Houston Republic

Rep. Sylvia Garcia, currently serving Texas' 29th District in the U.S. Congress, shared her activities from April 15, 2025, through a series of tweets focusing on her #SocialSecurityDayofAction initiative and Tax Day advocacy.

On the morning of April 15, 2025, Rep. Sylvia Garcia tweeted about starting her #SocialSecurityDayofAction by meeting seniors across the district—listening to their concerns and standing with them. She emphasized the importance of maintaining open offices, accessible services, and protections for Social Security benefits.

Later that afternoon, Rep. Garcia continued her initiative by visiting another group of seniors in Texas’ 29th District. In a tweet posted at 18:22 UTC, she noted that seniors expressed worry over threats to the benefits they've worked hard for. Garcia reiterated her commitment to protecting Social Security.

In the context of Tax Day, Rep. Garcia called attention to economic disparities in the country's tax system, stating at 19:27 UTC that "a reminder that while working families are doing their part, billionaires and big corporations keep dodging theirs". She is advocating for reforms, aiming for a tax system that serves everyone, not just the affluent.

Sylvia Garcia has been serving in the U.S. Congress, representing Texas’ 29th District, since 2019, after replacing Gene Green. Before that, she served in the Texas Senate from 2013 to 2018. Born in San Diego, Texas, in 1950, Garcia is 72 and resides in Houston. She graduated from Texas Woman's University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts and obtained a Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University.