 2015
Last week, the House Select Committee on Benghazi interviewed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on what she knew about the attacks that killed four Americans in Libya in 2012. The hearing comes more than three years...
October 21st, 2015
Bastrop County is again dealing with a devastating fire that has already destroyed at least 48 structures and caused the evacuation of hundreds of homes. The fire has burned thousands of acres and firefighters are working to...
October 19th, 2015
Young men and women interested in attending one of our nation’s military academies are invited to apply for an appointment from my office. Applicants to a service academy must first receive an appointment from either their U...
September 28th, 2015
Last week, I joined Chairman Goodlatte and other members of the Judiciary Committee at a listening session in Nashville, Tennessee to explore how we can improve copyright policy. I heard from a broad range of people with...
September 21st, 2015
Last week, I went to the valley and made the drive many of our veterans are forced to make to get treatment in Harlingen. I wasn’t there for a VA Appointment, I was there to see VA Secretary Robert McDonald and hold him...
September 8th, 2015
Young men and women interested in attending one of our nation’s military academies are invited to attend my Service Academy Night along with their parents. The event is open to those ages 17 to 21 and freshmen, sophomore,...
September 1st, 2015
On Friday, I visited my alma mater, Incarnate Word Academy, and spoke with students in AP government. They had great questions, including one I've never been asked before, “what do you think is the most important states'...
