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A Conversation with Pfluger While in the midst of ongoing negotiations for the budget reconciliation bill and other general chaos in Washington, D.C., Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX-11) graciously took time for a phone call with The Texan last week.  Among the topics we discussed was one I’ve noodled on throughout various editions of The 40 since January: how has Trump… Read more »

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Originally Published in San Angelo LIVE on May 23, 2025. Texas will receive $12 billion in federal reimbursements for border security costs under a new reconciliation package approved by the U.S. House, according to statements Thursday from Gov. Greg Abbott and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11). The funding is part of the broader legislative agreement known as the "One Big… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after voting to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill and advance President Trump's America First Agenda: "I am proud that House Republicans united today to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill. In November, 77 million Americans demanded change, and today's vote will go down in history as promises made, promises… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill to advance President Trump's America First Agenda. Among the many wins for the American people secured in this legislation, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) fought to secure $12 billion in border reimbursements for states that stepped up, including Texas. “The devastating impact of the previous administration’s open… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Governor Abbott (TX) released the following statement in response to the $12 billion in border reimbursements for states that stepped up, including Texas, that Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and others fought to secure in the One Big Beautiful Bill. "Texas thanks the U.S. House and the Texas Congressional Delegation for including $12 billion in the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in an environment subcommittee hearing with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin titled,… Read more »

Originally Published in the Odessa American on May 20, 2025. Congressman August Pfluger has passed more legislation this year than any other member of the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, most notably the Congressional Review Act he sponsored to repeal President Biden’s natural gas tax, which President Trump signed into law March… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Donald Trump signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act into law. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a co-lead of the legislation, joined the president and several colleagues at the White House to celebrate this historic moment to protect young Americans. In response to the legislation being signed into law, Rep. Pfluger said, "It was an honor… Read more »

SAN ANGELO, TX — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced Korbin Jastrow as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition in Texas's 11th Congressional District. Jastrow is a Senior at San Angelo Central High School. This year's… Read more »