It’s Official!
T his week I filed official documents with the Republican Party to be a candidate for the Texas House of Representatives in House District 1 which includes all of Bowie, Cass, Lamar, Morris, and Red River counties.
For the last six months, I have authored this bi-weekly newspaper column to share my thoughts on the critical issues facing our state and nation from my conservative perspective of less government, more local control, the defense of our constitutional freedoms, and just plain ‘ole Northeast Texas common sense— forged by a lifetime of service to my community and state.
I’ve been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from folks who’ve read my columns, expressed their disappointment in the current state of affairs in Austin, and, who’ve encouraged me not to just talk about these issues, but to do something about them by running for the Texas Legislature.
As I have traveled across House District 1 and visited with our Northeast Texas friends and neighbors, I’ve met so many folks disappointed with the actions of the Texas House of Representatives in Austin.
Whether the issue is empowering parents, instituting education reform, fully securing our Southern border, preventing non-United States citizens from voting in our elections, stopping the practice of appointing liberal Democrats as Committee Chairs, or preventing the sale of vital Texas farm and ranch land to Chinese Communists, the Texas House of Representatives has become the place where conservative legislative priorities go to die.
The incumbent calls himself a conservative, but his voting record is anything but. He’s had ten years in office to advance these conservative priorities, but instead, he’s voted time-after-time to advance the agenda of the liberal special interests who wield way too much power in our state’s capital.
I’m known for my straight talk, and here it is—it’s high-time for a change! The people of House District 1 deserve better and are demanding change. Conservatives in House District 1 and leaders from across Texas think I can help be a catalyst for that change. I’m humbled and honored by their encouragement and support.
I have a lot of great ideas about how we can make Texas State Government leaner, more efficient, more responsive, and more reflective of our Northeast Texas values, but I don’t have all of the answers. One thing I do know is that Texas is worth fighting for, and when folks of good cheer stand united together in a common cause, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish.
Now, it’s time to put my head down and get to work listening to your concerns. I look forward to hearing your straight talk and working with you to help keep Northeast Texas the finest part of the greatest state, in the greatest nation on the face of the Earth.