Capitol Update (2-7-19)
February 2, 2019
Greetings from your Texas Capitol! It’s a busy time for us here at the statehouse in Austin. The Senate Finance Committee is actively working on the 2020-21 biennial state budget, Governor Abbott…
Capitol Update (1-24-19)
January 24, 2019
Greetings from your Texas Capitol! Last week, I was honored to attend the inauguration of Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. They both spoke about their vision for what the…
The 86th Legislative Session is Underway! Capitol Update (1-9-19)
January 9, 2019On January 8th, 2019 the 86th Texas Legislature gaveled in and I began my fifth session serving the citizens of Senate District 22. As you know, the Texas Legislature meets every other…
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
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”
July 29, 2016At 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…