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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Katharine Wilson

Two Texans in Congress defend CHIPS Act in the face of Trump’s criticism

From left: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Gov. Greg Abbott look on as then-Samsung co-CEO and Vice Chairman Ki Nam Kim speaks at an economic announcement at the Texas Governor's Mansion on Nov. 23, 2021, in Austin. Greg Abbott was joined by John Cornyn and Samsung's Ki Nam Kim to announce a new $17 billion chip plant in Taylor, the third such plant in the area.
From left: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott and then-Samsung co-CEO Ki Nam Kim at a 2021 announcement about a new $17 billion chip plant in Taylor, the third such plant in central Texas. (Credit: Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune)

Two Texas Republicans in Congress are defending the CHIPS Act, saying it benefits national security and creates jobs, and downplaying President Donald Trump’s recent request to get rid of the law.

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