Dade Phelan
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Speaker of the Texas House, Southeast Texan, Republican, Texas House of Representatives. Sígueme: @DadePhelanTxESP .
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Last Seen Profiles
Interstate 10 at the Jefferson / Chambers county line. Waves with white caps on the interstate.
#Harvey
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The Republican Party is no place for Hitler apologists. My full statement here:
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GOP has lost control of the Senate THREE cycles in a row & it was not the fault of the pro-life movement. It was your hand picked candidates who underperformed & lost “bigly”. May 2023-24 bring the GOP new leadership PROUD to protect the unborn.
#LeadFromTheFront
#txlege
#HB1280
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I've asked the House State Affairs and Energy Resources Committees to convene a joint hearing on Feb. 25 about the factors that led to sustained power outages across Texas. Texans look forward to hearing some answers.
#txlege
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Thank you Senator
@KHancock4TX
for voting your principles and speaking out about the truth, even when it’s the politically difficult thing to do. True statesmanship is hard to come by these days. The Texas Senate is a better place because of you and
@SenatorNichols
.
#txlege
Republican State Senator Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills tells
@cbs11jack
about his votes to convict Attorney General Ken Paxton on many of the impeachment articles. Paxton was acquitted by the Republican majority in the Senate.
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Several thousand Southeast Texans showed up today at the Jefferson County Airport to hear a fiery Sean Hannity and Ted Cruz rally the crowd. Early voting starts Monday! Get out the vote!
#KeepTexasRed
#SETXRedWave
#txlege
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Despicable.
@TexasGOP
/SREC can’t even bring themselves to denounce neo-Nazis and Holocaust deniers or cut ties with their top donor who brought them to the dance. There is a moral, anti-Semitic rot festering within the fringes of BOTH parties that must be stopped.
#BREAKING
The Texas GOP's executive committee just rejected a proposed ban on associating with Nazi sympathizers and Holocaust deniers. Vote came two months after we reported that a major GOP fundraiser and activist hosted white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
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Big congratulations to our newest member of Congress,
@MayraFlores2022
who joins Reps.
@votelujan
and
@RyanGuillen
in securing a major victory for the GOP in South TX. And we are not done yet. This fall, we'll add
@JanieLopezForTX
to the list of successes for our party.
#txlege
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Here are a few things you should know about
@DanCrenshawTX
, a hero who gave of himself to defend our country.
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Proud moment in the
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y’day as we honored a very special member of our family, longtime House Messenger Matthew Wright, who has etched his name in the annals of sports glory forever by winning the natl
@SpecialOlympics
Golf Championship! Congrats Matthew! You make us proud.
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Rules matter in the TX House. Today’s outbursts in the gallery were a breach of decorum & continued after I warned that such behaviors would not be tolerated. There will always be differing perspectives, but in our chamber, we will debate those differences w/ respect.
#txlege
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Gov. Abbott has just signed
#HB12
to extend Medicaid coverage for new moms to 12 months after childbirth. This is a huge victory for new moms (& babies!) in the State of TX, & I am so proud of its passage. Thank you
@RepToniRoseTX
for your hard work & dedication on this issue.
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The champs are in the House! A cool moment for our chamber to have the
@BaylorMBB
team on the floor today.
#txlege
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If the suit comes out, you already know what time it is. Honored to have filed for reelection to House District 21 this week. Let’s do this!
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I am thrilled and honored to welcome my friend Rep.
@RyanGuillen
to the Republican Party. I am making it my personal mission to ensure that Rep. Guillen returns to the Legislature so we can continue the work for our great state.
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I encourage Texas residents to use the House's public comment portal to formally share their experiences & thoughts about the electric blackouts as the House State Affairs and Energy Resources committees prepare for next week's 2/25 hearings:
#txlege
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BREAKING: Today, I’d like to announce formally that despite no one encouraging me to run, I will not be running for Texas Land Commissioner.
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Bucket list moment to meet and visit today with President George W. Bush. Pres. Bush is the model of a servant leader and family man. I am grateful he spent some time reflecting on lessons learned. Thank you for your service, Mr. President!
#txlege
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I am not familiar with
@RepDanBishop
but his & his staff’s scrutinizing thread of $1.7 trillion and 4,155 pages of spending is a Christmas gift to taxpayers!
#txlege
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More than anything, the families of the
#Uvalde
victims need honest answers and transparency. Period. It would be absolutely unconscionable to use the “dead suspect loophole” to thwart the release of information that is so badly needed and deserved right now.
#txlege
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🧵THREAD 🧵: Public release of videos, 911 calls and other evidence from the Uvalde shooting could provide the most accurate account of that terrible day, but there are obstacles that we Texas journalists often call the "dead suspect loophole" that could get in the way. 1/4
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As I have pointed out repeatedly over the last two weeks: there is no place for antisemitism within the Republican Party. We must remove its terrible influence, both root and branch.
#txlege
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It is a privilege to again serve as speaker of the Texas House this session — thank you to my colleagues for the honor. The work we do over the next 139 days will be hard and demanding, but I know that we will get it done together.
#txlege
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Strengthening the border✅
Providing Texans with the largest state property tax cut in American history✅
Sine Die✅
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I fully support a budget amendment tomorrow on HB 1 to purchase the state of Connecticut & turn it into a parking lot for the Houston Rodeo. You can never have too much parking.
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"You walk around downtown Houston, which is butt ugly, not much there..." the governor began, before the highly amused hosts cut him off.
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Enjoyed officially kicking off my
#HD21
reelection campaign last night. Thank you to our gracious hosts & supporters for a fantastic event! We’ve made great progress for SETX in our Capitol, but our best days are still ahead. Looking forward to the next great chapter.
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A plane will be waiting Saturday in Washington for my colleagues ready to get to work. The State of Texas is waiting.
#txlege
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Really had to work hard not to say “You’re my boy, Blue” and quote Bottle Rocket when I met Luke Wilson tonight at the movie screening of
#12MightyOrphans
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Texas has overcome tough challenges before. And with the grace of God and the pioneer spirit that made Texas the beacon of our nation, we will do it again.
Let us unite in one common purpose to do what is right for the people of Texas. It's time to get to work.
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A thorough, worthwhile read from
@terrywilsonTX
.
@DefendTXLiberty
’s ties to neo-Nazis, anti-semitism and anti-American sentiment are no “blunder”. They are far from isolated incidents.
Please give this a read. We are owed accountability and answers from
@defendtxliberty
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As a former House & Senate staffer and someone who benefited as a state rep and now Speaker from my talented, hard-working teams, the lifeblood of this building is the labor of those lege & lege agency staff who work at our Capitol to fulfill a higher purpose.
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Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle says it shouldn't matter that legislative staffers won't get paid under
@GregAbbott_TX
's Article X veto because they're "not actually doing anything." Staffers who work very hard might disagree. Video via
@fox7austin
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I am proud to announce the first slate of Texas House priorities for the legislative session — these 4 bills are great starting points for our chamber, and I thank Reps.
@VoteGiovanni
,
@RepToniRoseTX
,
@ShelbySlawson
&
@DonnaHowardTX
for filing them. Let’s get to work!
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Thank you
@StanKitzmanTX
. You said it best. Nick Fuentes openly identifies as an anti-Semite – his values are not conservative values and associations with him must be strongly disavowed. This is how you do it.
.
@StanKitzmanTX
, who got $5K from
@DefendTXLiberty
in his 2022 primary runoff, says he’s redirecting the money to other causes, including
@AIPAC
#HD85
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Losing ain’t fun but the character this young man demonstrates will take him far beyond the court. We should all learn from him.
After his coaches tore chairs up and kicked trash cans over, University of Houston’s Jamal Shead stopped and picked up the trash after an emotional loss to Alabama Saturday night in Tuscaloosa.
I’m a huge fan of this young man!
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Thank you to my Republican
@TXGOPCaucus
colleagues for selecting me to serve as their speaker nominee for a second term. Every member will play a role in our legislative process, and I look forward to earning the votes of all my colleagues when the
#txlege
convenes on Jan. 10
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Kim and I extend our prayers for safety and health for the members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus who tested positive for COVID-19 while in Washington, D.C.
#txlege
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Thank you to
@GovAbbott
for prioritizing public education, telehealth expansion, and rural broadband access in the
#SOTS2021
. Improved education and innovation will benefit Texans in every corner of the state.
#txlege
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THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT AS AMENDED IS ACCEPTABLE TO THE AUTHOR. IS THERE OBJECTION TO THE ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT AS AMENDED? THE CHAIR HEARS NONE, THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT AS AMENDED IS ADOPTED. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES MR. SMITH TO CLOSE. . .
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Thank you
@JaredLPatterson
for leading the way on this issue. I hope everyone who has taken
@defendtxliberty
money will follow your example by giving that money to a better cause.
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The actions today at our US Capitol is not the act of patriots. It’s disgraceful. The Bill of Rights guarantees the right to assemble peacefully. It does not condone violence, destruction of property, or trespassing to disrupt proceedings outlined in the Constitution.
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LIGHT THE TOWER! 🤘🐂 What a game. Incredible play calling by
@CoachSark
. Congrats to
@TexasFootball
on an incredible win
#Hookem
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Stoked for some tasty waves on the Texas Coast this summer after
#txlege
hits its gnarly Sine Die!
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Diversity, representation, and our strong Texas women make the Texas House better each and every day. Our differences make us better and we will do what's right for those we represent. I'm proud to work alongside the very best leaders Texas has to offer.
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Progress.
Women in Texas House made gains in House leadership:
Appropriations Committee:
2019- 18% representation
2021 - 29% representation
Calendars:
2019-9%
2021- 27%
State Affairs
2019- 7%
2021- 23%
Pub Ed:
2019 -15%
2021- 23%
More work to do but thank u
@DadePhelan
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My mother, sisters, and in-laws all taught school. Teaching is a true labor of love and in spite of the challenges they face daily and educating during a global pandemic - Texas public school teachers persevere. We’ve got your back.
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The governor, lieutenant governor and I had a great meeting this morning - we’re working together to make sure we get it all done on time. One week left of
#txlege
. Stay tuned . . .
From
@RenzoDowney
on Friday —
The Blast asked Phelan whether the two discussed the possibility of a special session. “We talked about how to not have one,” he replied.
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It's time for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to agree with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and cut property taxes for good by passing appraisal caps for all Texans. The House is ready to work with the Senate to ensure the largest tax cut in state history. Let's get this done for Texas,
@DanPatrick
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Another meeting in DC this AM. Thank you Sen
@TedCruz
for making time to discuss 2 of my priorities for this visit: expanding access to healthcare for veterans thru the creation of a new VA hospital in SE Texas & federal reimbursement for state expenditures on border security.
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Could not be more proud to announce these individuals to positions on my senior staff. They bring the talent and experience demanded by such a pivotal moment in our history. I am grateful for the service and leadership they will provide.
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Thank you
@MattShaheen
for standing up for what is right. Antisemitism has no place here, and neither does an organization that entertains those with such hateful viewpoints.
Antisemitism is evil & has no place in the GOP. Defend Texas Liberty PAC is to be condemned for meeting w/ an antisemite. I demand they release the names of all individuals involved & explain why the meeting occurred.
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Today our prayers are with the Israelis, the victims, and all those affected by these horrible attacks. Texans stand with Israel. 🇮🇱
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I’ve just created a new Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment. With a special session on education matters all but certain, the select committee will begin working immediately to develop a workable roadmap for legislation in the House.
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Congratulations to
@marynanhuffman
on her runaway victory tonight! It is a decisive victory for real Republicans, and I’m sure Rep. Richard
@Hayes4TXHouse
is celebrating proudly
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Just another reason that the Texas House shouldn’t try to be like Washington. It’s great to see Republicans and Democrats coming together to help all Texans when times are tough. We’ll be there on Monday.
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Now THAT is some
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bipartisan effort! Big thanks to all of the Reps and Senators who let us into their offices to donate water for shelters and nursing homes who have no water in the Austin area.
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"And the angel said to them, ‘Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’” Luke 2: 10-11
Merry Christmas to all!
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So grateful for the huge crowd that came out last night to support my re-election campaign for
#HD21
!
Thank you to all those in SETX showing their support, and to
@GovernorPerry
for his endorsement.
Together, let's keep SETX thriving!
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It may be 40 degrees out but the concession stand must go on. If you’re wondering where to get some boudain and sausage wraps and a pouch of skittles at 9 AM, I’m your guy…
#SoutheastTexasThings
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It is unfortunate & undeniable. If you are a Republican, this is just another wasted DC opportunity. Thankfully the House Republicans in the
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grew our majority - because having the best candidate actually matters. Perhaps DC should focus on our successes & follow our lead.
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Happy
#StPatricksDay
& Happy Anniversary to us
@phelan_kim
! 14 years strong! Can't wait to see you and the boys at the
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today!
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Proud of
@RepToniRoseTX
& the rest of the TX House for giving final passage to
#HB12
today so that new mothers can have essential postpartum coverage for a full year. Looking forward to getting this bill to the governor’s desk.
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Please excuse Representative Slawson because of an "Icey Road Warning" on the motion of a concerned daughter with a detailed map . . . is there objection . . . the chair hears none . . . so ordered.
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#StaySafeTexas
Mr Speaker
@DadePhelan
: please excuse my delayed return to the chamber, as my local ‘do not drive Texas!’ authority has issued a very clear ‘Icey Road’ warning.
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#safetyfirst
#2ndGrade
@TXGOPCaucus
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Amazing video. Thank you for your sacrifices. Welcome home
@JaceyJetton
.
I made it home in time to surprise Jacob at the end of his football game. The sacrifices of being away from home for legislative sessions and military are challenging, but this service is important to defend and preserve Texas and our country for our children and future…
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A ceasefire from UT/A&M rivalry is in order for this awesome moment. Big horns up to A&M icon R.C. Slocum, who was raised in Orange Co. and attended Stark High (West Orange Stark), for completing cancer treatment today.
#GigCancer
#ringthebell
🔔
@bswhealth
#hd21
I've seen a lot of wins over the years, but seeing R.C.Slocm ring the bell at Baylor Scott and White this afternoon signaling the completion of his cancer treatment was a special victory! We'll hear from
@rcslocum
at 6 and 10 on
@KBTXSports
@KBTXNews
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Congratulations to Rep.-Elect
@LujanForTX
for a tremendous victory and a well run race for
#HD118
. It’s my honor to welcome you back to the Texas House to be a conservative voice for the people of HD118. I know you will work hard for Bexar County and for all Texans.
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Texans are fed up with the worsening border crisis & deserve better. As our state works tirelessly to secure 1,200 miles of border, the Biden administration refuses to help or pay attention. Thank you, Fox News, for having me on this morning to discuss.
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Mark Stiles was my first
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boss and is a huge figure in Texas political lore. Please keep him and his family in your prayers as he fights to recover from a serious accident.
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Must read op-ed from
@TerryWilsonTX
: Allowing a neo-Nazi to meet with a major Republican donor is anti-American
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Thank you to the Texas Department of Public Safety and our local law enforcement for working to keep my family safe
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A
#txlege
pro-tip - when returning from Austin you better bring the family some Capitol favorites!
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My team heard today from State Preservation Board that Capitol Grill staff still have jobs at the other food service outlets the vendor operates in town. SPB confirmed again that "they need all of them to keep their other operations going."
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What a day!
@GovernorPerry
& I held two GOTV rallies in Vidor & Jasper, & we hit every polling location from Orange to Jasper in between.
Big thanks to everyone who came out.
#HD21
is fired up. Y’all brought the enthusiasm & energy we’ll carry with us to Election Day. Let’s go!
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Immensely proud of these two hardworking Texas women, serving the TX House with commitment & intelligence. Thank you Kara & Brianah for your contributions to our chamber & the legislative process that guides us.
The TX House truly represent all Texans.
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Here’s my statement about those who are stalling a 13th check for retired teachers by breaking quorum and a list of those who have not taken steps to return their legislative per diem while they are in Washington.
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This morning I established the Texas House Investigative Committee on the Robb Elementary Shooting to conduct an examination into the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.
@Burrows4TX
@moodyforelpaso
& The Honorable Eva Guzman will conduct the investigation.
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It is with bittersweetness, I congratulate my good friend
@DrewSpringer
on being elected to the Texas Senate. We will miss him on the west side of the Capitol but we know he will serve SD 30 with distinction and honor!
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With no record or proposals of his own to stand on, David Covey is unfortunately lying AGAIN to Southeast Texas voters, knowingly misleading them to try and get their vote.
David Covey made the absurd statement that I do not support border security because I “did not vote for SB…
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To my friend and former colleague, welcome to the Republican Party! Mayor
@Johnson4Dallas
is absolutely right. Conservative policies are the key to safe, thriving, and successful cities. His leadership is a shining example of that. Great news.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is switching parties from Democrat to Republican, he writes in
@WSJopinion
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To our men and women working to restore power in this bitter cold, we recognize how hard your jobs are and we are so grateful for all you are doing. Thank you on behalf of the Texas House and all those we proudly serve.
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#txwx
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I have some cool gavels (some broken) but his is my favorite - the one that I was sworn in with and the one I adjourned Sine Die today. I appreciate the hard work of the entire Texas House. You are good people - now go get some rest. See you in the 88th . . . or 87(1).
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The
@potus
is doubling down on his request for “gas stations” to “take one for the team”. A complete lack of understanding of how this industry (or any) operates. Margins are pennies per gallon. A 40+ year inflation crisis and this is his solution? Looking forward to November!
My message to the companies running gas stations and setting prices at the pump is simple: this is a time of war and global peril.
Bring down the price you are charging at the pump to reflect the cost you’re paying for the product. And do it now.
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Rain or shine, it’s block walking time! Thanks to all of our awesome volunteers for hitting the pavement with me on Friday. We knocked on hundreds of doors to meet with voters and drop off signs across
#HD21
!
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