Ending Forced Annexation (HB 347) Signed into Law

Ending Forced Annexation (HB 347) Signed into Law

June 3, 2019

 
I am pleased to announce that HB 347, which I was the Senate Sponsor, has been signed by the Governor and has taken immediate effect. This major piece of legislation eliminates forced…

The 85th Legislative Session is Underway!

The 85th Legislative Session is Underway!

January 7, 2017

 
January 7, 2017
Friends,
Tuesday, January 10th will mark the beginning of the 85th session of the Texas Legislature. With that comes a window of time in which my team and I are focused…

Ted Cruz Headlines Hood County Event

Ted Cruz Headlines Hood County Event

October 13, 2016

 
Recently Mel and I were blessed to be able to open our home for a
campaign event with a group of close friends and longtime supporters. My dear friend and conservative stalwart, U.S…

“Chance Meeting at RNC Lets Air Force Col. Learn Man He Helped on 9/11 at Pentagon Lived”

“Chance Meeting at RNC Lets Air Force Col. Learn Man He Helped on 9/11 at Pentagon Lived”

July 29, 2016

At the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this month, Senator Birdwell’s longtime friend and former Texas Governor, Rick Perry, was talking with Colonel Rob Maness (USAF, Ret.) about his efforts to help…

Birdwell Comments on SCOTUS Ruling Against Texas’ Pro-Life Legislation

Birdwell Comments on SCOTUS Ruling Against Texas’ Pro-Life Legislation

June 29, 2016

Following the SCOTUS ruling on HB 2, Senator Birdwell issued the following statement:
 
“On Monday, the tragic Supreme Court decision on Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt not only affirmed our continued battle for life…

Birdwell Talks Border Security on ‘Capital Tonight’

Birdwell Talks Border Security on ‘Capital Tonight’

May 4, 2016

 
On Wednesday, Senator Birdwell sat down with Karina Kling of the statewide political news show Capital Tonight in Austin to discuss border security issues, sanctuary city policies, and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz’s departure from…