Updates as the Election Countdown Begins!

Thanks for allowing me to update you on some recent events.   Now that Labor Day is behind us, it’s full steam ahead to the upcoming November 5th Election, including tonight’s high-stakes presidential debate.  The Biden/Harris administration has delivered runaway inflation, allowed millions of illegals to pour across the border and has eroded our standing in the world. I am praying that President Trump will expose Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s full and complicit partner in this shameful record.  

Here are some important dates for you to mark on your calendar:

Removing One Million Voters From the Rolls

At the end of August, Governor Abbott announced that one million people have been removed from the state’s voter rolls since 2021. This includes those that are deceased, have moved out of state, have felony convictions, and noncitizens.

Of the 6,500 possible noncitizens that were removed, about 1,930 had voting history, meaning they were voting illegally in elections. The Secretary of State is providing those names to the Attorney General’s office for possible legal action.

Senate Bill 1, passed in 2021, along with Senate Bill 1113 and House Bill 574, also passed in 2021, aimed to provide harsher penalties for illegal voters, banned distribution of unsolicited mail-in ballot applications, and made it a felony to knowingly count invalid votes, or refusing to count valid ones.  I strongly supported each of these measures.

Investing in Texas Roads

On August 27th, Governor Abbott announced a record $148 billion in total investment for Texas roads and infrastructure. These funds will be used to help improve safety, connectivity, ease congestion, and maintain our roads. With record numbers of people moving to Texas, it’s critical that our transportation system can keep up with the increasing number of drivers.

There are many projects that are currently underway, or will be underway soon, throughout Senate District 10. If you’d like to view current or upcoming projects from TxDOT in your area, click HERE. You’ll be able to search several different ways, including by region or county.

Committee Hearing on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Senate Business and Commerce Committee, on which I serve, recently held a hearing on how to regulate the exploding area of artificial intelligence (AI) in the state’s agencies. It’s become evident that laws are needed to control many aspects of this fast-growing sector. While AI has been reported to save time and money in the workplace, it also comes with increased risk of the spread of false information, biased decision making, and violations of privacy.   If you want to learn more on this topic and the issues facing the Texas Legislature concerning AI, watch the hearing by CLICKING HERE.


Texas Right to Life Dinner and Fundraiser

Vince & Mona Puente hosted the Texas Right to Life Dinner & Fundraiser in their Tarrant County home on Saturday evening, August 17th. There was great turnout with many elected officials and candidates in attendance. Vince gave the welcome and recognized the sponsors, including Terry and me. Dr. John Saego, President of the Right to Life organization, gave a powerful speech. It was a great event!

Dr. John Saego, Texas Right to Life President, speaking to attendees at the fundraiser in Tarrant County

Me with Andy Nguyen (Chief of Staff, Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare) and
Pastor Lance Perkins

Mamie Johnson (President-Fort Worth Republican Women) Terry King, Julie Vu (Andy Nguyen’s wife), and Shanda Perkins representing our campaign.

Thank you again for allowing me to serve you in the Texas Senate.   I hope to see you on the campaign trail over the next two months.