Texas's 22nd congressional district, Congressional district in Houston metropolitan area, United States.
Texas's 22nd Congressional District covers Fort Bend County in the southwestern Houston metropolitan region, including the cities of Sugar Land, Rosenberg, Needville, and Richmond. The district also extends into portions of Harris, Wharton, and Matagorda counties.
The district was established in 1958 to replace a previously dissolved at-large representation system, with Democrat Robert R. Casey serving as its first representative. Following the 2020 census, the district boundaries were redrawn to reflect population changes.
The district population includes White, Hispanic, Asian, and Black residents with a median household income of $104,870 according to demographic data.
Members are elected to serve two-year terms in the United States House of Representatives. Residents and voters in this area participate in federal elections and are represented by a single House member.
The district underwent redistricting after the 2020 census, expanding into Wharton and Matagorda counties while incorporating sections of Harris County.
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