Austin, TX, Release: January 13, 2021. For Immediate Release The Texas GOP is appalled at the attempt of Speaker Pelosi and the Democrats to impeach President Trump. It is a frivolous and cruel gesture that will only work to exacerbate division in the country. Below is Chairman Allen West’s statement on the situation: “The second attempt to impeach President Trump … Read more
“Cool Heads Always Prevail” In my 22 years of active duty service in the US Army, I learned many lessons in leadership. I would be happy to share them with you, as they are enshrined on the 3×5 cards I carry. Having served in combat, my first combat tour was 30 years ago in Operation Desert … Read more
Legislative Priorities Report for 1.8.21 Coming home from Washington, D.C., yesterday on the plane, I began trying to write this report and was simply unable to come up with anything to say that wouldn’t sound trite. Everything about the trip was surreal. Most of the people on the flight were Texans who had also attended … Read more
Austin, TX, Release: January 6, 2021. For Immediate Release The Republican Party of Texas in no way endorses Walter West’s statement about the lawlessness occurring at the Capitol Building. He will be removed as Sergeant-at-Arms for the Party. Whereas we vigorously support the First Amendment right to freely assemble, we condemn violence and pray for all gathering in our … Read more
” . . . A Republic, If You Can Keep It” Happy New Year, and welcome to the first Monday Message of 2021! Yes, another lesson in American history and civics, God knows we certainly need it. I challenge you parents to sit down with your children and discuss these issues, such as our Constitution, … Read more
Austin, TX, Release: January 2, 2021. For Immediate Release The Texas GOP applauds the men and women in the US Senate and House of Representatives who are working to defend the rule of law and to preserve the backbone of our Republic: free, fair, and honest elections. Below is Chairman Allen West’s statement on the situation: “The … Read more
Legislative Priorities Report for 1.1.21 Who could have ever guessed, this time one year ago, that the words of Mel Gibson in Braveheart, as William Wallace, would come to epitomize 2020. But his question, “What will you do without freedom?” is before us as we face an election stolen in a brazen, breathtaking manner. The … Read more
Reflections on 2020 Howdy everyone! I pray y’all had a very Merry Christmas and that Santa granted you your wishes. As for me, I got exactly what I wanted: a new pair of running shoes — ASICS GT 1000-9 — and a Glock 43 9mm. Yep, Santa knows that I am all about runnin’ and … Read more
Legislative Priorities Report for December 23, 2020 As it is Christmas week, I am taking the liberty of speaking a little more personally on two of our Legislative Priorities. This is the week I and millions of other Christians celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. The book of Luke tells us that when … Read more
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