Congressman Troy E. Nehls, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 22nd District since 2021, has shared updates and reflections via social media. Nehls, born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, in 1968, now resides in Richmond. His career includes earning a BA from Liberty University and succeeding Pete Olson in Congress.
On April 10, 2025, Nehls expressed some lighthearted anticipation for the upcoming weekend, acknowledging his fellow “patriots” with the comment “It’s Almost Friday, Patriots. “. He tagged @RepDonaldsPress in the tweet, connecting to a broader audience.
Later the same day, Nehls paid tribute on the House Floor to “my good friend, Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy David Fontenot.” Nehls highlighted Fontenot’s over 30-year dedication to law enforcement and shared the somber news of Fontenot’s passing on March 29th after battling cancer.
On April 11, Nehls shared his response to a developing situation in New York City, where a helicopter had crashed. He communicated his appreciation for “all the first responders on the scene, including the U.S. Coast Guard and the brave firefighters and law enforcement officers.” Nehls also called for prayers for the victims as further information was awaited.
Troy Nehls has served in the U.S. Congress, representing Texas’s 22nd District, since 2021.
