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Texas House Democrats To Host Series Of “Safe Texas Town Hall” Meetings Across State
In face of inaction by Abbott after Uvalde, Democrats lead demand for change (AUSTIN) – Members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus will lead a
HDC Chair Turner Statement on Uvalde Mass Shooting, Gun Safety Laws
(TEXAS) – Tuesday, May 24th, an 18-year-old man entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, with an AR-15 and murdered 19 students and two teachers.
HDC Chair Chris Turner Responds to Reported Texas Census Undercount
(TEXAS) – Today, the U.S. Census announced a likely 2% undercount of Texas’ population during the 2020 Census. Data from the 2020 Census was used to apportion
Texas Republicans Lie About Abysmal Social Services Record Amid Threats to Roe v. Wade
(TEXAS) – Since the draft of the U.S. Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked, Texas GOP leaders have reiterated their support of an outright
STATEMENT: HDC Chair Chris Turner Congratulates Rep. Erin Gamez on Joining Texas House
(TEXAS) – On March 15th, Rep. Erin Gamez (D-Brownsville) was sworn in to the Texas House of Representatives to fulfill the unexpired term for House
Texas House Democrats Respond to President Biden’s Policy Priorities Ahead of State of the Union Address
(TEXAS) – Tonight, President Biden will give the first State of the Union address of his presidency. Earlier this week, the White House shared six