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Mike discusses the Supreme Court Ruling on Texas Redistricting.

 Texas Redistricting [3:39m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Below is Mike’s statement regarding today’s Supreme Court Ruling on Texas Redistricting. Anna Koch- Deputy Press Secretary for Rep. Mike Conaway Today’s Supreme Court assessment clearly demonstrates the constitutionality of the Texas redistricting process. I am hopeful that the problems found in District 23 can be quickly and easily resolved; Texans deserve the certainty of [...]

Once again, the New York Times has failed to consider our National Security when it comes to publishing a story. They have warned our enemies of one of our most successful classified intelligence programs. I find their actions unconscionable and believe the release of classified intelligence serves as a threat to our national security and [...]

Mike discusses the permanent repeal of the death tax and his support of the Line-Item veto.

 Death Tax Repeal and Line-Item Veto [4:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Watch Mike discuss the merits of the Line-Item Veto on the floor .

Normally you can find me in and around the 36 counties that make up District 11, but this week you can find me in Washington, DC. My name is Ricky Wright and I am the District Director for Rep. Mike Conaway. My job includes meeting with constituents, local officials, and businesses to determine how Mike [...]

This week the House will consider reauthorizing the Voting Rights Amendment of 1965 (VRA). The VRA was created to protect the voting rights of all Americans. While the VRA is a permanent federal law, it contains some temporary provisions (expiring on August 7): the most controversial being Section 5 (preclearance procedures). H.R. 9 would amend [...]

Mike discusses his recent trip to Iraq, the capture of al-Zarqawi and the Iraq debate in the House. Watch Mike on the floor

 Victory Must Prevail in Iraq [6:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today’s debate over the war in Iraq is an opportunity for the House to address the hopes and concerns of the American people. The American people are going to be presented with a clear choice in this debate; we can maintain our resolve and continue to make progress or we can walk away from the [...]

Over this past weekend Congressman Conaway hosted a reception for all the young men and women across the district that received an appointment to one of the United States Service Academies. This past year Congressman Conaway nominated 22 students and ten received an appointment with one student receiving two appointments. Congressman Conaway said “This high [...]