Permian Basin Washington Fly-In

It was fantastic to join the Midland Chamber of Commerce and Odessa Chamber of Commerce 2024 Washington Fly-in event with over 60 members of our Permian Basin community, including a wonderful group of student leaders at the University of Texas Permian Basin. I had the pleasure of welcoming this fine group of leaders to our nation's capital, hosting a bipartisan panel where we discussed policy solutions to the energy, border, and healthcare issues affecting West Texas, and giving a brief update about my work on behalf of Texas-11. 

Midland and Odessa play an important role on the world stage. Our oil and gas industry is at the center of energy, economic, and national security for our nation. There is no better way to tell the story of our region than having this exemplary group in Washington meeting with lawmakers and other leaders. 

I am honored to represent a region crucial to energy dominance and American prosperity. Thank you to all the attendees for taking the time to travel to Washington and advocate for the Permian Basin.

I want to especially recognize Evan Thomas, the President and CEO of the Midland Chamber of Commerce, Renee Earls, the President and CEO of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Sandra Woodley, the President of the University of Texas Permian Basin, and all those involved in organizing this visit.