WASHINGTON, DC — One year after President Trump was sworn in for his historic second term, America's border is finally secure. Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, marked the anniversary by authoring an op-ed in San Angelo LIVE highlighting the decisive success of President Trump's border policies. In... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, questioned Federal Communications Chairman Brendan Carr and Commissioner Olivia Trusty on the monumental wins Republicans delivered to the American people through the Working Families Tax Cut Act for the long-term economic and national security of the Unite... Read More »
January 16, 2026 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. It was another busy and eventful week representing you in Washington, TX-11! As Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), I unveiled the RSC's monumental framework for a second reconciliation bill and hosted... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) – a U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduate, former fighter pilot, Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, and Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors – today announced the appointment of three U.S. Senators to the Board at a pivotal moment. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Ted Budd (R-NC) have officially... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) spoke in favor of his legislation, the Mystic Alerts Act, during a House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup. Since the devastating floods in Texas on July 4th, Rep. Pfluger has been at the forefront of strengthening emergency alert systems, especially in rural or remote areas. The Mystic Alerts Act would integr... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) turned up the heat on his efforts to protect America's electric grid from foreign threats. During a House Energy and Commerce Energy Subcommittee legislative hearing, he asked a Department of Energy (DOE) witness for his insight into the growing cyber and supply-chain risks facing U.S. energy infrastructure and what DOE is doing to address them.... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to unveil the RSC's Reconciliation 2.0 framework: Making the American Dream Affordable Again. This comprehensive document is a win for Texans and all Americans alike. It is a bold roadmap for House Republicans’ next reconciliation bill that aims to tackle the... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, sounded the alarm at a subcommittee hearing focused on advancing American leadership in nuclear energy. As adversarial nations like China rapidly scale up their nuclear capabilities, Rep. Pfluger made it clear: the United States must move faster and win the race for nuclear energy leadership,... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Buddy Carter (GA-01), and Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced bipartisan legislation to modernize America's emergency alert systems and strengthen public safety communications, especially for rural communities. The Mystic Alerts Act would integrate satellite networks into the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system, e... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Mornings with Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business today to discuss the importance of sustainable oil prices, repaying U.S. companies for the billions Hugo Chavez stole in unpaid arbitration awards, and a strategic, discounted refill of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) using Venezuelan oil. As Rep. Pfluger ... Read More »
January 9, 2026 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. It was a busy week in Washington to kick off 2026! I participated in the House Republican Policy Retreat with President Trump, hosted Scott Jennings at the weekly RSC member meeting, joined HHS Secretary RFK to celeb... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is sounding the alarm and calling for action. In a recent op-ed in The Dallas Morning News, Rep. Pfluger makes the case that Congress must act now to refill the dangerously depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) while prices are low and the opportunity is ripe. Representing the most prolific oil- and gas-producin... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released his 2025 Report, highlighting a record-breaking year of his legislative and constituent service results for Texas's 11th Congressional District. From restoring American energy dominance to securing the border and delivering unmatched constituent services, Congressman Pfluger is committed to fighting for Texas families, farmers... Read More »
December 30, 2025 Friend, Happy New Year, TX-11! Camille and I wish you and your families a safe and blessed start to the year ahead. We also pray that you and your families enjoyed a joyful Christmas spent with loved ones, celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you in Congress. It is truly the honor of a lifetime to represent the best d... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) penned an op-ed in The Dallas Morning News making the case for why Congress must prioritize refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) while market conditions are favorable, and how it should be accomplished. Representing the most prolific oil and gas producing region in the country, Rep. Pfluger warns that the SPR – America's emergen... Read More »
