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A bunch of US Congress members are wonking out with the nerds at SXSW

March 20, 2015 In The News

Representative Will Hurd of Texas, who joined Congress mere weeks ago, also spoke on a panel about how government affects startups. He joked, but seriously, that he was in the upper bottom third at SXSW but in “the top 1% in DC when it comes to understanding tech.”

A bunch of US Congress members are wonking out with the nerds at SXSW

Quartz -

WRITTEN BY

Grace Dobush

Issues:

Accountability, Security

TX Representative Will Hurd visits Brackettville

March 19, 2015 In The News

Will Hurd, the U.S. Representative for Texas’ 23 congressional district, visited Brackettville for the second time since he was elected.

TX Representative Will Hurd visits Brackettville

Issues:

Accountability

Hurd panel takes on hacking threats

March 19, 2015 In The News

A day after the latest hacking incident affecting millions of Americans, experts Wednesday told a panel chaired by U.S. Rep. Will Hurd that security breaches are growing more sophisticated, widespread and difficult to prevent.

Hurd panel takes on hacking threats

San Antonian chairs first hearing

By Bill Lambrecht, Washington Bureau

March 18, 2015 Updated: March 18, 2015 8:10pm

Issues:

Accountability, Foreign Affairs, Security

South by Southwest evolves into part technology showcase, part lobbying forum

March 19, 2015 In The News

“A number of my colleagues have come down this year, and many of them didn’t even know what South by Southwest was before,” he said. “What’s great is that now they’re interacting with entrepreneurs and starting to understand some of these issues.”

South by Southwest evolves into part technology showcase, part lobbying forum

Washington Post - By J.D. Harrison

Issues:

Accountability, Jobs and Economic Growth

Hurd prepares to have voters grade his paper

March 18, 2015 In The News

Last week, during a series of visits with constituents in his sprawling 800-mile district — which runs east from El Paso to the South Side of San Antonio — he even found time to serve as a panelist at SXSW Interactive, ruminating on startup companies and the political power of millennials.

Hurd prepares to have voters grade his paper

San Antonio Express New

By Gilbert Garcia

Will Hurd is like the actor who wins an Emmy the same week his show is facing cancellation threats from the network.

Issues:

Accountability

Congressman Will Hurd talks politics

March 16, 2015 In The News

Every other Thursday, one of Congressman Will Hurd’s staff members does a rain dance for the 23rd district of Texas. It is a fun way for his team to blow off steam and at the same time show support for the counties they represent.

Congressman Will Hurd talks politics

Uvalde Leader-News - KIM EAGLE STAFF WRITER

Issues:

Accountability, Energy, Foreign Affairs, Health Care, Veterans

Representative: Homegrown terrorism cause for concern

March 12, 2015 In The News

The former CIA undercover agent and cyber-security expert believes homegrown terrorism is a real threat for Texas, especially with our close proximity to the border. The San Antonio native believes terror groups like ISIS are using the Internet in unprecedented ways to recruit westerners to do harm.

Representative: Homegrown terrorism cause for concern

Fox 29 - Wednesday, March 11 2015, 10:09 PM CDT

Issues:

Foreign Affairs, Security

ATF to postpone ban on AR-15 bullets

March 12, 2015 In The News

"This is another example of executive overreach from this administration. As an unwavering supporter of the Second Amendment and lifelong member of the NRA, I will continue to fight against any effort to undermine the right to bear arms. Infringing upon the rights of law-abiding gun-owners doesn’t make anyone safer."

ATF to postpone ban on AR-15 bullets

By David Sears

Reporter

Issues:

Accountability

Congressman Will Hurd Hears From Locals

March 11, 2015 In The News

"I ran for congress to be a representative not a congressman and part of that is getting out in the district and talking to folks about what they care about," Congressman Will Hurd, Representative of the 23rd District of Texas, said.

Congressman Will Hurd Hears From Locals

By: Kalene O'Brien
NewsWest 9

MIDLAND - "I ran for congress to be a representative not a congressman and part of that is getting out in the district and talking to folks about what they care about," Congressman Will Hurd, Representative of the 23rd District of Texas, said.

Issues:

Energy, Foreign Affairs, Security

Congressman, Former CIA Agent Weighs in on ISIS Threat

March 11, 2015 In The News

Hurd says ISIS's social media outreach is what sets it apart from other groups like it. One of his major points is talking with your kids to inform them about the organization and how barbaric their acts really are.

Congressman, Former CIA Agent Weighs in on ISIS Threat

CBS 7 - Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 7:17 pm

Macey Meriggi mmeriggi@cbs7.com

Issues:

Foreign Affairs, Security