Last week, I was honored to celebrate National Police Week and recognize the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. We owe them a profound debt of gratitude for their courage and sacrifice.

To show my support, I proudly voted for several bills aimed at strengthening protections for our law enforcement officers and sending a clear message: we have your back. I will always honor and stand with those who wear the badge and defend our communities.

There’s no one tougher or more trusted on border security than my friend Tom Homan. He’s been on the front lines for over 40 years, and he knows the truth: President Trump’s leadership is working.

In fact, March saw the lowest Border Patrol encounters in decades, just over 7,000 total. That’s a stunning turnaround from the over 11,000 a day we saw under Biden.

Tom’s message is clear: when Border Patrol agents are empowered to do their jobs, America is safer. Thank God for Tom Homan and the patriots of the Border Patrol who are helping make our country secure again.

I had the pleasure of meeting with our Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, and hearing her impressive, no-nonsense vision for putting American students first. For far too long, our education system has failed our kids, more focused on federal red tape than real results.

As President Trump told her, not many people want a job where the main goal is to fire yourself, but that’s exactly what she’s doing. Secretary McMahon is working hard to dismantle the swampy Department of Education, return control to parents and local schools, and restore excellence in our classrooms. I’m grateful for her leadership and excited about what’s ahead for the next generation of Americans.

As always, I’ll keep fighting for East Texas and working to keep you informed about what’s happening in Washington. If you have any questions, concerns, or need help with anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office—we’re here for you.