Chancellor, Texas Tech University System. Christian, Conservative, Businessman, Attorney, Rancher, Sports Fan.

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I am honored the @TTUSystem Regents have expressed confidence in me and I’m excited about the future of the Texas Tech University System. Texas Tech is the tip of the spear for the future of higher education—leading in academics, athletics, and innovation. The world will continue to see the groundbreaking solutions and unmatched potential coming from this system. Over the past six years, no university system in Texas has taken more bold steps forward. Serving as Chairman of the Senate Education Committee and the Budget Subcommittee has been the honor of a lifetime—especially to help deliver that success for Texas Tech and its regional universities. I feel very blessed to have been considered for the role of Chancellor. There is no greater purpose I would consider than working to make generational changes that transform the lives of young Texans for decades to come. Chancellor Tedd Mitchell has been an outstanding leader for the system for many years and I look forward to carrying his legacy forward. @TexasTech @AngeloState @MSUTexas @TTUHSC @TTHealthElPaso
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The elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices will result in millions in savings for taxpayers and restore a culture of free inquiry, meritocracy, equal opportunity, genuine innovation within Texas higher education. #stopdei #txlege #txed tinyurl.com/4y86t373
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Proud to share the stage with @tedcruz after an incredible victory and decisive win last night —that was more like a mandate! Ted won his reelection effort in 2018 by 215,000 votes. Last night he won by 1 million! The United States Senate is better off with Ted Cruz holding people and government accountable and that will always be what’s best for Texas! #txsen #AmericaFirst
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨: The Texas Senate Passed Universal School Choice.  Today, after over 8 hours of debate, the Texas Senate passed SB 1, providing universal school choice to Texas students.  This legislation empowers parents and unleashes the potential of Texas education.
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The Texas Tech University System will set the national standard for higher education, and it will be an honor to join the system family and to lead the charge as the next Chancellor. With the confidence of the Board of Regents and the strength of our faculty, staff, and students, we will expand opportunities, pioneer new innovations, and ensure the TTU System continues to exemplify the best of what drives Texas and the nation forward.
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Austin, Texas—Breaking: Senate Bill 838, Alyssa's Law is headed to Governor Abbott's desk to become law!  Alyssa's law will equip all Texas classrooms with silent panic alerts for teachers to communicate in real-time with law enforcement.  In times of crisis, every minute matters, and this law will provide Texas schools with a common-sense tool to keep classrooms safe.   I want to thank @repthierry146 for her hard work and leadership on this bill, and for the many educators and law enforcement who have advocated for Alyssa's Law.  #txlege #schoolsafety
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18 states have constitutional carry. Texans deserve no less in the acknowledgment & validation of their #SecondAmendment rights. The US Constitution is our license to carry. I support constitutional carry & look fwd to debate on the details of bill being approved in the TX House.
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Loopholes that increase your property taxes must be banned. No taxing entity should be able to raise your taxes without a 2/3rd approval by voters. #txlege #sots
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Had the pleasure of introducing @heidiscruz this morning on her #Texas tour in the Woodlands! #CruzCrew #TX #TCOT
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This week, less than 100 days after the announcement of a budget and an approved plan, Texas was the first state to build its own border wall, with areas 30ft tall, matching Israeli specs. Biden continues refusing to protect our border, so Texas definitely will. #LetTexasRunTexas
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Happy to welcome my friend @MayraFlores2022 to the Texas Capitol. Mayra was here advocating for south Texas families &discussing issues important to her district. Thankful for her advice &input as we set priorities for the legislative session.   #txlege #lettexasruntexas
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School Choice Derangement Syndrome is real. First, it was a 'voucher scheme.' Then a 'scam.' Oh wait—people hate billionaires? Let’s blame them! Still not sticking? Time to scare the parents and teachers. And when all else fails... just call it racist! Opponents of school choice will throw any nonsense at the wall to prevent meaningful education reforms. Why are people who claim to be passionate about education so terrified of giving Texas families options?  #txlege #SchoolChoice #sb2
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Proud to stand with @codyc64 on this. As the Senate author of Texas’ #NIL law, I know firsthand that ALL student athletes deserve real solutions—not half measures THAT LEAVE MANY ATHLETES BEHIND. At the state level, the Texas legislature delivered reforms that protect opportunity and strengthen college athletics. The kind of division we’re seeing now—from programs that have what they need and want to maintain the status quo—doesn’t send the right signal. It actively works to leave behind student athletes who rightfully deserve a seat at the table. It only distracts from the real work ahead. We need a reset that prioritizes fairness, preserves opportunity, and delivers lasting solutions. College athletics is one of America’s greatest institutions, and it deserves nothing less than our best efforts to protect and preserve it for generations to come. Anything less compromises the integrity of college athletics—and the dreams of young Texans who hope to be part of it.
The @SEC ran this TV ad over the weekend, thar provides a link to a website. The ad and the website make many false claims, the most egregious being that the SCORE Act, in its current form, is supported by every D1 conference in America. This is NOT true. In fact, the large majority of conferences and their members (including many members of the Power 4) believe that the SCORE Act needs to be amended and modified so that women’s sports, Olympic sports, smaller schools, and the Student Athletes can be protected and represented in the final solution. Yes, the SCORE Act is a good start, and we are all grateful that DC is finally paying attention to the existential issues facing college sports, but we ALL need to come together (Big Schools, Small Schools, Women’s Sports, Olympic Sports AND the Student Athletes),to come up with a compromised and comprehensive solution that works for the betterment of the entire system - not just major college football. 500,000 Student Athletes and hundreds of communities are depending on us! Deception and dishonesty, as displayed through this @SEC ad, only drive a wedge between what we were hopeful was becoming a constructive and productive conversation. Let’s get this discussion back on track and work together to find the right solutions that will preserve the Great American Institution of College Athletics!!
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I remain committed to the Texas Parental Bill of Rights, because lawmakers know that Texans overwhelmingly support school choice.  This session is a once in a generation opportunity to unleash the potential of education freedom, and I am confident there is still time to empower parents, lift up Texas teachers and to give Texas students the options they deserve.   #txlege #SchoolChoice #educationfreedom
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Austin, Texas— The future of Texas begins in the classroom, and earlier tonight the Texas Senate passed legislation that dedicates historic funds into public education, provides across the board raises for Texas teachers, and finally empowers Texas families with universal school choice. The laws we pass today determine the Texas of tomorrow —and these bills will unleash the unlimited potential of Texas students when they have education options that fit each of their respective needs. #txlege
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This morning, I filed the Texas Education Freedom Act, SB2. This session, we are fully committed to passing universal, comprehensive school choice legislation, ensuring every Texas family has access to the educational opportunities they deserve. #txlege senate.texas.gov/members/d04…
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361 million lethal doses of fentanyl have been seized since @GovAbbott activated #OperationLoneStar. We must stop the cartels when the feds won’t. #txlege #SOTS23
To end Cartel killings of Texans we MUST do two things: call fentanyl deaths what they are – poisonings, & prosecute them as murders. We must also increase the supply of life-saving Narcan so we can save Texans ambushed by fentanyl. #TXSOTS23 #txlege
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Tonight @TedCruz takes the stage in #NewHampshire for the #GOPDebate! Watch a true conservative speak on our nation's issues #CruzCrew #tcot
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#SB17 has passed the Texas Senate. Texas leads the entire nation with the the boldest legislation to end #DEI and promote true diversity in higher education. #txlege
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To serve as President Pro Tempore for the Texas Senate is an honor that would not have seemed possible to me as a young college student in the 90s that walked the halls of the Capitol, as a Senate messenger. #txlege
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Texas Tech University System is driving the future of American energy. Through partnerships with industry leaders like Energy Transfer and @FermiAmerica our universities are advancing research, innovation, and workforce development that fuel the state — and the world. West Texas built the energy capital of the world. Now Tech is building its future. @TTUSystem
PRESS RELEASE: @FermiAmerica, developing the world's largest, behind-the-meter artificial intelligence private grid campus with the Texas Tech University System, has secured an agreement with Energy Transfer, one of the largest and most diversified midstream energy companies in North America, to deliver firm natural gas supply to Fermi's HyperGrid™ campus located outside Amarillo, Texas... prnewswire.com/news-releases…
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On to South Carolina! @TedCruz takes the stage tonight during the #GOPDebate. Tune in and #ChooseCruz #SCPrimary
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We will absolutely stay until the job gets done. These kids are worth it. #txlege
Gov. Greg Abbott says if school vouchers doesn't pass this time in the 4th special session, he's prepared to call the #txlege back again until they do. "We’d be spending December here, maybe January here, maybe February here," Abbott said. texastribune.org/2023/11/10/…
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Texas House Democrats fled the state to stop Election Integrity legislation - something that the majority of Texans want. Now they're being told the DC vacation is over, and the White House is sending them back to Texas. Special session starts tomorrow at the Capitol. #txlege
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Just landed in Iowa! Looking forward to supporting @TedCruz during the #IACaucus! #CruzCrew #TCOT
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I applaud @TxDPS for their swift response to the pro-hamas protests @UTAustin. The liberal elites at NYU and Columbia may be ok with this, but Texans do not tolerate terrorist sympathizers who harass Jewish students.
DPS appears to be prepping to disperse with a heavy, heavy showing of DPS troopers prepped in riot gear.
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An update from Senator Brandon Creighton:
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Every Texas child deserves the education that’s best for them. It’s time to expand that same opportunity to every Texas family. #txlege #sots #schoolchoice
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Today, the Texas Senate proved that that we can lift up public schools, support teachers, empower parents and deliver school choice.  #sb8 #sb9 #txlege #txed
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The Senate Committee on Education K-16 will hold a public hearing on Thursday to consider CSHB2. This is a historic opportunity to lift up Texas education with an unprecedented $8 billion in new funding. Here are a few key components of the bill: #txlege
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Congratulations to Conroe's own @ParkerMcCollum who will perform @realDonaldTrump's inauguration next week. I can’t think of a larger stage for a great Texan! The world will be watching! #Inauguration2025 #47
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Conroe, Texas—Thanks @foxandfriends and @willcain for inviting me on this morning to discuss a bill I passed last session, SB 17–the strongest ban on #DEI in the nation. Universities cannot just rename or rebrand DEI, and I will hold them accountable with their budgets, should they attempt to do so. #txlege If you missed it, you can watch the full clip here:
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Proud to see the reforms we passed in the Texas Senate making a real impact at Texas A&M. Our work isn’t done—we’ll keep up the momentum to ensure Texas colleges stay focused on education, innovation and degrees of value. More bold reforms are coming for higher ed in the 89th session. #txlege #txed
BREAKING: The Texas A&M System Board of Regents has unanimously passed a resolution forcing President Mark Welsh III to "take actions necessary to eliminate" 14 minors and 38 certificates. The decision was met with gasps by faculty. thebatt.com/center/board-of-…
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Right now, 32 states across America offer expanded school choice. If this were truly the "end of public education"—as some claim—those states would be repealing their programs. Instead, they are expanding them- because they work. #txlege #schoolchoice #sb2
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Governor Abbott is serious about passing #SB8, my Education Freedom legislation. Thankful he made it one of his emergency items for the session. Texas will soon be the 31st state with expanded school choice. #txlege #txed
Texas parents and their children deserve the time and effort it will take to pass critical school choice legislation this session.
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Gov. @GregAbbott_TX's leadership has proven to be the best for Texas. Dems keep trying to convince people that they are ready to lead, but Texans know better. Their nominees offer only open borders, gun confiscation, and unrestricted abortion. Those ideas are all wrong for Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott leads failed presidential candidate and former congressman Robert Francis 'Beto' O’Rourke by eight points in the Texas gubernatorial race, a CBS/YouGov poll released Thursday revealed. trib.al/13wFGFa
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The Supreme Court of Texas has once again blocked the Harris County Clerk from sending mail-in ballot applications to all 2.4 million registered Harris County voters. Thanks to the quick action of AG @KenPaxtonTX. bit.ly/3c9ZfPK
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After saying that they'd be OK forgoing teacher raises in order to kill school choice last session, the Texas AFT is at it again.  Zeph, let me correct you with some actual facts: 🧵#txlege
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Thank you, @GovAbbott. Tomorrow is one step closer to school choice being a reality in Texas! #txlege #sb2 #SchoolChoice
We will not rest until Texas parents have the fundamental right to choose the BEST education path for their children. This session, I am working closely with our legislators to ensure school choice becomes a reality for EVERY parent and EVERY family in our great state.
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For a closer look at Clinton's global failures as Secretary of State, click here: bit.ly/2ahs7rq #EnoughClinton #tcot #txgop
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Not interested in going to the DC SWAMP. #txsen is the last stand for #tx & the US. Too important to leave. Thank you to all who reached out in support. Looking forward to the CD 8 field shaping up soon.... #txlege
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Thank you, @GregAbbott_TX Tomorrow is the first step for TX families to achieve educational freedom when #SenEd hears the Texas Parental Bill of Rights #SB8 #txlege
AG Ken Paxton has issued an opinion saying school choice is legal in Texas. We must empower every parent in Texas to choose the best education opportunity for their child. This session, we'll deliver education freedom for every family in Texas. More: bit.ly/GA3ag
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Congratulations to the State Board of Education for advancing a modern, 21st-century curriculum for Texas students. This achievement is made possible because of #HB1605, which I passed alongside @BradBuckleyDVM last session. I'm grateful to the SBOE members who supported this critical program that will serve millions of Texas students. This new curriculum not only provides Texas students with advanced, grade-level resources but also equips classroom teachers with a valuable, time-saving tool for lesson planning. With a majority of Texas students currently struggling to meet grade-level expectations in math, reading, and other critical subjects, this gold-standard curriculum is a crucial step toward closing the gap and ensuring our students succeed. Millions of Texas students depend on it. #txlege
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Texas Rangers— When y’all finish extraditing the Democrats who ran away to Chicago instead of working in the Texas Legislative Special Session to address issues on the Governor’s call (including addressing flood disasters), can you swing by @LouMalnatis and bring back a deep dish? You know—since y’all are already making deliveries. When delivering the Democrats from shirking their responsibilities, and world famous pizza, at the least a pizza will be serving a purpose. #txlege @TxDPS
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Banning #DEI, bringing #schoolchoice to Texas, lifting up public schools and Texas Teachers in historic ways, and a conservative Texas budget. Covered a lot of ground in a this interview—hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch. #txlege #stopdei #schoolchoice #educationalfreedom kxan.com/state-of-texas/
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🚨CREIGHTON FILES TEXAS TEACHER BILL OF RIGHTS 🚨 Today I filed the first bill in my Texas Teacher Bill of Rights legislative package. SB 26 invests nearly $5 billion directly to teacher compensation. This is historic and unprecedented--no state has ever made an investment this bold that goes directly to permanent classroom teachers raises. The bill also includes free pre-k for teachers children and liability protections. Much more to come this session that affirms our commitment to Texas educators. #txlege
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Thank you Senate District 4, and God Bless Texas.
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🚨🚨🚨 Education Update 🚨🚨🚨 Senate and House Education leaders are now in the sixth day of negotiations on HB 2, a bill that would deliver historic levels of funding for Texas public education and teachers. These discussions are fundamental to our commitment to ensuring Texas students, teachers, and educators have the resources they need for long-term success. #txlege
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I will be recommending that my Senate colleagues concur with the House-passed version of SB 2. This moment is the result of years of determination, partnership, and a shared commitment to always prioritize students first. The gratitude and appreciation is most deserved by our dedicated moms and dads, grandparents and family members that have never given up on what’s best for theses kids. For Texans across this great state, school choice is finally becoming a reality. Should the Texas Senate vote to concur, the bill will soon be on Governor Abbott’s desk. The Texas Education Freedom Act delivers the largest day-one launch of education freedom in American history. When the future of Texas is at stake, there’s nothing more important than doing what’s right for our kids. #txlege #schoolchoice #txed
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EOC County Contacts: Montgomery County- (936) 523-3900 Chambers Co- (409) 267-8343 Jefferson Co- 409-835-8757 Galveston Co- (281) 309-5002 Harris Co.- (713) 881-3100
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@HoustonYRs had to cancel an event I’m scheduled to attend because of threats of violence from pro-Palestinian, pro-Hamas protesters.  I spoke with the consul general, and we will be coming back with a much bigger and widely promoted event very soon. Not giving an inch to any of these radical zealots that justify antisemitism and pro terrorist actions.
Venues that agreed to host a @HoustonYR event with Israeli General Consul @LiviaLinkRaviv were inundated with phone calls that included threats of violence. The Houston GOP group has vowed to reschedule the event in a larger venue with added security. thetexan.news/texas-local-ne…
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#schoolchoice is overwhelmingly supported by Texas families, and will soon be a reality in Texas. #SB2 #txlege
Replying to @hobbyschooluh
A majority of Texans support giving parents public money for private school tuition. 72% support limiting that to low-income parents, but almost as many, 67%, would support a program open to all parents.
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Austin, Texas--After a 10-hour hearing, the Texas Senate has begun addressing the catastrophic errors and deadly oversights during Hurricane Beryl. This marks the initial phase of the Senate's investigation into the deficiencies in planning, preparation, response, and communication during the storm. We are committed to holding electric utilities accountable for their lack of preparedness. I want to thank the local elected officials, lineman, and first responders who attended the hearing and for their efforts on the ground before, during, and after the storm. #txlege
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Congratulations to Chairman @BradBuckleyDVM and the Texas House on the passage of #SB2. Today marks a new day in Texas—one where families have a real path to education freedom, and where parents, not bureaucracy, are trusted to decide what’s best for their children. This vote is a breakthrough, and the momentum is finally where it needs to be. The Senate is ready to get this across the finish line and deliver school choice to every Texas student. For years, we’ve been laying the groundwork—passing school choice in the Senate, building support, and keeping the pressure on. The House vote shows what happens when leaders truly listen to Texas families. The time is now—let’s finish the job. @GregAbbott_TX , @DanPatrick , @Burrows4TXand of course, @POTUS all deserve credit for this transformational bill that will make a difference for future Texas leaders! #txlege
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Congrats @Burrows4TX. The Texas Regulatory Consistency Act/ #deathstar bill is the most pro-business bill of the session— and is finally passed.
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I am disappointed that once again we are having to defend the integrity of our voting laws here in Texas. bit.ly/2acUF43 #txlege
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TX House Dems flee to DC to break quorum. Now, Dem Sen. Alvarado begins her filibuster to kill the same voter integrity bill. Leaving town and the filibuster are the strategies to kill this bill. Wonder why a bill that prevents voter cheating scares the D’s so much? #Txlege
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Help @tedcruz keep his momentum going. Donate today bit.ly/1MoWZ0X #CruzCrew
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We have all seen the numbers. NAEP scores are falling. A majority of Texas 3rd and 8th graders are not on grade level in reading and math. Despite the hard work of our teachers that we value and respect, and the billions spent in our state budget, too many students are being left behind. That is unacceptable. #txlege #SB2
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Today marks a defining moment in Texas history. With the passage of Senate Bill 2 — the Texas Education Freedom Act — we deliver on a promise more than three decades in the making. #txlege
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For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son. - John 3:16 #GoodFriday
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Passing the Texas Education Freedom Act sends a message to all of Texas. It tells the next generation of Texas leaders: your path should fit your purpose — your ambition is greater than any system. And it tells every parent in Texas: you are trusted, you are respected, and you are in charge. #txlege #sb2
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The 89th Legislative Session has gaveled in. Let’s get to work! #txlege #lettexasruntexas
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There is no such thing as student loan forgiveness. There is a transfer from the student that agreed to the terms of the loan to the person that will now be paying the loan off. #txlege
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Across the nation, we have seen violent protests and harassment on college campuses. Let’s make a few things clear: 🧵
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With incredible sadness, I must say that Charlie Kirk was a wonderful human being and man of faith. He understood the heartbeat of America’s youth and built a movement that empowered the next generation to shape our nation’s future. His passion and conviction inspired countless young people to stand firm in their beliefs and actively engage in civic life. What an incredible American treasure. Our colleges and universities must remain strongholds of free speech—where all voices, including conservative voices are welcomed, where every student’s perspective is respected, and ideas can be debated without fear. Violence has no place on our campuses and will never silence the voices of America’s future.
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Texas continues to prove it's the best state to work and live! Read & RT: fxn.ws/2aGepws #txlege #Texas #txcot
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Thanks @LisaMarieBoothe @SteveDoocy and @kilmeade for having me on @foxandfriends early this morning to discuss the Texas Parental Bill of Rights— the boldest in the nation! #txlege
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I don't always sign policy letters. But when I do, it's to fight sanctuary cities with @GregAbbott_TX @TxCC bit.ly/1kSE3BV
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The Texas election integrity bill provides more access to voting than President Biden’s home state of Delaware (no early voting). So why did Texas Democrats flee/seek refuge with him in DC? No solutions there. Support Senate Bill 1. More voting. Less cheating. #LetTexasRunTexas
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In Texas, we refuse to be held hostage by a small fraction of students and faculty that feel they can force the university’s hand if they only scream loud enough. #txlege #txsen
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With all due respect, we had historic new funding for Texas public schools included in several bills last session (passed as separate bills in regular session and special sessions….and then also in a comprehensive Hail Mary)— in addition to the Texas Teacher Bill of Rights and the Texas Parental Bill of Rights. These were passed over and over and over again by the Texas Senate…. However ‘pro-education’ house members rejected them. 🤔
rep allison asks gov abbott stop pointing the finger of blame and formally requests a special session on school finance: bit.ly/3VHqN7x
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The Texas Senate just passed SB 12—the strongest Education Parental Bill of Rights in America. Texas parents now have a guaranteed seat at the table with our schools and their voice now have greater protections in law. Final approval is still needed in the House, but this is a national model in the making. #txlege #parentsrights
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Our nation comes together today to honor America’s heroes. To those of you who courageously defended our country, we thank you. #VeteransDay
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The Senate Committee on Education has gaveled in for our last hearing of the 88th Session. We will hear the substitute for HB 100–a bold blueprint for the future of Texas education. The bill infuses billons of new funds into public education, provides teachers significant raises and finally delivers school choice to Texas parents. I ask anyone who says we cant empower parents and students with educational opportunities and lift up public education at the same time to look at this legislation. We can do it, and we will! #txlege #txed #schoolchoice You can livestream here: tlcsenate.granicus.com/Media…
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Congratulations to my friend, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, for the biggest launch of a School Choice program in American History, with $1 Billion Dollars for 100,000 students in Texas. Senator Brandon Creighton did fantastic work passing SB2. Lt. Gov. Patrick has now passed School Choice six times out of the Texas Senate, only to see it die in the Texas House every time, but he never quits. The Texas House must now pass School Choice to deliver a gigantic Victory for Texas students and parents. I will be watching them closely. I’ve made School Choice a priority of my Administration. We need School Choice passed in every State! Donald Trump Truth Social Post 01:50 PM EST 02/08/25
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Ron Matus from ReImagined Ed in Florida testifies that 70% of FL students qualify for their school choice program, but only 7% opt-in. But with only 7% moving to private schools, public school performance has improved. Competition breeds excellence. #txlege #sb8
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Today at 2:30 pm Gov. Abbott has called a press conference. I've urged for a special on property tax reform & hope that is the call #txlege
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Texas teachers are the best in the nation, and they deserve better. Last session, the Texas Teacher Bill of Rights was killed in the House, but it’s coming back—stronger than ever. Thanks to @GovAbbott for making teacher pay an emergency item this time around. In the coming days, I’ll refile the Texas Teacher Bill of Rights to deliver real results for educators: ✅ Billions in across-the-board teacher pay raises ✅ Double funding for the Teacher Incentive Allotment, putting Teachers on the path to making $100,000 ✅ Free Pre-K for teachers’ kids ✅ More classroom control & stronger contract protections ✅State-funded liability insurance for teachers—so they no longer have to rely on teacher unions that automatically deduct dues from their paychecks Some unserious lawmakers will say this isn’t enough—but this is historic funding and generational protections for teachers. Texas teachers deserve results, not more politics. Let’s get this done. #txlege
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Senator Creighton Secures Final Passage of the Texas Education Freedom Act--Largest School Choice Launch in U.S. History. #txlege Read more here: tinyurl.com/ymzafr8z
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For the last year, I have been working to craft legislation that gives our Texas educators meaningful compensation, bonus opportunities, added benefits, and mentorship programs to train the next generation of classroom teachers. To allow SB 9, the strongest teacher bill of rights/compensation bill in nation, to die, is a shame, and a lost opportunity to lift up our Texas teachers like never before. #txlege #txed #teacherbillofrights
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I filed Senate Bill 29 to ensure that Texas will not tolerate businesses that boycott Israel. #SB29 #txlege #Texas #tx
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Austin, Texas— On October 7th, Israel was attacked by Hamas terrorists.  For 40 days, Hamas has held 240 innocent hostages captive.  Today, at the Texas Capitol I had the opportunity to meet 3 of their family members and hear their first-hand accounts of the brutality of these attacks.  Nir Shani’s son Amit is a hostage, Ella Shani, his niece lost her father in the attack, and Daniel Lifshitz’s grandparents were both taken hostage.  His grandmother was recently released.  I appreciate them coming to tell their stories and advocate for the release of their loved ones.   My friend, Livia Link-Raviv, the Israeli Consul General was also in attendance and reinforced that Israel has no stronger friend than Texas.  As Texans, we always stand with Israel, and especially in this war against terror. #StandWithIsrael #txlege
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Austin, Texas—Today, I had the honor of presiding over the Texas Senate as we unanimously passed Senate Resolution 15 commemorating January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This solemn occasion reaffirms our commitment to "never forget" the atrocities of the Holocaust and to educate future generations. Texas stands resolutely with Israel and remains steadfast in ensuring the security and survival of their people. #txlege
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At Gettysburg on Little Round Top today learning more about the war between the states and the Texans who died here.
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Honored to be @GovAbbott’s State of the State. Tune into @KXAN_News where I will be discussing the blueprint for Texas! #txlege
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Every family that has made the decision to leave CA or NY came to Texas because they see a future for their children to succeed. They see communities that aren’t apologizing for their success or faith. #txlege #inauguration
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Important win for our religious liberties in MOCO thanks to @DanPatrick & @KenPaxtonTX via @TexasTribune bit.ly/2bkfQnW #txgop #1A
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Texas will again lift its head and stand among the nations…- Sam Houston
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Looking forward to joining @foxandfriends early tomorrow morning to discuss my work to eliminate #DEI in Texas. Hope you'll tune in!
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God Bless you and your families. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Let's be clear about what was said at yesterday's hearing in congress. Texas Democrats misled everyone claiming that voter-backed legislation in #txlege makes it harder for minorities to vote. Instead, the opposite is true - our legislation makes it easy to vote & hard to cheat.
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"Anyone who thinks my story is anywhere near over is sadly mistaken." -Donald J. Trump
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Thank you, @DanPatrickTX. Looking forward to the work ahead for the over 5 million Texas students. #txlege
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Congratulations to prolife advocate & Governor @GregAbbott_TX who will receive the Courageous Defense of Life Award from @TXAlliance4Life
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