Candidate for TX Attorney General. Texas Senator District 16. Public Servant. Lawyer. Music Composer #DragonBallZ. Likes facts. #TXLege #SD16 #NJ4AG
Dallas, TX
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Your Attorney General should deliver for you, not party bosses or billionaire donors.
In the Senate, I've expanded health care, fortified the power grid, and led the fight against corruption in the highest levels of state government.
I'm ready to deliver even bigger wins as AG.
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I can confirm. 🔥 #TXLege #DragonBallZ 🐉🌟
Reminder that the guy who composed Gogeta’s theme in Movie 12, Nathan Johnson, is currently a Texas Senator. nitter.app/KFTragic/status/163793…
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Gerrymandering isn’t new — but here’s what is: a president calling a governor asking for five seats, and a Republican Party that just capitulates to those demands.
Why? To dodge voter backlash for failed policies and broken promises.
That’s not democracy. It’s dangerous.
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Born in #Uvalde on February 2, 2012, Jayce Carmelo Luevanos was energetic and full of life.
Jayce enjoyed having his friends in the backyard to play dinosaurs and ninjas. He was very close to his parents, a ten-year-old boy who wrote letters to his parents even though he lived with them. Jayce, a devoted grandson, would often wake up to brew his grandparents, Carmelo and Sylvia Quiroz, a pot of coffee each morning.
Jayce’s parents, Christina Quiroz and José E. Luevanos, and his brothers and sister — José, Chance, Corey, and Justine — will love and miss him forever. #TXLege #UvaldeStrong
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I join my Senate Democratic Caucus colleagues in calling on @TheJusticeDept to investigate whether Texas AG Paxton is unlawfully interfering with Texans' voting rights, on the false pretext of protecting election integrity.
Perhaps I’m wrong, we’ll see. But it seems evident to me that his actions are nothing more than attempts to de-legitimize and undermine participation in the election. That’s not what I call election integrity.
See the letter below:
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Do something important. #GoVote and bring a friend. Marching with my friend, @BetoORourke, to the Oak Lawn Branch Library with a crowd of spirited voters. Friday is your last chance to #vote early. Polls are open until 9:00 pm in #DallasCounty. #GOTV2022 #gotv #DallasCountyVotes
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We don’t walk out over policy disagreements. Never have. Ever.
But we refuse to be a part of an assault on the Democratic process, on the silencing of voices.
Texas voters should have the power to choose their leaders — not the other way around.
MASSIVE BREAKING: Texas Senators Walk Out of chamber refusing to vote on gerrymandering.
This is how you fight back and for democracy.
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THREAD: I’m deeply disappointed but not surprised. Abandoning both fiscal responsibility and academic accountability, today, the Senate majority entrusted public education to religious organizations and private businesses. (1/4)
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The state of Texas has already outlawed abortion. What could be driving the state to sue Planned Parenthood under yet another bogus theory? A desire to deny Texans access to birth control, cancer screenings, and other preventive care?
Although this judge’s record affords little basis for hope, I cannot help but hope for reason and law, not right wing judicial activism, to prevail.
For decades, #PlannedParenthood providers have served Texans as the most reliable and in many cases the only source of affordable, quality health care. #TXLege @PPGreaterTX
Planned Parenthood has managed to stay open in Texas despite the state’s best efforts to shut it down. But a lawsuit in front of a conservative judge poses an existential threat. bit.ly/45tcS6R
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The overwhelming majority of Texans, across the ideological spectrum, want the Texas Legislature to pass non-intrusive gun safety measures.
Don’t people, particularly those harmed, deserve for us to send a clear message that we care and are willing to try to reverse the course we’re on? #TXLege
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Hard to believe that a serious candidate for TX AG would say this. Disgraceful.
I’m running for Attorney General to ensure all Texans are treated with respect and decency. Help me make sure that this is not where we are next November: secure.actblue.com/donate/nj…
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More and better housing for Texans is on the way.
Working together with House author Rep. @JamesTalarico, today we passed my Senate Bill 2835, clearing away old codes and outdated modes, allowing for the construction of small-footprint apartment buildings with new materials and beautiful designs.
These buildings make better use of available land and interior space, and are safer than traditional mega-complex multi-family housing. #TXLege #SD16
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THREAD: Senator Nathan Johnson issued a statement following the Senate’s acquittal of Attorney General Ken Paxton, who faced 20 articles of impeachment issued by the Texas House General Investigations Committee. (1/4)
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THREAD: Let’s makes this perfectly clear: this is not a 'both sides' issue.
Democrats do not engage in mid-decennial redistricting. We do not call on Democratic states to redraw their maps to avoid voter backlash for failed policies and bad leadership. (1/3)
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THREAD: We’re not going to make Texas safer, nor even stop unauthorized border crossings, by hooking pregnant mothers in razor wire and pushing kids into a river. (1/4)
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Not just wildly expensive and disturbingly inhumane, Texas border policy is also grossly ineffective.
Don’t take my word for it, ask the @WSJ.
wsj.com/articles/texas-billi…
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THREAD: Today, I’m launching my campaign to become Texas’s next Attorney General.
After years of corruption and abuse of the office, misplaced priorities, and bad management, Texas needs an AG who can meet the present moment – with strength, independence, and a genuine commitment to serve the people of Texas. (1/5)
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In 2018, I flipped a Texas State Senate seat blue for the first time in three decades. In 2026, I’ll be flipping the Office of the Attorney General. Texans can’t afford another four years of corrupt elected officials playing politics.
@NathanForTexas predicts a “shockwave” in 2026:
“The word is out and I think that in 2026 you are going to see some results that are going to negate the games that are being played in that chamber.”
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ICYMI: My remarks at the public education press briefing w/ Texas Senate Democratic Caucus on public education priorities and the third called special session. #TXLege #TxED
"To call a special session and to hold actual education funding hostage for a pet project like vouchers is just bad leadership. There's not a voucher emergency. What we do have is a crisis in public education."
Watch my full remarks:
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This is obscene. If they’re attempting to influence the carrying out of our solemn constitutional duty to act impartially: shame on @DefendTXliberty.
Pro-Paxton group gives $3 million to impeachment trial judge Dan Patrick texastribune.org/2023/07/18/… #txlege
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I generally give strong deference to local authority on matters of local governance. But this is not about local governance. This is a flagrant infringement upon the constitutional right to interstate travel.
It’s pernicious Big Government acting at the local level, and for the benefit of all citizens, the state has an obligation to stop it.
Read my full statement on filing Senate Bill 45 to protect Texans from abortion travel bans:
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Been saying for years now: backwards social policy is bad business policy. “No way!” you say? Californians probably said “No way”a few years ago, too. Full page ad in today’s Dallas Morning News.
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So now we redraw the maps every time Washington D.C. wants to dodge accountability?
That’s a violation of the separation of powers. It silences voters, weakens democracy, and undermines our elections.
Tell D.C.: No. Enough is enough. #txlege
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Probably moot by now, but worth saying anyway: I don’t believe that the House Republicans had authority to order DPS to surveil the Democrats 24/7 as a way to prevent a quorum break. House members have the constitutional power to break quorum. The remaining legislators have the constitutional power to forcibly restore quorum (send DPS to arrest you!). But no one has the power to prevent a quorum break. Because if they did, there wouldn’t be a constitutional power to break.
A look at the rules leads to the same conclusion. House Rule 5, section 8 (“Securing a Quorum”) provides that a group of House members can move for a “call of House” to secure a quorum, and condition the release of members from the chamber on pretty much anything they want. But once a quorum is established, there’s no basis to detain anyone. Moreover, the same Rule provides that under a “call of the House” the House cannot recess, it can only adjourn. Once it has adjourned… there is no quorum to be established.
Also, creepy!
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What happens if you give one person too much power for too long? Abuse of power. The Governor has basically gone rogue. We need term limits on executive offices. #Txlege
View full statement: bit.ly/4lAtvFl
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🚨Breaking: @UTAustin and @TxPolProject poll shows that 73% of Texas voters support Medicaid expansion (64% of Republicans, 91% of Democrats).
MedEx would make Texas healthier and wealthier and doing it would be wiser.
My #LiveWellTexas bill and my three other Medicaid expansion bills (pick-a-path) would get it done.
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.@Dallas_Observer: “I’m deeply disappointed but not surprised. Abandoning both fiscal responsibility and academic accountability,” Johnson said, “the Senate majority entrusted public education to religious organizations and private businesses.
It marks another disturbing instance of misusing public power and resources for private ends.”
Read the full story by @KellyRDearmore:
Here We Go Again: Gov. Abbott's School Voucher Plan Passes the Texas Senate in Special Session dallasobserver.com/news/gov-…
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THREAD: It seems that the special session agenda is expanded whenever a new bill gets filed, so why not try my luck? A special session is meant to address a crisis affecting fundamental responsibilities of state government. (1/6)
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The @TexasHDC quorum break has nothing to do with “fleeing“, as the press so consistently mischaracterizes it.
The break — an aggressive move, not a retreat — avails of the last available option, the only mechanism that offers any chance to stop the grave and possibly irreparable harm to democracy caused by mid-decennial redistricting.
And although there may be sincere and legitimate questions about tactics, Republican compliance to the autocratic impulses of Donald Trump leaves no question as to who, as between Democrats and Republicans in the Texas Legislature, respects the voters.
Read the full statement by @TxSenateDem:
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Grateful to be re-elected as your Texas Senator!
Thank you to all the voters who put their trust in me and my outstanding legislative team once again.
I'm honored to continue serving our district and our state, and I am looking forward to getting back to work!
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Her biblical reference also betrays a pernicious, destructive, and, well, lazy biblical ignorance. Common.
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Just landed in D.C. in time to celebrate the 2023 World Series Champions, the Texas Rangers, at the @WhiteHouse. #TXLege #SD16
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THREAD: Texas’s outdated cannabis laws create confusion and risk.
Present THC laws are inconsistent and inadequate to protect kids and the public. No uniform testing, labeling, or age limits for hemp-derived THC.
My SB 53 and SB 54 bills create a responsible regulatory framework. (1/6)
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If you wouldn’t vote to CREATE a confederate heroes day, you should, for the very same reasons, vote for its abolition. Right?
#txlege #texaspolitics @TexasTribune @jarvisjohnsontx @MALCTx @txblackcaucus @VentonJonesTX @CarlOShermanTX texastribune.org/2023/01/18/…
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All trick no treat: “This is obviously the next step in the attempt to hold public education funding – in particular teacher pay raises – hostage to a voucher program," Sen. Johnson said. “I think it’s bad policy, and I don’t respect the strategy.” #TxED bit.ly/40qKEIQ
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THREAD: Just filed for re-election to serve as the State Senator for District 16.
From saving critical facilities (like clean water and urgent healthcare) from a grid failure to helping parents save their baby's hearing, (1/4)
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I'm pleased to announce that I'm running for re-election to the Texas State Senate in 2024. Since 2018, it's been a profound privilege to care so much about my work every day. I would appreciate your support and to have you as part of my team! tinyurl.com/SNJ2024
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.@AP News: Johnson said it eventually became clear there would not be enough votes to convict and that it may have led some senators to change their minds.
“When enough people fall away from conviction, it exposes any remaining Republican to very strong attack from the right,” Johnson said. “We reached the wrong result and it was the result of political pressures.”
Read the full article by @PaulJWeber and @JuanLozano70: bit.ly/46i6y2H
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Joined by my colleague Sen. @MollyforTexas and veteran Shaun Salvaje, I unveiled my cannabis reform package to create a regulatory framework for the safe, responsible manufacture, marketing, sale, and consumption of naturally-derived THC in Texas.
These reforms replace a fragmented system with clarity and consistency in the law. #TXLege #SD16
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Today is Confederate Heroes Day - a state holiday since '73. Join me @jarvisjohnsontx @RafaelAnchia @NicoleCollier95 @DonnaHowardTX @ChrisGTurner for a press conf. about our efforts to repeal it (HB 36 and SB 128) today at 12:00 pm via Zoom: ow.ly/1T9v50DbX6t
#txlege
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The redistricting process usually takes a couple of years. This one’s happening in a matter of days, maybe weeks, and it happened with the speed of the yank on a dog’s leash. #txlege
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THREAD: A Win for Housing in Texas!
Senate Bill 2835 — the Single-Stairway Bill — is headed to the governor’s desk!
Working with House author Rep. @JamesTalarico, we passed SB 2835 to clear out outdated codes and unlock more housing opportunities for small-scale, multi-family developments across Texas. (1/5)
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This is about power.
Not census data, not communities of interest, and not the constitution.
It’s Republicans capitulating to Trump’s illegitimate demand to shield himself and his Congressional delegation from voters’ disillusionment and outrage at their broken promises and bad policies. #TXLege #SD16
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"[W]e have a steeply increasing population, we have a steeply increasing demand on our electricity from industrial processes—it would be political negligence to not look at those curves and anticipate for the power that we're going to need."
Read more: bit.ly/3DkGZkW
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The housing crisis remains a critical issue for Texans across the state as costs rise dramatically while incomes stagnate or fall.
This forces many to have to choose between paying their rent, buying food, or getting health care. We don't want Texans to be put in this position.
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Lead causes irreversible damage to the brain and nervous system. It’s especially damaging to children. Yes, testing will cost a little money. That’s okay. Brain damage is not. #txlege
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Read my full statement regarding the tragic mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas:
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Here in El Paso for the @TexasDemocrats State Convention!
See you all soon. #TXDems24
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It marks another disturbing instance of misusing public power and resources for private ends.
As for having a special session about vouchers: it’s wrong. The proper purpose of a special session is to meet fundamental obligations that were not accomplished during the regular session. (2/4)
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A busy week under the dome. Passed seven bills out of the #TXLege Senate this week, bringing the total to 13 pieces of legislation headed to the House.
✅ #SB1699 Distributed Energy Resources
✅ #SB1929 Large Electrical Loads
✅ #SB294 Asthma Medicine in Schools
✅ #SB483 Massage Therapy License Review
✅ #SB612 Street Sales Tax Renewal
✅ #SB1413 Firefighter Authority to Clear Roadways
✅ #SB681 Long-Term Care Licensing
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Seriously, y'all! Are we going to be last? The Republican-controlled state legislature in North Carolina just expanded #Medicaid.
There is a path forward in Texas.
This session, I refiled my #LiveWellTexas Medicaid expansion plan, along with three other bills that could, at last, get us there. #TXLege
Red states are waking up to Medicaid expansion. Why won’t Texas? | Opinion dallasnews.com/opinion/edito…
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THREAD: Vouchers dead again. Good. House Democrats and rural Republicans demonstrated that they still respect and value public education in Texas. (1/4)houstonchronicle.com/politic…
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... and Missouri makes it 39. That’s right, 39 states have now undertaken to expand Medicaid. What will it take for Texas to make it into the top 80% (sigh)?
It’s going to take all of us. #ExpandMedicaid #TexMedX #MedEx4TX #txlege
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Grateful to everyone in my office, both in my Capitol and Dallas offices, for their unwavering commitment and valuable contributions. Much of what we achieved was due to their tireless dedication and diligent work.
Special shout out to my incredible interns for their enthusiasm for this work and for their enduring light and perspective. I can't wait to see the extraordinary feats you will individually achieve. #TXLege #TeamJohnson
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.@HoustonChron: “It has been so long since we had an AG that viewed that office as being the attorney for the people of the state,” Johnson said.
“One of my goals as attorney general will be to restore people's understanding of and faith in that office.” bit.ly/4lXxo86
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No school board member and no superintendent ever wants to be placed in the position of having to defy a governor's order. But they have a higher obligation, supported in law and guided by conscience, and they're choosing to honor it.
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Kansas House passes Medicaid expansion in bipartisan effort. Texas should too. #TXLege #TexasCares
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Given the serious doubts looming over the 2003 conviction of Robert Roberson and the emergence of new evidence that has yet to be thoroughly examined, my Senate colleagues and I sent a letter last week asking Gov. Abbott and the Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles to grant clemency to Mr. Roberson.
Please read the letter below:
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Today the Lieutenant Governor appointed me to the Sunset Advisory Commission, a bicameral body charged with ensuring that state agencies effectively and efficiently serve the needs of the public. I’m eager to get started on this important work.
#txlege
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A private school voucher program is not fundamental to the function of the state or to the success of public education. It’s just another failed bill.
In 2019, the Legislature increased public education funding and crafted the basic allotment so as to send money where it’s best used. (3/4)
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“Every day I’m on the floor, I am in the face of the Governor, of the Lieutenant Governor, calling out the bad stuff that pulls us down, clearly, effectively, but at the same time, my constituents and the people of this state need more than just words, they need results,” [Johnson] said.
“Everybody in this state needs education. Everybody needs healthcare. Everybody needs electricity. On those three areas and many more, I’ve been able to deliver results.
Read the full article by Michael McCardel of @WFAA: bit.ly/47786fI
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On Wednesday the Texas Senate voted on straight party lines to prohibit DEI in higher education hiring.
"Diversity of experiences and perspectives works better for everything: corporate boards, academic institutions, senates..."
Watch my remarks on Senate Bill 17:
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A pleasure to welcome my #TXLege colleague Rep. @JamesTalarico to Dallas — diving into the important work ahead to meet the needs of all Texans and their families. #SD16
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THREAD: I find it anything but reassuring that the state’s highest election official would see fit to hide our elections from federal observers. What’s to hide? If nothing to hide, what’s to lose?
Nothing and nothing, of course. Then why the belligerence? (1/3)
Texas tells U.S. Justice Department that federal election monitors aren’t allowed in polling places. texastribune.org/2024/11/01/…
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This statement is blatantly false. SCOTX has done no such thing. It just hit the pause button. The court could have ended it all today by granting the mandamus requested by the Gov. It didn’t.
Today, SCOTEX has ordered Dallas Co and Dallas ISD to follow Exec. Order GA-38. Local mask mandates are illegal under GA-38.
Let this ruling serve as a reminder to all ISDs and Local officials that the Governor’s order stands.
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There is no such thing as ‘constitutional’ carry. Calling it that is to use in vain the names of our nation’s founders & the guiding document they gave us. This, instead, is an elevation of convenience over conscience, of recklessness over responsibility.
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Thank you to @MassGovernor Maura Healey, @MassLtGov Kim Driscoll, and Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin for graciously hosting us at the Massachusetts State House, putting their power behind the message we’re bringing: mid-decennial redistricting in Texas is a national crisis that requires a national response. #TXLege #SD16
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Our revolt against the stupid travel bans is winning. The two most recent cities to consider it have voted it down.
I will again be re-filing my bill to prohibit Texas cities and counties from enacting these unconstitutional, big-government, unthinkably invasive attacks on women's rights to travel for any purpose, including to seek an abortion out of state.
Read more by @BrandiDAddison of @Statesman: bit.ly/4ekVmqI #TXLege #SD16
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Thank you again to our exceptional and talented interns — Adam Trevino, Azaria Au, Crystal Tran, Daniel Yeats, Manisha Reddy, Sarah Batson, and Viktoria Beck — for the incredible, steadfast, and thoughtful job they have done this session.
I look forward to seeing the remarkable accomplishments and contributions each of you will make. #TXLege
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Bags of peanuts, a noisy blender, and quality time with #TeamJohnson; there's no better way to wrap up another successful #TXLege session. #Homemade #PeanutButter
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Confirming a Trump nominee before the election would erase any pretense of an independent judiciary. Any US Senator who does not refuse to confirm a SCOTUS nomination until after the election lacks the integrity required of the office. Throw them out.
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I am honored to announce my appointment to the Texas Energy Fund Advisory Committee.
With this new position comes the opportunity to serve alongside a bipartisan and bicameral body of my colleagues to monitor the implementation of the Texas Energy Fund and issues related to power generation.
Now, let's get to work! #TXLege #SD16
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Texas Senate Democrats endorse @KamalaHarris:
"We proudly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to be our Democratic nominee for president. Her unparalleled record as a prosecutor, U.S. Senator, and Vice President make her the most qualified Democratic leader to succeed President @JoeBiden."
Read the full statement below.
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EO-GA-40: Stunning. It's like the Governor doesn't want us to get back to the life we wish to have back. Businesses and hospitals are outraged and horrified that he would interfere with private enterprise and public health in one astoundingly ill-conceived, imperial act.
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Happy Birthday Senator Johnson! Hope you enjoy this video and your day at the #txlege!— Anne and the kids
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If you could harness the energy here at the @texasdemocrats Convention, we would have no problem powering #TheGrid this summer. I will be speaking between 11:45am and 12:30pm. Watch the live stream online at facebook.com/TexasDemocratic…. #txlege #txdems #txdems2022 #TXDemConvention
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Sneaking in a little puppy love between all the ripping and running, hearings, layouts, and meetings under the dome.
These little paws are getting some practice before heading to their future forever families — thanks to @AustinPetsAlive for bringing the pups by the Capitol!
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Good News: My #SB1212, Distributed Energy Resources, bill has officially been voted out of the Senate Chamber and headed to the House.
Senate Bill 1212 brings aggregated small-scale commercial and residential electricity generation onto the ERCOT grid. #TXLege #TexasGrid
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A champion for survivors, an advocate for common-sense gun safety, and a courageous soul — former Congresswoman @GabbyGiffords exemplifies the brilliance, tenacity, fortitude, and the best of America.
Gabby Gifford, a survivor of gun violence, has dedicated herself to finding gun safety solutions to reduce gun violence and save lives.
Honored to welcome her back to Texas. #TXLege
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.@Dallas_Observer: "Sen. Nathan Johnson, a Dallas Democrat, has filed several bills to expand Medicaid in Texas, including one that would have established an express lane to eligibility.
Read the full article by @OfficialJacobV:
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