Today President Obama signed the ‎POLICE Act into law, helping to ensure our first responders are prepared in the case of an active shooter situation. Senator John Cornyn and I are proud of this legislation that helps keep our communities safe, and protects those who protect us. God bless our law enforcement!

http://thekatynews.com/2016/07/25/cornyn-carter-active-shooter-response-training-bill-signed-by-president/

It was a privilege to speak with my fellow Texans & share some of our great state’s history at yesterday’s Texas Delegation Breakfast at the 2016 Republican National Convention!

Fort Hood, Texas brings billions of dollars into the Texas economy and is the largest single employer in the state. I am honored to represent The Great Place & the brave service men and women who serve there.

http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/news/billion-impact-to-texas-economy/article_68ed367a-4913-11e6-be92-6fbcea6f7f63.html

During their recent sit-in on the House floor, Democrats used obstructionist methods, fear and chants of “No fly no buy” to try to strip the fundamental right of Americans to bear arms. While the commitment to keep guns out of the hands of terrorists and criminals is shared across party lines, we must steer clear of catchy slogans that don’t address the real challenges we face to keep our nation safe.

“No fly no buy” is sound-bite politics at its worst. House Democrats argue that if you’re on Uncle Sam’s Terrorist Screening Database, shouldn’t that be enough to prevent you from purchasing a firearm? Sounds reasonable when you first hear it. But dig a bit and you’ll see that it’s a troubling policy.

Read more here http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/carter-dont-reward-terrorists-by-gutting-constitut/nrwm6/ 

Yesterday, the #POLICE Act passed the House and Senate and is headed to the President to become law. This legislation will help ensure our law enforcement and emergency personnel are best prepared for active-shooter situations.

http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/carter-police-act-helps-expand-active-shooter-trai/nrKF4/

It is unacceptable how the VA handled Mr. Nelson’s medical needs. That is why today, I introduced the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide organ transplants to Veterans from a live donor regardless of whether or not that donor is a veteran. Current VA policy excludes non-Veteran live donations from coverage under the VA Choice Program and forces Veterans to specific VA treatment facilities. My legislation directs the VA to provide the transplant operation for those veterans, in a VA facility or non-VA facility, regardless of the donor’s status. Fortunately, Mr. Nelson was finally able to receive his transplant, though with no help from the VA, and we all wish him a very speedy and healthy recovery.

http://www.fox7austin.com/news/local-news/144597740-story

My POLICE Act, with the support of Senator John Cornyn, has passed both the House and the Senate and is on its way to the President for signature and to become law. This is a great win for our law enforcement departments, emergency responders and all of us who rely on them to keep us safe!

Fort Hood is ‘The Great Place’ because of the men and women who train there to protect our freedoms. The people who live in the area support these men and women with a strong sense of community and the positive economic impact it has on our state is tremendous!

http://kdhnews.com/news/local/texas-comptroller-reveals-economic-impact-of-fort-hood/article_d874a222-43bd-11e6-9962-83f95e50e1c2.html

Let us celebrate & also remember those men & women fighting for our very freedom every day. Happy Independence Day to all!

Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a setback in protecting the life of the unborn. The moral core of our country is at risk. This is a reminder why it is so important to continue to elect Conservative Leaders to The White House, the Senate & the House of Representatives!

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/06/27/supreme-court-strikes-down-texas-abortion-law.html?intcmp=hpbt1