Rep. Pfluger Secures Key Wins for Texas in 2026 Farm Bill Passage
Congressman August Pfluger has successfully voted for the passage of the 2026 Farm Bill, marking a significant legislative achievement for Texas District 11. This bill, known as the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, is pivotal in shaping U.S. food, agriculture, and rural policy every five years. The bill includes several priorities for Texas, such as streamlined disaster assistance, robust funding for precision agriculture, and a permanent feral swine eradication program. Additionally, it addresses groundwater sustainability and provides crop insurance enhancements. Pfluger emphasized the bill as a major victory for the West Texas agriculture community, highlighting provisions like increased reference prices for seed cotton and expanded rural broadband.