Sylvia R. Garcia
@LaCongresista
US Rep TX-29, Houston Region. Former TX State Senator, Harris County Commissioner, Houston City Controller & Judge. Native Texan. Catholic. 1 of 10 children.
🚨Houston: Time to RESIST!🚨 Donald Trump and Greg Abbott want to steal your voice — but we won’t let them. Redistricting Rally & Hearing on Saturday, July 26 at the University of Houston. 📣 Rally starts at 9:30 AM, Hearing at 11 AM. RSVP now: shorturl.at/prs1a
I went on MSNBC to say it loud: Trump and Abbott want to rig our maps and silence Texans — but we’re fighting back. I hope to see you all at the rally and hearings.
Greg Abbott wants to redraw three majority POC districts to turn deep blue House seats red and disenfranchise voters. Join us for a Day of Protest this Saturday! 5 different locations, 1 message: Hands Off Our Districts! Sign up at bit.ly/day-of-protest
🚨 Texas Republicans are coming for our district again. Join Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Senator Carol Alvarado & Rep. Gene Wu to get the facts on their latest redistricting power grab. 📅 Wed, July 16 🕢 7:30 PM 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/know-the-facts…
Greg Abbott called a special session—at Trump’s request—to rig Texas’s congressional map before 2026. TX-09, TX-18, TX-29 & TX-33 are all safe Democratic seats, now under attack. Texas Democrats won’t back down. Help us fight: txdem.co/redistricting-….
Governor Abbott’s special session agenda is out and TX-29 is a target. It’s a political power grab meant to silence communities of color. But in TX-29 we’re proud of who we are and we’re not backing down.
In the #txlege proclamation, Abbott references a DOJ letter about "constitutional concerns" related to certain congressional districts -- TX 9, 18, 29, 33. Here's the letter: "It is the position of this Department that several Texas Congressional Districts constitute…
Fireworks all around me. Great views from balcony. Happy Birthday USA.🇺🇸
Weather held & the 4th of July I founded years ago w Father Sal of St Patrick's was beyond expectations. It's grown through the years, bringing together our neighbors celebrating freedom and justice for all. Good to have Alejandra Salinas for City Council join me. #4thofJuly
Time to reflect and reaffirm our commitment to our Democracy and to our pledge of liberty and Justice for All. Happy Birthday, USA.🇺🇸
Today, the House will vote on Trump’s reverse robinhood bill- stealing from the poor and middle class to give to his billionaire cronies. Call 202-224-3121 and tell your representative you want them to vote NO.
Readying for #Pride2025 parade in Houston. One of largest LGBTQ+ parades in country and, at night. Let the good time roll!
Amen.
War does not solve problems; on the contrary, it amplifies them and inflicts deep wounds on the history of peoples, which take generations to heal. No armed victory can compensate for the pain of mothers, the fear of children, or stolen futures. May diplomacy silence the weapons!…
Congressional Republicans need to wake up! 79% of Americans support Medicaid and cutting it is a dealbreaker for most voters. 72% of Independents and 51% of Republicans will say NO to your re-election if you say YES to Medicaid cuts. Keep your hands off Medicaid — or lose. -NP