WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) issued the following statement in response to the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package that was signed into law last week. Due to Jackson’s efforts, over $200 million specifically designated for Texas’ Thirteenth Congressional District was included in the bill. This included key funding for nuclear modernization of the Pantex Plant, advancement of district-specific university programs, support for local law enforcement, water resource improvements for TX-13, and more.

Jackson said: "I take extreme pride in securing more than $200 million for Texas’ Thirteenth Congressional District, benefiting our families, farmers, producers, local businesses, rural communities, and national security. Modernization of the Pantex Plant has been one of my top priorities in Congress and as a Member of the House Armed Services Committee. Successfully securing over $184 million for major construction at the site is a huge accomplishment and will be key in our efforts to update such a key national security facility. This government funding package that was signed into law last week also departs from the wasteful and abhorrent spending levels seen in the Biden and Nancy Pelosi-era and instead prioritizes fiscal responsibility. By drastically cutting unnecessary government spending, House Republicans are redirecting resources to where they have the most significant impact, including in places like Amarillo, Wichita Falls, and Runaway Bay. This funding will enhance our communities, bolster our infrastructure, enrich local education, fortify military operations, sustain our agriculture sector, and allocate funds for veteran healthcare!" 

Jackson secured the following projects across TX-13:

• $101.3 million for HE Science & Engineering Facility at Pantex

• $83 million for HE Synthesis, Formulation, and Production facility at Pantex

• $2.1 million for West Texas A&M’s Feedlot Educational Training Facility

• $1.1 million for Texas Tech’s Infant Risk Center in Pampa

• $1.2 million for Enhancement of STEM Capacity at Midwestern State University 

• $1.2 million for Texas Tech Veterinary School STEM Research Capacity

• $242,000 for the Randall County Sheriff’s Office to get a Rapid DNA System

• $1 million for the City of Amarillo to establish a real-time regional crime center

• $1.75 million for critical repair to Runaway Bay’s Wastewater Infrastructure

• $476,000 for Red River Authority Pump Station and Tank Renovations in Hall and Motley Counties

• $1 million for Red River Authority Water Systems Improvement in Vernon

• $3.8 million for Amarillo International Airport’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training program

• $2 million to initiate critical infrastructure for US 287 in order to support the Ports-to-Plains Corridor Interstate and enhance regional trade

• $2 million for the construction of an access road for public access to Cross Bar Ranch

• $2.2 million for the widening and upgrade of State Loop 335

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