Rep. August Pfluger, who represents Texas’ 11th district in the U.S. Congress, has recently addressed concerns over the evolving opioid crisis and legislative efforts to combat it through a series of posts on social media.
On August 2, 2025, Rep. Pfluger posted: “America’s opioid epidemic has entered a new and especially dangerous phase, as synthetic fentanyl and deadly additives devastate families and communities across the country.
In our latest in @TheHillOpinion, @RepJimmyPanetta, @ChuckGrassley, @SenCortezMasto, and I urge Congress”. The post highlights bipartisan cooperation to address the issue at a national level.
In a follow-up tweet on the same day, he wrote: “The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act is a commonsense solution that will help keep deadly xylazine off the streets, without threatening the livelihood of farmers and ranchers nationwide.
Read the full op-ed here:
https://t.co/XSzIf9mj5W“. This message underscores his support for legislation targeting illicit substances while considering agricultural interests.
On August 3, 2025, Rep. Pfluger added a personal note to his constituents: “Have a great evening Texas-11! https://t.co/SJxyvTzdt9”.
August Pfluger began serving in Congress in 2021 after replacing Mike Conaway as representative for Texas’s 11th District. He secured his seat by defeating Jon Mark Hogg in the 2020 general election with nearly 80% of the vote. Since taking office, he has focused on public health issues among other legislative priorities.
