Texas: academy nominations
Class of 2031 (enters summer 2027). Collected from official pages on Oct 17, 2026.
U.S. Senators
Senators can nominate from anywhere in the state.
U.S. Senator
John Cornyn
Verify with the office
Deadline:October 6, 2023 · Page may show last cycle’s date — verify with the office
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (cornyn.senate.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Senator
Ted Cruz
Passed
Deadline:October 2, 2026
“In order to be considered for a nomination, all candidates must submit the following materials by Friday, October 2, 2026 deadline.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (cruz.senate.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representatives
Which Representative is yours?
Apply to the Representative for your congressional district (USMMA accepts any Representative from your state).
Find your district on house.govU.S. Representative, District 1
Nathaniel Moran
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Deadline:Not found · Not found on official page — verify with the office
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (moran.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 2
Dan Crenshaw
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Deadline:October 4, 2021 · Page may show last cycle’s date — verify with the office
“The application deadline is October 4, 2021.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (crenshaw.house.gov) · deadline source · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 3
Keith Self
Passed
Deadline:October 19, 2026
“for Nomination TX-03 Nomination Applications for the Class of 2031 will open March 2, 2026, and all components of the application are due by October 19, 2026, at 5pm CST.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (keithself.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 4
Pat Fallon
Passed
Deadline:October 9, 2026
“The final application is due October 9th, 2026 at 5pm CT!”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (fallon.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 5
Lance Gooden
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Deadline:Not found · Not found on official page — verify with the office
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (gooden.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 6
Jake Ellzey
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Deadline:Not found · Not found on official page — verify with the office
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (ellzey.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 7
Lizzie Fletcher
Passed
Deadline:October 2, 2026
“All materials MUST be received or postmarked by Friday, October 2, 2026.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA
Official nomination page (fletcher.house.gov) · deadline source · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 8
Morgan Luttrell
Upcoming
Deadline:October 23, 2026
“considered for a nomination: Must be at least 17 and no older than 23 Must be a United States citizen Must be unmarried The application deadline is October 23, 2026.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA
Official nomination page (luttrell.house.gov) · deadline source · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 9
Al Green
Upcoming
Deadline:November 9, 2026
“ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR EMAILED NO LATER THAN November 9, 2026.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (algreen.house.gov) · deadline source · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 10
Michael T. McCaul
Passed
Deadline:September 18, 2026
“The deadline to submit nomination packets is Friday, September 18, 2026.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (mccaul.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 11
August Pfluger
Passed
Deadline:October 16, 2026
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (pfluger.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 12
Craig A. Goldman
Passed
Deadline:October 16, 2026
“into their senior year, or who have already graduated A complete application packet MUST be received IN FULL by the application deadline, Friday, October 16th, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT to be considered for an interview with our selection committee S.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (craiggoldman.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 13
Ronny Jackson
Passed
Deadline:October 2, 2026
“duty as commissioned officers and serve in the appropriate branch of the armed forces for a minimum of 5 years Checklist Items (must be received by October 2, 2026) - Completed typed application form - Current photograph (wallet or passport si.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (jackson.house.gov) · deadline source · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 14
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
Upcoming
Deadline:October 23, 2026
“This year's deadline is Friday, October 23, 2026.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (weber.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 15
Monica De La Cruz
Upcoming
Deadline:November 9, 2026
“Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz 15th District of Texas Service Academy Nomination Application Packet Submission Deadline: November 9, 2026 Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz 1400 N.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (delacruz.house.gov) · deadline source · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 16
Veronica Escobar
Passed
Deadline:October 12, 2026
“The application deadline will be October 12, 2026 at 5pm MT.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA
Official nomination page (escobar.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 17
Pete Sessions
Passed
Deadline:October 8, 2026
“In order to be considered for a nomination, all candidates must submit the required materials by the October 8, 2026 deadline.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (sessions.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 18
Christian D. Menefee
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Deadline:Not found · Not found on official page — verify with the office
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (menefee.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 19
Jodey C. Arrington
Upcoming
Deadline:October 31, 2026
“Key Dates for the Class of 2031 June 1, 2026 - Nominations Application Opens October 31, 2026 - Deadline for applications and supporting documents No later than December 31,.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (arrington.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 20
Joaquin Castro
Upcoming
Deadline:November 6, 2026
“Service Academy admissions for Fall 2026 All required information must be mailed or delivered to Congressman Castro’s District Office by 6:00 PM on November 6, 2026 The Honorable Joaquin Castro Attn: Emily Chavez 727 E Cesar E.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (castro.house.gov) · deadline source · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 21
Chip Roy
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Deadline:Not found · Not found on official page — verify with the office
Academies mentioned: USMA
Official nomination page (roy.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 22
Troy E. Nehls
Passed
Deadline:October 2, 2026
“October 2, 2026 – Deadline to submit Nomination packets (application and supporting documents).”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (nehls.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
District 23
Seat currently vacant
Check house.gov for the office handling nominations.
U.S. Representative, District 24
Beth Van Duyne
Passed
Deadline:October 2, 2026
“The District Office will send out application packets in the spring to be returned to the office no later than 5:00 pm on October 2, 2026. 3.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (vanduyne.house.gov) · deadline source · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 25
Roger Williams
Passed
Deadline:October 14, 2026
“Completed nomination applications must be submitted in their entirety to my office no later than Wednesday, October 14, 2026 by 5:00 PM.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (williams.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 26
Brandon Gill
Passed
Deadline:October 5, 2026
“For the Academy Class of 2031, the submission deadline for all required materials is October 5, 2026.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (gill.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 27
Michael Cloud
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Deadline:Not found · Not found on official page — verify with the office
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (cloud.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 28
Henry Cuellar
Upcoming
Deadline:October 30, 2026
“All required items must be sent to my Laredo office postmarked by Friday, October 30, 2026.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (cuellar.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 29
Sylvia R. Garcia
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Deadline:Not found · Not found on official page — verify with the office
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (sylviagarcia.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 30
Jasmine Crockett
Passed
Deadline:September 30, 2026
“Home Services Service Academy Nominations Image Instructions Applications are due Wednesday, September 30, 2026!”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (crockett.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 31
John R. Carter
Passed
Deadline:October 1, 2026
“Completed TX-31 application packets are due by Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 5:00 pm.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (carter.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 32
Julie Johnson
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Deadline:Not found · Not found on official page — verify with the office
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (juliejohnson.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 33
Marc A. Veasey
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Deadline:Not found · Year not stated on page — verify with the office
“Applications are due on October 15 annually.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA
Official nomination page (veasey.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 34
Vicente Gonzalez
Upcoming
Deadline:October 30, 2026
“Service Academy Nomination Application Packet Submission Deadline: October 30, 2026 Congressman Vicente Gonzalez 835 E.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (gonzalez.house.gov) · deadline source · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 35
Greg Casar
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Deadline:Not found · Not found on official page — verify with the office
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (casar.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 36
Brian Babin
Passed
Deadline:September 1, 2026
“Babin’s Woodville Office (100 West Bluff Drive, Woodville, TX 75979) by September 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm CST.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (babin.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 37
Lloyd Doggett
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Deadline:Not found · Not found on official page — verify with the office
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (doggett.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 38
Wesley Hunt
Passed
Deadline:September 30, 2026
“completed application as a total packet, including all items in a single packet postmarked or delivered to my Houston District Office by Wednesday, September 30, 2026.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (hunt.house.gov) · deadline source · checked October 17, 2026
Also check
- Vice Presidential nomination (USNA, West Point, USAFA only)
- Service-connected nominations if a parent served; see each academy's nomination page.
Where nominations come from
USNA, West Point, USAFA and USMMA require a nomination from an authorized source before they can offer an appointment. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not use congressional nominations. Apply to every source you are eligible for.
Congressional
- Both U.S. Senators for your state.
- Your U.S. Representative for your congressional district. (USMMA notes that any Representative from your state may nominate you for USMMA.)
- Each office runs its own application with its own deadline, and some offices interview applicants.
Sources: usafa.edu nominations, usmma.edu 8 steps
Vice President
USNA, West Point and USAFA accept Vice Presidential nominations; USNA lists the window as after March 1 of the year before entry through January 31 of the entry year. USMMA states it does not accept Vice Presidential nominations.
Sources: usna.edu VP nomination, westpoint.edu steps, usafa.edu nominations, usmma.edu
Military-affiliated categories
Some students qualify for additional categories, for example children of career military members (Presidential), children of deceased or disabled veterans, children of Medal of Honor recipients, honor military schools / JROTC, ROTC, and active-duty or reserve service members. Eligibility rules are specific — read the academy's own page.
Source: usafa.edu nominations. USMMA does not accept military service-connected nominations.
Timing
Most congressional offices prefer contact in the spring or summer before senior year; many have deadlines as early as September 1, and most stop accepting requests after October.
Source: usafa.edu nominations. See the nomination timeline.