Our country is reeling from watching the brutal and public murder of Charlie Kirk – a man who literally talked the talk and walked the walk, speaking his convictions and living them unapologetically. Charlie was more than a political figure; he was a devoted husband, a loving father, a loyal son, and a mentor to… Read more
Posts Categorized: Capitol Hall Report
Timeless Conservative Principles Worth Revisiting: The Sharon Statement
I am often asked, “What are the guiding principles by which a free society can be governed while preserving individual liberty?” “The Sharon Statement,” a short yet powerful declaration of conservative principles, was adopted by the founding members of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) in Sharon, Connecticut, at the home of William F. Buckley Jr. in… Read more
Capitol Hall Report – Session Update: Key Bills Advancing in the Texas Legislature
Second Called Special Session Update Priority Bills Moving Forward The Texas Legislature is nearing adjournment of its second special session, wrapping up weeks of debate and decision-making. Several key bills addressing emergency preparedness, property tax reform, water policy, public safety, and youth protections are on their way—or soon headed—to the Governor’s desk. Here’s where things… Read more
Capitol Hall Report – Special Session #1 Ending, but the Texas Senate is still Fighting for You
Special Session Coming to an End But the Texas Senate Is Still Working for You The end of the First Called Special Session of 2025 is in sight, but the Texas Senate did its job by passing all 16 items on the Governor’s list. Unfortunately, House Democrats fled the state, leaving their duties, families, and… Read more
Legislative Update – 89th Texas Legislature – Sine Die
The 89th Legislative Session has concluded, and I’m proud to report that a total of 33 of my bills and resolutions have successfully passed both chambers—either as stand-alone measures or as amendments—and are now headed to the Governor’s desk. These legislative victories reflect our steadfast commitment to conservative principles—protecting liberty, reforming government, and safeguarding Texas… Read more
Texas Recognizes that EMPs are the Ultimate “American Assassin”
I have been asked many times, “Why am I so passionate and persistent about protecting our electric grid from both natural and man-made threats?” The answer is really simple, electricity is the second most important thing to sustaining life as we know it today. Only air is more important. We will live longer without food… Read more
Ethics. Integrity. Credibility. Honesty. Trust.
These five words should define Texas government. Instead, at the Texas Lottery Commission, they have been replaced with lies, cheating, theft, deception, and cover-ups. When we established the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC), our goal was to give local Texans a fair chance to play and win—not to let out-of-state or overseas entities manipulate the system. It’s… Read more
SB 2: Misconceptions and My Vote
As some may know, the “School Choice Bill”, Senate Bill 2, passed out of the Senate this past Wednesday, and will now be moving over to the Texas House. I was proud to vote for SB 2, as it will have a significant impact on the opportunity for and outcomes of education in this great… Read more
WARNING: 2024 TEXAS STATE FAIR IS TOO DANGEROUS TO ATTEND
The City of Dallas has made the 2024 Texas State Fair ‘a ”free-fire-ZONE” for criminals.’ My family AND I will not be attending the Texas State Fair this YEAR unless the recently announced policy of not allowing law abiding citizens to protect themselves is rescinded. Unfortunately, the City of Dallas has chosen to prioritize the… Read more
The Lottery Commission’s Misguided Oversight
When the Texas legislature created a state lottery, in 1991, the statute was carefully crafted to require an individual who wanted to play the lottery to go to a licensed, brick-and-mortar lottery retailer to purchase a ticket with cash or a debit card. The purchase by telephone was expressly prohibited. These safeguards aimed to prevent… Read more