Steven Rivas

Husband • 6th Gen Texan • LGBTQ Quality of Life Commissioner, D3 🏳️‍🌈 • Chair of Mayor Watson’s Public Spaces Task Force • VP, Stonewall Democrats of Austin

[Steven Rivas @StevenRivas]

If you heard my Sonic ID on @KUT:

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[Steven Rivas @StevenRivas]

Sen. Cornyn: “Not good” #YaThinkHoss

[Senator John Cornyn @JohnCornyn]

Not good

[NGP VAN @NGPVAN]

We're excited to be at the first day of the 20th Annual @Netroots_Nation! Our team is ready to meet with changemakers from around the country to share what's new at NGP VAN, learn more about the work they're doing everyday, and share how we can help them achieve their goals.

If you're at Netroots Nation, swing by Booth 129 to say hi, grab some swag, and chat with our team!

[Mayor Kirk Watson @KirkPWatson]

Austin, Texas and Greater Manchester, UK are officially Sister Cities. Today, I signed an historic agreement to formalize our partnership with government of Greater Manchester. This will unlock opportunities in economic development, innovation, science & technology, education, tourism, arts & music, and urban development.

Since the signing of our Friendship Cities Agreement last year, the University of Texas at Austin and University of Manchester entered into a new research seed fund initiative to support international research collaboration between the two institutions.

Connecting with international partners brings massive wins straight back home to Austinites. The high-wage jobs we’re creating don’t just boost our quality of life—they attract funding for medical breakthroughs and green tech, bring microchip manufacturing back to the U.S., and pay for the parks, roads, and city services we use every day. Plus, this global attention keeps our iconic live music and arts culture thriving. As we mature into our role on the world stage, we’re focused on growing these benefits for our entire community.

I also announced that in late July, the State of Texas, through the new Texas Economic Development Office will build in the work we started today with the signing of this agreement and the very good business roundtable that we held in Manchester. The Texas Economic Development office will reach out and visit Greater Manchester to specifically engage on business.

As mentioned, I was very excited with the business roundtable we held in the Manchester Innovation Center.

Finally, I had a great meeting with Mayor Andy Burnham.

[Chuck Garfien @ChuckGarfien]

Games: White Sox 61 Cubs 61

Runs: White Sox 285 Cubs 285

AVG: White Sox .238 Cubs .238

Record: White Sox 32-29 Cubs 32-29

[Elijah Wood @elijahwood]

For the first time yesterday, I experienced the new @alamodrafthouse QR code ordering system and I can tell you it’s truly awful. Rather than making ordering food and drink more efficient, it actually adds steps to the process AND if you want to order additional items during the film you HAVE to open your phone. No, your cute reference to that irony in your How To Alamo video doesn’t negate how ridiculous this is. Please don’t cut corners with your staff and revert back to physical menus and order cards.

[Brandon Waltens @bwaltens]

BREAKING: Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson resigning July 17

[Sesame Street @sesamestreet]

Happy #PrideMonth from Sesame Street! Join us in celebrating and uplifting the LGBTQIA+ members of our community. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[Travis County Democratic Party @TCDP]

To our fellow LGBTQ+ Texans, 🎉🏳️‍🌈Happy Pride🏳️‍🌈🎉 and stay safe!

[Steven Rivas @StevenRivas]

The @texasdemocrats Technology Caucus just observed a one minute moment of silence in honor of co-chair, Tim Mahoney, who passed earlier today.

[Steven Rivas @StevenRivas]

Texas Democrats are better because Tim Mahoney was part of the journey.

A respected Austin attorney, past @accdistrict trustee, and mentor to so many, Tim helped move our party forward long before digital organizing became the norm.

Rest in power, Tim.

[Steven Rivas @StevenRivas]

Texas Democrats are better because Tim Mahoney was part of the journey.

A respected Austin attorney, past @accdistrict trustee, and mentor to so many, Tim helped move our party forward long before digital organizing became the norm.

Rest in power, Tim.

[Texas Senate Democratic Caucus @txsenatedem]

The Senate Health & Human Services Committee will hold a hearing focused on rising healthcare and insurance costs. Tune in to the live broadcast tomorrow at 9:30 am: https://t.co/C8T8V5DvFE

#txlege

[Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan]

This is an official government account in a democracy.

This is what Orbanism looks like. The president bragging, via AI video, that he forced a comedian who mocked him off the air and ‘into the trash’.

[Eric Katz @EricM_Katz]

The White House is asking agencies for help on logistics, but the auto-installs will start next week. https://t.co/4K0Vc7kniB

[Andrew Lamparski @andrewlamparski]

NEW: Mayor Pro Tem José "Chito" Vela responds to pushback against decision to end contract for Flock license place readers after this weekend's shooting spree.

Says he expects any proposal to "include robust safeguards that protect both our civil liberties and public safety."

[Steven Rivas @StevenRivas]

RT @KirkPWatson: The Austin Police Department is currently investigating multiple shootings in the Austin area, including two fire stations…

[James Talarico @jamestalarico]

President Trump and I agree: we should suspend the federal gas tax.

It's time for @JohnCornyn to get on board.

Texans need relief.

[Hannah Norton @hannahdnorton]

Good Monday morning! The #txlege House Public Ed committee is set to hear from state agencies, advocacy groups and school districts on the “state of public education in Texas.” There’s also a panel on last year’s school cellphone ban law, though no students scheduled to speak.

[Patrick Svitek @PatrickSvitek]

#TXSEN: After Trump backs gas tax suspension — which Talarico pitched last month — Talarico issues statement saying Cornyn "should join President Trump & me in supporting this critical tax relief for Texans"

Cornyn previously panned it as "short-sighted": https://t.co/125XxIQfCm

[KUT Austin @KUT]

An unvaccinated man has tested positive for measles in Austin. Health officials say he visited an ER while infectious. https://t.co/BUqD98ZOai

[Chicago Cubs @Cubs]

Nine straight wins ✅
Fifteen straight home wins ✅
Back-to-back sweeps ✅