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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 20th, 2015
Currently, Texas law only allows consumers to purchase new vehicles from someone holding a “franchised dealer’s license.” The bill would allow Tesla to operate twelve dealerships in Texas but would protect franchise dealers...
February 20th, 2015
"A robust and reliable road system is vital to the success of the Texas economy and is demanded by Texas families. Currently, there are insufficient funds exclusively dedicated to funding our state's transportation needs,...
February 20th, 2015
Every week, I hear stories about how the President’s failed healthcare law hurts Texans. I hear about plans being dropped, increased deductibles and skyrocketing premiums. Real healthcare reform would lower costs, improve...
February 19th, 2015
Quite frankly, I believe this is one of those situations where the government wants a solution without a problem. As a business owner that founded a tech company, I have seen firsthand how keeping the Internet largely free...
February 17th, 2015
Governor Greg Abbott addressed a joint session of the House and Senate Tuesday to deliver the State of the State address. He outlined five emergency items, which included...
February 17th, 2015
I have heard from some of my agricultural folks, particularly from the cotton industry, which is vitally important to my district, that the Commission’s proposed rules do not adequately define what a bona fide hedge is and...
February 16th, 2015
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Guantanamo Bay Naval Base to learn more about its operations. I believe many of us agree the President is wrong about a lot, but when it comes to Guantanamo, the President could not...
February 16th, 2015
If you live in San Antonio, Texas, or in the surrounding areas, then you know that there is a fierce battle for Leticia Van De Putte’s Senate District 26 seat.
February 14th, 2015
If the FCC turns the Internet into a regulated public utility, the innovation, the creativity that has characterized the Internet from its dawn, will inevitably be stifled. Now Title II by the way, gives all sorts of...
February 13th, 2015
The president's proposal is expected to cement the role of the Department of Homeland Security, rather than the National Security Agency, as the government lead for information-sharing with the private sector.
February 20th, 2015
Nunzio Previtera campaigning for House District 123 was the Republican hero for the night after losing to Diego Bernal. Bernal, the NDO originator, winning with 63.67% of the vote, went into the HD race with plenty of name...
February 20th, 2015
Think your state and local taxes are too high? Well, so do Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and each has promised property and business tax cuts this session. “I will reject any budget that is sent to my desk that...
February 19th, 2015
Americans forced out of their healthcare plans and into the president’s unpopular Affordable Care Act may face another jarring disruption later this summer. That’s when a U.S. Supreme Court ruling is expected on whether the...
February 18th, 2015
I filed a bill that provides that straight-ticket party balloting would no longer apply to non-policy making elected offices such as judges, district attorney and sheriffs. This bill will ensure that our judges and district...
February 17th, 2015
The best possible scenario would be if the GOP leadership on Capitol Hill use this opportunity to pass a clean DHS funding bill, leave the fate of the President’s actions up to the courts, and begin to seriously debate and...
February 17th, 2015
A round of Capitol musical chairs will play out on Tuesday when voters decide who will fill three seats in the Texas House of Representatives and one in the Senate.
February 16th, 2015
In Proverbs 22:1, it says, "A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold."
February 16th, 2015
It’s been six years since the application to build the Keystone XL Pipeline was first submitted to the U.S. State Department. I have said time and time again that building the Keystone XL Pipeline is not only about jobs, but...
February 13th, 2015
The House of Representatives passed legislation to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline for the eleventh time. The Keystone Pipeline is widely supported by the American people because it is a critical infrastructure project that...
February 13th, 2015
It’s not easy to bring together this broad bipartisan coalition, but it’s an issue that matters. It’s an issue of justice.
