Lance Gooden, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 5th district, has recently shared several tweets reflecting on significant national and local issues. Known for his tenure in Congress since 2019 after succeeding Jeb Hensarling, Gooden often shares his perspectives on social media.
On July 3, 2025, Gooden expressed his admiration for former President Donald J. Trump, describing him as “the most influential President of our lifetime.” He credited Trump’s leadership for the success of “The Big Beautiful Bill” and proclaimed that “America’s Golden Age is here!” The full tweet can be viewed here.
In a patriotic message on July 4, 2025, Gooden celebrated Independence Day by honoring those who have served the country. He tweeted: “Land of the free, because of the brave. Happy Independence Day!” This message was accompanied by an American flag emoji and can be accessed here.
On July 5, 2025, Gooden addressed a natural disaster affecting Hunt, Texas. He conveyed his support for those impacted by severe flooding in the area with a tweet stating: “Praying for all those affected by the devastating flooding in Hunt, Texas. All of Texas stands with the victims, their families, and the entire community.” The complete tweet is available here.
Gooden has been active in politics since serving in the Texas House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019 before moving to Congress. Born in Nashville and currently residing in Terrell at age 40, he holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin.
