New Veterans’ Affairs Outpatient Clinic Opening to Serve Central Texas
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – I am immensely proud that the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors has completed a forward-focused, comprehensive report for Secretary Hegseth outlining concrete recommendations to strengthen the Academy’s institutional effectiveness. The report fulfills one of the Board's key statutory responsibilities and delivers a strategic roadmap of recommendations to restore cadet capacity, modernize infrastructure, and reinforce warfighting preparedness across the institution.
At a time when global operations continue to highlight the decisive role of airpower, these recommendations reflect our commitment to ensuring the Academy remains focused on and equipped to develop the warfighters and leaders needed for future complex, multi-domain conflict. I look forward to working with Secretary Hegseth and Secretary Meink to turn these recommendations into lasting improvements for the Academy and our Air Force and Space Force.
Read more about the Board's report here.
New Veterans’ Affairs Outpatient Clinic Opening to Serve Central Texas
I am thrilled that a new outpatient clinic will be opening soon in Killeen for veterans in Central Texas. Located just five miles from Fort Hood, the new clinic will bring VA health care closer to home for thousands of veterans. After our men and women in uniform complete their service, we must continue to serve them as veterans.
Killeen is the center of Texas military might, and it's time we match that need. The new clinic will offer quicker access to quality care and is a major win for the community. I was proud to help bring this VA clinic to Killeen, and thank my friend Congressman Judge Carter for his partnership and leadership in making it a reality.
Read more about the new clinic here.
Tax Season Is Here, and Texas-11 Will Keep More of Their Money
We are almost halfway through the 2026 tax season, and I want to ensure you are aware of the key changes that will put more money back in your pockets this year thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts.
I proudly joined my Republican colleagues in Congress to pass this legislation last year and was incredibly proud to witness President Trump sign it into law. Reminder, almost every single Democrat voted against this legislation that not only prevented the largest tax hike in history, but also delivers real tax relief to families, workers, and small businesses in TX-11 and across the country.
Provisions to Look Forward to While Filing Your Taxes:
- Broadened small business tax breaks
- Enhanced Standard Deduction
- Expanded Child Tax Credit and Adoption Tax Credit
- Trump Accounts for America's children (Fill out IRS Form 4547 to claim)
- $10,000 deduction on auto loan interest for vehicles made in the United States
- Enhanced death tax exemption of $15 million per individual
- No tax on tips or overtime
Removing Burdensome Biden and Obama-Era Energy Regulations
I was proud to co-sponsor my friend and fellow Texan Congressman Craig Goldman's (TX-12) Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy Act, which codifies President Trump's executive order that requires sunset clauses on all current and future energy regulations.
Previous Democrat administrations imposed regulation after regulation on the energy industry. This burdensome red tape has stifled innovation and driven up costs for American families. Rolling back these unnecessary restrictions will expedite project approvals, reduce wasteful spending, and lower energy costs.
Read more about the legislation here.
