Press Releases

HOUSTON, TX — Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) released a statement expressing her opposition to the Texas Education Agency (TEA)'s intention to follow Secretary DeVos' recent guidance about the CARES Act funding for private schools.

Statement from Congresswoman Garcia:

"While I understand that Commissioner Morath seeks to comply with federal guidance issued by the Department of Education, I respectfully disagree with his decision," said Congresswoman Garcia.

HOUSTON, TX – Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement in response to the protests and riots in the Houston region and across America in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) voted to pass a critical, bipartisan bill to deliver further relief for small businesses. H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act solves urgent issues with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) facing small business owners in the Texas 29th Congressional District and across the country who are struggling the most as a result of the coronavirus.

HOUSTON, TX – Last Friday, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) voted in favor of the HEROES Act and against Republican efforts to heartlessly block taxpaying immigrants from receiving assistance in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

HOUSTON, TX – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announced her support for The Heroes Act. This bill is the House Democrats' latest legislation to address the ongoing public health and economic crisis that has resulted from the coronavirus pandemic. This piece of legislation builds on efforts by House Democrats to put struggling families, small businesses, and essential workers first.

Houston, TX – Representatives Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) and Al Green (TX-09) will host a press conference call on Monday, May 11th at 10:00am Houston time. They will be discussing the upcoming CARES 2 package and Democratic priorities for the bill. They will also address how Texas is doing as additional steps are taken to reopen the state, despite concerns that it could lead to a second wave of infection.

Information about the Press Call:

WHO: Rep. Sylvia Garcia

Houston, TX – Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) will be attending food and face mask distribution events today in her district. These events are collaborative efforts helping families put food on their table and stay safe out in public. Congresswoman Garcia will be available to chat with the press.

Information about the Food and Face Mask Distribution Events:

WHO: Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia

Houston, TX – Tomorrow, May 6th, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) will be joining Commissioner Rodney Ellis and several local Houston elected officials for a Coronavirus Mask Distribution event at the Wendel D. Ley Family YMCA. The CDC recommends wearing a face mask in public in an effort to further reduce the spread of the coronavirus, and Harris County is also currently under a Face Mask order.