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Texas Democrats

@texasdemocrats

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RELEASE: Texas Democratic Party Statement on UT Campus Protests Read more:

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Texas Democrats

@texasdemocrats

2 years

We’re here in Houston with thousands of Texans to tell the @NRA to get the hell out of our state.

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Beto O’Rourke will be the next Governor of Texas.

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Happy Pride Month! ❤️💛💚󾬓💜

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“I want every parent out there to know that the lives of their children are more important to me than the NRA, any special interest, or any other political consideration. I will prioritize them over everything else.” – @BetoORourke #TXGovDebate

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You co-authored the 2021 #txlege permitless carry bill, you feckless coward.

Jeff Leach

@leachfortexas

1 year

My statement on the tragedy in Allen. #txlege

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The @TexasGOP have done more to keep books out of schools than guns out of schools.

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RELEASE: Texas Democrats Call on Ted Cruz to Resign from the U.S. Senate, Justice Department to Investigate Cruz for Inciting Sedition and Treason Read more:

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3 years

BEY a voter, with @Beyonce . 🤠 Find where to vote:

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BREAKING: Multiple polls now show Donald Trump and Joe Biden *tied* in Texas. Our goal is to raise $1 million for voter registration by today to #TurnTexasBlue . We're two-thirds of the way. Here's how your donation today can deliver Texas in November:

I'm going all in with the Turn Texas Blue Fund! You should too:

Can you join me in supporting @TexasDemocrats?

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This man has absolutely no business being a U.S. Senator.

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WATCH: "Children have died in this state, and you guys are sitting here joking and playing and thinking this is a joke! This is not a joke!" Thank you @jarvisjohnsontx for standing up for Texas communities. #txlege

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💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 IF YOU'RE IN LINE, STAY IN LINE -- IF YOU'RE IN LINE BY 7 YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

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You voted against this.

Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

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Texas to receive $3.3 billion in federal funds to boost broadband expansion efforts via @TexasTribune

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Clear eyes Full hearts

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This is Jeff Leach, co-author of the 2021 Texas Permitless Carry bill -- the #txlege State Rep. who represents #Allen , where 8 people were just killed in a mass shooting. With all due respect, @leachfortexas , you're a state legislator -- & TX needs you to do more than pray.

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Texas is next. Pass it on.

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It's mid-May. If we're already getting alerts from ERCOT to conserve energy, what are we to expect in June? July? August? Texans can't trust our rusty power grid, and Texans can't trust Greg Abbott. #AbbottFailedTexasAgain

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This kid wins Halloween! 😍

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2 years

Greg Abbott had the chance to #FixTheDamnGrid after Winter Storm Uri, but he chose to bail out his buddies instead. So, now we've got a failing power grid in 100+ degree heat and with expected rolling blackouts across TX over the next 3 days. #ERCOT

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texas could have a governor that doesn’t have to practice sincerity

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3 years

Texans are dying and you’re on a flight to Cancun. #TedCruzRESIGN

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3 years

Just confirmed @SenTedCruz and his family flew to Cancun tonight for a few days at a resort they've visited before. Cruz seems to believe there isn't much for him to do in Texas for the millions of fellow Texans who remain without electricity/water and are literally freezing.

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As millions prepare for the possibility of rolling blackouts in 100+ degree heat — Greg Abbott is nowhere to be found. #WhereIsGreg

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Gov. Greg Abbott should be focused on growing the Texas economy and finding real solutions to the problems at the border — instead, he's causing intense supply chain issues and major delays across the state to further his personal political agenda. Texans deserve better. #txlege

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4 years

Texas is ready! 🤠

Joe Biden

@JoeBiden

4 years

Ready.

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are y'all ok

Texas GOP

@TexasGOP

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It’s time to #ReclaimTheRainbow ! During the month of June, we celebrate God's Promise over man's pride. Children are under attack and the @TexasGOP will not stand idly by and watch it happen. Order #ReclaimTheRainbow shirt today!

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Kansas. Alaska. …Texas.

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“After losing 23 of my neighbors to somebody armed with a weapon of war, after talking to the families in Uvalde who could only identify kids by the shoes they were wearing – It's clear that the only place an AR15 makes sense is on a battlefield.” – @BetoORourke #TXGovDebate

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Where is Ken Paxton?

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”I am MJ Hegar. I'm a Purple Heart combat veteran, a working mom of two, and I am your opponent. I'm the person you're running against and I am sorry if that is inconvenient for you.” -- @MJHegar #TXSenateDebate

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BREAKING: @GregAbbott_TX , @DanPatrick and @KenPaxtonTX ’s TX will purposely withhold data on pregnancy related deaths until after the election. They know they’re wrong on abortion. They know that #Roevember is coming. #txlege

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BREAKING: The day before early voting begins in Texas, brand-new polling shows @BetoORourke and @GregAbbott_TX in a statistical tie. The poll was conducted by Beacon Research, which has an “A” rating from FiveThirtyEight.

New poll shows Abbott vs. O’Rourke race as ‘a tossup’

The poll shows current Republican Texas governor Greg Abbott (48%) with a three point lead against Democratic nominee Beto O’Rourke (45%) among 1,264 registered Texas voters.

www.kwtx.com

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Congratulations to @LinaHidalgoTX , our re-elected Harris County Judge!

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10 months

Texas Republicans oppose drag queens, books, and air conditioning during triple-digit heatwaves. Visit for resources. #txlege

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2 years

Congratulations to Judge @LinaHidalgoTX , our Democratic Nominee for Harris County Judge! #txlege

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4 years

New poll shows Joe Biden up 5 in Texas. Don’t get complacent, there’s still a lot of work to be done. If we do the work, Texas will flip in November.

Joe Biden builds 5-point lead over Donald Trump in red Texas as some voters sour on handling of...

AUSTIN — Former Vice President Joe Biden has built a five-point lead over President Donald Trump in Texas as unease over Trump’s handling of the coronavirus...

www.dallasnews.com

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BREAKING: Texas Democrats Walk Out Again Lawmakers are risking arrest to block Republicans from silencing voters of color, working people & voters with disabilities. We'll do whatever it takes to protect the right to vote in TX -- Are you with us? ➡️

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5 years

Happy Presidents' Day — Not a single former president voted for Trump!

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Texans are going to fire Ted Cruz this November. Pass it on.

Ted Cruz Is Getting Nervous He’s Going to Lose His Senate Seat

Ted Cruz is facing ethics questions regarding his relationship with iHeartMedia amidst a tight race against Rep. Colin Allred for his Senate seat.

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#AbbottFailedTexas and he MUST resign.

Democrats Call for Gov. Greg Abbott to Resign Amid Winter Weather Crisis

Democrats call Abbott the worst governor in Texas history.

spectrumlocalnews.com

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Seceding from the Union is nothing short of anti-American.

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2 years

“We need to legalize marijuana so we no longer spend half a billion dollars locking people up and forgo another half billion dollars in revenue per day. Let’s legalize marijuana, and get this done.” – @BetoORourke #TXGovDebate

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“56 years ago, I stood behind my father (LBJ) as he signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He would condemn any and all voter suppression efforts of the world today.” — Lucy Banes Johnson

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What Greg Abbott has done is unforgivable. #FireGregAbbott Join countless others in sharing your story, use #AbbottFailedTexas so we can make sure this man never forgets what happened here.

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"Republicans are working to end the policy of trapping kids in failing schools and sentencing them to a lifetime of poverty." FACT CHECK: Republicans' school voucher program will actually defund public schools, cut teacher pay, & funnel taxpayer $$$ to wealthy private schools.

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. @BetoORourke is officially our Democratic nominee for Governor! Beto has inspired millions to make our state a better place for all. Let's all unite, stand in solidarity, and fight like hell to win in November – the future of our state depends on it. #BetoForGovernor #txlege

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In the wake of the El Paso shootings, Beto O'Rourke took the fight to the NRA and gun lobby as he focused his campaign on ending gun violence and the rise of white supremacy. We thank him for his service and leadership. He made Texas proud.

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4 years

"Because a Republican Congress." -- @JoeBiden #Debates2020

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5 years

Texas Democrats stand strongly and proudly with @IlhanMN , @RashidaTlaib , @AOC , and @AyannaPressley — @realDonaldTrump demonizing and terrorizing communities doesn’t make you American, in fact, it makes you the complete opposite of it.

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The ruling to let the nearly 127,000 drive-thru votes stand was the correct decision but it doesn’t change a simple fact: This should have never been an issue in the first place. THREAD.

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4 years

Congratulations to @wendydavis , our Democratic congressional nominee in #CD21 ! #TexasPrimary

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2 years

@JohnCornyn Wow. Let us guess…trying to win back your extremist base that booed you at convention?

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4 years

we are going to #turntexasblue .

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[On abortion access] “We’ll give them baby supplies.” – @GregAbbott_TX #TXGovDebate ???????????

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BREAKING: H.B. 2744, a bill to raise the age from 18 to 21 to purchase AR-style and other semi-automatic rifles, just cleared its latest hurdle to head to the #txlege House floor. (Video credit @VikkiGoodwinTX )

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8 years

RETWEET if you want #TacoTrucksOnEveryCorner . 😋

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3 years

What’s happening in our state is the worst state-level public policy failure since the Flint Water Crisis. — @JulianCastro

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4 years

Retweet if you're a nasty woman who still votes.

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TEXAS IS THE BIGGEST BATTLEGROUND STATE Y'ALL! 🌊🌊🌊 rt if you're ready to #TurnTexasBlue ! 🌊🌊🌊

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TEXAS IS A BATTLEGROUND STATE Y’ALL! 🤠 @KamalaHarris recognizes we have a real shot of flipping Texas. DONATE TODAY:

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Here are all of the Texas Republicans that voted against a $10,000 pay raise for public school teachers: #txlege #txed

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LEAKED VIDEO: Texas Republicans Attended Meeting with Group That Suggested Violence and Jail For Women who Have Abortions and Use IVF Read more:

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6 years

Congratulations to @BetoORourke , our Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate:

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Congratulations to @Rogers4Texas , our Democratic Nominee for TX House District 9!

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3 years

Trying to vote in Texas

ESPN

@espn

3 years

Name something that 𝙞𝙨𝙣'𝙩 an Olympic sport, but 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 like an Olympic sport 🤔

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"In the face of hate, we choose love. Siempre lo hemos hecho, siempre lo haremos. The great state of Texas casts 161 votes for our next president @JoeBiden ." -- @vgescobar #DemConvention

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Greg Abbott has never been pro-life.

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"We are not going to support any voucher scams...we will never compromise on the five million children in our Texas public schools. It's time to stand up for Texas kids, Texas teachers, and Texas schools." - @TMFtx #txlege

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An entire classroom was massacred with an AR-15 just 280 miles from this stage, and the Texas GOP is loudly booing someone for proposing even the mildest of gun safety legislation. #txlege

Scott Braddock

@scottbraddock

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The boos are so loud at the Texas GOP convention as @JohnCornyn takes the stage it's hard to hear him

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Texas Republicans allowed another mass shooting to happen in Allen, TX tonight. Malls are not safe. Schools are not safe. Public spaces are not safe. Permitless Carry is wreaking havoc amongst Texas and the country. To the families & Allen community — our hearts are with you.

The Associated Press

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BREAKING: Law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting at an outlet mall in the Dallas area. The police department for Allen, Texas, said via Twitter that it was at the Allen Premium Outlets.

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"The waitlist for pediatric disabled Texans to get a Medicaid waiver is now up to 26 years. Simply because Governor Abbott and Texas Republicans refuse to do the right thing and finally expand Medicaid." #txlege #TXSOTS23

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4 years

Texas currently has one of the lowest voter registration rates in the country. Why? Because the Texas GOP knows if every eligible voter went to the polls, Republicans would lose.

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IF YOU'RE IN LINE BY 7PM YOU CAN VOTE IF YOU'RE IN LINE BY 7PM YOU CAN VOTE IF YOU'RE IN LINE BY 7PM YOU CAN VOTE IF YOU'RE IN LINE BY 7PM YOU CAN VOTE IF YOU'RE IN LINE BY 7PM YOU CAN VOTE IF YOU'RE IN LINE BY 7PM YOU CAN VOTE IF YOU'RE IN LINE BY 7PM YOU CAN VOTE

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🚨 PAXTON IMPEACHMENT: PACK THE GALLERY TOMORROW! Join us as the Texas House holds historic impeachment proceedings against indicted AG Ken Paxton! Let's hold this Texas Republican criminal accountable. #txlege ⏰ 11AM CT 📍Texas Capitol 📲 RSVP:

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“Everything that the governor has done has been a failure for the state. What we need are solutions – not more stunts. “ – @BetoORourke #TXGovDebate

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The only way we're going to replace MAGA Republicans like Ken Paxton and Dan Patrick is by choosing to get registered to vote and helping others do the same. Together, we can change the future of the state of Texas for the better. Learn more at

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#txlege #AbbottFailedTexas

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. @GregAbbott_TX isn't showing up to the NRA convention because Texans & the world are holding him accountable for what happens next. ICYMI: 11 TX schools have responded to gun related threats in the 48hrs since Uvalde. Thanks to all that have kept the pressure up. Keep going.

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3 years

Abbott killed Texans, plain and simple.

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6 years

Ted Cruz is so scared of @BetoORourke that he needs help from Donald Trump -- the man who said father killed JFK, called his wife ugly, and called him a lying loser.

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

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I will be doing a major rally for Senator Ted Cruz in October. I’m picking the biggest stadium in Texas we can find. As you know, Ted has my complete and total Endorsement. His opponent is a disaster for Texas - weak on Second Amendment, Crime, Borders, Military, and Vets!

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TX House Democrats chose to break quorum and walk out of the Capitol -- by doing so together, they killed the GOP’s hateful, anti-voter #SB7 . We need to continue showing the GOP just how committed we are to this fight for our democracy. Fight back:

Texas Tribune

@TexasTribune

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In case you missed it: Texas Democrats abandon House floor, blocking passage of voting bill before final deadline #TXlege

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Beyoncé, Solange, Erykah Badu, Megan Thee Stallion, and Yolanda Adams have crossed genres and pushed musical boundaries while using their platforms to bring attention to social issues impacting their communities. We are so proud that they call Texas home. 🎶 #BlackHistoryMonth

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BREAKING: In the middle of a pandemic, Texas Democrats break the record for the highest turnout in Texas Democratic runoff history. Read more:

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Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would've ensured protection for dogs left in extreme weather conditions. In wake of this news, we're sending our best wishes to Snowflake, Ted Cruz's dog, who was left in the cold while the Senator fled for Cancun. #AbbottHatesDogs

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Standing with Uziyah Garcia’s father, Brett Cross, outside of UCISD to demand accountability and action for families. Brett has been here for 8 days straight, and isn’t going anywhere until these families get the answers they deserve. #UvaldeStrong

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STAY IN LINE, TEXAS ‼️

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Abbott is too busy already running for President to help Texans who are trapped in the cold and on the verge of hypothermia and death. #AbbottFailedTexas

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“Being at the top of the ticket I take very seriously, kind of like when you're in the military in your the command of a unit or something. I feel a strong responsibility to deliver our 38 electoral votes, this senate seat, all candidates up and down the ballot.” -- @mjhegar

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@artnula . 　　 🤠 　　 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 　 🏳️‍🌈　 🏳️‍🌈　 🏳️‍🌈 👇　 🏳️‍🌈　 🏳️‍🌈　 👇 　　 🏳️‍🌈　 🏳️‍🌈 　　 🏳️‍🌈　 🏳️‍🌈 　　 👢　 👢 back at yee @artnula

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There are 16.2 million registered voters in Texas. And another 5.5 million Texans who could register. More than 70% of them would likely vote against Trump and the GOP. We have tools to send voter registration forms to millions of unregistered Texans. But we need your support.

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“This election is about reproductive freedom. If you care about this, you need to turn out and vote. I will fight to make sure that every woman in Texas can make her own decisions about her own body, her own future, and her own healthcare.” – @BetoORourke #TXGovDebate

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THANK YOU you to the 30,000 Americans comprised of allies, volunteers, candidates, and friends for helping us reach this historic goal in Texas Democrats history. We know that when we win Texas, we defeat Trump. #TurnTexasBlue

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Retweet if you’re going to vote ‘em out!

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Greg Abbott is now requiring medical staff & teachers to report trans youth undergoing gender-affirming, life-saving medical care, & may charge them criminally if they fail to report. He doesn't care about protecting kids. He cares about winning primaries. #AbbottFailedTexas

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ERCOT has announced that our power grid is not prepared for another winter-freeze. 5+ million power outages, 700 deaths, 10 months, and 4 #txlege sessions later -- Texas Republicans have not done a single thing besides hand us the bill for their catastrophe. #FixTheGrid

Texas Tribune

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2 years

According to ERCOT analysis, Texans may experience outages during severe winter weather even with new preparations by power plants.

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5 years

You BETO believe I'm going to BEY a voter!

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1 year

Greg Abbott banned abortion in cases of rape. Greg Abbott banned abortion in cases of incest. Greg Abbott is too extreme for Texas. We must vote him out today.

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4 years

Congratulations to Houston Mayor @SylvesterTurner on his landslide re-election victory!