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The First Thanksgiving Proclamation

November 27, 2024

We have so much to be thankful for, and I hope and pray the days ahead allow you to be with family and loved ones as you observe Thanksgiving Day. Have you ever read the first Thanksgiving Day proclamation, issued by President George Washington in October of 1789? As you reflect on the meaning of […]

Starting Monday: Why You Should Vote Early

October 19, 2024

Early voting for the November 5th election begins this Monday, October 21st, and runs through Friday, November 1st. Find your voting locations below. I humbly ask for your vote to continue serving as your District 10 State Senator. There is so much at stake in this critical election: the Presidency, Senator Ted Cruz’s race, and other […]

Remembering the Victims of the October 7th Israeli Massacre

October 5, 2024

It’s hard to believe that it is almost one year from the October 7, 2023, brutal, unprovoked and cowardly terrorist attack on Israel. On Monday, Governor Greg Abbott has called for a moment of silence at 7:00 AM. It is important that we reflect and remember the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. Last […]

Are You Prepared for a Disaster?

September 23, 2024

I write our kids, now all adults, a family letter every few weeks.  I started the practice about 20 years ago. It can be on any topic, often some life lesson I’ve learned or maybe a current event.  A recent letter began, “I promise I’m not not a prepper but….” For me it was a […]

Updates as the Election Countdown Begins!

September 10, 2024

Thanks for allowing me to update you on some recent events.   Now that Labor Day is behind us, it’s full steam ahead to the upcoming November 5th Election, including tonight’s high-stakes presidential debate.  The Biden/Harris administration has delivered runaway inflation, allowed millions of illegals to pour across the border and has eroded our standing in […]

Dems Pro-Abortion Worship vs Texas’ Culture of Life; Blocking the Biden/Harris Woke Agenda; Unclaimed Funds Waiting for You? And More!

August 24, 2024

Thanks for taking time to hear my thoughts on important issues and allowing me to update you on some recent news. Top of mind for me is the deeply concerning messages coming from Democrats this week at their national convention, underscoring the high stakes in the November election. Texas Promotes a Culture of Life, While […]

Watch Tonight: Did God Spare Trump?  Plus Earl King Award, UTA West, Another Corporate Relocation

August 13, 2024

Butler, PA:  Did God Spare Trump – or Simply a Coincidence? Tonight at 7PM, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick will join Matt Crouch, President and Chairman of Trinity Broadcasting Network, Dr. Phil, a pastor and a news anchor to discuss whether God spared the life of the president or if the incident in Butler, PA was […]

CenterPoint Deceived Me, the Texas Legislature, and the Public

August 8, 2024

Senator Phil King Sets Record Straight on CenterPoint Debacle; Calls for Financial Transparency, Accountability to Ratepayers In light of recent news reports which I believe to be misleading and inaccurate, I would like to set the record straight on the facts regarding my position on CenterPoint’s abuse of a very well intentioned, simple and practical […]

Conservative Legislators Gather From Around the Nation – ALEC Report

August 1, 2024

As many of you may know, I serve on the Board of Directors of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), an organization comprised of legislators from all 50 states united in passing policies rooted in federalism and free market principles. Having served as ALEC National President back in 2015, I remained involved in this important group. […]

Grateful for President Trump’s Protection

July 15, 2024

On Saturday, we were all shocked and angered at the turn of events in Pennsylvania, when President Trump survived a near-miss assassination attempt. Terry and I are so grateful that God saw fit to spare the life of our 45th President.   After returning from church yesterday I felt compelled to write a letter to my kids concerning […]