Fraud is theft. Taxation is compulsion. Charity is voluntary.

Last fiscal year, Washington spent $1.052 trillion on interest on the debt. That's more than it spent on all of national defense. Congress should see the true cost before it votes on any bill that adds to the debt. That's why I introduced the Cost Estimates Improvement Act. congress.gov/bill/119th-cong…

Left winged radicals have been telling us our elections are secure and there's no need for reform. The DOJ just shut down a voter fraud ring in California — a state actively working against voter integrity measures. Only one ballot should come from each eligible voting citizen and be counted (by the end of election day) only once. nypost.com/2026/10/19/us-new…

Oops they did it again! The “glitch” theory — incompetence isn’t justification. Secure our elections.

Thank you to the agents protecting our border. You are saving thousands of lives. Strong enforcement and policies keep America safe.

Congratulations to Christian Hardigree on her investiture as the inaugural President of Texas A&M University–Victoria! I was honored to present her with a certificate and a flag flown from the U.S. Capitol in recognition of this historic milestone and in celebration of her birthday. May God bless her as she steps into this important leadership role and guide the continued growth and success of Texas A&M University–Victoria as it serves students and communities throughout South Texas.

The Bible is not silent…. “For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth; Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; And in Your book were all written The days that were ordained for me, When as yet there was not one of them.” — Psalms 139:13-16 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you…” - Jeremiah 1:5 “Listen to Me, O islands, And pay attention, you peoples from afar. The LORD called Me from the womb; From the body of My mother He named Me.” - Isaiah 49:1 Of John the Baptist…. “and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mother’s womb.” - Luke 1:15 “For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy.” - Luke 1:44 “Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.” - Psalm 127:3

Thank you to the Victoria Chamber of Commerce for having us yesterday. It was a great opportunity to share with our community the $13.75 million secured for Victoria, including rail infrastructure at the port that could help bring in $20 billion in economic development For decades we sent manufacturing overseas and sent our energy revenues overseas. We’re reversing that now, and Texas is leading the way. Reliable, affordable American energy is the foundation under all of it.

Our team has resolved more than 2,700 cases and returned more than $24 million in benefits to our constituents. Hardworking Americans shouldn’t have to wrestle with the bureaucracy in order to receive the federal benefits they have already earned. We are here to help. cloud.house.gov/agencies

I’m in.

President Trump recently visited San Antonio to highlight the progress we have made across the Lone Star State, and I was honored to join him on Air Force One for the flight back to Washington. The results are showing up in Texas homes and businesses with poverty at record lows, low unemployment rates, and a growing economy. Additionally, Texas workers and families no longer pay federal income tax on qualifying overtime, about 4 million seniors benefit from the new senior deductions. Texas also continues to see new investment and jobs coming to communities across the state. Major projects in manufacturing, energy, and shipbuilding have started, including Toyota’s $3.6 billion expansion, a new shipyard, and the first new oil refinery in nearly 50 years. Texas is also receiving $7.5 billion in federal reimbursements to offset the costs of securing our southern border through Operation Lone Star.  We are grateful to President Trump for these major milestones. America First means Texas First: lower taxes, a sealed border, safer communities, and jobs that stay in the United States where they belong.

Remembering Charlie Kirk today, on what would have been his 33rd birthday. His faith, courage, and love for this country continues through the many he inspired.

✅Over $59 billion in new investment ✅5,700+ jobs announced ✅Tax relief for workers and seniors ✅$827 million for Texas farmers ✅$7.5 billion to refund Texas for border security costs ✅Violent crime down 13% ✅NO MORE OPEN BORDERS America First means Texas First!

Calhoun County’s energy and water infrastructure helps power the Gulf Coast and the families who live here. One of our priorities in Washington is making sure these projects keep moving, and my office is here to help folks cut through federal red tape along the way. Port Lavaca is stepping up to build opportunity, security, and prosperity for the next generation. Thank you to the Port Lavaca Rotary Club for having me!

Once again, seems the only people getting social uplift from the LA homeless programs are the people running the NGOs and their connected politicos. They want your tax dollars to keep funding their racket but wouldn’t even show up to a hearing on Congress to account for what they’ve already wasted. Ducking accountability = Dollars DOGEd

Christopher Columbus set sail into the unknown on a voyage of faith and determination that opened the door to the Americas. That same spirit of exploration still shapes American history today.

Glad to see the ATF follow through. Law-abiding gun owners should not be treated like criminals for exercising their Second Amendment rights.

Welcome home, Crew-12. Another successful @NASA - @SpaceX mission in the books. 🚀