Press Releases
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
Texas HDC Chair Chris Turner’s Statement on Speaker’s Race
(TEXAS) – Today, Representative Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) announced he had the support necessary to become the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives for the
Key Questions for Abbott at Today’s Press Conference
(TEXAS) – Yesterday, President Trump responded he would “have to see what happens” when asked if he would commit to a peaceful transfer of power