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Rep. August Pfluger, representing Texas’ 11th district in the U.S. Congress, has recently taken to social media to announce legislative actions and express gratitude towards supporting organizations. His series of tweets highlight his ongoing efforts in collaboration with Senator Ted Cruz to address energy taxation issues.

On January 22, 2025, Rep. Pfluger stated, "I introduced legislation to strike the harmful natural gas tax with @SenTedCruz." This indicates a legislative initiative aimed at repealing what he describes as a detrimental tax on natural gas.

In a subsequent tweet on the same day, he extended his thanks to various organizations for their support. He tweeted, "Thank you to supporting organizations: @PBPA, @TheAXPC, @TPPF, @TexasAllianceEP, @US_OGA, @APIenergy, & @oceanindustries." These acknowledgments underscore the collaborative nature of his efforts within the energy sector.

Further emphasizing his commitment to regional interests and energy policy reform, Rep. Pfluger expressed pride in his partnership with Senator Cruz through another tweet: "I am proud to work with @SenTedCruz to stand up for the Permian Basin by reintroducing the Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act to strike the President’s tax on natural gas." This statement highlights their joint endeavor aimed at repealing existing taxes perceived as burdensome by stakeholders in the Permian Basin area.