Voting Resources
Texas
July 20th, 2021
At least five members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus who broke quorum and flew to Washington D.C. last week have tested positive for the coronavirus.
July 19th, 2021
Too often, veterans in our rural communities are left behind after honorably serving our country. I am excited to see such a significant investment in this year’s Appropriations bill go to addressing the issue of veterans...
July 16th, 2021
Abortion extremists are once again on parade to the courthouse in their latest attempt to block a democratically passed law because it dares to protect innocent, unborn children from the lies of the abortion industry.
July 14th, 2021
In addition to the controversial voting bill, the agenda includes bail reform, restrictions on transgender youth sports participation, and funding for the Legislature itself.
July 13th, 2021
Friday, I released a report detailing some of the successes of my first six months in office—specifically in energy, agriculture, and national security.
July 13th, 2021
Shortly after landing in Washington D.C. in an effort to deny the Texas House a quorum to block a voting restrictions bill, House Democrats indicated they plan to remain out of state until the end of the special legislative...
July 9th, 2021
Texas lawmakers were back in Austin Thursday after wrapping up the 87th regular legislative session just over a month ago. Gov. Greg Abbott called a special session to work on what he considers unfinished business.
July 8th, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the agenda for the special legislative session that begins Thursday, asking lawmakers to prioritize 11 issues that largely appeal to conservatives who wanted more out of the regular session....
July 2nd, 2021
College athletes in the state can now make money off of their personal brand for the first time.
June 30th, 2021
Many questions still remain on the feasibility and financing of this project, and I will continue to fight against anything that would grant this company the ability to seize property without the consent of landowners.
July 20th, 2021
Keep your saddle oiled and your gun greased because the “National Day of the Cowboy” – the fourth Saturday in July – is finally here.
July 16th, 2021
In an interview with the Standard, the governor says he’ll call “special session after special session” until the Republican-backed legislation passes.
July 16th, 2021
I am proud to have helped secure Wichita Falls’ eligibility for federal resources. The economic development made possible by Wichita Falls’ MSA status is an important way to help communities in TX-13 prosper.
July 14th, 2021
They will eventually go home after the cameras leave and after the press loses interest in this political stunt. It's telling that these Democrats and this House of Representatives chose to race toward TV cameras in...
July 13th, 2021
I am excited to see the inclusion of many helpful initiatives to our agricultural and rural communities in this bill.
July 12th, 2021
Colonel Powell and JoAnne served our country and this community with character and dignity—living their lives completely devoted to the service of others. Renaming the VA Clinic here in San Angelo after these two legends...
July 9th, 2021
These appropriations will fund projects that are outdated and underfunded, and every dollar awarded allows for a better equipped military and a better served veteran population.
July 6th, 2021
Texas GOP Chairman Allen West announced Sunday he is running for governor, challenging fellow Republican Greg Abbott.
July 1st, 2021
As an increasing number of Texans get vaccinated against COVID-19, most voters here are returning to their pre-pandemic lives — or something close to it — after a year of living carefully, according to the University of...
June 30th, 2021
The drop was more significant in districts that had most of their instruction online, compared to districts with more in-person classes.
