HB 2 leaves 90% of the children behind. The disconnect between this bill and the basic needs of Texas schoolchildren is appalling. Pete Gallego appallbasicbill Change image and share on social
We've made our living for a long time on commerce and trade at the border. Pete Gallego bordercommercehave Change image and share on social
I think the post-Rick-Perry Texas is a Texas that is more competitive between the Democrats and Republicans. I think the Republicans still have a huge advantage, but I think if we're arguing that competition is good for the system, then I think a stronger two-party system in Texas is inevitable, and I think that it will happen. Pete Gallego advantagearguecompetition share on social
The irony is that kids are treated equally when it comes to tests and standards and expectations but not treated equally when providing funds to meet those standards and expectations. Pete Gallego equallyexpectationfund Change image and share on social
When the law says you're entitled to an attorney, it doesn't mean you're entitled to an attorney who sleeps or an attorney who doesn't do his job. Pete Gallego attorneyentitlejob Change image and share on social
We all want our border to be secure. However, certain individuals use this argument to stop us from ever enacting immigration reform. Pete Gallego argumentborderenact Change image and share on social
Sequestration will make it extremely challenging - and in many cases impossible - for employees to meet their mortgage payments, pay their healthcare expenses, plan for retirement, or help their children attend college. To be blunt, these families are at risk. Pete Gallego attendbluntcase share on social
It's always bothersome when California does something better than Texas. Pete Gallego bothersomecaliforniatexas Change image and share on social
The men and women at our borders, given adequate resources, are doing an excellent job of keeping us safe. Pete Gallego adequateborderexcellent Change image and share on social
We must work for a solution to address the senseless cuts that hurt our border, our economy, and our country. Pete Gallego addressbordercountry Change image and share on social