The first week of June should be designated National Education Freedom Week in recognition of the unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling that Americans have a constitutional right to choose private education, according to U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-TX).Carter this week introduced legislation to remind the nation of the historic 9-0 decision by the nation’s highest court on June 1, 1925… Read more »

Texas A&M Receives 672 Acres for Killeen Campus from Fort Hood in Washington Transfer Ceremony Texas A&M University was officially awarded 662 acres of land to use for a new Texas A&M – Central Texas Killeen campus from Fort Hood this morning during a transfer ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. Texas A&M Chancellor Mike McKinney received the transfer from Army Secretary… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The House of Representatives today passed legislation cosponsored by U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) that will ensure that military recruiters have equal access to college campuses for recruiting purposes. The legislation reiterates Congress' commitment to ensuring that instit... Read more »

Round Rock - U.S. Representative John R. Carter (TX-31) invites area high school students interested in attending a military service academy to an "Academy Day" event Sunday afternoon, April 3, 2005 at 2:30 at Bowie High School in Austin. Representatives from the U.S. Naval Academy, Military ... More Round Rock - U.S. Representative John R. Carter (TX-31) invites area high school students interested in attending a military service academy to an "Academy Day" event Sunday afternoon, April 3, 2005 at 2:30 at Bowie High School in Austin. Representatives from the U.S. Naval Academy, Military ... Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Friday, March 4, U.S. Representative John R. Carter (TX-31) will be Cactus Ranch Elementary School's principal for a day. Carter will be giving some much needed time off to the full-time principal Vicki Crain. While on campus, Carter will spend time with students, teachers and ... Read more »

Washington D.C.-Today, U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) encouraged high school students to apply for the House of Representatives Page Program. The Page Program gives students the opportunity to learn first hand the ... Read more »

Round Rock, TX – Today U.S. Representative John R. Carter (TX-31) presented Denise M. Trauth, president of Texas State University – San Marcos, with a check for $250,000. The funding is designated for the Round Rock Higher Education Center (RRHEC) and was secured by Carter in the Fiscal Year 2005... Read more »

Washington, DC - This Monday, February 7, U.S. Representative John R. Carter (TX-31) will hold his first forum of the year. The forum will be based on the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation and will be attended by superintendents, officials from the US Department of Education and the Texas E... Read more »