Historically, gambling in Texas has been prohibited. County law enforcement officials are willfully protecting illegal gambling joints in their jurisdictions by knowingly misinterpreting court cases, state statutes, and the Constitution, all of which clearly make gambling illegal. This must stop. Gambling devices are illegal, period, and will remain so unless the people see fit to… Read more
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The Creeping Scourge of Gambling in Texas
Let there be no question, illegal gambling is spreading in Texas because of weak enforcement and legal manipulation. In fact, the dangers of illegal gambling have been recognized in Texas since before our founding fathers wrote the Constitution in 1845. The Republic of Texas (1836-1845) enacted criminal laws prohibit certain gambling activities, and after joining… Read more
Local District Attorneys: The Right Office to Enforce Texas Gambling Laws
Texas has long maintained some of the strictest gambling prohibitions in the nation. However, from casino games in convenience stores and game rooms to underground poker rooms in Houston, illegal gambling operations continue to dot the Texas landscape with surprising frequency. When enforcement conversations arise, names like the Texas Rangers, the Department of Public Safety… Read more
Protecting Texans from Sharia Law: One Constitution, One Standard
For too long, Texans have watched from the sidelines while radical ideologues have pushed narratives and influences that run counter to our state and federal Constitutions. History reminds us that Sharia law is not a neutral set of “religious guidelines” but a legal system that, at its core, conflicts with the fundamental liberties guaranteed to… Read more
Order and Chaos: Reweaving the Fabric of Belonging: In Memory of Charlie Kirk
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
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