Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Texas 17th Congressional District in 2018 Texas 2018 General Election.
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Get Startedbelieve life begins at conception and every life has a soul. Learn more
Government policies should be focused on the protection of this innocent life and I will ALWAYS vote this way in Congress. Learn more
I also believe there is one definition of marriage and that is between one man and one woman. Learn more
I will stand firm against any effort to change this or force Texas to recognize “gay marriages” in other states. Learn more
We also need to remain vigilant in supporting our Homeland Security. Learn more
we should honor their dedication to America by ensuring we spare no expense in their care when they are wounded or injured and after they retire from service to our country. Learn more
Our Veterans Are a National Treasure – My father’s service in the Air Force instilled in me a deep sense of gratitude and debt owed to those who protect this nation. Learn more
I will continue to work to ensure that our intelligence services, border agents, Coast Guard, and transportation security are given the tools and resources they need to prevent attacks from occurring on our soil. Learn more
Instead of feeding more government expansion, we need to put money back in the hands of the folks who build our nation, create jobs, grow our food supply, teach our children, and invent in new technologies—all of which power our future. Learn more
Reversing the efforts of the EPA to enforce provisions of the horrible Cap and Trade legislation pushed by Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi—this legislation, based upon unproven science, will likely result in the largest loss/overseas export of American jobs ever driven by a single government action; Learn more
Reducing unsound regulations that strangle job growth and economic development – I have seen this first hand in the energy business – we can literally create a new energy boom and thousands of new jobs for this country by lessening regulations and allowing our nation to truly focus on American energy development; Learn more
Stopping any new so-called "stimulus bills"—dead in their tracks! Learn more
We all know that if we do not have energy security, we will not have economic opportunity. It is time we stopped putting petty politics based on dubious “agenda-driven, scientific” research ahead of creating more American energy. Learn more
I know we can make America the world’s energy leader and create thousands of good paying jobs for our families. Learn more
I will always stand up to fight FOR American energy independence Learn more
Furthermore, with an eye to the future, we should expand incentives to allow more wind, next generation solar, and other energy technologies to emerge. Learn more
We should also be eliminating barriers to create new nuclear power plants – it is proven to be safe, clean for our environment, and a cost effective energy source for our families. Learn more
I can tell you first hand; this is one industry that has literally been hamstrung by people in Congress who put politics, radical ideas, scare-mongering rhetoric, and grandstanding ahead of AMERICAN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE. Learn more
I also believe in the notion of citizen legislators who are limited in the number of terms they can serve. Congress is full of career politicians who have no experience outside of government and whose focus has become serving special interests instead of the interests of our families. Learn more
Making the federal government tighten its belt – instead of ours; Learn more
I do not believe government gets better just because it gets bigger. I do not think there is a government solution to every challenge our country faces. Learn more
Stop the big government expansion and the "social justice" agendas of liberals like Barack Obama, and Further the ideals of our Founding Fathers by putting forward more common sense, limited government solutions for the challenges facing our nation. Learn more
I will always support our 2nd Amendment and stand in the way of those who wish to criminalize this important right of our citizens. Learn more
Allow expanded coverage for wellness and prevention programs. Learn more
Pass medical malpractice and tort reforms so we can stop runaway lawsuit abuse which sucks billions of dollars from health care providers and causes vast expenses because more doctors practice "defensive medicine". Learn more
End the practice of denying coverage based on pre-existing conditions or terminating coverage because of catastrophic illnesses. Learn more
Allow small businesses to band together so they can negotiate across state lines for more comprehensive and affordable plans just like big businesses and labor unions do. Learn more
For those who wish to come to our country, they must do so by obeying our laws and complying with our system. Learn more
Solving our illegal immigration issue and the billions of dollars of costs associated with it starts by fully enforcing our laws. Learn more
I will never support any program which grants unilateral amnesty to those who have broken our laws. Learn more
Making sure our border agents, customs officials, and local law enforcement have the resources they need is vital as well. Learn more
True national security means controlling our borders and effectively policing our interior to ensure that terrorists, drug smugglers, human traffickers, and other criminals are hunted down, prosecuted, and imprisoned or deported. Learn more
I fully recognize we need to improve the path to citizenship, just as we need to value the hard work of folks who become American citizens legally. Learn more
AGAINST liberal Cap and Tax programs which will stifle domestic energy development, kill our economy, and cause the export of American jobs. Learn more
Working to lessen the corporate tax rate in our country which is among the highest of all industrialized nations—these burdens drive millions of jobs and billions of dollars overseas; Learn more
While earmarking does not represent a huge portion of the overall budget, it creates a corrupt culture of trading votes for favors. Learn more
Cutting wasteful or duplicative programs; Learn more
A balanced budget amendment; Learn more
Preventing the government from expanding its powers beyond those enumerated in the Constitution. Learn more
Cutting taxes to help families and small businesses; and Learn more
Delivering tax cuts for small businesses and families so they can decide how to meet their priorities; Learn more
Enact permanent tax deductions for the premiums individuals pay for the health care of their families. Learn more
Focusing spending on national security, economic growth, sound infrastructure, and trade. Learn more
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