I hope everyone is enjoying this brief respite from cold winter weather and the needed rains from this past week. It looks like we will begin the week with sunshine and temps in the 70s and possibly the 80’s in some parts of SD 10. Enjoy! In the meantime, here’s an update on what is […]
At the beginning of last week, many of our state leaders and officeholders were in Washington, D.C. for President Trump’s inauguration. I spent much of the week preparing for the important work ahead on my various committees. Tuesday, January 28, is the first meeting of the Senate Education K-16 Committee, on which I serve. […]
On Tuesday at noon the Texas Legislature gaveled in for the start of the 89th Legislative Session. It is always a humbling experience to stand on the floor of this historic body, lay my hand on the Bible, and with my wife Terry by my side, take the oath of office to protect and defend […]
On this Christmas Eve, I wanted to send a quick note to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Around this time of year, when able to spend time with our family, Terry and I are reminded how blessed we are. Time with our kids and grandkids is treasured, especially when we see […]
I plan to hit the ground running when the legislative session begins next month and I’ll soon be updating you on our legislative agenda. In the meantime, I returned from Israel on Friday, December 6th. During my visit, I had the opportunity to receive excellent briefings on national security and policy. Our delegation, which […]
We have so much to be thankful for, and I hope and pray the days ahead allow you to be with family and loved ones as you observe Thanksgiving Day. Have you ever read the first Thanksgiving Day proclamation, issued by President George Washington in October of 1789? As you reflect on the meaning of […]
Early voting for the November 5th election begins this Monday, October 21st, and runs through Friday, November 1st. Find your voting locations below. I humbly ask for your vote to continue serving as your District 10 State Senator. There is so much at stake in this critical election: the Presidency, Senator Ted Cruz’s race, and other […]
It’s hard to believe that it is almost one year from the October 7, 2023, brutal, unprovoked and cowardly terrorist attack on Israel. On Monday, Governor Greg Abbott has called for a moment of silence at 7:00 AM. It is important that we reflect and remember the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. Last […]
I write our kids, now all adults, a family letter every few weeks. I started the practice about 20 years ago. It can be on any topic, often some life lesson I’ve learned or maybe a current event. A recent letter began, “I promise I’m not not a prepper but….” For me it was a […]
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 […]
