Republican Michael Cloud sworn in as Texas' newest congressman

U.S. Rep.-elect Michael Cloud (right) participated in a mock swearing in with U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan and Cloud’s family on July 10, 2018. Moments later, Cloud was officially sworn in on the House floor. Abby Livingston / The Texas TribuneWASHINGTON, D.C. — With an oath on the U.S. House floor to uphold the Constitution — and with friends and family watching from above — Republican Michael Cloud officially became the newest member of Texas' congressional delegation