Texas Rep. Pfluger Buys U-Haul Stock

Congressman discloses purchase of $15,000 to $50,000 in U-Haul shares

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:07am

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Representative August Pfluger, a Republican from Texas, recently purchased between $15,001 and $50,000 worth of shares in U-Haul Holding Company (NASDAQ:UHALB). The trade was disclosed in a filing on April 15th and occurred on March 13th in the Representative's personal investment account.

Why it matters

As a member of Congress, Representative Pfluger's personal financial transactions are subject to public disclosure requirements. This purchase of U-Haul stock adds to a series of trades the Representative has made in recent months, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest or insider knowledge.

The details

According to the filing, Representative Pfluger bought between $15,001 and $50,000 worth of U-Haul stock on March 13th. This was one of several trades the Representative made on that date, also purchasing shares in Berkshire Hathaway, Dorchester Minerals, Enterprise Products Partners, Kimbell Royalty, and Viper Energy. The U-Haul stock purchase was made in Pfluger's personal 'INVESTMENT' account.

  • On March 13, 2026, Representative Pfluger purchased U-Haul stock.
  • The trade was disclosed in a filing on April 15, 2026.

The players

Representative August Pfluger

A Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas' 11th Congressional District, who has served since 2021 and is running for re-election in 2026.

U-Haul Holding Company

A leading provider of do-it-yourself moving and storage solutions across North America, operating a network of company-owned locations, independent dealers, and storage facilities.

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What’s next

The House Ethics Committee may review the Representative's recent stock trades to ensure there are no conflicts of interest or improper use of insider information.

The takeaway

This disclosure highlights the ongoing scrutiny over members of Congress and their personal financial activities, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest and the need for stronger ethics rules around lawmaker investments.