Representative Nathaniel Moran

Friends,

Earlier this month, my wife and I joined thousands of eager parents across East Texas in waking up early, pulling our kiddos out of bed, getting them dressed and ready for the day, and finally sending them off to their first day of the new school year.

I can still remember the impact that my schoolteachers and mentors had on my life’s trajectory. They encouraged me, taught me discipline, and inspired to me to strive for excellence in every area of my personal and professional life. This remains true of our educators across East Texas.

While schools in many corners of our country have lost focus on what really matters in the education of our children, we in East Texas are blessed with educators, administrators, and school boards that are committed to partnering with parents and families to prepare our children for a successful future.

In recent weeks, I have been blessed with the chance speak to hundreds of teachers, administrators, and staff from school districts across the region – Mount Pleasant ISD in Titus County, Lindale ISD in Smith County, Waskom ISD in Harrison County, and Atlanta ISD in Cass County. I took these opportunities to encourage and thank them for their tireless work on behalf of our community.

Abraham Lincoln once said, “The philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation is the philosophy of government in the next.” As our kids head back to school, we should be thankful for the local educators that we have been blessed with, and we should commit to working alongside them to lay a foundation for the future of our country and our world for generations to come.

Welcome back to school!

To view my recent message to parents and educators across our community, click HERE.

Working to Keep Schools Safe

A major responsibility we have to our students and educators is to ensure a secure place for learning – safe from those who would seek to do harm. That is why I partnered with Congressman John Carter (TX-31) to introduce the School Security Enhancement Act, which offers local school districts the flexibility to use existing grant funding for increased school safety technology and infrastructure improvements. Additionally, this legislation gives parents and other stakeholders more of a say in the best ways to secure educational facilities.

To read more about the School Security Enhancement Act, click HERE.

Visiting Bowie County

Texarkana Aluminum in Bowie County has a reputation for manufacturing products of exceptional quality, and I am thankful for the opportunity to tour the facility this month. Keep an eye out the next time you’re out and about – there’s a good chance you might come across something they’ve produced!

After the tour, I met with President and CEO of TEXAR Credit Union, Kelly Mitchell, and senior staff to learn how they’re working to assist individuals and businesses across East Texas to reach their goals amid current economic challenges.

Congressman Moran touring Texarkana Aluminum in Bowie County.

Visiting Morris and Cass Counties

I also had the opportunity to stop by Trico Lumber, a family-owned-and-operated business that has been serving the community for over 35 years. Kyle and Rebecca Morgan’s family has been in East Texas for generations, and they have supported and supplied the region’s construction and lumber industry for decades. Thank you for leading the way for businesses in Texas and helping to keep our community prosperous.

Congressman Moran visiting Trico Lumber in Morris County.

While in Linden, I met with the Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors and Linden’s City Manager, Lee Elliot. Together, we discussed rural broadband, housing shortages, workforce and labor issues, and economic development in rural areas. Alongside Rep. Buddy Carter of Georgia, I recently introduced the Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act, which would remove the additional permitting process for upgrades made to wireless towers – increasing access to broadband in our rural regions.

I had the opportunity to meet Hughes Springs City Manager, Stephen Barnes, and Police Chief, Anthony Harrison, alongside other city employees, last week to discuss the grants recently awarded to the city and how they will use the funds moving forward. I’m excited to see the improvements they have planned over the course of the next year.

I also had a great time chatting with the TXDOT District Engineers and Federal Affairs team in Atlanta to hear about how we can work together to improve local infrastructure – including our roads and highways.

Congressman Moran meeting TXDOT District Engineers and Federal Affairs team in Cass County.

How can my office help you?

Dealing with federal agencies can be complicated, and my office is here to help.

If you need help with Social Security, the IRS, passport renewals, the VA, or other federal agencies – please do not hesitate to reach out to my office by calling (903) 561-6349 or visiting my website by clicking HERE.

It is an honor to be your voice in Congress.

With gratitude,

Nathaniel Moran
Member of Congress

Visiting Bowie County

Visiting Morris and Cass Counties

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