Representative Mihaela E. Plesa
@plesafortexas
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Texas State Representative for House District 70 - Collin County | Working to fix our grid & Democracy 🇺🇸
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Collin County is the largest battleground in Texas for the 2024 election cycle. The Republicans are gearing up to throw everything they’ve got at us and try to take our seat — but we won’t let that happen.
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Beto is staying calm and weathering the storm. Showing everyone why he's going to be an admirable leader for our state.
#TXGovDebate
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House Sergeants are now passing out copies of the 20 articles of impeachment against AG Ken Paxton.
The House will take up these articles very soon. It is our duty to hold all elected officials accountable to the letter of the law. Justice will finally be served.
#txlege
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I’m Mihaela Plesa and I’m running for TX
#HD70
, which is a newly drawn district. The TXGOP desperately want to win this seat, but we have a good opportunity to elect an effective Dem. RT & follow to help me reach more people and
#TurnTexasBlue
!
#TurnTexasBlue
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HAPPENING NOW - The House General Investigating Committee holds a public hearing to investigate serious abuse and misconduct by Attorney General Ken Paxton.
No one is above the law — especially not Texas’ highest ranking law enforcement official.
#txlege
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Once again the
#txlege
bipartisan pro-public school coalition has defeated Abbott’s voucher scams. He can call as many special sessions as he’d like — we will keep showing up for our kids, for families, and for the bedrock of our communities: our schools.
#NoVouchersNoDeal
#txed
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With all the ballots counted, I am so honored to say I will be HD-70's next state representative! This election has shown the best of democracy and the best on our community. I’m honored to have earned the trust of my neighbors and to represent them at the capitol.
Thank you all
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The TEA is manipulating school rankings to mislead parents about the quality of our public schools ahead of GOP push for school vouchers. The truth is our ISDs are doing incredible work with few $$$. We need to be working with our schools not against them
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This is what healthcare for women looks like in Texas…
Healthcare decisions are now made between you, your doctor, Ken Paxton and the TX Supreme Court.
NO ONE should have to file a LAWSUIT to receive life saving medical care in Texas!
Like & RT if you agree
#LetsGetToWork
💪
BREAKING: Late tonight, the Texas Supreme Court temporarily halted a lower court ruling that would have allowed Kate Cox, our plaintiff with severe pregnancy complications, to have an abortion to protect her health and future fertility.
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My name is Mihaela & I’m running for the TX House to restore faith in our state government.
@SenatorBigBird
, a fictional character, has 114k followers. Meanwhile there are REAL candidates who stand to make REAL change who only have 148. Like & Retweet if you see a problem w/that.
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I'm Mihaela Plesa, a Democrat running for TX State
#HD70
.
TX leaders have failed TX families for far too long. After spending 5 years working in the legislature in Austin, I am battle tested, have a proven record & I'm ready to fight for TX families. Can you please RT & follow?
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I proudly voted ☝🏼 YES on the budget amendment to block state funding for a vouchers scheme!
I stand with public schools forever and always 💯
Cheers in the Texas House as 86 Republican and Democratic members vote to block funding for one of Gov. Abbott’s top priorities: state-funded private tuition subsidies
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Remember when Governor Abbott said, “we’ll make sure we eliminate all rapists from the streets of TX. Goal no.1 in the state of TX is to eliminate rape so that no woman, no person, will be a victim of rape.”
Well, Tx leads the nation in pregnancies resulting from rape- 26, 313.
More than 26K rape-related pregnancies estimated after Texas outlawed abortions, new study says
via
@houstonchron
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My staff and I are gearing up for the debate on vouchers happening on the House Floor tomorrow!
Let me shoot straight — vouchers is welfare for the wealthy. Voucher scams give wealthy families a discount to send their kids to private school. Who pays for it? YOU and our SCHOOLS!
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Our schools are not for sale! Taxpayers should not have to chip in for Jerry Jones’ kids to go to private school. That’s exactly what these voucher scams do — give a coupon to the wealthy at the expense of our public schools! Not on my watch!
#txlege
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Remember when Governor Abbott said “it could have been worse”
Well it was Governor…
#DoBetterForOurChildren
#UvaldeMassacre
#WeWillNeverForget
I can't believe I'm saying this. But, Uvalde was even worse than we've been told.
We knew about the 376 cops on the scene who did not go into the class for 77 mins.
Assoc Attorney Gen Gupta today said the "pain, failures & missteps" did not end when they finally went in.
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Over 75 Texans have been arrested or charged in connection to the Jan. 6th insurrection. As extremism and hate-driven violence rises in Texas, the U.S. Capitol Police are opening a field office.
The location has not been determined yet but I bet it’s NTX
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Voucher scams are on the floor of the Texas House today.
These scams defund our public schools and give our taxpayer dollars to unaccountable private schools. I will never vote for a voucher scam because I support public education and believe in the Texas Miracle.
#txlege
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I killed this bill twice and now Republicans are breaking House precedent and tradition to revive SB 1070.
This bill hurts Collin County & is bad for Texas — I will be there to fight for us and try to block it again👊🏻
Read more👇🏼
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While races tighten across Texas, it was amazing to see 3000 supporters at the
@BetoORourke
event in Frisco yesterday!
The
#1
priority of our state should be to keep the lights on and families safe. That’s why I’m running for Texas House.
#BetoForGovernor
🗳
#PlesaForThePeople
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My parents immigrated to Texas fleeing communism. They taught me to work hard and always stand up for what is right — even if that means standing alone.
Luckily, I didn’t stand alone today. I took the oath of office next to my mother, who’s never left my side.
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Hi 👋 I’m Mihaela Plesa.
I’m a TX Democrat running in an newly drawn open seat -
#HD70
in Collin Co. I’m about 7,500 followers away from hitting 10,000! Can you RT, share & help me hit 10,000 followers today?
#vote
#PlesaForTexas
#TurnTexasBlue
Yes👇💙 Yes👇💙 Yes👇💙
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I'm Mihaela Plesa, a Democrat running for TX State HD70.
TX leaders have failed TX families for far too long. After spending 5 years working in the legislature in Austin, I am battle tested, have a proven record & I'm ready to fight for TX families.
RT & follow to join me!
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103 years ago today, the 19th amendment was ratified giving (some) women the right to vote.
Today, we have the highest number of women serving in the
#txlege
and we’re just getting started! There’s still so far to go until we truly have equal rights and women will lead the way!
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Today was move in day! We got the keys to YOUR capitol office and will be setting it up over the weekend so we can start serving HD 70 on day one!
Thank you for trusting me to serve our community — I won’t let you down!
#txlege
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Last session, I worked w/Texas teachers to file HB1613- which would of postponed the deadline on the reading academies to 2024 to accommodate the difficulties resulting from the pandemic. We knew this was a burden on our already stressed teachers.
#TxLege
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The TXGOP has failed Texas families for far too long. After spending 5 years working in the legislature in Austin, I am battle tested, have a proven record & I'm ready to fight for Texas families. Can you RT & follow to help me reach more people?
#HD70
#TurnTexasBlue2022
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The House will not pass any vouchers scheme this session and I’m ready to spend all summer fighting against schemes to defund public education.
Instead of pushing vouchers — something that is widely unpopular in Texas. We should be focused on gun safety which a majority support
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Vouchers are a scam. Like any scam, they may sound good at first, but if you dig a little deeper, you realize they're ripping you off. Vouchers subsidize private education for the wealthy while pillaging money from the neighborhood schools that serve the vast majority of TX kids.
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For too long Texas public schools have been underfunded by our state government.
Currently, our public schools are underfunded by $40 billion, preventing our educators and teachers from providing our students with the quality education they need and deserve.
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Vouchers are a scam that threaten everything we love about our public schools.
We must all come together—Democrats and Republicans, parents and teachers, rural Texans and urban Texans—to protect our neighborhood schools.
#TxLege
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When the law doesn’t apply to the lawmakers you’re not being governed: you’re being ruled.
BREAKING: Texas AG Ken Paxton could see 9-year-old state security fraud charges dropped next week in a proposed deal with prosecutors that would require community service, a six-figure restitution and other punishment, three sources confirm.
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Today is a great day to keep fighting for our kids, families, schools, teachers and community.
My statement on the House stopping vouchers once again 👇🏼
#txlege
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“Don’t ask for our help to pass your trash school vouchers bill!” This isn’t about teachers or students. It never was for the republicans. This is about their donors in west Texas!
#TxLege
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Texas has a record $33 billion surplus — but Abbott's school funding plan fails to spend a dime on our public schools:
$0 for students
$0 for teachers
$0 for schools
A bipartisan majority in the Texas House has stood ready to fully fund our neighborhood schools all year
#txlege
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I’m proud to co-author the Fully Fund Our Future Act alongside many of my pro-public school colleagues.
Our coalition has never been stronger! The Texas House is standing up for our schools, our kids, parents, families and communities and we will never give up!
#txlege
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Today, our community stands united against any
#voucher
scheme that comes before us in the Texas House. Our
#Texas
public education system is a direct, beneficial factor of the great Texas Miracle. Without a strong
#publiceducation
system, the Miracle will no longer persist.
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Despite the
#txlege
rejecting vouchers once again, here we are, the fourth back to back special session of this year. This troubling pattern shows that the Governor’s priorities are not the same as everyday Texans’ priorities. What’s important to you, isn’t what matters to him.
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My friend and colleague Rep.
@Christian4Texas
and I are ready to vote for legislative staff raises!
As former staffers, we know the staff is the lifeblood of the Capitol and make everything from constituent services to legislation possible!
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School vouchers are a scam to divert precious tax $$ away from your neighborhood school and into private schools that are unaccountable to taxpayers & are not required to serve ALL students.
#TxLege
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Today the House will take up 20 articles of impeachment against AG Ken Paxton.
My vote today will be guided by the evidence, facts, and the laws of this state. Impeachment simply means we believe sufficient evidence exists to warrant a trial in the Senate.
#txlege
#CollinCounty
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Collin County elected a gun sense candidate bc we want to feel safe at school, Walmart, the movies, and in our neighborhood.
I would like to recognize and thank the families from Uvalde and communities impacted for being here and allowing me to speak with them.
Enough is enough
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As out of touch politicians try to take away our rights— the women of the
#txlege
are fighting back & standing up for Reproductive Justice: insurance, contraception, fertility +more!
Women will never be equal to men until we are free to make all decisions about our own bodies💪🏼
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A bipartisan supermajority of the Texas House voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton on twenty articles of impeachment.
Now, this matter is in the hands of the senate that will hold a trial and determine Ken Paxton’s guilt.
Today the House will take up 20 articles of impeachment against AG Ken Paxton.
My vote today will be guided by the evidence, facts, and the laws of this state. Impeachment simply means we believe sufficient evidence exists to warrant a trial in the Senate.
#txlege
#CollinCounty
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Gov. Abbott called multiple special sessions in 2023 with the intention of bullying us into passing the voucher scam bill, but we did not back down. We stood with our local public school districts and fought for the funding they need and deserve.
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“Rep. Plesa cites part of the bill that reads, "a private school is not subject to federal and state laws regarding the provision of educational services to a child with a disability in the same manner as a public
school[.]"
#TXLege
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My colleagues and I unveiled the LARGEST TAX RELIEF plan the House has ever seen.
🏡 increases homestead exemption to $100K+
💰 10% cash rebate for renters
👩🏽🏫 annual teacher raises
📈 indexes school funding to inflation
We’re putting your money back in your community & wallet
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I’m calling ALL TEXANS to SUPPORT PROP 9! 🗳️ This is the cost-of-living adjustment for our retired teachers! I truly believe this is a great starting point for what we can do to take care of our retired education heroes. 👩🏻🏫 🦸🏽♂️🍎This COLA is long overdue! VOTE YES on Prop 9!
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Gov.Katie Hobbs & the Republican-controlled Arizona Lege. return to the Capitol w/a nearly $1billion problem on their hands. Lawmakers face a steep deficit partly due to skyrocketing costs from a school voucher program expansion. TX should pay attention⬇️
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It’s time for new courageous leadership in Austin that REALLY cares about Texans. I’m Mihaela Plesa and I’m running for the
#TxLege
in
#HD70
to fix our grid and our Democracy!
Join our movement at
#PlesaForThePeople
#TexasDeservesBetter
RT & Follow 🗳🌊
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In a world where you can be anything - Be a Texas Democrat! TX Dems champion bold ideas. We fight for strong schools, higher wages, & an economy that works for everyone. We believe in a fair shot for all. Together we will win in Nov!
#texasdemocraticconvention
#HD70
#CollinCounty
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Coming to a ballot near you! 🗳️
I’m proud to announce that Saturday I turned in my application to appear on the 2024 Ballot to continue representing
#HD70
in the Texas House. It’s official I’m in! 💙💪
I was so proud to share this moment w/hundred of residents of
#CollinCounty
!
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I'm proud to co-author the Fully Fund Our Future Act👇🏼
Instead of spending our hard-earned tax-dollars on welfare for the wealthy through a private school voucher scam, we should invest in ALL students and FULLY FUND our local schools.
Our children deserve nothing less.
#txlege
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Today, I stand with hundreds of people in Allen as we advocate for action, not just words.
Now is the time for my colleagues to join me in supporting commonsense legislation around gun safety and mental health. We cannot remain silent.
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TX falls off the list of top business friendly states due to GOP’s misplaced priorities. We scored the lowest in quality of life — access to healthcare, education, & inclusion.
I warned that partisan attacks would hurt the Texas Miracle and now we see👇🏼
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No mall is safe in Texas.
My heart goes out to all the residents of Austin tonight and all those who were at Barton Creek Mall and locked in stores. Texas can do better to protect the public from ANY incident involving gun violence - isolated or not.
#ItsTheGuns
#CommonSenseLaws
The Austin Police
Department (APD) is aware of an shooting incident that occurred at Barton Creek Mall. This is not an active shooter. This is an isolated incident. Officers are on scene and the investigation is ongoing. There is no threat to the public.
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PTAs turn our schools into well rounded learning communities. PTAs get more families engaged and involved, support our teachers, and have innovative solutions to many of our problems.
I’m standing with my colleagues and the Texas PTA and standing against voucher schemes.
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House Democrats have been clear since day one: any bill that includes a voucher scam will take more money out of our schools than it puts in, shortchanging our children and their futures.
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As the House debates SB 14, I want you to know that I stand with the thousands of Texans who oppose this attack on the LGBT+ community and attempts to limit healthcare
SB 14 seeks to erase and dehumanize trans youth and infringe on their parents right to seek healthcare for them
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The reason we have a $30 billion surplus is bc Texans paid a record amount in sales tax.
The state collected billions more than was invested into our schools, roads, police, fire, and more. We have this surplus bc Texas Republicans have shortchanged us for YEARS!
#txlege
#HD70
Rep. Plesa up now, mentions how much of the "surplus" state revenue available to restore support for
#txed
or to help renters is due to record-high inflation. Comptroller has more details on that.
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AG Paxton took an oath to uphold our constitution & protect Texans as did I. Yesterday, I upheld my oath.
Now this matter lies with the Senate to judge Paxton’s high crimes. After reading the 20 articles against him, I believe they will agree that justice must be served.
#txlege
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I joined my democratic colleagues in sending a joint letter demanding the Raise The Age bill on semi-automatic rifles be brought to the floor and debated by the full House
Time is running out, people are dying and afraid to leave their homes — what are we waiting for? Let’s act!
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I’m grateful to be awarded Freshman of the Year by the prestigious Texas Legislative Study Group. This caucus analyzes every bill we vote on and I’m honored to have our thoughtful efforts recognized.
Congratulations to my classmates who were also awarded by our various caucuses
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One week ‘til the start of the 88th session and the new year is starting off great in
#HD70
.
#TxLege
#CollinCounty
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I am honored to have been identified out of 150 Legislators as the Representative with the most bills filed in agreement with the Uvalde Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute recommendations for children’s mental health by The City of Uvalde.
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Here are my thoughts on the last 18 hours I just spent on the House Floor👇🏼
Whether we’re here all night or all year I won’t let up. It’s time to get to the PEOPLE’S work and stop wasting time on political gamesmanship.
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My number one priority is and always will be fully funding PUBLIC education & fixing our broken recapture system.
I’m the proud product of public schools and won’t let any voucher schemes close these doors.
Thank you ATPE, Allen & Frisco ISD Trustees for coming to your capitol!
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I’m block walking in North Dallas and it just started snowing ❄️
#CampaignTrailLife
#HD70
#TurnTexasBlue2022
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The results are final. I’m honored to be the Democratic nominee for Texas
#HD70
.
We’ll make a much longer post when we’re rested up tomorrow but for now, we want to thank
#TeamMihaela
so, so much for everything you've done. This victory is for you! 💙
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I’m Mihaela Plesa and I’m running for TX
#HD70
, which is a newly drawn district. The TXGOP desperately want to win this seat, but we have a good opportunity to elect an effective Dem. RT & follow to help me reach more people and
#TurnTexasBlue
!
#TurnTexasBlue2022
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I’m here and standing with my community today in the aftermath of a horrific tragedy
I’ll be at the vigil at Christ’s Throne Church for a time of mourning, reflection, and fellowship
Tonight, we pray. Tomorrow, we act.
The House is running out of time to address this crisis
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Hundreds of our friends here in
#NorthTexas
have lost power this weekend. Whether it’s a store that had to toss food bc their freezers had no power or a resident w/ no electricity for over 24 hours on a 101°F day, it is unacceptable for Texas’ grid to fail again & again. (1/2)
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As the first Romanian-American elected in Texas, it is with a humble heart and great pride I wish all Romanians a Happy
#RomaniaNationalDay
Today is a celebration of resilience, a tribute to a nation that has weathered storms and emerged stronger🇷🇴
La Mulți Ani România!
#txlege
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Today was my very first bill on the House Floor. In the Texas House, we have a tradition where the senior members have the freshmen.
Thank you to all my mentors and colleagues who gave me a hard time 😉 I’m honored to serve in this distinguished body and represent Collin County
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40% of Texans rent their homes and paid a record high in taxes — contributing to our historic surplus.
Yet, the tax relief proposal on the floor did not include relief for renters. I filed an amendment that would require landlords to pass the savings on to tenants👇🏼
#txlege
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I’m honored to announce that I will be serving as YOUR voice on three prestigious committees! I’m excited to begin the real work now and work with all of my colleagues to deliver for Collin County and the great state of Texas! 👇🏼
#txlege
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TUNE IN: I’m heading over to join three of my freshman classmates for a panel with the
@TexasTribune
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Now that every ballot in Collin Co. has been counted, our campaign is proud to announce that we are in the Runoff to be your Democratic Nominee for Texas
#HD70
! It's clear by our Election Day turnout that
#TeamPlesa
has the momentum!
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Voucher scammers know how unpopular their plan is. Don’t let them fool you: voucher scams hurt you and help the rich. That’s why they’re using misleading messaging like “school choice,” "educational freedom," & “parental rights,” & rebranding them as “Education Savings Accounts.”
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‼️Maternal mortality has DOUBLED since ‘99-‘19 — twice as many mothers are dying‼️
Texas “had high maternal mortality rates across all race & ethnicity groups, but especially for Black individuals.”
Failed Policy has consequences - lives are on the line
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Voucher schemes, while wrapped in colorful & inclusive language serve to exacerbate the educational inequalities in TX. They are about siphoning off taxpayer $ from public schools & handing it over to private schools w/NO ACCOUNTABILITY, NO TRANSPARENCY & NO GUARANTEE of QUALITY.
I am proud to stand with all of my North Texas Colleagues who oppose vouchers. We made one thing clear at our press conference today: Public dollars belong in Public Schools.
#txlege
#HD100
#Dallas
#SayNoToVouchers
See our statements below 👇
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It's official - I am the Democratic nominee for HD70! I want to thank my constituents for entrusting me with the great honor of being their nominee for our district.
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Collin County is a key battleground for the 2024 election in Texas. Republicans are gearing up to challenge Rep. Mihaela Plesa, who has been an independent voice in Austin for HD70. She has the proven record of bipartisan legislative successes to lead HD70 with heart & integrity.
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I am saddened to hear of the passing of former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. She spent more than 50 years in service to our state and nation. I, and so many others, stand on the shoulders of this giant. Rest in power EBJ ❤️
#txlege
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Attention
#HD70
! We’re expanding our constituent services to include in-person support at our new Plano District Office!
Join us for the grand opening on Saturday, July 15th and hear about all the ways we look forward to serving our community!
#CollinCounty
#txlege
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I’m running for re-election to protect public education, deliver safe health care for women, and deliver real property tax relief for the residents of Collin County.
Will you chip in $27 or more right now?
Link:
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Ran into my friend Congresswoman
@JasmineForUS
today when she paid a visit to the Texas House.
Congresswoman Crockett has been a dedicated advocate for criminal justice, civil rights, free and fair elections and I’m proud to cheer her on and support her work in Washington ✨
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Another day at my dream job — heading to the House Floor to work on legislation benefitting Collin County!
Remember to tune in to our town hall on Monday, February 27th at 7 pm via zoom!
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Texas ranks 43rd in the nation for school funding.
A voucher scam would siphon off billions of dollars from neighborhood schools each year.
Our chronically underfunded schools can’t stay open with vouchers draining their budgets.
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🎉✨ THANK YOU, Plano! What an incredible turnout at the grand opening of our new district office! 🏛️🌟
#HD70DistrictOffice
#gratitude
#txlege
#HD70
#Plano
#NorthDallas
#Richardson
#Allen
#PISD
#FISD
#AISD
#UTD
#CollinCollege
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I had the honor of joining dozens of community leaders from HD70’s Chinese-American community for a listening session around SB147 & SB552 today. Our community asks, “what’s the true intention of these bills?”
#StopAsianHate
#CollinCounty
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There is nowhere we are safe in America from
#GunViolence
. On average, more than 110 Americans are shot & killed every day. We all want to keep our families safe, that’s why we fight for policies that are proven to reduce gun violence, protect children, & make communities safer.
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With our record breaking surplus that’s larger than some states’ entire economies — we must invest in the future of Texas.
Fully-funded public schools, healthcare access, public safety, and a robust economy is where my colleagues and I would like to see the most investment.
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I am blessed and honored to start this session surrounded by constituents, fierce supporters, and incredible members both former and present.
Today is day 1 of 140 and we are ready to WORK!
#txlege
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