Rep. Ted Poe and Rep. Janice Hahn host a PORTS Caucus Meeting with Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood

Members and Secretary LaHood discussed the importance of investing in America’s ports.

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Congressman Poe visits Treasure Forest Elementary

During his visit, Congressman Poe talked to students about what it's like to serve in the United States Congress.

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Congressman Poe visits Anderson Elementary

During his visit at Anderson Elementary, Congressman Poe talked to students about the importance of a good education.

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Congressman Poe visits Anderson Elementary

During his visit at Anderson Elementary, Congressman Poe talked to students about the importance of a good education.

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Congressman Poe meets with the Houston Association of Realtors

Congressman Poe met with Houston-area realtors to discuss issues affecting the real estate market in Houston and around the country.

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Congressman Poe visits Buffalo Marine Service located on the Houston Ship Channel

Congressman Poe met with local pilots at Buffalo Marine on the Houston Ship Channel and took a turn at the wheel of the tug boat.

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Congressman Poe visits with Kingwood Park High School seniors

Congressman Poe held a Town Hall with 400 Kingwood Park High School Seniors.

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Congressman Poe with LaWanda Hawkins

Congressman Poe met with VRC Award recipient LaWanda Hawkins, founder of Justice for Murdered Children.

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THE GOVERNMENT MAY BE READING THE PEOPLE'S EMAILS

WASHINGTON, May 21 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, big, snoopy government agencies can read emails that are over 180 days old without a person's knowledge or consent. That is just wrong. It takes a warrant to eavesdrop phone conversations, but no warrant required to peruse a person's...

LOWER LEVEL OPERATIVES BLAMED

WASHINGTON, May 20 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, Benghazi bungled--propagandacrats misled citizens--change talking points 12 times. People die. White House denies knowledge. Lower-level operatives blamed. IRS intimidates, targets, and audits conservative opposition groups. White House denies knowledge. Lower-level operatives blamed. Government snoopers secretly seize phone records of 100 journalists...

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ESCAPE ARTISTS

WASHINGTON, May 15- CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, there's a troubling pattern here in Washington. When wrongdoing occurs involving Federal Government employees, blame falls away from the White House and the wrong-doers get a pass. No one is held accountable. Exhibit A: Fast and Furious. Government walks guns...

GOVERNMENT OPPRESSION OF PATRIOTS

WASHINGTON, May 15 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, early last year, I spoke with businesswoman Catherine Engelbrecht, also founder of True the Vote and King Street Patriots in Houston, Texas. True the Vote is a nonpartisan organization whose purpose is to train poll workers to uphold voter...

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

WASHINGTON, May 15 - Mr. Speaker, this week we honor our local, state and federal law enforcement officers by recognizing National Police Week. From May 13-17, communities across the nation will hold ceremonies, honoring the peace officers who protect them and remembering those who lost their lives in...

STATE SECRETS VS. FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

WASHINGTON, May 14 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, when I went to the Soviet Union in the 1980s, the Communist leaders told me that they believed in and had a free press and they also had free speech. However, I also learned that Soviet law prohibited these...

TNT CHAIRMAN POE APPLAUDS BRITAIN’S EFFORTS TO ADD HEZBOLLAH TO THE EU TERROR LIST

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) Chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Non-proliferation & Trade issued the following statement:  “Our friends across the pond are to be applauded for beginning the formal process of putting Hezbollah where it belongs, on the EU terror list. The European Union... Read more

Representatives Poe, Radel, Conyers Announce Bipartisan House Support for Press Shield Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.--Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), Rep. Trey Radel (R-FL) and John Conyers, Jr (D-MI) announced they were working together on “The Free Flow of Information Act of 2013" (H.R. 1962).  The legislation is based on similar legislation which passed the House of Representatives overwhelmingly in the 110th... Read more

POE STATEMENT ON DOMESTIC DRONE HEARING

WASHINGTON, D.C.—This morning, Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) issued the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee hearing titled: “Eyes in the Sky: The Domestic Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems.” “This morning’s hearing on the topic of domestic drones demonstrated the growing bipartisan consensus that Congress needs to... Read more

CONGRESSMAN TED POE MEETS WITH CONSUL GENERAL P. HARISH

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) met with Consul General P. Harish to discuss bilateral relations with India. “India is an important trading partner, friend and ally of the United States,” said Poe. “I enjoyed talking with Consul General Harish about the economic opportunities that... Read more

CONGRESSMAN TED POE MEETS WITH DIRECTOR GENERAL STEVE C. HSIA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) met with Director General Steve C. Hsia to discuss bilateral relations with Taiwan. “I am pleased to welcome Director General Steve C. Hsia to the Houston community,” said Poe. “As Taiwan works toward leading peacemaking efforts in the... Read more

CONGRESSMAN POE VOTES TO REPEAL OBAMACARE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Ted Poe voted in support of H.R. 45, a bill to repeal Obamacare (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act). “Obamacare is a train wreck for America,” said Poe. “The President’s nationalized health care system is not about care; it’s about control. It... Read more

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“With the venerable remains of our worthy companions as witnesses, I invite you to declare to the entire world, “Texas shall be free and independent or we shall perish in the glorious combat.”’

~Capt. Juan Seguin, Texas Army. As he buried the ashes of the Alamo Defenders.

“If I knew my death would assure the liberation of Texas, I would not live another hour.”

~Lorenzo de Zavala. First Vice President of the Republic of Texas.

"I shall never surrender or retreat. Victory or Death."

~Col. William Barrett Travis. Commander of the Alamo 1836