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Improving Roads and Transportation

Sep 8, 2011 No Comments ›› admin

As our communities grow, we must have roads and bridges to accommodate a growing population, provide access to our towns, and provide safe roads for our families. I have worked closely with the Texas Department of Transportation to advocate the local needs of Johnson and Bosque counties, and am working to address regional transportation needs. ...

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Protecting Private Property Rights

Sep 7, 2011 No Comments ›› admin

I believe that private property rights are sacred and must be protected, and that is why I have co-sponsored legislation to limit and restrict municipalities from condemning private property for non-public uses. The development of the Barnett Shale brings significant economic development to our region, creates jobs, and helps promote domestic natural gas production. At ...

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Standing for Conservative Texas Values

Sep 6, 2011 No Comments ›› admin

I am pro-life and believe that the traditional family is the cornerstone of society. Because of my strong, consistent support of pro-family legislation, such as co-sponsoring the Parental Consent bill, I have earned the support of organizations such as Texas Right to Life. Additionally, I was one of only 16 legislators honored with the 2007 ...

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Protecting the Integrity of Our Elections

Sep 5, 2011 No Comments ›› admin

Some of our nation's finest men and women have given their lives to preserve our right to vote. We must honor that sacrifice by protecting the integrity of our elections, and that is why I strongly support requiring a photo identification before someone can cast a vote in Texas. I also support a measure to ...

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State rep: Session tough but productive

Aug 25, 2011 No Comments ›› admin

By Matt Smith/msmith@trcle.com State Rep. Rob Orr, R-Burleson, likened the recent session of the Texas Legislature to the current summer weather. “It was hot in there,” Orr said. “The hardest session I’ve been through.” Orr delivered a summary of the recent session during the Wednesday quarterly luncheon of the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce. “I have a lot of admiration ...

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