Voting Resources
Energy
An “all of the above” approach to energy issues is what’s needed in a changing world. Oil and gas power the world. That’s reality. So, any change in how our energy demands are met needs to be market-driven and not dictated by Washington bureaucrats. Texas is a major oil and gas producer but we’re also number one in wind energy, for example. That innovation was brought about by free market thinking, not big government intervention.
January 12th, 2026
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) secured more than $30 million for critical projects in Texas’ 14th Congressional District as part of H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and...
January 7th, 2026
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is sounding the alarm and calling for action.
December 8th, 2025
American companies are being unfairly penalized for pollution originating outside the United States.
November 17th, 2025
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) today praised the EPA’s decision to grant Texas primacy over Class VI underground injection well permitting, a move highlighted in the agency’s announcement that quoted Cre
November 7th, 2025
I had a great visit with Texas Americans for Prosperity and Natura Resources at Abilene Christian University to tour their cutting-edge test nuclear reactor site. Innovation like this is what makes America exceptional. As...
October 27th, 2025
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and colleagues introduced the Natural Gas Export Expansion Act. The bill expedites the federal approval process...
October 13th, 2025
I joined City of Midland Mayor Lori Blong for a press conference to discuss an ongoing mineral rights issue negatively impacting the city of Midland and its taxpayers and outline a plan to address it.
September 22nd, 2025
The Biden Administration's Department of Energy (DOE) imposed unrealistic and unfeasible requirements on federal buildings to switch to all-electric systems.
September 5th, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) released the following statement after voting to pass the fiscal year 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act.
August 27th, 2025
Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) was featured in the Congressional Western Caucus's "Branded Blog" for his piece highlighting energy wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
January 12th, 2026
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.
December 21st, 2025
During a House Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee hearing I attended this week, we discussed the impact of the EPA's CERCLA designation for two PFAS chemistries, superfund liability concerns, and potential...
November 25th, 2025
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 1949, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, legislation that safeguards America’s energy security, protects West Texas jobs,...
November 11th, 2025
Last week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the
November 3rd, 2025
Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Natural Gas Export Expansion Act, legislation aimed at eliminating regulatory hurdles that will secure our energy, trade, and job markets from...
October 15th, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced the fourth Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement for a 460 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant in Fairfield, Texas. Calpine Corporation will build the plant which is estimated to begin...
September 29th, 2025
Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) demands answers from AEP Transmission and CPS Energy on the proposed routes of the Howard-Solstice Transmission Line project that would cut through the Texas Hill Country.
September 8th, 2025
After four years of the Biden administration hamstringing American energy, stifling our economy, and ceding national security ground to our adversaries, House Republicans and the Trump administration are getting this country...
September 2nd, 2025
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) applauded the Department of Energy’s commitment to distribute the next round of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) to three U.S.
August 22nd, 2025
Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) held a roundtable with law enforcement from the West Texas region and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on oilfield theft within the Permian Basin.
