I will defend traditional rural values.

As your voice in Congress, I’ll stand up for our farmers and ranchers and defend the traditional rural values that make Texas so exceptional.

Commits to defend traditional rural values.

August Pfluger for Congress | CD11
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The campaign site says Pfluger would "stand up for our farmers and ranchers and defend the traditional rural values" that make Texas exceptional.

This is the clearest direct campaign-language match to the claim and shows he explicitly promised rural-values defense.

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August Pfluger for Congress | CD11
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Pfluger said he was a representative of a rural district and that his top priority was to champion policies that protect and promote a strong and secure food supply chain.

Official House communication tying his work to farmers, ranchers, and rural district priorities.

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Pfluger Advocates for Texas Farmers and Ranchers
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Congress.gov shows Pfluger introduced H.R.1219 on 2023-02-27 and it was referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Agriculture committees, then to an Agriculture subcommittee on 2023-03-22. The bill would create a food and agriculture cybersecurity clearinghouse and related best practices.

Concrete legislative action aimed at protecting the agricultural sector; the bill advanced to committee/subcommittee but did not become law.

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H.R.1219 - Food and Agriculture Industry Cybersecurity Support Act
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Pfluger introduced legislation to let producers protect livestock from crested caracaras that are killing or injuring livestock, with support from Texas livestock groups.

Direct, concrete action on a ranching/livestock issue central to rural interests; it shows active advocacy even though it is not proof of full fulfillment.

partial same_term A for effort

Pfluger legislation allows ranchers to protect their livestock from Caracara bird of prey
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During a House Energy and Commerce hearing, Pfluger argued rural Texas communities face greater challenges securing safe drinking water and said he was committed to policies that protect public health without overwhelming rural communities with unfunded federal mandates.

Shows continued, explicit advocacy for a basic rural infrastructure concern during the assessed period.

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Rep. Pfluger Champions Need for Access to Safe Drinking Water in Rural Texas, Calls for Relief from One-Size-Fits-None Regulatory Mandates
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The House site describes Pfluger as prioritizing Texas values and common sense and highlights his record of bills passed, including his focus on agriculture and constituent service.

Official congressional profile supports that he has continued to present himself as a defender of Texas/rural priorities, though it does not prove the promise itself was fulfilled.

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Congressman August Pfluger
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