Jodey Arrington U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 19th district | Official U.S. House headshot
Jodey Arrington U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 19th district | Official U.S. House headshot
Jodey Arrington, currently a U.S. Congressman representing Texas' 19th District, has been actively engaging with projects significant to West Texas and beyond. Arrington, who has served in Congress since 2017, utilized Twitter to share updates about recent events centered around infrastructure and industry developments.
On April 14, 2025, Arrington commemorated the milestone of a signage ceremony for the I-27 corridor in Lubbock. He tweeted, "Today’s I-27 signage ceremony in Lubbock marked an important milestone for the Ports-to-Plains Corridor. This critical transportation artery will enhance the future of Rural America and strengthen our nation’s food security and energy dominance. This project is a game-changer". The I-27 project, which aims to bolster transportation across Rural America, is expected to contribute to national food security and energy independence.
Later that day, Arrington expressed appreciation for the presence of political colleague Senator Ted Cruz during a celebration of the I-27 expansion in Lubbock. He stated, "Great to be joined by @SenTedCruz in Lubbock today to celebrate the expansion of the I-27 Ports-to-Plains corridor. Together, we are making the dream of a critical transportation artery through the heart of Rural America a reality. GO WTX!" This collaboration highlights bipartisan efforts towards infrastructure development in the region.
On April 16, 2025, Arrington tweeted about the Texas Tech Cotton Classification Complex following a visit by Secretary Rollins. He noted, "Proud to show off Texas Tech’s state-of-the-art Cotton Classification Complex to @SecRollins. This 30,000 square-foot facility, processing up to 5 million cotton samples every year, is just one of the many reasons why West Texas is the FOOD, FUEL, and FIBER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!" Highlighting the facility's capacity and technological sophistication, Arrington emphasized its role in establishing West Texas as a key hub for agriculture and commodities.
Jodey Arrington, born in Plainview, Texas, in 1972, has been a significant force in nurturing developments in his district, leveraging both his congressional role and educational background as a Texas Tech University alum.
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