Press Releases
House And Senate Democrats Respond To Gov. Abbott’s Attack On Voting Rights
(AUSTIN) – Today, Texas House Democrats hosted a press conference to speak out against Gov. Abbott’s earlier press event where he continued to undermine trust
Texas HDC Chair Turner Statement on American Rescue Plan
(AUSTIN) – Today, President Biden commemorated the American Rescue Plan becoming law at a White House ceremony. The legislation, which will send more than $27
Texas HDC Announces Creation of Pandemic Response Committee
(TEXAS) – Today, the Texas House Democratic Caucus announced the formation of the Pandemic Response Committee to ensure the state House passes meaningful legislation that
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