Troy E. Nehls
Republican · TX-22 · U.S. House
Bio
Troy Edwin Nehls is an American politician and former law-enforcement officer serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 22nd congressional district since 2021. Before his election to Congress, he served as the sheriff for Fort Bend County, Texas from 2013 to 2021. Nehls is a member of the Republican Party.
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GOP Rep. Troy Nehls Goes Full Marie Antoinette About Affordability, And Yeah, It's BadOne person said the Texas Republican's comments "might be the most tone-deaf thing I've heard a politician say."
HuffPost · July 1, 2026
GOP Congressman Explains Economy To Peasants: I Deserve 'Lobster Tails,' You Don'tTexas GOP Rep. Troy Nehls claims he works harder than you do if you can't afford lobster and ribeye steaks, even though Congress averages about 135 to 150 legislative working days per year. Lawmakers typically work Tuesday through Thursday in Washington, D.C.…
Crooksandliars.com · July 1, 2026
Republican Suggests Americans Who Can’t Afford Steak and Lobster for July 4th ‘Don’t Work as Hard as I Do’Republican Rep. Troy Nehls, a leading defender of President Donald Trump, didn't seem too concerned when asked on Tuesday about Americans' struggles to pay for food on the Fourth of July, saying they may just not work as hard as he does.As Nehls (R-Texas) pre…
Common Dreams · July 1, 2026
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