Rep. Henry Cuellar, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 28th congressional district, posted a series of updates on April 14, 2026, addressing community events and policy issues relevant to his constituents.
In a tweet dated April 14, 2026, Cuellar highlighted the participation of his District Director at a local ceremony: “My District Director, Alexis Gallegos, attended a flag raising ceremony hosted by the @DHRhealth Transplant Institute in partnership with the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance in recognition of National Donate Life Month. The event highlighted the importance of organ donation and https://t.co/gvk4j7200G”.
Later that day, Cuellar discussed federal assistance programs aimed at helping families cope with utility expenses during periods of extreme heat: “The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program helps families keep up with utility bills and stay safe during extreme Texas heat. Webb County delivers this assistance through federal funding that supports local community action agencies. This program, paid through the federal Low https://t.co/p1n6TmlNd3”.
Cuellar also issued a statement regarding proposed budget plans from Republican lawmakers: “My statement on the proposed Republican budget that would hurt South Texans. https://t.co/fagmvKMJBe”.
Henry Cuellar has represented his district through multiple election cycles. In recent years he secured victories over Jay Furman in 2024 (52.8% to 47.2%), Cassy Garcia in 2022 (56.65% to 43.35%), Sandra Whitten in 2020 (58.3% to 39%), Arthur Thomas in 2018 (84.4% to 15.6%), Zeffen Hardin in 2016 (66.2% to 31.3%), and Will Alkens in 2014 (82.1% to 13.3%).
