On January 25th, 1839, the Republic of Texas adopted the iconic flag we know and cherish today. A simple but bold design that features a single five-point star surrounded by a blue field with two horizontal stripes, the upper stripe white, and the lower red. Colors in the flags of both the United States and... Read More

As part of School Board Appreciation Month, I invite parents, teachers, and students to join me in recognizing our local School Board Members who have dedicated their time to serve our Texas students and communities. With over 5 million students throughout the State of Texas, these local leaders deserve our gratitude for their leadership and... Read More

With the start of the 88th Legislative Session, State Representatives and Senators convened in Austin on Tuesday, January 10 to take the constitutional oath of office. It was such a blessing to be surrounded by my family and friends from back home as I swore to faithfully execute the duties of the office as the... Read More

As we say goodbye to 2022 and welcome 2023, my family and I want to wish you and yours a happy, healthy, and peaceful new year. While most folks are winding down after the holidays, the energy has picked up around your State Capitol, as the 88th Legislative Session will officially begin on Tuesday, January... Read More

With Christmas upon us and the New Year fast approaching, we’re immersed with reasons to celebrate. And while the end of December is perhaps the busiest time of year, it’s my hope that,  amidst all of the fanfare and pageantry, we take a moment to be still and recenter ourselves on why we have reason... Read More

With decorated trees and nativity scenes going up and temperatures starting to fall, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Texas. While many folks think of the holiday season as “the most wonderful time of the year,” it’s important to remember that there are many of our fellow Texans who are less fortunate... Read More

With Thanksgiving Holiday coming to a close, we’re reminded of the importance of gratitude. Gathering around the table with friends and family serves as a perfect opportunity for us to recenter our lives in the present and acknowledge the countless blessings God has given us. With December fast approaching, I hope we all strive to... Read More

With the General Election behind us, I’d like to express my sincere gratitude the citizens of Angelina, Houston, Polk, San Augustine, Trinity, and Tyler counties for entrusting me with the honor of serving as your State Representative. It is truly the honor of a lifetime—one that I do not take lightly—to serve as your voice... Read More

As the month of October comes to a close, sportsmen and women across the state are counting down the days until the upcoming hunting season. With white-tailed deer and duck season just around the corner, I want to remind all of my fellow hunters to make sure you’ve purchased your hunting license and federal duck... Read More

As we near the 2022 General Election Day on November 8, I’d like to offer a friendly reminder that the early voting period will begin on October 24 and will end on November 4. While I always encourage folks to take advantage of the early voting period to avoid Election Day lines, what’s most important... Read More