Beto O'Rourke: “I think the initiatives you have undertaken to bring greater transparency to the organization are welcome...”

Lawrence, my three kids who are sophomore, freshman, sixth grade in El Paso, they know that nothing has been done in the 15 weeks and one day since that massacre happened in Uvalde.

I`m as optimistic as I`ve ever been. And I think it has a lot to do with traveling this state constantly, and seeing so many good people.

I'd love for the Department of Justice to come in ride to the rescue, or for the House and the Senate to pass Federal Voting rights protections to shore up the Voting Rights Act.

Texans across the political spectrum support these three ideas.