Texas House Democratic Caucus

Tampons, diapers, and feminine hygiene products are medical necessities. They shouldn't be extraneously taxed. Period. Rep. @DonnaHowardTX just took Texas 3 steps forward to progress. #txlege

RT @jamestalarico: To all the politicians claiming books and drag queens are the greatest threat to our kids… THIS is the leading cause of…

RT @BhojaniForTexas: Today I joined hundreds of Texans to fight for the rights of trans kids across the state. HB 1686 sets a dangerous pr…

Our rotunda today showcases qualities that make Texas great: ❤️ Joyful 💛 Inclusive 💙 PROUD There's no place for hate in Texas. https://t.co/kPj5CpyItg

RT @TexasAFLCIO: READ: An incredible op-ed published in the @dallasnews today explains the unprecedented & immediate threat preemption pose…

RT @TexasAFLCIO: We need only to look at the states that have already adopted voucher programs to see they -drain- public schools of their…

Here's what's in the @TexasHDC plan: -Raise the basic allotment to match inflation ($7,500) -Fund schools by enrollment -Give teachers a $10,000 raise -Fully fund the Teacher Retirement Service House Democrats want to invest in our children, teachers, and retirees. #txlege https://t.co/G0RgdwSco8

"What students need most this session can be found in the House Democrats' plan..." #txlege https://t.co/6ecupfy7I6

SB8 rebrands vouchers as "education savings accounts" but let's be clear, the goal is the same ––divert state revenue that would otherwise go toward (already underfunded) public schools. Texas Republicans are using SB8 to play the arsonist and the firefighter. https://t.co/CpXvTMjc2i

While dozens of witnesses are signed up to testify against #SB8 –– remember this is not the only school funding plan proposed. In a historic budget surplus, the GOP’s house plan takes $1.5B from our schools. Our plan supports teachers, students, and our neighborhood schools. https://t.co/fninXLqrMH