Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to represent you and our communities in Congress.
It was great to be back home in Texas-11 this week. I joined Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum in the Permian Basin for a tour of an e-frac site, met with community leaders in Coleman, hosted my 112th community town hall in Robert Lee, and stopped by the Coleman County Telephone Cooperative. I also cosponsored a resolution affirming Texas's right to secure the border and joined the KWEL Morning Show hosted by Craig Anderson.
Below, you'll find highlights, including pictures, in-depth updates, and information on how my office can help you with any federal concerns. As always, my team and I are here to serve you. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need assistance.
Best,
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum Visits the Permian Basin
It was a privilege to welcome U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to Midland this week! We toured a Diamondback Energy e-frac site where Secretary Burgum witnessed firsthand the cutting-edge innovation taking place in the heart of the Permian Basin. Following the tour, we participated in a roundtable discussion with industry executives and local leaders to discuss what they are experiencing on the ground and how we can help unlock and maintain American energy dominance in Washington.
As the crown jewel of American energy production, the Permian Basin is the cornerstone of American jobs, national security, and economic prosperity. Secretary Burgum has been a strong leader in advancing commonsense deregulatory efforts and fostering a more predictable regulatory environment that allows businesses to thrive. The world depends on the Permian Basin, and together, we are focused on unleashing its full potential. I look forward to the continued partnership with Secretary Burgum and the Trump Administration. Read more about our time in Midland here or by clicking the image below.
Interview with Jay Hendricks of CBS7
Jay Hendricks from CBS7 joined Secretary Burgum and I on the tour for an exclusive interview and behind-the-scenes experience on the e-frac site. Read the full story and watch the interview here or by clicking the image below.
Community Leaders Roundtable in Coleman
I enjoyed being back in Coleman this week to meet with community leaders and discuss the work we're doing in Washington and the priorities that matter most back home. These conversations are invaluable to me as I advocate for policies in Washington to address the challenges impacting communities in Texas-11.
House Republicans have delivered monumental wins to rural America. Together, the Working Families Tax Cuts and the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 represent the most consequential investment in American agriculture in at least a generation. Specifically, the Working Families Tax Cuts delivered the largest boost to the farm safety net since the 2002 Farm Bill, and the 2026 Farm Bill now completes the job by strengthening our agricultural economy, protecting family farms and ranches, and providing the certainty that Texas producers need to plan for the future. I am grateful for the strong local leadership in Coleman County who help put these wins into action every day.
