Legislative Accomplishments
- Expanded Border Security including adding $800 million for increased enforcement on the border
- Established program to provide bullet proof vests for every police officer on patrol in Texas
- Wrote and passed Legislation to place In God We Trust in the Texas Senate
- Carried Senate Legislation to place “Under God” in the state pledge
- Wrote and passed sonogram legislation that has already saved thousands of babies lives
- Wrote and passed School Choice Charter bill to create more choice for parents and students
- Wrote and passed 172 million dollar tax cut for small business to help create jobs
Awards
- Ronald Reagan Leadership Award from the Texas Public Policy Foundation
- 2 Time Law Enforcement Senate Legislator of the Year
- District Attorney Association’s Senator of the Year
- Pro Life Champion Award
- 2 Time National Federation of Small Business Top Award Winner
- Only Senator to receive Americans for Prosperity A Plus Award for Fiscal Leadership 2 Consecutive Years
- Empower Texas Fiscal Champion Rating
Legislative Priorities Passed In The Texas Senate
