Email from Rep. Gonzales Combating the New World Screwworm I created the New World Screwworm Working Group to bring together local, state, and federal stakeholders to protect Texas' top-notch agriculture industry. On Monday, I held a NWS Working Group meeting to discuss recent developments in combating the deadly New World screwworm parasite. USDA Under Secretary of Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins and APHIS Deputy Director Dr. Christopher Needham joined to us give an update on new funding available through the New World Screwworm Grand Challenge. I’m all in to help our farmers and ranchers. We will continue to be very active in working towards solutions to mitigate the screwworm parasite. Click here to read more about the recent New World Screwworm Working Group meeting held by Congressman Gonzales. On the Ground in the Permian Basin On Friday, I joined a roundtable with Texas sheriffs, oil and gas industry leaders, and Texas lawmakers to discuss the rise in oilfield theft in the Permian Basin. 15% of the world's energy resources come from West Texas. Protecting the Permian is critical. My legislation, the Protect the Permian Act, would provide law enforcement with resources to combat oil theft. Energy security is national security—conversations like the ones that took place on Friday are important in our fight to protect Texas’ energy industries. PICTURED: Congressman Gonzales speaking at a roundtable on oil theft in the Permian Basin. Meeting with Local Law Enforcement This week, I spent time on the road in TX-23 meeting with some of our local law enforcement and visiting their facilities. I first spoke with Bexar County Sheriff's Office West Patrol Substation deputies during their shift change. PICTURED: Congressman Gonzales speaking with Bexar County Sheriff's Office West Patrol Substation deputies. I then joined Natalia Police Department Chief of Police Martin Chavez for a ride-along. PICTURED: Congressman Gonzales with Natalia Chief of Police Martin Chavez. Thursday, I was on the ground in West Texas with Monahans Chief of Police Kristofer Quintana. PICTURED: Congressman Gonzales joining Monahans Chief of Police Kristofer Quintana for a ride-along. I then joined Ward County Sheriff Michael Franco to tour the new Ward County Jail. PICTURED: Congressman Gonzales touring the Ward County Jail. Supporting our law enforcement is one of my top priorities in Congress. I appreciate the brave men and women who work tirelessly to keep Texans safe, and I always appreciate the opportunity to see this important work firsthand. I will always back the blue. Connecting with TX-23 Veterans On Thursday, I met with veterans in West Texas. As your representative and a veteran myself, I take my responsibility to serve veterans seriously. I always appreciate hearing from the men and women who served on how we bring ideas back to Washington to improve their quality of life. PICTURED: Congressman Gonzales with West Texas veterans. Supporting Our School Districts Great meeting with Natalia ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Lloyd Verstuyft, Ed.D., this week. Appreciated hearing more about the important work underway to educate and grow the next generation of leaders in Medina County. PICTURED: Congressman Gonzales with Natalia Interim Superintendent Dr. Lloyd Verstuyft, Ed.D. My team and I are always available to assist you. Please feel free to contact my office at any time. Washington, D.C. 2239 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-4511 San Antonio 3522 Paesanos Pkwy Suite 301 San Antonio, TX 78231 210-806-9920 Fort Stockton 103 West Callaghan Street Fort Stockton, TX 79735 432-299-6200 San Elizario 1501 Main Street San Elizario, TX 79849 915-990-1500 Uvalde 2401 Garner Field Road, Building Q Uvalde, TX 78801 830-333-7410 Visit our Website Rep. Gonzales | 2239 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington , DC 20515 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice
