As you know, the Governor called a legislative special session which began on July 21st. I previously shared a list of the Governor’s items he placed on the agenda, also known as the “call.” If you would like to review this list, please click HERE. In the meantime, here’s an update on action in the […]
There are some important updates to cover in this week’s newsletter, especially concerning the topics for a recently announced special session, beginning July 21st, called by Governor Greg Abbott. First, though, a few thoughts about the floods which have devastated our state. Remembering the Central Texas Flood Victims The heart of Texas has been broken […]
We continue our regular updates covering the important legislative achievements of the most recent session which ended June 2nd. Today, we review various bills to protect our faith, family, and our children. Ten Commandments I am especially proud to have passed Senate Bill 10, returning the Ten Commandments to our classrooms where they were displayed […]
Let me first begin by expressing gratitude to President Donald Trump, his national security team, and the brave members of our military who executed the weekend bombing mission against Iran’s nuclear facilities with excellence and precision. As the most dangerous and hostile nation in the Middle East, Iran must never, ever be allowed to develop […]
The 2025 Legislative Session ended on Monday, June 2nd, and we are hearing that we may be called back for a special session in July. We accomplished a great deal, and that is due in part to a very strong relationship between Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows. With both chambers working […]
Monday, June 2nd, is the last day of the 89th Legislative Session. In these final hours, both staff and members are increasingly weary from the lack of sleep due to early mornings and late nights. There are tense negotiations on the final remaining bills where the Senate and House haven’t reconciled differences in different versions […]
First, I would like to open this week by wishing all of our mothers a very happy Mother’s Day. I have been blessed in life to have a wonderful Mom who was taken from this world much too early due to illness, but she left a great impact on me. In so many ways, my […]
Before I provide a legislative update, let me first open with a personal note. I want to express my heartfelt thanks and gratefulness for the many kind expressions of condolences so many of you extended to me, Terry, and our entire family in the wake of our son Josh’s passing. We miss him terribly. And […]
Returning the Ten Commandments Back to our Classrooms: SB 10 It’s time to return the Ten Commandments back to our classrooms where they were displayed for over 200 years, and I’m pleased the Texas Senate has passed my legislation to do so. Few documents in the history of Western civilization and in American history have […]
First Economic Development Committee Meeting Hears My Legislation to Establish Texas Trade Office in Israel Last Monday, I held the first meeting of the new Senate Economic Development Committee, which I chair. One of our first bills heard was SCR 24, legislation I authored to create a new trade office in Israel, which will provide […]
