Matt Shaheen, a Republican member of the Texas State House representing the 66th district since 2015, posted several statements on August 4, 2025, regarding legislative actions at the Texas Capitol and ongoing partisan disputes.
In a post published at 20:12 UTC, Shaheen stated: “I am at the Capitol today working for my constituents, as I pledged to do. Because the Derelict Democrats have abondoned their constitutuents & betrayed the State of Texas, I have signed onto a Call on the House for the arrest of the Democrats who have betrayed Texas. #txlege https://t.co/o6o4pLAxOA”
Later that day at 20:55 UTC, he commented on recent political outreach efforts: “Had a great time speaking to the Texas Republican Assembly recently. These clubs are throughout Texas & are key grassroots conservatives growing our party. #KeepTXStrong https://t.co/eiKKiHTV4E”
At 22:04 UTC on August 4, Shaheen referenced actions taken by House leadership in response to Democratic lawmakers’ absence from legislative proceedings: “The Speaker has signed arrest warrants for Democrats who have abandoned their constituents & betrayed Texas. We have serious issues to address such as flood disaster relief, property tax relief, replacing STAAR & more. https://t.co/2631mbQQqS”
Shaheen has served in his current role since succeeding Van Taylor in 2015.
