I’m proud to have secured $1 million in funding to upgrade Springwoods Park. Parks aren’t just green spaces. They’re where kids play, families connect, and communities come together. This is how we build stronger, more connected communities.

BREAKING: Greg Abbott is blocking universities from using H-1B visas to hire the brightest minds in the world. This is another example of Republicans caring more about scoring political points with MAGA than doing what's best for Texans. It's time for that to end.

The news out of Minneapolis today is horrifying and infuriating. This is not justice or self-defense — it’s murder.

My amazing daughter Parker turns 4 today! Happy birthday little Spidey.

Texas Republicans are fueling culture wars based on lies. They tried to lie about a school in MY DISTRICT… but I didn’t let them. If you're going to attack Texans, you better have your facts straight.

“House Bill 4 is not about representation. It’s not about fairness. It is a desperate, mid-decade power grab. Engineered in Washington, executed in Austin, and paid for by the Texans we’re supposed to represent.”

Nicole Collier is a duly elected State Representative who is standing up for her constituents. She is being detained by a party trying to silence the voice of millions of Texans. And the American people are responding with disgrace for Greg Abbott and Texas Republicans.

Texas Democrats are fighting for the American people. We’re against gerrymandering — period. But if Republicans cheat, we will fight fire with fire.

Texas Republicans just filed a lawsuit to remove me from office. They want to silence me for standing up to their power grab. But I swore an oath to the Constitution — and I will do whatever it takes to defend it. #txlege #quorumbreak

It’s been over 24 hours since there was a bomb threat at our hotel. ❌ Greg Abbott has not disavowed political violence. ❌ Ken Paxton has not disavowed political violence. When it’s politically tough to stand up for what’s right — it might be time to look in the mirror.

I’m John Bucy — a Texas Democrat breaking quorum to deny Trump’s power grab. Governor Greg Abbott and President Trump are working together to rig the election and manufacture a Republican majority in congress. Here’s what you need to know about this quorum break:

"When Republicans can’t win fairly, they cheat," @bucyfortexas.bsky.social writes in Statesman. "When voters reject their agenda, they change the rules. If we let them succeed here, we’re inviting more of the same across the country." More on quorum break decision: www.statesman.com/opinion/colu...

"I got to tell you, this is the second time this has happened to me. We're getting used to their bravado." Texas State Rep. John Bucy joins @nicollewallace.bsky.social and responds to the news that Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the arrest of Democrats who left the state to stall GOP redistricting plans.

Right now, I’m on a plane to Chicago.  We’re breaking quorum because we refuse to allow Donald Trump and Governor Abbott to rig congressional maps to cling to power. If they’re going to try to cheat — we’re going to make it hurt.

Austin is the heart of Texas progress — so of course Republicans are trying to silence us. This new map is a blatant attack on our voice and our values. Texans deserve leaders who fight to earn our votes, not ones who weaken our power. #redistricting

The 89th legislative session was filled with Republican extremism, culture wars, and disproven conspiracy theories — but Texas Democrats never backed down. We fought to protect Texans' rights, defend our democracy, and pass legislation to help everyday Texans. Here’s the recap:

After Republican mega-donors spent millions bribing legislators, voucher scams passed this session. This is what they bought: religious indoctrination, discounts for wealthy parents, and zero accountability. Public dollars belong in public schools — where every child has a seat.

Special sessions are 30 days long and designed to address emergency items like this weekend’s devastating floods. It’s not the time for culture wars or pandering to extremists. We should focus on our emergency response systems to keep Texans safe and save the rest for 2027.

Trump said he'd "never cut Medicaid.” But today, his priority bill slashed Medicaid by $1.1 TRILLION – leaving 11.8 million Americans without healthcare. Republicans don’t give a shit about you.

The Republican budget moving through Congress would defund Planned Parenthood nationwide. We saw this play out in Texas in 2021: thousands lost preventive care and reproductive services. Defunding Planned Parenthood doesn't save money — it costs lives.

BREAKING: Despite overwhelming evidence, Texas is again seeking Robert Roberson's execution. The witnesses recanted their stories. The science was disproven. The lead detective is “ashamed.” Robert is innocent and we must do everything to stop this miscarriage of justice.

“In this country, there are no kings.” #NoKings

SHAMEFUL: Texas just agreed to end in-state tuition for nearly 20,000 undocumented students. That’s 20k young people who contribute to our economy, our research, and our innovation. KenPaxton just bent the knee to fascism… again. The eyes of history are upon us. #texas

HB 3879 was a backdoor attempt to silence Austin voters and derail Project Connect. It died yesterday. I’ll always fight for Austin and the transit future we voted for.

I want to congratulate Austin City Council for advancing a bold vision for our future. I’ve already reached out to TxDOT to discuss their prospective funding — like they did with Klyde Warren Park in Dallas. Austin deserves vibrant public spaces and a city that connects us.

For the first time in 10 years, Texas held a committee hearing on online voter registration. 42 states have done it. Texas should too. HB 311 brings our democracy into the 21st century. Let’s get it done.

Proud to pass #HB2081 which creates the Building Better Futures program so that Texas can make more Comprehensive Transition Programs in #highereducation to give opportunities for people with #disabilities to have a college experience. #txlege #SB1679 #IDD #specialeducation @bucyfortexas.bsky.social

I just killed HB 1091 – a bill that would've thrown out legally cast ballots from seniors and disabled Texans who vote by mail. Republicans unanimously passed these rules in 2017 – now they want to change them. They can try to deceive Texans all they want, I won't let them. #txlege #votingrights

Austin’s firefighters are facing a $327 million crisis for their pensions and retirement security. That’s why I passed HB 2802, ensuring that our firefighters in Austin are taken care of for generations to come. Firefighters have our backs every day — it’s time we have theirs.

BREAKING: Gov. Abbott just signed his voucher scam into law. He said vouchers won’t hurt public schools funding –– but the $7B school funding bill we passed that same day has stalled in the Senate. He lied. And Texas kids will pay the price.

Republicans are trying to toss out ballots from voters who followed the rules and submitted on time. A voter can't control postal delays after they mail their ballot. That shouldn’t cost anyone their vote. Every valid ballot should be counted — it’s just common sense.

In 2017, Texas banned high-speed rail. Today, I announced legislation to repeal that outdated ban and invest in the rail line Texans deserve. HB 483 would connect Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio along the I-35 corridor. This is about expanding our economy and connecting Texans.

Voter suppression disguised as "security" is still voter suppression. HB 5337 & SB 16 aren’t about protecting democracy –– they’re about controlling it. I’ll fight them every step of the way, because Texans deserve better.

Republicans in the Texas House just passed Governor Abbott’s private school voucher scam. The history books will remember who gutted public education. We will look back on this day as one of the darkest in Texas history. Our kids deserve so much better.

I just filed an amendment to block wealthy families from using the voucher scam as a private school tuition discount — Republicans voted it down. No one making $160,000+ needs help covering private school tuition. This is common sense. It should've been an easy yes. #txlege

Today we fight for the future of public education in Texas. Texans should have a say in the biggest change to public education in over a century. Gov. Abbott, what are you scared of? LET THE PEOPLE VOTE!

VOTING ALERT: Tomorrow, the Texas House will vote on Greg Abbott’s private school voucher scam. We’re going to fight — but we need your help! Show up to the Capitol this Wednesday and wear RED for PUB ED. #txlege

I just passed HB 321 out of committee! This legislation would help parents and streamline the way state government works. It's time to cut red tape, reduce bureaucracy, and empower parents to make informed decisions about their children’s access to health coverage.

I just filed an amendment to expand Medicaid in the State of Texas. With the highest uninsured rate in the nation, expanding Medicaid would provide coverage to 1.2 million working Texans. We must stop accepting the unacceptable — the time to act is now.

WATCH: Texas Republican ADMITS he doesn’t believe in local control… “Do you believe in local control?” “No.”

The House Public Education Committee just passed the Senate voucher bill behind closed doors with no live stream. Abbott knows his voucher scam is unpopular — that’s why he’s trying to hide it. If Republicans want to destroy public education, they shouldn’t get to do it in secret. #txlege

Republicans are flat-out lying to undermine our elections because they’re scared of Texas voters. I won’t let them get away with it.  We should be making it easier to vote, not rigging the system against Texans with bad-faith attacks.

Texas Republicans are hearing the voucher Senate Bill tomorrow in a closed-door meeting with NO LIVE STREAM. Abbott knows his Voucher Scam is unpopular — so he’s hiding it from the people. Governor Abbott, what are you afraid of?

Texas has online voter registration — but millions of voters still aren't eligible to use it. I filed HB 311 to expand online voter registration — helping Texans save time and reduce errors. It’s time to modernize and make voter registration accessible for all. #txlege

Texas is facing its worst measles outbreak in 30 years — a direct consequence of Republican misinformation. A Texas child was the first to die due to dangerous lies spread about vaccines. This was preventable. We can’t undo the damage, but we can stop it from getting worse. #txlege

I just filed a constitutional amendment to protect access to abortion & contraception. Banning abortion isn’t pro-life, it’s anti-liberty. No party should control your medical decisions. Texans deserve the freedom to make their OWN decisions about their bodies & their futures.

The Speaker just announced committee assignments. I'm proud to be placed on 4 committees where we can work to solve the real problems Texans face every day. This is not a job I take lightly.

Gov. Abbott’s inaction has cost Leander ISD over $34 million dollars this school year. Teachers and students are suffering — we don’t need a voucher scam — we need a real investment in our public schools. I have 34 million new reasons to fight Greg Abbot’s voucher scam. #txlege

BREAKING: The TX Senate just voted to defund public schools. I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again — I will NEVER vote for a voucher scam. Vouchers cause larger classes & worse educational outcomes for millions of Texas kids. Public tax dollars do not belong in private schools. #txlege

Public schools are key to achieving a Texas as good as its promise, but they're under attack. That’s why I filed the Texas Promise Agenda — 4 bills that uplift our schools and support our students. Our students deserve the best education in America. Let’s get this done. #txlege