Why It Matters
The City of Midland, Texas terminated its lobbying relationship with Richard J. Leidl PC on May 19. The city's profile in Washington has grown considerably, with substantive mentions in congressional hearings concentrated around Rep. August Pfluger, whose district includes Midland. It occurred just one day before Rep. Pfluger raised questions about TSA modernization at Midland International Air & Space Port during a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing.
Broader Context
Satellite broadband operations emerged as a significant policy focus when Rep. Pfluger discussed AST SpaceMobile's satellite broadband operations in Midland during a December 16, 2025 House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing on legislative improvements to public safety communications. The company, headquartered in Midland, Texas, has become central to the region's identity as a technology hub. Rep. Pfluger also mentioned Midland, Texas as home to AST SpaceMobile during an April 21 House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing focused on the Sat Streamlining Act.
The Bottom Line
The congressman's visible support for the region's priorities, demonstrated through his testimony at multiple hearings and his advocacy for local workers and businesses, may be sufficient for the city's near-term needs at the moment.
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