Of the 435 members who sit in the House, Texas holds 38, with two members in particular who have demanded the media space and are among the up-and-coming political stars from both parties — Reps. Greg Casar (D-TX) and Brandon Gill (R-TX).

Casar, 35, is serving his second term in Congress and where he was named chairman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. The Texas Democrat leads over 100 members, House and Senate, who stand “up for progressive ideals in Washington and throughout the country.” The caucus was formed in 1991 with its first chairman being Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT). The longtime politician still serves as the leading voice of the left wing of his party.