As threats from violent drug cartels creep across our borders, it’s a stark reminder that securing our borders is not very high on our federal government’s list of priorities. If Eric Holder spent half as much time thinking of ways to close the border with Mexico as he did trying to sue us for our…
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We must not give up the fight to repeal Obamacare. To implement that system in our state would crush the very people it purports to help: the poor, the sick, and the elderly. I am proud of my role in working to defeat the expansion of Obamacare in Texas, but we must continue to fight.…
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The United States of America is an exceptional country, the first in the world founded on an idea – that of individual liberty. We fought a revolution to win independence from England to form a republic in which the people directly elect their representatives. “We the People” established the Constitution of the United States to…
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I’m pro-life, and my commitment to the sanctity of life is deeply personal. Because of a courageous decision by her birth mother, my wife Angela was placed for adoption. Because her birth mother chose life, I met the woman of my dreams and have been blessed with a wonderful life with Angela and our family.…
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As Attorney General, I will fight to protect our Second Amendment rights at every turn. I have a solid voting record in support of our Second Amendment rights, and since my first session have earned a consistent “A” rating from the NRA and TSRA. The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prevents the government from…
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Safeguarding the integrity of our elections is a primary function of state government and will be one of my top priorities as Attorney General. In 2011, I co-sponsored Senate Bill 14 which requires a person to show photo identification when voting. The bill passed the Texas House with 68% of the vote and bi-partisan support.…
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The Office of the Attorney General is not only able to fight back, but I believe it has a moral obligation to defend the rights of citizens who choose to peacefully observe their faith traditions. The Founders knew citizens must be allowed to believe and practice their faith without fear of persecution from their government,…
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“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” - 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Washington has a bullseye on Texas, and we need bold leadership to hold the line against our out-of-control federal government…
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The Office of the Attorney General serves as a major support agency for Texas prosecutors and local law enforcement. Whether through police officer training and reports initiatives at schools or litigation in the courtroom, the Attorney General plays an important role in keeping Texans safe. Human trafficking and sexual assault crimes are violations of individual…
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Texas’ job creators are being attacked in a very real way. Employers are put at risk from the job-killing regulations of the EPA, mountains of regulations, health care fines, and more. Increasingly, business owners are making more and more of their hiring decisions based on potential government regulation. This is wrong. Government should encourage –…
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The Attorney General plays a lead role in protecting taxpayers through investigating waste, fraud, and abuse, by reviewing and approving local bond packages, and through reviewing large state contracts. I have a record of scrutinizing state budgets, creating transparency for state and local funds, and opposing tax increases. As Attorney General, I will review contracts…
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