Congressman Greg Casar, representing Texas’ 35th district since 2023, recently shared a series of tweets addressing various issues affecting his community and the nation. Casar, who succeeded Lloyd Doggett in Congress, has been vocal about local tragedies and national policies. Born in Houston in 1989 and currently residing in Austin, he graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in 2011.
On July 9, 2025, Congressman Casar expressed condolences over the loss of incoming University of Texas freshmen due to recent flooding. He stated that “Incoming UT freshmen died in this week’s flooding, and our whole community mourns their loss.” He also extended support to survivors and those affected by the tragedy.
Later that day, at 20:40 UTC, Casar highlighted recurring natural disasters faced by Texans. He emphasized the need for thorough investigations into such events by stating “Year after year, Texans face deadlier fires, freezes, and floods…we will need investigations at every level of government…”
In another tweet posted at 22:30 UTC on July 9th, Congressman Casar criticized former President Trump’s budget bill. He argued that it unfairly benefits wealthy individuals while harming those needing healthcare coverage. According to him, “Trump’s budget bill takes from the sick to give to the ultra-rich…17 million people could lose health care.”
Greg Casar continues to advocate for his constituents amid these pressing challenges.
