@SFASU’s President @SFAPresGordon delivered some SFA-themed goodies to my office today.
Happy to represent SFA and the Piney Woods of east Texas in the Texas Legislature.
Axe ‘em!
The lawsuit asks a federal court to order that Ken Paxton’s action of blocking users based on their critical tweets violates the First Amendment.
It also requests Paxton to unblock them from the @KenPaxtonTX account “based on their viewpoints.” #TXlege
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After seeing how frustrating and time-consuming the process of scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine appointment was for her and her family, Selina Herrera decided she had to do something and help those who needed it. Via @BrownsvilleNews: https://t.co/BiDWqHGtNS
Is Joe Straus still a Republican? “Well, I want to be a Republican. But I want to see where the Republican party is going post-Trump. It seems right now not very encouraging that they’re unwilling to give up this cult."
Listen to the full interview here. https://t.co/jbkEeoWM6L
Today I filled a House Resolution denouncing Anti-AAPI hate crimes, following the tragedy that occurred in Atlanta, Georgia.
I urge all Texans to report hate crimes to their local authorities.
We can and must do better. #txlege
Today I presented my first bill, HB 1153, in the Business & Industry Committee. House Bill 1153 would simply align the federal and state Fair Housing Act laws. #txlege
I am pleased to announce that House Bill 1152 was referred to the Elections Committee on March 4th. This bill would allow employees to take time off work to vote early without being penalized by their employer. Looking forward to working with cmte members to get this bill moving.
With the end of Governor Abbott's statewide mandate, I urge all Texans to continue to take appropriate measures to remain safe while vaccines continue to roll out. #txlege
As of next Wednesday, Gov @GregAbbott_TX says all businesses can reopen at 100% capacity and mask mandates at the state level will end. "State mandates are no longer needed" #TxLege
News — @GovAbbott: "Effective next Wednesday, all businesses of any type are allowed to open 100%."
"Also, I am ending the statewide mask mandate." #txlege
While the Texas Legislature investigates the energy issues of the past, consider taking part in the life saving process that could benefit someone's life. A decision to donate your blood is a precious gift that anyone can give another person and preserve their future. #TXDonorDay
Thank you to Speaker @DadePhelan's leadership in investigating factors that have led to blackouts for millions of Texans during this deadly winter storm. Please be careful and stay warm.
COVID-19 has affected many Texans across the state. The Texas Rent Relief Program is here to help.
Applications open February 15, 2021 at 8 a.m. and are first come first serve so prepare your documents now!
For more information visit: https://t.co/ffTdIKDFeX
Texans struggling to keep up with rent payments will soon be able to seek aid from a statewide $1.3 billion rental assistance program.
The new program could help with up to 15 months of rent, both for past or future payments. https://t.co/y8WyI4IqLp
Months after posting this (now-deleted) tweet, @BriscoeCain has been named chair of the Texas House Elections Committee, which will likely take on @GovAbbott's emergency item of "election integrity" during the 2021 legislative session. https://t.co/pohrhKJZJ2