Currently, Congressman for the Texas 18th Congressional District. Previously, City of Houston Mayor and State Representative for #txlege House District 139.
Houston, TX
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Every time we start moving in the right direction the Governor steps in and sets us back and makes all of our jobs harder. He minimizes the sacrifices of people and businesses. I just don’t get it. st
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Is the Governor‘s statement today an attempt to deflect from the winter storm systemwide state leadership failure? Yes.
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The City does not control the Texas Power Grid. We do not oversee ERCOT which manages and serves as the traffic cop for the electric grid. That is the Governor and the State of Texas. I know people are angry and frustrated. So am I. st
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Within our most diverse city in the nation, #KPOP is continues to gain momentum among our millennial generation.
I enjoyed taking a moment during my visit to @KASHouston to dance #ChickeNoodleSoup with some of the most energetic and talented millennials at @DiscoveryGreen.
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Texas keeps making national news for the wrong reasons: an electric grid that failed systemwide throughout the state and rolling back the mask order when 88% of Texans are not vaccinated. We are better than this. Leadership matters. st
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We are working to bring a theme park like Astroworld back to Houston. A company is very interested in creating a uniquely-Houston experience. I expect an announcement within 6-8 weeks. #HMForum
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Today, we are announcing the first three businesses for our city’s wall of shame who did not comply with the Governors executive order over the weekend.
The three businesses include Spire Club, Prospect Park, and Pour Behavior.
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Parade for our #HoustonAstros will be Friday @ 2 Downtown starting at Smith and Lamar. st
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The world is not coming to an end. But if it is all that bottle water and toilet paper you are buying will not get used.
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Our #WorldSeries parade will take place tomorrow at noon. #LevelUp
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I am concerned people are now treating this virus as if it is yesterday’s news. 73 more people tested positive and 4 more people in Houston have died. Because there is no vaccine for this virus we must manage it going forward. Please put on your masks in public. st
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The filing of the lawsuit by the Texas Attorney General to overturn the election and invalidate million of voters is an embarrassment to our State. We cannot be silent and excuse this behavior and those who endorsed it. This is dangerous. st
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Happy to learn a federal judge blocked the Texas law aimed at making local police immigration enforcers. Need them for fighting local crime.
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This storm will not break our spirit. We are in this together and we will rebuild even greater together after #HurricaneHarvey
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#Htown’s @Beyonce & @theestallion dropped a new remix that is just #Savage.
Because of both artists contributions to uplifting our communities, holding down #HTown, & for helping us remain #HoustonStrong our city will present both artists with their own respective days. st (1/2)
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CURFEW UPDATE: I'm modifying the curfew to start at midnight (and still end at 5 am) to allow volunteers and others to do their great work.
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We don’t have voter fraud in Texas but we did have massive systemwide grid failure, statewide power outages, bursted water pipes, no water and high electricity bills. Um. Now I understand why some elected officials are trying to limit and restrict people’s right to vote. st
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The State must own and explain the magnitude of these power outages across the State. st
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What Houstonians must do:
1. Wear a mask 2. Avoid large crowds 3. Work remotely from home 4. Virtual worship service 5. Social distance 6. Stay home if sick 7. Get tested 8. No home parties 9. Wash hands often. 10. Take this virus serious. st
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Texas Legislators should immediately stop trying to use renewables as a scapegoat for statewide system failure during this winter storm. We are not stupid. A failure to make structural changes and denying climate change have brought us to this point. st
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Let me thank the people in the City of HOUSTON for peacefully marching and demonstrating yesterday and last night. I want to thank our police officers for exercising restraint and their professionalism. We have a lot of work to do but we can do it together constructively. st
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DC: where is the law and order with these protesters? And what about the US Constitution? It doesn’t mean anything to these protesters? And Texans should hold Sen. Ted Cruz accountable for this fiasco. st
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10% of US #DACA students are in #Houston. We all lose without them. I join community leaders with @HispanicHouston to support #DACA
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I do believe that we need a two-week shutdown, at the minimum of two weeks, and I have proposed this to the Governor so we can help blunt #COVID19 progression.
If we can not have a shut down, then at least step back to state’s Phase I. This will allow us to reset and reassess.
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Too many young men of color are killing each other. Resolving their disputes by pulling their guns and shooting one another regardless of fame or fortune. Crazy. And in a few second a life is gone, families and friends are left grieving. STOP! st
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Houston has been and will be a welcoming City. Our diversity is an asset and our strength. And as your Mayor, I represent every Houstonian.
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What happened this week is not the fault of consumers. These high electricity bills caused by the PUC and ERCOT should go to the State of Texas. They were forewarned in 2011. st
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Astros won in Game 7 against NY Yankees; Astros won in Game 7 against LA Dodgers; Houston Rockets shall win Game 7 against Golden State Warriors. #OurSeasonOurMoment! st
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There are people who have to work all times of the day like first responders/healthcare providers. By the time they are able to get to the store, the shelves are empty because people are panic shopping. Can I ask you to take a collective breath and be mindful of others? st
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The Governor is wrong to roll back the statewide mask order which is not supported by the medical professionals, science or data. @The87thTxlege must speak up and the people of Texas must hold their leaders accountable. st
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The person who smashed a bottle on the head of an employee who asked him to put on his mask causing him to go to the hospital and received 10 stitches has been arrested, booked and charged for assault, bodily injury. Put on your mask or stay home. st
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Today I instructed the Houston First Corporation to exercise its right contractually in cancelling the State’s Republican Convention that was set to take place next week at GRB. #COVID19
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Harvey came to Houston and Houston Won; NY Yankees came to Houston and Houston WON! Great Series and respect for Yankees. Go Astros! st
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I value @deshaunwatson as a player but I respect him even more as a person. I know he loves this City because I have seen how much he has given of himself and his treasure to people in this City. I am humbled to be his Mayor. I hope that won’t change anytime soon. st
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I am saddened to learn of Ezra’s death this evening. Our city tonight prays for his mom, dad, grandparents, other family members and classmates at this time. They will need all of our support in the months and years to come. May God give them strength. RIP Ezra. st #AstroWorld
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#Governor call a Special Session now to (1) repeal #HB1927 permitless carry, raise the age from 18 to 21 to purchase guns and (2) investigate what happened in #UvaldeschoolMassacre. st
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I have given no order to shutdown the City. If that happens you will hear it from me, the County Judge or the Governor. Short of that, you are hearing rumors. But you should avoid crowds and practice social distancing. st
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The numbers continue to move in the wrong direction in this City and in this State. For the first time more than 1500 Houstonians tested positive in a single day. We need a Stay Home Order or at the very minimum return to Phase 1 for 2 weeks. We need to hit the reset button. st
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Today, I am announcing that that we will begin issuing citations to people who are not wearing masks under the state’s mandatory mask order.
#MaskUpHou #COVID19
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No city curfew citations or arrests for a second night in a row. Thank you Houston for your understanding and cooperation. #Harvey
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The City of Houston boil water notice has been lifted. You may use for drinking, cooking, washing... I want to give a BIG THANK YOU to Dir. Carol Haddock and all Public Works employees and consultants for working round the clock. st
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Houston loves @deshaunwatson and the @HoustonTexans. Houston is a great City that is hungry to back our players and team. As Mayor of a City that is second to none I pray we move forward together. st
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We don’t need another debate. Please don’t put the country through this trauma again. That’s enough. st
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A photo was sent to me and there are others on social media of crowds n clubs/bars ignoring the 25% occupancy requirement, no social distancing and no masks. I want us to move forward but this will set us back. Starting tonight the Fire Marshall can enforce. st
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Not the time for negativity when people are giving up their lives for this city. #Harvey #StevePerezRIP
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Young people should not be used as the scapegoat for the surge of Covid 19 cases in Texas. There is enough blame to go around. st
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These are not rolling blackouts. We are dealing with systemwide power outages across the state. st
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60,000 people from across our diverse City marched peacefully with the family of #GeorgeFloyd and I could not be more proud of Houston. As Mayor of this City I want to thank again our police officers for their restraint, professionalism, and service. st
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I fully endorse the executive order @LinaHidalgoTX has signed in regards to wearing masks in businesses within our city.
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A true honor to welcome our past five former Presidents who came together to support those affected by recent storms. #OneAmericaAppeal
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The massive crowds on the beaches are disturbing especially if you are returning to the city of Houston. These are not normal times and this virus is no joke and there is no vaccine. st
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It is my hope that come November, the energy we see today will continue to grow.
The #SupremeCourt Justices may have their say.
But, come November, Texans will have their say on who will lead our state. #RoeVWade #Texas #txlege
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On Friday, Congressman Turner was brought home from Washington D.C. to Houston and most importantly his childhood neighborhood of Acres Homes.
Ashley and Jimmie would like to formally thank the @Dulles_Airport TSA staff, @united staff, pilots, crews, and operations teams both at IAD and @iah , @MWAAHQ Fire and EMS along with @HoustonFire for the water salute at takeoff and landing, and the @houstonpolice Honor Guard, and other officers who helped in the transport of the Congressman to the funeral home.
Everyone played an integral part which truly left an impression on Ashley, Jimmie, and staff who accompanied the Congressman back home.
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Instead of spending money to construct a border wall, Texas state leaders should be spending their time and money fixing the Texas grid. The possibility of rolling blackouts this summer is real. #RealProblemsneedRealSolutions! st
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.@DeAndreHopkins was true to his roots on and off the field. He worked to uplift our communities & invested to ensure our children had the chance to learn all sports.
I appreciate his incredible athleticism & sportsmanship while with the @HoustonTexans.
#ThanksDeAndreHopkins
ALT DeAndre Hopkins was true to his roots on and off the field. He worked to uplift our communities and invested to ensure our children had the chance to learn all sports. I appreciate his incredible athleticism and sportsmanship while with the Houston Texans. Mayor Turner pictured with DeAndre Hopkins at various events.
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Anyone who underestimates the spirit of this city does not know Houston. "Woe is Houston?" That just encourages us further. #Harvey
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On behalf of all #Houstonians, we welcome home @Simone_Biles & all returning #Houston area #Olympians. #Rio2016
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Houston is the home of #GeorgeFloyd. There is a real pain because of the way he died and people want to express their feelings and lift up his name. I join them. But to those who want to loot, deface or incite violence in the City where he grew up, that is unacceptable. st
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My thoughts and prayers continue to be with #VanessaGuillen’s family.
I stopped by the mural painted at Taqueria del Sol on Park Place and placed a lily flower amongst the other flowers and candles placed by Houstonians in her memory.
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#COVID19 is still prevalent in our city and our state. Earlier this week, I joined with other Mayors around our state along with Judge @LinaHidalgoTX asking the Governor to rethink his decision.
Thank you @CNNTonight's @donlemon for having me on your program last night.
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I see where the Governor is coming to Houston specifically the Texas Medical Center for a round table conversation on vaccine distribution. Neither City nor County healthcare Directors are included. Surly this is an oversight. st
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#Houston is grateful for the support from @andrewcuomo and the people of #NewYork. I thank them for sending a team and supplies to open two testing sites. Testing is critically important, especially in the Black and Hispanic communities, that have been hit hardest by #COVID19.
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University of Texas has put its diversity, equity and inclusion policies #DEI on hold. In 2023 in one of the most diverse states in the country that is totally unacceptable and a major step back in time. We cannot be quiet. st
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The grocery stores in our city will not be shutting down. There is no problem in our food supply chain.
There is no need to rush to the store as if things are running out.
I am asking Houstonians to buy what you need and think of others. #COVID19
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For those who protested peacefully yesterday, thank you. To our police officers, thank you for showing incredible restraint and professionalism. st
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At this point the City has turned no one away who needed a shelter and that includes their pets. st
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It is hard to fathom there is a group trying to throw out the ballots of more than 120,000 people in Harris County who used drive through voting approved by the Secretary of State and Texas Supreme Court. Totally unacceptable. I pray that most people vote Tuesday for change. st
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I want the Astros to play Friday night. I want regular activities to resume. @astros
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Protect your family; protect your friends; protect your co-workers; protect yourself. Wear your mask. st
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This Texas Legislature passed the most restrictive and suppressive voter bill, the most restrictive abortion bill, on the brink of telling teachers what history to teach. But when it comes to Covid, no mandates, no legislation, just do the best you can. Texans deserve better. st
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So many donations of goods at Brown convo center that we ask public to instead drop them at nearby BBVA Compass stadium!
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My father died when I was thirteen, leaving my mother to raise nine children. She worked as a maid at the Rice hotel, and never learned how to drive, but she made sure my brothers and sisters and I were educated.
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As mayor, I cannot force you to change your behavior, but I am strongly encouraging you to take #COVID19 seriously and make some changes to your routine over the next several weeks.
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Perez "died in trying." RIP, sergeant. Houston thanks you and mourns all who have died in #HarveyFlood.
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Two years ago, I wrote a letter to @Lin_Manuel asking that the Hamilton Foundation consider Houston for its educational project. Today, I am so proud that our dream has come to fruition. #EduHam is in Houston with over 2,600 students from all over Houston!
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The city of Houston stands with Las Vegas, Nevada with a heavy heart following the horrifying mass shooting there.
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What happened and is happening in DC is inexcusable, unacceptable and unAmerican. And how these protesters have been handled leave me speechless. st
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Please pause at noon from home, work, the store, the doctors office for a moment of prayer or silent meditation and ask God in your own way to heal our land. And thank him for what he has done, is doing and will do. Thank you! st
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Covid-19 positive cases have been increasing for the last 2 weeks as well as hospitalizations. This current rise cannot and should not be attributable to the mass protest and demonstrators. st
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Hospitals are full; non-Covid persons needing a bed are having to wait; there are major staffing shortages; children, adults getting sick; and the delta variant is pervasive. BUT the leaders of Texas spend their time on restricting and suppressing the right to vote. Really! st
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Les Alexander @HoustonRockets owner ups donation to $10 million for flood relief.
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The issue is not the leak #RoeVWade, but the elimination of a woman’s right to choose. Now you have the right to choose in November. If you don’t reject this radical agenda it will only get worse. st
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A massive turnout for the parade. I hope we can get a massive turnout with people voting on Tuesday! st
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Today was a defining moment for the Houston Astros and the City of Houston and a day I shall never forget. Were you there? #houstonpride st
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We are not going to allow looters and people who are intent on causing turmoil in our City. It is one thing to protest against the wrong/the death of #GeorgeFloyd. I join you. But some people are intentionally trying to incite confrontation/violence. That hurts all of us. st
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There is no major weather system, tropical storm or Hurricane but the power is out on the north side. State leaders should fix the electric grid instead of expending time restricting people’s right to vote or telling teachers what history not to teach. #Fix real problems. st
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She is our Madam Vice President Elect.
Congrats @KamalaHarris on making history in your own right. Onward to brighter days for our nation.
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There is a video on social media of a person saying she was in a meeting with government officials confirming that there will be a city lockdown this weekend or Monday. All of this is false. I am asking HPD and Harris County DAs Office to investigate for possible prosecution. st
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Imposing curfew from 10 pm to 5 am to stop any property crimes against evacuated homes in city limits.
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Honored to welcome @KamalaHarris to our great city. She is about to take the stage in just a moment.
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