Voting Resources
Economy
It is no accident that Texas consistently leads the nation in job creation. Some have described this economic powerhouse as a "Texas Miracle." But, we know better than that. The Texas Economic Experience is rooted in concepts and principles that will work anywhere they're tried: Keeping taxes low, creating a predictable regulatory climate, cracking down on lawsuit abuse, and investing in critical infrastructure like roads, water and schools in a fiscally responsible way.
August 12th, 2022
I released the following statement after news that inflation remains at historical highs, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 8.5 percent. This report comes just days before House Democrats are set to pass a massive,...
August 10th, 2022
On the House floor, I discussed Senate Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spending bill that will be voted on later this weekend. Excerpts of my remarks are below:It sprung to life unbeknownst, I believe, to virtually all the ...
July 28th, 2022
The Biden White House is undertaking an Orwellian effort that ignores history in order to try to redefine the actual definition of the term ‘recession’ in order to avoid bad headlines.
July 20th, 2022
The Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats are completely out of touch with the American people. In the midst of an inflation crisis, their policies are pushing wasteful spending and open borders.
July 14th, 2022
Wholesale prices for businesses jumped 11.3 percent from the previous year, according to a new Producer Price Index (PPI) report from the Department of Labor.
July 11th, 2022
I released the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics June jobs report:
July 1st, 2022
I sent a letter to Tesla CEO Elon Musk asking him to work in tandem with government officials to strengthen both Texas’ and the nation’s power grids and ensure their long-term resiliency and affordability against...
June 30th, 2022
After the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation increased by 6.3 percent from the year previous, I issued the following statement:
June 23rd, 2022
The House Appropriations Committee passed the Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023. This bill provides critical funding for the Department of Defense.
June 17th, 2022
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says “show me your budget, show me your values,” so that is exactly what my colleagues and I in the Republican Study Committee have done. In this budget, we clearly demonstrate that...
August 12th, 2022
I introduced three pieces of legislation that will improve marine highway transportation, extend the life of the International Space Station through 2030, and ensure commercial service airports that meet certain criteria...
August 8th, 2022
I made the following remarks on voting against Senate Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spending bill. Video can be found here.
July 28th, 2022
WASHINGTON— On Monday, Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) and Senator Lindsey Graham (SC) announced the “Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act,” which will help alleviate the pilot shortage by raising the mandatory commercial pilot retirement...
July 14th, 2022
New research on the economic contributions of immigrants in Texas released by Texans for Economic Growth underscores the crucial role immigrants in Texas play in some of the state’s fastest growing and most in demand fields...
July 13th, 2022
After the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its June Consumer Price Index reporting consumer prices are 9.1 percent higher than the year previous, and showing real wages have dropped nearly 4.8 percent since President...
July 6th, 2022
Last year, the Biden White House released the now-infamous
June 30th, 2022
Experts on immigration policy made the case for bipartisan legislation that includes border security, a solution for DACA, and an ID and Tax policy that would create a method for unauthorized immigrants to earn legal status...
June 27th, 2022
Thursday, I joined the Sam Malone Show to discuss the looming recession in President Biden's economy, rising inflation, and President Biden's refusal to put America first.Click here to listen to the full interview.
June 17th, 2022
Under President Biden, workers and families are suffering from a dangerous baby formula shortage, raging inflation, and shrinking family budgets. In opening remarks for a full Committee hearing, I outlined solutions to...
June 16th, 2022
While TEG advocates for many commonsense immigration ppolicies that reflect the economic needs of our state, passing legislation that creates a pathway to legal status or citizenship for Dreamers and TPS holders is important...
