Far West Texas News

Representative Tony Gonzales, serving Texas's 23rd District since 2021, has been consistently vocal on matters of national concern. His recent tweets reflect his ongoing commitment to school safety and aspirations for Texas's role in national space exploration initiatives.

On April 16, 2025, Gonzales commented on the anniversary of the Uvalde shooting. "It’s been 3 years since the Uvalde shooting and I’m not convinced our kids are any safer at school. Most parents I’ve spoken with feel the same way. We need a comprehensive, national school safety strategy to ensure campuses are secured, hardened, and prepared in the event of an". His statement underscores a perceived need for a national strategy to enhance the security of educational institutions.

In a follow-up tweet on the same day, Gonzales introduced legislative efforts to address this issue. He stated, "The National Strategy for School Security Act will provide school campuses across the nation with a school safety model that can be scaled and implemented." This legislative proposal aims to offer a scalable and implementable model for improving safety across school campuses nationwide.

In another statement dated April 17, 2025, Gonzales highlighted his vision for Texas in the realm of space exploration. He tweeted, "NEW: The Lone Star State is committed to leading our nation into the next frontier—Texas is the perfect home for NASA’s headquarters." Texas has long been associated with space exploration, and Gonzales's comments position the state as a contender for future strategic developments in this field.

Tony Gonzales, 42, who was born in 1980 and holds a Bachelor of Science from Excelsior College, resides in San Antonio. His tenure in Congress continues to reflect his prioritization of both security within educational facilities and advancements in space exploration.