I recently saw a TV commercial showing a young child progressing through early childhood education classes. At the end, the motherly voiceover explained that this child’s education was going to lead them to success — being college-bound. The last few words explain the mother’s joy when her son will announce what college he’s attending. There’s no doubt that… Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) today announced the opening of the nomination period for the 3rd Annual Congressional Achievement Award for Outstanding Career and Technical Education Students in Texas' 31st Congressional District. Career and technical education programs allow students to practice important trade skills to prepare them for the workforce or higher education. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) has pledged his support for Congressman Kevin Brady's Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act by cosponsoring the legislation. This bill will eliminate Social Security's Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and replace it with a new formula that ensures teachers, firefighters police officers, and other public servants receive Social Security benefits based on work history. Read more »

Cedar Ridge High School student Nicole Marie Petrik received the top award and a free trip to Washington, D.C., in an annua.... Click here to read more. Read more »

This week, Congressman John Carter (TX-31) was awarded the Career and Technical Association of Texas' Champion of the Year Award for his commitment to CTE programs in Texas' 31st Congressional District. He was nominated by Round Rock ISD. Staff from Round Rock ISD presented Congressman Carter with the award during a visit to Stony Point High School. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement after he voted for, and the House passed, the Empowering Students through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act. Read more »

Salado High School student Zack Shaver was awarded Congressman John Carter’s A-Lister Certificate of Special Recognition during a surprise ceremony in May, featuring his then-deployed father, via Skype. Zack is the son of Maj. Josh Shaver, home station mission commander of 3rd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, who was deployed to Iraq when he heard his son was being presented an… Read more »

Today, Congressman John Carter (TX-31) supported, and the House passed, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education Act. This bill completely overhauls our country's career and technical education (CTE) system to provide even more Americans with opportunities to pursue successful careers without a traditional four-year college degree. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) today voted for the bipartisan STOP School Violence Act, which passed the House 407-10. The STOP School Violence Act authorizes funding to prevent school violence, including technology to improve school security and training for local law enforcement, staff, and students to help identify and stop student violence. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) announced the start of the TX-31 United States service academy nomination process today. Read more »