Waco Reporter

Pete Sessions, a U.S. Congressman representing Texas' 17th district, has recently shared his thoughts on various issues through social media posts. His tweets cover topics ranging from local transportation initiatives to the passing of a fellow Texan congressman and discussions on sanctuary cities.

On March 4, 2025, Sessions expressed his appreciation for the Brazos Transit District after meeting with its board members. He emphasized the importance of their role in providing affordable and accessible transportation services across the Brazos Valley. "It was wonderful hearing from the board members of the @BrazosTransit, including representatives from Nacogdoches and Lufkin. The Brazos Transit District plays a vital role in providing affordable and accessible transportation services across the Brazos Valley, expanding access…"

The following day, March 5, 2025, Sessions conveyed his condolences over the death of Congressman Sylvester Turner. He recognized Turner's dedication to serving Houston and extended his sympathies to Turner's family and constituents in Texas’ 18th Congressional District. "I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of fellow Texan, Congressman Sylvester Turner. He lived a life dedicated to the service of Houston and its people. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones, as well as the residents of Texas’ 18th Congressional District,…"

Later that day, Sessions commented on testimonies given by mayors from Boston, New York City, Denver, and Chicago regarding their status as "sanctuary cities." He criticized these mayors for compromising their duty to ensure resident safety during their testimony before GOP oversight committees. "Today, the mayors of Boston, New York City, Denver, and Chicago testified before @GOPoversight about their status as 'sanctuary cities.' While the responsibility of any mayor should be ensuring the safety and well-being of their residents, these mayors are compromising that duty…"