Congressman Troy E. Nehls, representing Texas’ 22nd district since 2021, has expressed concerns over various educational and tax policies in a series of tweets. Nehls, who replaced Pete Olson and is a Liberty University graduate, shared his views on the operational efficiency of Ivy League universities and proposed legislative measures to address tax-related issues.
On June 4, 2025, Nehls highlighted staffing inefficiencies within Ivy League universities. He mentioned that these institutions “average one non-instructional staff per two students” and noted an experiment where “@alexkshieh sent over 3,800 emails to administrators at Brown University asking what they do all day”. Nehls commented on the lack of response from most employees with the remark: “They must’ve been too embarrassed.”
Later that day, he addressed the taxation of private university endowment profits. According to Nehls, these profits are currently taxed at a rate of “1.4%.” However, his proposed legislation within “The One Big Beautiful Bill” aims to increase this rate to “21%,” as he believes ““Elite” universities will be held accountable.”
On June 5, 2025, Congressman Nehls discussed potential tax implications for residents in his district if former President Trump’s tax cuts expire. He claimed that “the average taxpayer in TX-22 would see a 19% tax hike” without intervention. His legislative proposal aims to prevent this outcome by prioritizing what he describes as putting “hardworking Americans FIRST.”
Nehls was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin in 1968 and now resides in Richmond.
