U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, released the following statement Friday after House Democrats passed the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. “For decades the NDAA has been widely bipartisan, but unfortunately, this year, the House Democrats decided to play political games with our military’s funding authorization,” Carter said. “By making… Read more »

(Gray DC) Lt. General Paul Funk II has a busy month ahead. He'll be promoted to a 4-star General later in June. Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX) traveled to the Middle East to meet with Lt. Gen. Paul Funk when he was deployed. He said Funk leaves a legacy of leadership at Fort Hood. The III Corps commanding general will also be moving east. He will become commanding general… Read more »

ROUND ROCK – Representative John Carter (TX-31) announced the winners of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition at a reception celebrating all of the participants at the Texas State University Round Rock campus over the weekend. Noah Hanson from Thrall High School was awarded Best in Show for his artwork entitled “Main Street Memories.” Hanson will receive complimentary… Read more »

BELTON, Texas (KWTX) Congressman John Carter visited Belton High School Tuesday, presenting achievement awards to two students. Carter, who represents the 31st congressional district, also toured the Career and Technical Education building after presenting the awards. Adrianna Schlaefer and Matthew Pehl were the recipients of the 2019 Congressional Achievement Award for Outstanding… Read more »

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A number of Texas lawmakers in Congress are forgoing their paychecks during the government shutdown. Last Friday marked the first payday that checks didn’t go out to federal workers because of the shutdown, and Saturday officially made this the longest time the government has been shut down in United States history. Texas has 36 representatives and two… Read more »

U.S. Congressmen John Carter, Bill Flores, Roger Williams and Kevin Brady commented on President Trump's national address. President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders spoke to the nation about border security, immigration and the government shutdown on Tuesday night. "The federal government remains shut down for one reason and one reason only: Because democrats will not… Read more »

In what could truly be described as a monumental year, 2018 shined its big spotlight on the Great Place, showing the Army and the world that Fort Hood isn’t merely a place, it’s a Family working together as a team to achieve greatness. Looking back on 2018 provides time for reflection, while creating anticipation for all the Great Place has in store for 2019.   III… Read more »

(KWTX) U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, whose district includes most of Fort Hood, is angered by delays in GI Bill college aid payments to thousands of veterans resulting from problems with the Department of Veterans Affairs IT system. “Our veterans deserve the benefits they’re owed. Congress has championed education benefits offered by the VA, so this complete… Read more »

U.S. Rep. John Carter, the Republican from Round Rock who represents Fort Hood, has filed legislation that would order military installations around the country to enter into agreements with local prosecutors to prosecute sexual assaults committed by juveniles on base. The bill is based on an agreement reached recently by Fort Hood officials, the U.S. Attorney’s… Read more »

U.S. Rep. John Carter sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs Director David Shulkin on Monday demanding answers regarding findings of abuse of veterans, equipment theft, abuse of power and potential financial crimes at the VA’s Temple campus. On Sunday, the American-Statesman detailed the results of an internal investigation into issues at the Temple… Read more »