Here’s what’s happening at your Capitol…
Spring Break has come and gone. It’s my sincere hope that you and your family were able to enjoy some quality time during this break... Read More
Ashby: Letter to Congress Regarding the High-Spreed Rail Project
To Senators John Cornyn & Ted Cruz and Congressmen Kevin Brady, Bill Flores & Louie Gohmert regarding the high-speed rail project. Dear Senators & Congressmen, I... Read More
Interim Committee Work
Since I was a kid, I’ve always been fascinated by Punxsutawney Phil and his ability to predict the end of winter. With the utmost respect... Read More
Testing and Civics for Texas Students
Recently, record low temperatures were set in cities and counties all across the state as Winter Storm Inga blew ice and snow into Texas. I... Read More
Critical Dollars for Texas Hospitals
Happy New Year to all! The holiday season has wrapped up, it’s back to work, and everyone’s regular routines are taking over. As 2018 is... Read More
Growth in the Texas Economy
Christmas decorations are being hung, football playoffs are heating up, and we’re finally seeing some colder weather across East Texas. As we eagerly anticipate the... Read More
Honoring Our Heroes
Sergeant Wade Daniel Wilson Memorial Highway This Veteran’s Day, I had the honor of unveiling signs which will forever honor an American hero from our House... Read More
Today is Election Day
I encourage you to read through the list of propositions below and the brief descriptions of the arguments for and against each proposed change to... Read More
Speaker Issues Interim Charges
The big story around the state this past week was the announcement from Texas House Speaker Joe Straus that, after five sessions wielding the gavel,... Read More
Constitutional Amendment Election Information
I encourage you to read through the list of propositions below and the brief descriptions of the arguments for and against each proposed change to... Read More