Texas — 11th District

Claire Reynolds

Supports renewable energy while protecting existing jobs

Reynolds acknowledges climate change and highlights that Texas green energy jobs now outnumber oil and gas jobs, urging the state to diversify into solar, wind, and geothermal energy to stay globally competitive. While supporting a long-term transition away from fossil fuels, she promises not to eliminate existing West Texas energy jobs.

• Notes Texas leads in wind (22%) and solar (17%) generation alongside traditional fossil fuels.
• Advocates expanding renewable energy infrastructure to compete with global adversaries like China.
• Pledges to protect current West Texas energy workers while preparing for long-term fossil fuel depletion.

“The green energy sector now employs more West Texans than oil and gas combined.”

“I am a progressive Democrat who believes that climate change is real, but let me be frank: I will not endanger the jobs of the people in my district.”

August Pfluger

Supports oil and gas production and energy independence

Pfluger advocates for total domestic energy independence, framing Permian Basin oil and gas production as vital to national security and the economy. As a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, he sponsored legislation to repeal federal natural gas taxes, eliminate LNG export restrictions, and streamline energy permitting.

• Authored the Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act and the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act.
• Sponsored the LIZARD Act to shield fossil fuel producers from regulatory restrictions.
• Helped pass federal energy permitting reform and supported refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

“In Washington, I’ll fight back against the oil-hating liberals and work to secure total energy independence for our country.”

“As the Representative serving the country's largest oil and gas-producing region, Pfluger is the top Republican defending American energy independence, passing the first major energy permitting reform in 40+ years.”

Claire Reynolds

Supports defunding ICE and reforming immigration pathway

Reynolds calls for defunding ICE and reallocating resources toward efficient asylum processing and border screening. She argues immigration benefits the American economy and advocates for guest worker programs and a fast pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients.

• Pledges to defund ICE and redirect funds to border inspection and asylum screening.
• Supports establishing an expedited pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients.
• Advocates expanding legal guest worker programs to fulfill workforce demands.

“When I'm elected, I'll defund ICE. Period.”

“We can have a strong border while reforming our draconian and unwieldy immigration system.”

August Pfluger

Supports strict border enforcement and wall construction

Pfluger prioritizes physical and legal border security, supporting border wall funding, increased deportations, and strict enforcement against cartels. He serves on the House Homeland Security Committee and authored bills to cut federal funding to sanctuary cities and prohibit non-citizens from voting.

• Authored the No Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act.
• Secured $13 billion in federal border reimbursements for states like Texas.
• Voted for the Secure the Border Act (H.R. 2), the Laken Riley Act, and the SAVE Act.

“I support President Trump’s vision for securing America and believe we must secure our southern border to protect our citizens from dangerous drug cartels, human traffickers, and illegal immigrants.”

“He has authored and co-sponsored several dozen pieces of legislation to strengthen immigration enforcement, enhance border security infrastructure, and promote policies to reduce illegal immigration.”

Claire Reynolds

Supports safety net expansion and tariff reductions

Reynolds approaches affordability by expanding federal assistance for housing, food, and childcare while removing tariffs on building materials and agricultural equipment. She supports restoring SNAP funding and providing universal free school lunches.

• Advocates eliminating tariffs on construction materials to reduce home prices.
• Supports reversing SNAP budget cuts and fully funding Head Start and childcare assistance.
• Proposes federal housing program restoration to address inventory shortages.

“Jobs that used to allow a family to live comfortably now can’t even keep a single person living above the poverty level.”

“Taxpayer money should be spent on things that make life better for us, not on things like ICE goon squads that kidnap people off the street”

August Pfluger

Supports tax cuts and spending reductions

Pfluger focuses on combating inflation through broad tax relief and federal spending reductions. He supported the Working Families Tax Cuts, advocated eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security, and signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge.

• Signed the Americans for Tax Reform Taxpayer Protection Pledge.
• Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) reconciliation package.
• Backed the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 and work requirements for federal assistance programs.

“Through the Working Families Tax Cuts, we secured tax relief for over 300 million people, as well as no tax on tips, overtime, and social security.”

“We established work requirements to receive federal benefits, and also kicked out illegal aliens who were on these programs.”

Claire Reynolds

Supports Medicare for All and single-payer system

Reynolds advocates for transitioning the U.S. to a single-payer healthcare system like Medicare for All so no family faces medical bankruptcy. In the interim, she supports expanding Medicare coverage options and lowering prescription drug costs.

• Pledges to push for a single-payer Medicare for All system in Congress.
• Supports immediate expansion of Medicare coverage and prescription drug price caps.
• Argues job-linked healthcare is inefficient compared to public coverage.

“When I'm elected to Congress, I will focus on transitioning us to a single-payer healthcare system, such as Medicare for All.”

“Nobody should go bankrupt because they break a hip or get cancer.”

August Pfluger

Opposes federal healthcare program expansion

Pfluger opposes federal healthcare mandates and government-run insurance expansions. He voted against major Democratic funding packages that expanded Affordable Care Act subsidies and allowed Medicare drug price negotiations.

• Voted against the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
• Voted against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Claire Reynolds

Supports federal abortion rights protections

Reynolds supports passing federal legislation to restore reproductive rights nationwide and protect healthcare providers treating ectopic pregnancies or miscarriages. She argues that banning abortion endangers women's health and advocates for expanding access to contraception and family planning.

• Prioritizes codifying federal protections for abortion access and healthcare workers.
• Advocates expanding sex education, contraception access, and maternal health funding.
• Endorsed by the National Women's Political Caucus and Her Bold Move.

“When I am elected, I will make it a priority to push for federal legislation protecting a woman’s right to choose and protecting abortion providers.”

“Abortion in Texas should be safe, legal, and rare.”

August Pfluger

Opposes abortion and supports pro-life restrictions

Pfluger holds a strict pro-life position, advocating for legal protections for unborn children from conception until natural death. He authored legislation prohibiting federal emergency declarations for abortion access and voted against federal abortion rights bills.

• Authored the Prohibiting Federal Emergencies for Abortion Act.
• Endorsed by Texas Alliance For Life.
• Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021.

“I believe in promoting a culture of life that honors all innocent human life from the moment of conception until natural death.”

Claire Reynolds

Supports restoring research funding and regulating AI

Reynolds opposes executive cuts to federal scientific, weather, disease, and space research, pledging to restore funding for Texas facilities like NASA. She also advocates for sensible federal regulation of Artificial Intelligence, including bans on unauthorized deepfakes and mandatory independent safety audits.

• Pledges to restore federal grant funding for medical, weather, and space research.
• Calls for congressional investigations into federal workforce and grant cuts under DOGE.
• Advocates regulating AI deepfakes and requiring independent safety audits for AI protocols.

“I want to restore the funding that’s been cut from critical scientific and philanthropic programs. Texas in particular should be a leader in research to cure disease, fight hunger, and maintain local energy independence.”

“It is possible to embrace scientific advances while still ensuring that they proceed in a responsible way that will do the least harm to Americans. Sensible regulation is… well, it’s sensible.”

August Pfluger

Supports government efficiency cuts and digital asset regulation

Pfluger supported spending rollbacks across executive agencies while voting for regulatory frameworks for digital financial assets. He voted for the GENIUS Act to regulate payment stablecoins and backed eliminating federal DEI and CRT programs.

• Voted for the GENIUS Act (S. 1582) regulating payment stablecoins.
• Voted for the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405).
• Supported eliminating federal DEI, CRT, and ESG initiatives.

“Critical Race Theory (CRT), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs are dead in our federal institutions”

Claire Reynolds

Supports lowering farm equipment tariffs and backing local farmers

Reynolds supports rural agriculture by advocating for tariff reductions on farm equipment and supplies to lower operational costs. She emphasizes maintaining preference for domestic, American-grown produce while expanding rural food security programs.

• Proposes lowering tariffs on agricultural equipment and farm inputs.
• Supports policies maintaining purchasing preference for food grown by American farmers.
• Backs expanding federal nutrition funding in rural communities.

“reduce tariffs on food and agricultural equipment (while still maintaining preference for food grown by American farmers)”

August Pfluger

Supports federal assistance and regulatory relief for agriculture

Pfluger highlights his family's long ranching history in West Texas and serves as Co-Leader of the Texas Agriculture Task Force. He champions federal funding for farmers and ranchers while fighting environmental regulations that impact agricultural operations.

• Co-Leader of the Texas Agriculture Task Force in the House.
• Helped secure $10 billion in federal relief funding for farmers and ranchers.
• Authored measures to shield agricultural producers from federal regulatory burdens.

“As your voice in Congress, I’ll stand up for our farmers and ranchers and defend the traditional rural values that make Texas so exceptional.”

“We secured $10 billion for farmers and ranchers in America.”

Claire Reynolds

Supports protecting security agencies and opposing unnecessary intervention

Reynolds criticizes federal personnel cuts to cybersecurity agencies like CISA, arguing they leave the nation vulnerable to foreign adversaries. She also opposes manufactured foreign military conflicts while supporting domestic defense protections.

• Criticizes staffing cuts at CISA and national cybersecurity bodies.
• Opposes manufactured foreign interventions in Venezuela and Central America.
• Supports protecting federal security personnel from arbitrary spending cuts.

“Even CISA, the Cybersecurity and Information Security Agency (and my husband’s former employer), saw massive reductions in personnel in 2025, at a time when our international adversaries are actively arming up.”

“Taxpayer money should be spent on things that make life better for us, not on things like... manufactured wars in Venezuela and Central America.”

August Pfluger

Supports strong defense posture and counterterrorism

Pfluger draws heavily on his 20-year military career as an F-22 combat pilot and former White House advisor to advocate for a strong defense. As Chairman of the Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee, he focuses on countering foreign threats from ISIS, China, and Russia.

• Decorated combat veteran with over 300 hours of direct action against ISIS.
• Serves as Chairman of the Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee on Homeland Security.
• Authored the Preventing Malign CCP Influence on Academic Institutions Act.
• Assisted in securing the release of Trevor Reed from Russian detention.

“As a 20-year combat veteran and national security advisor to President Donald Trump, I’ve spent my entire career fighting to keep our country safe.”

Claire Reynolds

Supports constitutional checks on executive power

Reynolds emphasizes protecting the rule of law and constitutional checks on presidential authority. She criticizes Pfluger for failing to oversee executive overreach and pledges to work across the aisle on governance matters that do not compromise basic rights.

• Pledges to uphold constitutional checks and balances against presidential authority.
• Emphasizes commitment to bipartisan compromise on non-human rights legislation.
• Focuses on civil liberties and rule of law as primary policy passions.

“Our representatives should fight back when the President of the United States decides to trample on the U.S. Constitution.”

“As long as we're not talking about basic human rights, I'm willing and able to compromise when it comes to governing.”

August Pfluger

Supports voter verification laws and citizenship checks

Pfluger voted against certifying the 2020 presidential election results in Arizona and Pennsylvania. He supports strict voting standards, voting for the SAVE Act to require proof of citizenship for federal election registration and filing bills to stop non-citizen voting in Washington, D.C.

• Voted against certifying 2020 presidential electors for Arizona and Pennsylvania.
• Voted for the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
• Filed legislation prohibiting non-citizens from voting in District of Columbia elections.

“To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia: Bars illegal aliens from voting in our local elections.”

August Pfluger

Opposes gun control restrictions

Pfluger strongly defends gun ownership rights under the Second Amendment and opposes federal restrictions on firearms. He voted against the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022.

• Voted against the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 (H.R. 1808).
• Opposes federal restrictions or mandates on firearm acquisition and possession.

“I will defend the Second Amendment and support the right of all law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms for the protection of themselves and their families.”