Immigration Reform

Our immigration system in this country is broken. Executive action does not solve the problem but neither would any attempt at a mass deportation. The United States needs to identify the people who are here and ensure they are properly taxed. 

The US House and Senate are expected to hold votes on the DREAM Act later this week, sometime between Wednesday, Dec. 8 and Friday, Dec. 10, but what’s the rush? I am all for having an open and honest debate on the merits...
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There is a lot of merit to the Dream Act. And now we have four versions of the Dream Act to pick from.  The newest version, S.3992, fixes many of the objections raised in earlier TexasGOPVote articles. For instance, "...
It is really amazing what happens when one actually reads the text of a bill. You find out what the Democrats are really up to! Democrats have been teasing Hispanic Voters for years with the Dream Act. Dangling it like a...
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I spoke with Congressman Gene Green (D-TX29) at the Texas Redistricting Conference about the Lame Duck session of Congress, currently underway in Washington DC.  We discussed extending the Bush Tax Cuts and the Dream Act....
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As the sun came up over the Texas Capitol Wednesday morning something was different. No, you really couldn't see it if you looked at the majestic Texas Capitol, but there was something new... something different.  Ah, I see...
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. - Thomas JeffersonGov. Rick Perrys Brand New TV Ad: Sergeant...
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas JeffersonSpecial to the Reporter-HeraldDavid and Tiffany HartleyOUTRAGE and shock is what every American should have...
Comedy Centrals Stephen Colbert appeared before the House Judiciary Committees immigration subcommittee last week to testify on the predicament of the House Judiciary Committee. Colbert was invited by Democratic...
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Yesterday Democrats in the US Senate voted against cloture on the DREAM act.
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The DREAM Act is probably worthy of discussion for the debate about immigration reform policy; however, the American public should not be forced to support a bill of this nature by tacking it on to the Defense...
There has been a lot of misleading information in opposition to this legislation. But the truth is, it’s the right thing to do for our country, for our economy and for young people who were brought here through no fault of...
WHO AM I?My name is Norman E. Adams. I have been a small business owner (an insurance agent) for 45 years. I have been active in the Republican Party for 40+ years. In the last 25 years, due to the abortion...
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Once again, Lame Duck Democrats (led by the arrogance of Sen. Harry Reid, D-NV) are playing dirty politics to will try and shove the Dream Act through the Senate without proper debate. Clearly, Reid and the Democrats could...
I came across an article called, “How Hispanic Voters Kept Texas Red” written by a Houston attorney named Mark R. Yzaguirre. I read this article and I place a capitalized WARNING label on it.
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The Houston Police Department has issued a reports saying that there has been an overall decrease in violent crime in Houston during the first nine months of this year compared to last.  Some other major (non-violent) crimes...
For those wondering if the story of David Hartley's murder was true or not, take a look at this. USA TODAY reports the homicide investigator who was investigating this case was murdered. A direct response from the deadly Los...
Texas Libertarian Candidate for Texas Governor, Kathy Glass, has a plan to secure the border of Texas. Thank GOD! What is it Kathy? This morning, Kathy answered that question with KTRH Radio's JP Pritchard. Glass says...
While looking around my hometown newspaper’s website, I stumbled across an article that mentioned a stray bullet was found on our community college campus. Our community college, University of Texas at Brownsville, is...
Today, I released the following statement regarding his intention to vote against the motion to proceed to the Defense Authorization Bill:Though this bill typically enjoys bipartisan support, this year Senate Democrats have...
I learned a valuable political lesson in a very unlikely place last week—my news reporting and writing class. Yes, I, the Republican, learned a political lesson in a journalism school.Our instructor was explaining...

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