Matt Shaheen, a Republican member of the Texas State House representing the 66th district since 2015, recently shared several posts on his social media account addressing religious observances and political commentary.
On September 23, 2025, Shaheen extended greetings to the Jewish community, stating, “I want to wish my friends in the Jewish community a happy Rosh Hashanah, well wishes for the new year!”
Later that day, he commented on debates regarding religious influence in American history. In his post from September 23, 2025, Shaheen wrote: “Liberal Democrats try to discount the historical significance of the Ten Commandments on America. These extremists are anti-religion & will lose.”
The following day, on September 24, 2025, Shaheen criticized members of the opposing party by posting: “The Democrat Party must address its systemic hate & propensity for violence.”
Shaheen has served as a state representative since succeeding Van Taylor in 2015. His recent statements reflect ongoing national discussions about religion’s role in public life and partisan divisions within American politics.
