U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. 26th District of Texas


  • Burgess Letter to Texas Sunset Advisory Commission
    Nov 30, 2010  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26), sent a letter to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission regarding its findings on the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC).  "The interconnectedness and often overlapping roles of both the TCEQ ... More
  • Burgess Statement on Thanksgiving
    Nov 24, 2010  - Over 300 years ago a determined group of people in search of greater freedoms came to the new world. Their struggles and triumphs set the stage for the founding of this great country. On this Thanksgiving, it is important we remember and give thanks for the liberties and opportunities available in A... More
  • Burgess Hosts Eighth Annual 26th District/ TxDot Transportation Summit
    Nov 18, 2010  - Congressman Burgess and TxDOT Commissioner, Fred Underwood, will be hosting the Eighth Annual Transportation Summit.  The event will take place Monday, November 29 at 8:00am at the Hurst Conference Center.  Details are below. Monday,November 29, 2010 8:00-11:30 AM Hurst Conference Center ... More
  • Burgess Letter to the President on Texas Border Security
    Nov 18, 2010  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26), sent a letter to President Obama regarding the increase in violence along the Texas border, and the President’s decision to withdraw troops sooner than previously indicated despite an increase in violence.  "Considering this increase in violence i... More
  • Burgess Statement on Veterans Day
    Nov 11, 2010  - This year more than ever as citizens exercised their right to vote in record numbers – a right fought for and died for by millions of current and former service members.  We must all pause from the distracions of our own lives and reflect on the sacrifices made by those men and women who have served... More
  • Burgess Statement on National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
    Nov 9, 2010  - Monday, the White House’s National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill issued preliminary technical conclusions concerning factors contributing to the blowout and explosion on the Deepwater Horizon exploratory rig this past April 20. Notably, the Commission staff investigators report th... More
  • Congressman Burgess Honors Local Veterans
    Nov 9, 2010  - Lewisville, TX – Today U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess (R-Lewisville) recognized the five veterans who received this year’s Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC). The CVC was created six years ago to honor the distinguished living veterans of Texas’ 26th Congressional District. Nominations were rece... More
  • Burgess Hosts Forum On State Of The Economy
    Oct 25, 2010  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Lewisville), a member of the Joint Economic Committee, will host an economic forum on the state of the economy, titled “North Texas Economic Recovery Outlook: Impact of Government Policy on Small Business.” The forum will take place this Friday, October 29, in... More
  • Burgess Receives Response From Waxman On Subcommittee Dispute, Statement Will Be Added To Hearing Record
    Oct 19, 2010  - Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas), today received a welcomed response from Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-California) regarding a information Ranking Member Burgess attempted to enter into the Committee's official reco... More
  • Burgess Statement On Obama Administration Denying Texas Federal Disaster Declaration For Tropical Storm Hermine
    Oct 9, 2010  - UPDATED 10-13-2010 - Burgess writes to President Obama supporting his appeal for a federal disaster declaration and assistance for 13 counties affected by Tropical Storm Hermine. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas) released the following statement after learning that the Obama Administ... More