Addressing the Integrity of the Texas Lottery (February 18, 2025)
Back in February, there were many questions raised about the integrity of the Texas Lottery. On the night of Monday, February 17th, an $83 million winning ticket was sold in Austin. Turns out, the retail establishment that sold the winning ticket in the front of the store was owned by the courier service that purchased the ticket behind the wall in the back of the store. I decided to go out and investigate for myself.
Surprise Visit: Stopping in Several Smoke and Vape Shops Selling THC Products (March 18, 2025)
Back in February, I paid a surprise visit to a lottery store operated by a courier service owned by the sports betting company DraftKings. Within a week, the Texas Lottery Commission suddenly banned all courier services, and the Texas Rangers launched a broad-scope investigation into the Lottery Commission. On Tuesday, March 18th, I paid a surprise visit to another industry. I stopped in several smoke and vape shops selling THC products.
My Latest Property Tax Video (April 9, 2025)
What’s the best way to cut your school property taxes? Compression or a homestead exemption?
My Latest Video in the Lottery Saga (April 25, 2025)
A Great Day for Texas Students and Parents (April 24, 2025)
“Today is a day I have worked toward for more than a decade, since I was a senator and the Chair of Senate Education in 2013. It is a great day for Texas students and parents!”
A Historic Day in Texas: Senate Bill 2, School Choice, Signed into Law (May 3, 2025)
The Texas Senate Has Abolished the Texas Lottery Commission (May 15, 2025)
We Cannot in Good Conscience Leave Austin Without Banning THC (May 19, 2025)
Discussing the Dangers of THC (May 28, 2025)
On May 28th, I held a press conference to discuss the dangers of THC and the unregulated products that have taken over our state. Watch my latest video on SB 3 and the importance of this vital legislation becoming law.
The Largest School Property Tax Cut EVER (May 29, 2025)
LARGEST SCHOOL PROPERTY TAX CUT EVER on top of the largest school property tax cut from last session.
The average Texas senior will NEVER pay school property taxes again. Those under 65 get a nearly 50% school property tax cut since 2018.
Sharing All We Accomplished This Legislative Session (June 13, 2025)
Press Conference Following Gov. Abbott's Veto of SB 3 to Ban Consumable THC Products in Texas (June 23, 2024)