MIDLAND, TX—Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Midland Mayor Lori Blong held a press conference this week to discuss an ongoing mineral rights issue negatively impacting the city of Midland and its taxpayers, outline a plan to address it, and take questions from members of the media. Read Rep. Pfluger's remarks, in part, from the press conference as delivered, outlining the mineral rights pro... Read More »
SAN ANGELO, TX—In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): It has now been over a week since Democrats recklessly forced a government shutdown, and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has continued speaking out about it, urging Democrats to do the right thing and vote to reopen the government. Throughout his interviews, Rep. Pfluger called out Democrats for refusing to come to the table and make the responsibl... Read More »
October 10, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you informed about everything I'm doing week by week to represent you in Congress. We are now on day ten of the Democrats' reckless government shutdown. Senate Democrats have voted seven times to keep the government closed, all to appease their radical base. If their theatrics continue, American s... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss Phase 1 of President Trump's historic Gaza Peace Deal in the Middle East, Congressional Democrats' refusal to reopen the federal government, and the impact of the shutdown on America's military readiness. Watch the full interview HERE or read highlights o... Read More »
GARDEN CITY, TX—Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted a community town hall in Garden City to share updates on his work in Washington, discuss the Democrat-led government shutdown, and take questions from those in attendance. During the event, Congressman Pfluger also recognized the Glasscock County 4-H Livestock Judging Team for their 9th-place finish at nationals. The team included L... Read More »
Originally Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on October 8, 2025. Several city leaders and Midland's congressman gathered at the ClayDesta atrium on Tuesday to announce that it's going to tackle a high-stakes question head on: Who should control millions of dollars in oil and gas royalties from drilling beneath Midland Airpark. “Over the next several years, the city of Midland stands to ge... Read More »
Originally Published in CBS7 on October 8, 2025. Underneath the Midland Airpark lies what could amount to hundreds of millions of dollars in mineral wealth tied to oil and gas production. U.S. Congressman August Pfluger and Midland Mayor Lori Blong say they’re determined to ensure those revenues stay in Midland. The Legal Dispute Texas law states that if you own the surface of the land, you also o... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement on the second anniversary of the horrific October 7th attacks on Israel. “Two years ago today, Hamas launched a barbaric and unprovoked assault on Israel, slaughtering innocent men, women, and children, then parading their victims' bodies through the streets in celebration. This evil cannot stand, and antis... Read More »
**MEDIA ADVISORY** GARDEN CITY, TX—U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is excited to announce a town hall meeting in Garden City. The event is open to the public and all members of the media. WHAT: Garden City Town Hall Meeting WHO: U.S. Rep. August Pfluger WHEN: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, from 9:00—10:00 am CT WHERE: Glasscock County Community Center 117 South Myrl Street, Garden City, TX ... Read More »
SAN ANGELO, TX—In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Following the reckless Democrat-led government shutdown, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined the airwaves to discuss what this crisis means for Texans in the 11th District. In each interview, Rep. Pfluger called out Democrats for their unwillingness to come to the table and make the responsible choice to reopen the government. It is now day thre... Read More »
October 3, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you informed about everything I'm doing week by week to represent you in Congress. We are now on day three of the Democrat-led government shutdown. This week, Senate Democrats recklessly forced a shutdown over their radical $1.5 trillion ransom fund, packed with giveaways like taxpayer-funded benef... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): On Friday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) tied up an apron and worked alongside employees during the breakfast rush at a McDonald's in Midland. In Texas alone, McDonald's employs over 65,000 individuals across 1,220 restaurant locations. Throughout his time in Congress, Congressman Pfluger has been a strong advocate for franchises across Texas's 1... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, penned an op-ed in The Washington Times, blasting the Biden-Harris Administration for their egregious energy policies and outlining the energy wins included in the Working Families Tax Cuts bill that Republicans passed and President Trump signed into law earlier this year. Read the op-ed, in ... Read More »
STERLING CITY, TX— Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted a community town hall in Sterling City to share updates on his work in Washington, discuss the looming Democrat-led government shutdown, and take questions from those in attendance. During the event, Congressman Pfluger also recognized Sterling County Sheriff Russell Irby and the entire Sterling County Sheriff's Office with a Con... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is excited to announce a town hall meeting in Sterling City. The event is open to the public and all members of the media. WHAT: Sterling City Town Hall Meeting WHO: U.S. Rep. August Pfluger WHEN: Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, from 12:00—1:00 pm CT WHERE: Sterling County Courthouse, District Courtroom 609 4th Street, Sterling City, TX 76951 ... Read More »
