JOHNSON SPACE CENTER — When NASA ended the space shuttle program in 2011, it announced that retired orbiters would be sent to museums in California, Florida, Washington and New York. Read more »

The Justice Department will file a new lawsuit against the State of Texas, the Texas Secretary of State, and the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety over the State’s voter photo identification law. Read more »

Texas tax free holiday will be a weekend earlier than of years past, it is scheduled for Friday August 9 to Sunday August 11. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) is encouraging all those to participate:“The new school year is rapidly approaching and the tax free weekend is a great opportunity for families to purchase the necessary school supplies and clothing without having the… Read more »

This week the House voted on a series of bills that would reduce waste, fraud and abuse within the Federal government. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“The recent revelations that IRS officials abused their power and targeted conservative organizations has shed the light of day on the immense power federal bureaucrats, from hundreds of… Read more »

Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) spoke on the House floor today to honor the life of the “Father of Fracking” and Texan, George P. Mitchell.(Click image above to view video)“Mr. Speaker, last week the Texas and the energy industry lost a friend. George P. Mitchell, who many knew as the “Father of Fracking” passed away last week at his home in… Read more »

Representatives Brad Schneider (IL-10), Randy Weber (TX-14), Lois Frankel (FL-22) and Mark Meadows (NC-11) — who serve on the Foreign Affairs Committee — sent a bipartisan letter today to Turkish President Abdullah Gül calling on him to condemn recent anti-Semitic statements by Turkish officials.Co-signed by 46 Members including the Chairman and Ranking member of the… Read more »

Left to Right: Congressman Randy Weber, Norman Weber and Former Mayor of Tallahassee, FL, Scott MaddoxGalveston, TX – On Monday, the Civilian Marksmanship Program honored World War II Veteran and Father of Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood), Norman Weber with the Patriot Award. Congressman Weber made the following statement on the event:“The Civilian Marksmanship… Read more »

In a speech to the National Urban League in Philadelphia, US Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the Department of Justice will attempt to force Texas to obtain pre-clearance before changing their voting laws. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“Texas has a long-standing track record proving we work hard to ensure fair and open elections.… Read more »

President Obama is hitting the trail today, making his way to Galesburg, IL to speak on the status of the United States economy and job market. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“The President’s series of speeches on the economy and jobs are a chance to pivot the attention away from his administration that is ridden with scandal and his… Read more »

On Friday, the House of Representatives passed long needed reforms for K-12 education. Congressman Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“Today’s passage of The Student Success Act is a major step in empowering, states, local school districts, and parents to make critical decisions for their children’s educational future. Since 2001, The No Child Left… Read more »