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Abbott and Paxton asked the Texas Supreme Court to throw elected Democrats out of office because we wouldn’t help him rig the map for Donald Trump.
Today, we won.
We're not going anywhere.
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Fighting for y'all every day. Texas House Democrats defend your rights, support Texas families, and stand up for working Texans in the Capitol.
- BREAKING: Vice President @KamalaHarris just called Rep. @NicoleCollier95 — Who's been staying on the House floor for 30+ hours rather than submit to GOP police state tactics. "You are those who history will reveal to have been heroes of this moment." The nation is watching
00:00 - Breaking quorum is not a decision we take lightly. However, when Governor Abbott chooses to withhold critical flood relief in order to advance a partisan agenda at the request of Donald Trump, we are left with no choice. He had ample opportunity to prioritize disaster recovery
00:00 - Thank you, President @BarackObama, for joining Texas House Democrats today. Your words reminded us why we broke quorum: Democracy isn't self-executing. It requires us to stand up and fight for it. We're honored by your support. #txlege
- When Republicans detained Rep. @NicoleCollier95 for refusing police surveillance, they thought they'd broken our resolve. Instead, these Texas House Democrats are staying all night on the House floor. The fight for fair maps continues tomorrow. Be there with us:
- Friendly reminder: Last year, every Republican—under Greg Abbott's direction—voted against a teacher pay raise. Twice. Actions speak louder than tweets.Texas teachers are among the best in the nation. In 2019, I signed a law establishing the Teacher Incentive Allotment to put teachers on a path to earn a six-figure salary. Texas thanks our hardworking teachers for educating our future leaders. kcbd.com/2024/06/13/lub…
- BREAKING: State troopers ARREST activists at the Capitol protesting Rep. @NicoleCollier95's detention. Republicans are redrawing the map to silence minority voters, and silencing anyone who dares speak out. #txlege
00:00 - BREAKING: After we issued our conditions to return home yesterday, Texas Republicans have given in and ended their corrupt special session. @GregAbbott_TX can release flood funding at ANY MOMENT. Call his office and tell him to stop the delays: (512) 463-1782 #txlege
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Abbott thought he could silence Black and Latino Texans with his redistricting scheme. He was wrong. We fought back — now other states, starting with California, will neutralize their power grab. We'll be back when our conditions are met, with our legal team ready. #txlege - The choice was clear: Stand by while Abbott silences millions of Black and Latino voters, or use every tool available to stop this assault on our democracy. This corrupt special session is over. #txlege
- UPDATE: @SarahEckhardtTX delivered George Orwell’s “1984” to @NicoleCollier95 on the House floor. Because when you’re living in Big Brother’s Texas … might as well read the instruction manual. #txlege
- Rep. @ginaforaustin: This voucher scam is "a billion dollars that could go to a $3,000, $4,000 pay raise for teachers." Why should Texans be expected to fund private school tuition for millionaires and billionaires when our neighborhood schools are in crisis? #txlege
00:00 - Rep. @jamestalarico: "Are we sending our limited, precious taxpayer dollars to the wealthiest families in the state? And if you say that's not the purpose, then put it in your bill!"
00:00 - The People’s House has spoken. A bipartisan majority in the Texas House with unanimous Democratic support has defeated Governor Abbott’s voucher scam. #txlege
- Republicans are scared. They know you’re done trusting politicians who gut your health care, schools, and social services. Instead of facing the consequences, they’re rigging the maps. Listen to @VoteAnnJohnson on why we won't let them redraw your power.
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