Representative Henry Cuellar, who has served Texas’s 28th district in the U.S. Congress since 2005, recently shared a series of updates on social media highlighting his engagements with community health leaders and local officials. Cuellar, born in Laredo, Texas in 1955, has a longstanding record of public service, having previously served in the Texas House of Representatives and holding degrees from Georgetown University and the University of Texas at Austin.
On July 14, 2025, Rep. Cuellar referenced additional information from a news outlet via his official account: “More below from @News4SA. https://t.co/DoJV3L0PVa”.
The following day, July 15, he detailed a meeting with healthcare advocates and former colleagues to discuss primary care expansion: “This morning, I met with @NACHC President and CEO @KyuRheeMD, Chief Policy Officer Joe Dunn, Christine Pellerin, and my dear friend, former Congressman Henry Bonilla, to discuss their vital work expanding access to primary care. In #TX28 alone, more than 325,000 patients rely on”.
Later on July 15, Cuellar reported on discussions regarding infrastructure development at a key border crossing: “Today, Ruben Garibay of @PuertoVerdeGTB, Maverick County Judge @RamseyCJudge, and I met to discuss expansion plans at the Maverick County Land Port of Entry. This project is essential for strengthening cross-border trade, reducing traffic congestion, and driving long-term”.
Henry Cuellar has represented Texas’s 28th District since 2005 after succeeding Ciro Rodriguez. He previously served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1987 to 2001. Cuellar resides in Laredo and holds degrees from Georgetown University (BA) and the University of Texas at Austin (JD).
—
