Washington, April 16 -- Rep. Congressman Cloud issued the following press release:
Rep. Michael Cloud spoke with Secretary Chris Wright about TX-27 and Corpus Christi's booming energy exports during remarks yesterday before the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee. Secretary Wright emphasized the critical role Texas is playing in powering the nation, while Congressman Cloud, who serves as Vice Chair of the subcommittee, asked the Secretary about faster permitting reforms to address water challenges and unlock even greater energy production across the Gulf of America.
In his opening remarks, Rep. Cloud took the opportunity to explain the larger geopolitical context of the need for energy security. "One of the important things...