It takes balls to execute an innocent man.

Mexico is an important trading partner, it's the number one trading partner for the state of Texas. We have had dealings with them, shared a border with them. We have had our challenges, but at the end of the day we want a good relationship with Mexico.

We believe in government involvement that leads to independence: good schools, quality roads and the best health care.

Aggies have a really interesting way of admitting defeat. We've never been outscored. We just ran out of time.

We must do right and risk the consequences.

I'll work every day to try to make Washington, D.C., as inconsequential in your life as I can.

Reforming public education, cutting property taxes, fixing adult and child protective services and funding our budget can all occur when Democrats and Republicans engage in consensus and cooperation - not cynicism and combat.