Lloyd Doggett, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 37th district since 1995, recently shared his concerns through a series of tweets addressing pressing issues in Texas and beyond. His posts highlight both local challenges due to natural disasters and broader international economic implications.
On July 10, 2025, Doggett expressed concern over the impact of federal staffing cuts on the National Weather Service’s operations during severe flooding in Central Texas. He emphasized the need for accountability by stating, “With so much pain and uncertainty in Texas as rescue teams search for survivors, we need a full account of whether or not recent federal staffing cuts and hiring freezes may have impacted National Weather Service operations during the deadly Central Texas flooding.”
Later that day, Doggett commented on potential economic repercussions stemming from international politics. He noted that coffee prices might rise due to actions taken by former President Trump concerning Brazil’s political situation. He remarked, “Autocrats of the world, unite! Your morning cup of coffee is about to get more expensive – Brazil is our leading supplier of coffee – as Trump aims to protect a disgraced leader who similarly tried and failed to overturn a free and fair election.”
In another tweet posted on July 10, 2025, Doggett reiterated his call for transparency regarding federal responses to weather-related emergencies. Referring to an earlier communication with the Trump Administration about National Weather Service operations, he stated: “To save lives, to prevent future tragedies, we need to ask hard questions even at this time when so many Texans face so much pain. As reported on @KXAN_News, the Trump Administration has failed to respond to concerns I raised weeks ago about the impact of their National Weather”
Doggett has been serving in Congress since replacing J.J. Pickle in 1995 and previously served in the Texas Senate from 1973 until 1985. Born in Austin in 1946 and an alumnus of the University of Texas at Austin with degrees earned in 1967 (BA) and 1970 (JD), he continues residing there.
