This week, the House passed the I-27 Numbering Act of 2023 to formally name the Ports-to-Plains Corridor through Texas and New Mexico as Interstate 27. The Ports-to-Plains Corridor is a significant north-south transportation corridor that will unlock transportation capabilities for the energy industry in the Permian Basin and enhance Texas’ key economic engines of international trade, energy, and the largest agricultural production in the country. Read more about New West Texas Interstate Officially Named I-27
Bills that target the financing of terrorism were introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) on Tuesday, December 5th. Read more about Bills to Fight Terrorism
The New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) filed a second lawsuit attacking Texas' protective abortion laws, seeking a court to block enforcement of the laws in a case involving a woman whose unborn child has been diagnosed with Trisomy 18, a condition which sadly is often fatal for the child before or soon after birth. The case, Cox v. Texas, is currently in a Travis County state district court. Read more about Response to Second Attack on Texas Protective Abortion Laws by the Center for Reproductive Rights
Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting against H. Res. 878 on Friday.
Today, I voted against H. Res. 878 to expel George Santos from Congress. While the allegations — and evidence of those allegations — regarding Representative Santos are certainly concerning, his guilt has yet to be determined in a court of law. Read more about Rep. Chip Roy issues statement on H. Res. 878
Bills that target the financing of terrorism were introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) on Tuesday, December 5th. 
The New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) filed a second lawsuit attacking Texas' protective abortion laws, seeking a court to block enforcement of the laws in a case involving a woman whose unborn child has been diagnosed with Trisomy 18, a condition which sadly is often fatal for the child before or soon after birth. The case, Cox v. Texas, is currently in a Travis County state district court. 
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A problematic border bill passed in the Texas House and Senate during the 4th Special Legislative session and awaits a signature from Governor Greg Abbott. 
U.S. Representative August Pfluger today celebrated House passage of the I-27 Numbering Act of 2023, co-sponsored by Reps. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), and Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), to formally name the Ports-to-Plains Corridor through Texas and New Mexico as Interstate 27. 
On Tuesday morning, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) chaired the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government.
Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04)
Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting against H. Res. 878 on Friday.
