Due to the lapse of appropriated funds at midnight September 30, 2013, normal operations of the United States Government are suspended until funding is restored.  Many United States Government employees will be furloughed, and it is likely that most federal agencies will be closed. 

Therefore, it is likely that if a constituent tried to contact an agency with a question or concern, the call will go unanswered until the government reopens.  As such, the office of the 26th District of Texas may be the only possible point of contact in the federal government for constituents who need federal assistance during the furlough period.  This assistance is even more imperative as Americans face the first day of Affordable Care Act enrollment on October 1.

With respect to the House of Representatives, functions which entail or directly support the legislative process and the House’s other constitutional responsibilities, or that entail safe-guarding of human life, or the protection of property, are permitted to continue.  We recognize the difficulty and anxiety this situation creates for the American people and we want to be of assistance.

The DC and Lewisville offices representing the 26^th District of Texas will remain open and staffed, during regular business hours, until the federal government reopens.  Please contact our office if we can be of any assistance to you:  DC Office 202-225-7772; Lewisville, TX Office 972-434-9700.