Press Releases
Gov. Abbott Prematurely Rescinds Mask Order to Distract from Failures During Texas Freeze
(TEXAS) – Today, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the end of the statewide mask order he enacted last July to slow the spread of COVID-19. This
Chair Turner Responds to Governor’s State of the State Address
(TEXAS) – Today, Gov. Greg Abbott gave his biennial State of the State address, outlining his goals for the 87th Legislative Session. Texas HDC Chair
HDC Statement on Rep. Jarvis Johnson’s Fight to Abolish Confederate Heroes Day
(TEXAS) – Today, Rep. Jarvis Johnson (D-Houston) held a virtual press conference to announce his filing of House Bill 36, which would abolish Confederate Heroes
HDC Elects New Slate of Officers Ahead of 87th Session
Today, the House Democratic Caucus voted on leadership for the 2021-2022 biennium. The following Members were elected to serve the Caucus: Chair, Rep. Chris Turner
Texas House Democrats Prepared to Lead on COVID-19 Response
(TEXAS) – December marks nine months since the first COVID-19 cases were reported in Texas. Over the past month, multiple Texas counties have set new
Texas HDC Chair Chris Turner: Abbott Should Restore Local Control Amid COVID-19 Surge
(TEXAS) – Today, Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference discussing the distribution of a new antibody drug for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. This