Hillary Hickland, recently elected Republican representative for Texas House District 55, has highlighted her involvement in local community events and historical commemorations through a series of posts on social media.
On October 2, 2025, Hickland posted about her attendance at an event honoring distinguished alumni of Temple ISD. She wrote: “Last night I attended the Temple Education Foundation Distinguished Alumni Awards banquet where we honored three incredible leaders — Perry Cloud, Sharon Wilson, and Jerry Tyroch — who have given so much to Temple ISD and our community. Their dedication is part of what makes TISD https://t.co/9knbYXz9W7” (October 2, 2025).
Later that same day, Hickland referenced a significant moment in Texas history: “Today we remember October 2, 1835 — the Battle of Gonzales — when brave Texians raised a flag with the defiant words: “Come and Take It.”
That spirit of courage and independence lit the spark of the Texas Revolution and still inspires us today. As Sam Houston said: “Texas has https://t.co/1ss1xTZngt” (October 2, 2025).
On October 3, she described attending another local event focused on community support: “Tonight I attended the Family Promise banquet, where we celebrated the incredible impact this organization has made in Bell County. In the past year alone, they have served 621 people—and we heard the powerful stories of three families who, with their children, found hope and https://t.co/nNWae0CW1w” (October 3, 2025).
Hickland assumed office after winning election to represent Texas’ 55th House district in 2025. She succeeded Hugh Shine as state representative for this area.
