Texas' 22nd Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
This page describes the district as drawn for 2023–2026. New lines take effect for the 2026 election.
Counties in this district
- Brazoria County
- Fort Bend County
- Harris County
- Matagorda County
- Wharton County
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Your representatives
Troy E. Nehls
Republican
Representative since Jan 3, 2021
Raised $429,506 · Cash on hand $151,711 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026
How Troy E. Nehls voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy E. NehlsWinner | R | 150,014 | 62.19% |
| Jamie Kaye Jordan | D | 85,653 | 35.51% |
| Joseph LeBlanc | LIB | 5,378 | 2.23% |
| Jim Squires | Write-in | 170 | 0.07% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy NehlsWinner | R | 210,259 | 51.53% |
| Sri Preston Kulkarni | D | 181,998 | 44.60% |
| Joseph LeBlanc Jr. | LIB | 15,791 | 3.87% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 894,683 | 31,290,831 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 38.0 | 35.9 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $115,961 | $79,721 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 6.9% | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 49.3% | 35.2% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 29.6% | 40.3% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 37.5% | 37.8% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 12.4% | 12.0% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 16.3% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 4.2% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 25.5% | 18.4% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 5.1% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗