Dallas City Wire

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 30th District since 2023, has taken to social media to express her opposition to a budget resolution passed by Republicans. Her series of tweets highlight the potential effects of the proposal, particularly on her constituency in Texas.

In a tweet from April 11, 2025, Crockett criticized the resolution, stating it would "gut Medicaid, SNAP, veterans’ benefits, and free school lunches." She emphasized the impact on her constituents in TX-30.

Adding further detail, Crockett tweeted on the same date about the specific outcomes of the plan. She noted that over 115,000 residents on SNAP in TX-30 could be affected, and nearly 97,497 children could lose access to free school lunches. She argued the budget is an "attack on working families."

Another specific concern raised by Crockett was the potential loss of healthcare coverage for a significant number of her constituents. In her tweet, she mentioned that 123,930 people on Medicaid, or STAR+PLUS in Texas, might lose their healthcare. This would primarily impact seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families.

Jasmine Crockett was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1981 and holds degrees from Rhodes College and the University of Houston. Having served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2021 to 2023, she succeeded Eddie Bernice Johnson as the representative for Texas’ 30th District.