When I ran for Congress 8 years ago – it was because I knew that God had given me more time on this earth after beating cancer to serve our nation and to make America freer and stronger.  Over four terms, I have unapologetically fought to do that – letting the Constitution and the principles of limited government it reflects be my guide.  I am proud of my record – imperfect of course – but rooted in my belief in God and in a nation that exists to preserve the rights of man against Marxism, Islamism, and the oppression of tyranny… even the ever-increasing tyranny of our own government at home. I have fought hard and without fear  – trying to follow the law and do things the right way.  It matters that leaders stand up and say what needs to be said no matter the consequences – or we stand to lose it all in the pursuit of political expediency. In my campaign for Attorney General of Texas, I wanted to fight for Texans as their lawyer on the critical fights of our day: that Texas is not free enough, not secure enough, not strong enough, not Godly enough – and too often… is being sold to the highest bidder.  I tried to run a campaign worthy of this great state in which my family has lived since 1853.  I tried to be tough but honest.  I tried to earn the support of the voters of Texas, not to buy it… and I tried to tell the people the truth, not lies. I am proud of my campaign.  And I am proud of and humbled by the support from so many Texans – volunteers, donors, colleagues, friends, family, and people from all walks of life.  In the words of the Apostle Paul, “[we] fought the good fight, [we] finished the race, [we] kept the faith.” it was not our time. But this is all God’s time.  And we are all just living within it. We have a state and a nation to save.  Onward.

Don’t believe the bull. With illegal aliens, criminals, and Sharia law on the march, Texas needs a proven legal fighter as Attorney General. I’m battle-tested, courtroom-ready, and prepared to defend Texas on Day One. Live Free.