Press Releases
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
JOINT STATEMENT: Texas Legislators Respond to AG Opinion, Gov. Abbott’s Letter to DFPS Attacking Transgender Children
(TEXAS) — The Texas House LGBTQ Caucus, Texas House Democratic Caucus, Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Texas Legislative Black Caucus and Texas Women’s Health Caucus have joined together
HDC First Vice Chair Responds to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s Call to Eliminate Tenure Over “Critical Race Theory”
(TEXAS) – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick introduced his plan to eliminate tenure and include the teaching of “Critical Race Theory” as a justification of