Michael Marks

As the sun rises across Texas this morning, regardless of how you voted last night…God loves us and has a plan for our lives! Some of us lost our positions…but God sits on the throne. Scripture admonishes us to pray for our leaders and I would ask that we all are faithful to do that over the next 4 years for our leaders! I thank God for His faithfulness through this journey. To my wife Patty, our children, our incredible campaign team, and every Texan who prayed, volunteered, and believed in our vision — thank you. I am humbled and forever grateful. Last night’s results are not what we had hoped for, but my love for Texas and my commitment to its people have not changed. Texas is losing 68 farms a week, and the challenges facing our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities are enormous. Clayton Tucker inherits an agency whose leadership has faced serious questions about ethics, accountability, and political favoritism. I pray he puts the needs of Texas farmers and ranchers ahead of political insiders. The stakes are simply too high for anything less. This election must be a wake-up call for Republicans. Texas is still a conservative state, but 32 years of Republican dominance never guaranteed us a 33rd. Voters weren't embracing radical leftist ideology; they were sending a loud and unmistakable message that the status quo isn't working and it's time for a different direction. We must also recognize that when the primary is over, the fighting must stop. Personal grudges and sore losers who refuse to unite behind our nominees only help the other side. We cannot expect to win in November if we're still fighting battles from March. It's time to listen, learn, unite, and offer a bold vision focused on jobs, food, energy, and affordability. Our work is not finished. We will regroup, rebuild, and Republicans will take Texas back. God bless Texas, and God bless the United States of America! #txlege