Matt Shaheen, a member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 66, recently addressed several topics in a series of posts on social media. Shaheen, who has represented the district since 2015 after succeeding Van Taylor, commented on local transportation issues, shared a personal milestone, and extended holiday greetings to his constituents.
On October 31, 2025, Shaheen highlighted concerns about public transportation funding in Irving. He stated: “Another city is considering withdrawing from DART. Only 1% of Irving residents use DART, while paying over $115 Million into the system annually.” This post reflects ongoing debates about Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) participation and financial contributions among North Texas municipalities.
Later that evening, Shaheen marked a personal occasion by posting: “Got to celebrate 32 years of marriage last night with the love of my life!”
The following day, November 1, he posted a message to families in his district: “Happy Halloween to all the kiddos in Texas House District 66! #TrickOrTreat”
Shaheen’s comments on DART come as some cities in North Texas reassess their involvement with regional transit systems amid questions about usage rates and financial obligations. As a Republican legislator first elected in 2015 to represent Texas House District 66—an area encompassing parts of Collin County—Shaheen has been an active voice on fiscal responsibility and local governance.
