Texas is a global energy leader — and as your congressman, I will work to ensure our state not only maintains that leadership but grows it responsibly, so that Texans have reliable, affordable energy for decades to come.

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Investing in innovation means building on our hundreds of thousands of energy jobs — from oil and gas to wind, solar, and batteries — while creating new opportunities in emerging technologies like geothermal and hydrogen. At the same time, we can modernize permitting processes to speed development without compromising our environment, helping Texas lead in energy supply and cost savings.

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Over the past decade, Texans have endured historic droughts, wildfires, repeated “500-year” floods, and one of the deadliest winter storms in state history, which claimed hundreds of lives. We cannot let these disasters catch our state unprepared.

I will work to ensure Texas is ready for increasingly severe weather and climate events.

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My Priorities in Congress

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•Make energy more reliable and affordable: Support a mix of energy sources, streamline permitting for projects, invest in pipelines and supply chains for critical minerals, and restore federal incentives for renewable development.

 

•Strengthen rural hospitals and energy access: Invest in modernizing infrastructure to keep energy flowing to every corner of Texas while supporting essential services like rural hospitals that communities depend on.

 

•Grow energy jobs and workforce: Expand opportunities in traditional and emerging energy sectors, finish plugging abandoned wells, and strengthen training programs and apprenticeships in energy engineering, manufacturing, and construction.

 

•Support families facing high energy costs: Expand access to programs like LIHEAP to help families manage spikes in utility bills.

 

•Protect Texans from future price spikes: Require major energy users, including large data centers, to cover the infrastructure upgrades they need; crack down on price gouging during emergencies; and ensure programs like LIHEAP are fairly funded for hot climate states like Texas.

 

•Prepare for extreme weather: Expand programs like DOE Weatherization Assistance and FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation to protect homes, businesses, and communities before disaster strikes.

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•Protect air and water quality: Strengthen the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act to safeguard the environment Texans rely on.