November 18, 2020 The Honorable Mike Morath Commissioner, Texas Education Agency 1701 N. Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701 [Delivered Electronically] Commissioner Morath: We are writing to request that, for the 2020-2021 school year, the Texas Education Agency seek the waivers necessary from the United States Department of Education for federal testing and accountability requirements to... Read More

With the 2020 Election finally behind us, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the fine folks of House District 57 for entrusting me to continue serving as your State Representative. It is the honor of a lifetime to be your voice in Austin, and I want you to know – whether you voted... Read More

With Election Day just around the corner, Texas voters have been taking advantage of the early voting period in record numbers. Though the Lone Star State has historically lagged behind in voter participation, Texas is currently leading the nation in voter turnout with nearly 6 million cast ballots, according to the Secretary of State’s latest... Read More

With the 2020 General Election upon us, I want to remind everyone that the State of Texas will have an extended early voting period that begins on October 13 and end on October 30. I want to encourage everyone to take advantage of this extended early voting period. By voting early this election cycle, you... Read More

As leaves change and temperatures drop, we celebrate the coming of a new season. Though this time of year may seem out of the ordinary without bustling community events and familiar fall festivals, the autumn season brings a beautiful change of scenery that invites us to spend more time outdoors. Whether raking leaves in the... Read More

As our nation observes the nineteenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks that stole thousands of American lives, I hope we reflect on the selfless courage of the first responders who rushed into harm’s way to save countless others. Though we mourn the fearless men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice that solemn... Read More

My heart goes out to the people in East and Southeast Texas, as well as our neighbors in Louisiana, who have been affected by Hurricane Laura. While a last-minute change in direction spared much of Texas from vast destruction, the aftermath of this horrifying natural disaster has devastated countless communities and left thousands without electricity,... Read More

The United States Constitution has been described as one of the most prolific living documents in the history of the world. Since its inception, the Constitution has both empowered and protected American citizens of every age, race, creed, and religion. Our most fundamental rights as Americans—freedom of speech, the right to keep and bear arms,... Read More

I want to start this column by encouraging you to join me in praying for our fellow Texans who were recently affected by Hurricane Hanna. The first of the season, Hurricane Hanna caused widespread flooding and power outages throughout South Texas, leaving thousands of South Texas residents and their communities to grapple with how to... Read More

With the primary elections finally behind us, I want to offer my congratulations to all of the candidates who were successful in securing their place on the ballot for the General Election in November 2020. Those who came up short deserve recognition, as well, for having the courage to seek public office and carry out... Read More