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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.
February 14th, 2019
Today on the floor, I discussed my disappointment with Democrats for blocking an extension of the Violence Against Women Act in the border security funding agreement. Excerpts of my floor remarks are below, and...
February 13th, 2019
I have called upon his Senate colleagues to pass the EL CHAPO Act to secure funding to build a wall following the conviction of Mexican drug lord Joaquín Guzmán Loera, aka ‘El Chapo,’ on all 10 federal criminal counts...
February 12th, 2019
This past week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 840, the Veterans' Access to Child Care Act.
February 11th, 2019
President Donald Trump plays the long game. While Democrats relish in childish “wins”, Trump throws steady punches where damage accumulates.
February 11th, 2019
The Senate passed the Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act on February 5th. We face a myriad of challenges in the Middle East, which is why it is more important than ever that we support our...
February 7th, 2019
The top judge on the Texas Supreme Court gave lawmakers a big wish list this week during his State of the Judiciary speech — his first address to the legislature since Hurricane Harvey hit Texas.
February 6th, 2019
I urge you to work together and pass a sensible immigration bill that secures the border and provides the Dreamers with a method to earn their legal status before February 15th.
February 6th, 2019
Hurricane Harvey was the most economically destructive hurricane in Texas history and the second-most expensive hurricane in American history.
February 5th, 2019
President Donald Trump delivered his 2019 State of the Union address on Tuesday.Watch the video and read the transcript below:Thank you very much.
February 5th, 2019
Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivered his State of the State Address today, where he layed his agenda for the 2019 Texas Legislative Session. Watch his address below:
February 14th, 2019
National Immigration Forum - While you were sleeping, the House released its 1,159-page spending bill, which includes $1.375 billion for 55 miles of new border fencing and language to limit detention capacity by U.S.
February 13th, 2019
The Republican-led push to cancel out mandatory paid sick leave rules for private employers in Austin, San Antonio, and any other city that tries something similar began in earnest today as Gov. Greg Abbott told a crowd of...
February 12th, 2019
Educational opportunities are not limited just to what kids learn in the classroom. Services such as counseling, mentorship, tutoring and financial assistance are equally vital to ensuring students’ success.
February 11th, 2019
I spoke on the Senate floor about the Texas provisions in the bipartisan Natural Resources Management Act that will restore local control of land in Fannin County and provide certainty to landowners along the Red River. ...
February 8th, 2019
I released the following statement after the Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of William Barr for U.S. Attorney General, along with 44 nominations to fill vacancies on the U.S. Circuit and District Courts, the...
February 7th, 2019
U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), and I this week introduced the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act to authorize the U.S.
February 6th, 2019
This legislation will help communities in my state, and around the country, finance much-needed updates to their transportation infrastructure and improve American’s daily lives.
February 6th, 2019
The safety and security of our nation, including robust border security, remains a key issue going forward. As the partially closed elements of the federal government were reopened until February 15, a bicameral conference...
February 5th, 2019
Most of the American people probably aren't aware or need to be reminded of what has actually happened the last two years. And I hope the president will reflect on that.
February 5th, 2019
At the end of 2018, President Trump elected to freeze pay for civilian federal employees in an effort to help keep federal agencies on a more sustainable fiscal course.
