Rep. Monica De La Cruz, U.S. Congresswoman representing Texas’ 15th district, highlighted recent legislative achievements and community initiatives in a series of posts on her social media account between April 15 and April 17, 2026.
On April 15, De La Cruz reminded constituents of the tax filing deadline and outlined several tax policy changes: “Taxes are due today! Don’t forget we secured: – No tax on tips – No tax on overtime – No tax on seniors benefits”.
The following day, April 16, she commemorated the birthday of Selena Quintanilla, noting the singer’s cultural impact: “Happy Birthday to the legendary Selena Quintanilla! A true Texas icon who broke barriers for the generations of women in Tejano music who came after her. https://t.co/UKf2u6mpLv”.
On April 17, De La Cruz shared news about federal support for local water systems through an Environmental Protection Agency initiative: “The @EPA’s ‘RealWaterTA’ initiative will provide hands-on support to help our local water systems stay compliant and improve infrastructure. As part of this launch, $30 million in new grant funding is available to help small water systems and private well owners improve water”.
De La Cruz has represented Texas’s 15th District since 2023 after replacing Vicente Gonzalez. She was elected to Congress after defeating Michelle Vallejo in both the 2022 and 2024 general elections. Born in Brownsville in 1974 and currently residing in McAllen, De La Cruz holds a degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
