August Pfluger highlights impact of “One Big Beautiful Bill” on Texas border and energy policy

August Pfluger highlights impact of “One Big Beautiful Bill” on Texas border and energy policy
U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (TX) — Official Website
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Rep. August Pfluger, who represents Texas’ 11th district in the U.S. Congress, shared a series of posts on July 30, 2025, highlighting the significance of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” for Texas and national policy.

In his first post at 20:32 UTC, Pfluger wrote: “It was great to have my fellow West Texan, friend, and colleague at this year’s West Texas Legislative Summit. During our fireside chat, @RepArrington and I broke down how the One Big Beautiful Bill is a big, beautiful win for Texas.

Watch our full conversation below: https://t.co/vH17ChLgdX

Later that evening at 20:47 UTC, he focused on financial support for border security included in the legislation: “The One Big Beautiful Bill includes $13.5 billion in border reimbursements for states like Texas who invested billions in securing our border when the federal government wouldn’t. Our communities will no longer be forced to carry this financial burden. Watch me discuss this key https://t.co/OjA9D98roy”

At 22:26 UTC on the same day, Pfluger addressed provisions related to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR): “For years, the SPR was depleted and used for political gain by the Biden Administration. The One Big Beautiful Bill helps restore the SPR to ensure it is ready to be utilized for its intended purposes as a national security asset.

Watch me discuss the SPR provisions with https://t.co/D1vlConTB5

August Pfluger has represented Texas’s 11th District since replacing Mike Conaway in 2021 and previously won his seat by defeating Jon Mark Hogg in the general election with nearly 80% of the vote.



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