Voting Resources
Texas
October 25th, 2021
The Houston Astros earned yet another trip to the World Series, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-0 in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series.
October 20th, 2021
Meanwhile, Harris County Democrats Hidalgo, Ellis and Garcia pick Democratic operative to lead redistricting in the state's largest county.
October 19th, 2021
Recently the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted an emergency stay against the preliminary injunction that prevented enforcement of the Texas Heartbeat Act. That preliminary injunction was issued by Federal District Judge...
October 15th, 2021
The Texas Legislature is scrambling to address Gov. Greg Abbott's demand for a bill that would ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates for both public and private entities, formalizing an executive order issued earlier this week.
October 15th, 2021
Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06) and I recently sent a letter to Secretary Pete Buttigieg of the Department of Transportation and Dr.
October 13th, 2021
Her loss was another solemn reminder of the courageous sacrifices law enforcement officers and their families make every day, and I hope memorializing her service at the Border Patrol Station in Rocksprings will help honor...
October 11th, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday issued another executive order attempting to crack down on COVID-19 vaccine mandates — this time banning any entity in Texas, including private businesses, from requiring vaccinations from...
October 4th, 2021
Monday is the deadline to register to vote in Texas for the Nov. 2 elections.
September 30th, 2021
As the fifth largest producer for organic products in the country, Texas farmers and ranchers have significantly invested in growing their organic operation. Suspending the TDA’s Organic Certification Program would limit the...
September 28th, 2021
I am thrilled for DFW Airport to finally receive the funding for their Fire Fighting Building. After advocating for this project for months, I am glad to see the Department of Transportation agrees this is necessary funding...
October 22nd, 2021
I am proud to join Senators Cornyn and Cruz in recognizing the dedication and commitment that produced 80 years of excellence at Sheppard.
October 20th, 2021
The fourth legislative session of 2021 looks to be the last. Leaders of both the state House and Senate gave no indication they expect to be back for more, and a Tuesday statement from Gov. Greg Abbott had an air of finality...
October 19th, 2021
After Austin officials slashed the city’s police spending amid nationwide protests over police brutality last year and drew the ire of Gov. Greg Abbott, Austin’s voters could wind up putting hundreds of new police officers...
October 15th, 2021
Our small businesses are the backbone of the great state of Texas, and it is an honor to serve small business owners and aid wherever possible.
October 14th, 2021
Often listed among the Safest and Best Places to Live in America, this city strives to serve its citizens at every stage of life — from young families buying their first homes, to empty-nesters who cannot imagine living...
October 13th, 2021
Houston attorney Jared Woodfill, who currently represents almost 200 healthcare workers in multiple lawsuits against Methodist, said executive order GA-40 makes the hospital’s policy illegal.
October 8th, 2021
If the federal appeals court throws out the temporary block of Texas’ abortion law, providers could be sued retroactively.
October 4th, 2021
At least two lawsuits have been filed in state court against Alan Braid, a well-known San Antonio abortion doctor, who claims to have performed an abortion after the baby’s heartbeat was detectible, in violation of the Texas...
September 29th, 2021
Five Texas police officers are suing Tesla Motors after being hit by the electric car company's Model X — which was operated by a user in its so-called "autopilot" mode.
September 27th, 2021
Texas lawmakers on Monday released their first draft of a new congressional map for the next decade that includes two new districts in Austin and Houston.
