Lubbock Times

Jake Ellzey, a U.S. Congressman representing Texas' 6th district, shared several significant updates on social media regarding legislative achievements and policy changes as of mid-April 2025. The communications, posted over two days, reflect both legislative activities within the House of Representatives and federal policy decisions impacting Texas.

On April 14, 2025, Ellzey expressed his privilege in presiding over the House during the passage of the SAVE Act. In his post, Ellzey highlighted the legislation's bipartisan support and its implications for national security measures. He noted, "I was honored to preside over the House when the SAVE Act passed. This legislation demonstrates the kind of leadership Americans expect from us. With strong bipartisan support, we’ve moved one step closer to ensuring that our borders remain secure and our immigration system is." The original tweet can be viewed here.

Later that evening, at 22:08 UTC, Ellzey reported on the conclusion of a significant transportation policy matter. His tweet stated, "It's over! Today, Secretary Duffy and the U.S. Department of Transportation rescinded the grant funding for Texas Central's High-Speed Rail Boondoggle." Ellzey acknowledged that through collaborations with Secretary Duffy, a shared commitment to responsible federal funding was reinforced. The original tweet can be accessed here.

Building on the prior message, Ellzey expressed his gratitude to Secretary Duffy in a tweet posted in the early hours of April 15, 2025. The post simply read, "Thank you @SecDuffy. ," illustrating mutual respect following their cooperative efforts. View the tweet here.

Jake Ellzey has served in the U.S. Congress, representing Texas' 6th District, since 2021. He previously served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2021 to 2021, and currently resides in Midlothian, Texas. Jake Ellzey is currently serving in the U.S. Congress, representing Texas’ 6th district.