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.
January 9th, 2015
Today, I joined my colleagues in the House to once again support construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. President Obama cannot continue to put politics ahead of American jobs and energy security. This is an opportunity we...
January 8th, 2015
The special election for three Texas legislative seats has ended without a final decision. They will be heading to a runoff election. One race was for the Senate District (SD) 26 seat vacated by failed Lt. Governor candidate...
January 8th, 2015
Today the House passed H.R. 26, my bill to reform the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) by increasing taxpayer protections.
January 7th, 2015
In the 114th Congress, House Republicans have the largest majority that we’ve seen in the last 65 years, and Harry Reid’s rule in the Senate has come to an end.
January 5th, 2015
Austin - The Texas House will continue to strengthen college and career readiness in the upcoming legislative session by providing additional training for high school guidance counselors, Speaker Joe Straus said Monday.
January 4th, 2015
The swearing in of George P. Bush as the 28th Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office (GLO) marks the passing of the baton to a new generation of Bushes in American politics. Bush took the oath of office in the...
January 2nd, 2015
Welcome to 2015! Wow! Is it even possible that we've just rung in a new year? I guess so, and with the new year also marks the beginning of Obamacare. You remember Obamacare, right? I mean, how could we forget it? It...
December 30th, 2014
Alma Perez Jackson is working hard to win the Senate District 26 seat that Leticia Van de Putte vacated to run for mayor of San Antonio. Jackson is encouraged by the support she is receiving from Republicans and the...
December 29th, 2014
Recently, my legislation, the No Social Security for Nazis Act, was signed into law. In late October, an Associated Press investigative report uncovered the fact that Nazi persecutors are receiving Social Security benefits...
January 9th, 2015
Obamacare is a terribly misguided and fundamentally flawed law that is negatively impacting Texans and Americans across the country. This bill tackles one of the law’s most egregious flaws and starts the process of putting...
January 8th, 2015
The new American Congress presents a historic opportunity to deliver real solutions on behalf of those we serve. This week's adoption of H. Res. 5—the House rules package for the 114th Congress—is a positive first step in...
January 7th, 2015
I made the following remarks today in response to President Barack Obama’s promise to veto a bill with bipartisan support that would authorize construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
January 6th, 2015
AUSTIN – Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Danielle Treviño will serve as Social Media Strategist for the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Treviño joins the GLO from Greg Abbott’s highly successful campaign...
January 5th, 2015
Foreshadowing. Alluding to the future. Prophesying. We've all heard of these things before. We've heard foreshadowing through the recording made by former President Reagan when he warned of the dangers of socialized...
January 2nd, 2015
There is no doubt that government has become more corrupt under Obama. Far more corrupt.Scandal after scandal, followed by cover-up after cover-up. There is little doubt to me that Obama’s administration spends more time...
December 31st, 2014
Texas Railroad Commissioner-Elect Ryan Sitton fulfilled one of his campaign promises by announcing his stepping down as president of PinnacleAIS, a company founded by Sitton and his wife. During the Republican Primary...
December 31st, 2014
One of the greatest honors I have as your Congressman is assisting those having a problem with a federal agency. Over the years, my office has helped thousands cut through government red tape to resolve problems. We can...
December 30th, 2014
I hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas. As we move into 2015, I am looking forward to continuing to tackle the challenges that confront our nation. When the new Congress convenes in January, which includes the...
December 29th, 2014
Justitia, Lady Justice, has been ‘blindfolded’ since the 15th century. The blindfold signifies the ability to be impartial, that justice should be measured accurately without fear or favor, regardless of race, gender,...