Here’s the updated list of food distribution events happening across the #Houston area this week. Visit the link in bio for registration and volunteer details. ❗️Please note: The Houston Food Bank has canceled the November 12 food distribution at Bear Creek Pioneer Park.

It’s Election Day, y’all! Polls are open 7 AM to 7 PM statewide. Grab your ID, head to your local polling place, and go vote. Find your polling place at VoteTexas.gov.    Visit our link in bio for resources on the 17 proposed constitutional amendments. #VoteTexas

Houston voters can ride METRO for free to the polls during early voting and on Election Day. Free, round-trip travel is available on all METRO local buses, METRORail, curb2curb, and METROLift services with a voter ID or other approved documentation. Learn more at RideMETRO.org.

Looking for ways to help with the looming SNAP shutdown? Volunteer with the Houston Food Bank. They have several daily events you can sign up for. Events in yellow are specifically for those affected by the shutdown. Sign up at the link in bio or our stories!

Houston, we’ve got some possible serious weather heading our way this weekend. Before the rain moves in, you can prepare by signing up for CenterPoint’s Power Alert Service and bookmarking their Outage Tracker (English and Spanish) at CenterPointEnergy.com.

I’m with every Houstonian who showed up to protect the Montrose crosswalks. Thank you for your courage and for defending our community’s right to feel seen, safe, and valued. #Houston #Texas

This November, Texans will vote on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution. Here’s a quick breakdown of what each one would do. I’ll be back soon with a deeper look at what these amendments mean for working Texans and who stands to benefit. Stay tuned! #Texas #Houston

We’ve had great conversations at our town halls this fall, and we’re keeping them going in October. I’ll be hosting three more Legislative Town Halls across SD 15, in Acres Homes/Inwood, the Heights, and Bellaire. RSVP with the QR code or link in bio. Hope to see you there! 💙

So humbled to receive the Luminary Award from the Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute tonight! I believe in the power of science, innovation, and putting people first to strengthen healthcare for all Texans. #txlege

Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to across SD 15! I’m grateful for another week spent with constituents, listening and learning together. More town halls and community events are on the way, and we hope to see you at one soon!

Houston’s first-ever hotel workers’ strike is still ongoing, and I’m proud to stand with UNITE HERE Local 23 members fighting for fair wages, fair schedules, and respect. I know every right and protection I’ve had as a nurse has come from people and unions organizing and fighting like this.

I am so honored to represent Houston as your State Senator for SD 15. It was an uphill battle at the Capitol, but I’ll never get tired of fighting for y’all. I can’t wait to keep this conversation going at home! See you soon at one of our upcoming town halls. 💙

Our next Legislative Town Hall is this Saturday at Antidote Coffee (6:30–8:30 PM). Come grab a cup, hear legislative updates, and ask questions! RSVP with the QR code or link in bio, see you there! #Houston #txlege

Read the full @TexasTribune article through the link in bio. #txlege

Tonight kicks off our first Legislative Town Hall in Southside Place (6–8 PM)! 💙 I’ll be hosting these conversations all month to share updates and hear directly from you. RSVP with the QR code or link in bio. See you soon, SD 15!

Our fall Legislative Town Halls kick off next week! I’ll be all across SD15 (and online) to share updates and hear directly from you. Scan the QR code or head to the link in bio to RSVP. See you soon! 💙 #Houston #txlege

August 19 update. Big gratitude and admiration for Representative Nicole Collier, and for Megan Thuy, Jessica Cohen, Jill, and Angel Carroll-Grays who refused to back down in the face of injustice.

SB 8 is sloppy, dangerous policy that makes it harder for family violence shelters to do their jobs. I voted no. #txlege #texas

Senate Republicans just revived the THC ban Abbott already vetoed. I voted no on banning THC, again. #NoOnSB6 #txlege

We’re back at the Capitol for the second special session - here’s what’s going on. #texas #txlege #tx

The first special session is over, and less than an hour later the Governor called us back for round two with the same agenda.

My thoughts on the Houston Chronicle article: “Democrats say Greg Abbott is holding up flood relief”. #txlege #texas #txp

This special session is a sham. #texas

House Democrats are holding strong and putting a halt on this corrupt redistricting process, even under immense pressure and threats from the Republicans. We’re so grateful. #txlege #texas

Republicans got the FBI involved, Trump wants a new census, and there’s still no flood relief for Texans. #txlege #houston #texas

If Texas doesn’t stop gerrymandering right now, this will turn into a national gerrymandering arms race. Stop redistricting, fund the flood relief.

My demand of State leadership and the White House is take redistricting off the call so we can work on flooding. Until then, we raise the alarm. #texas

I stand with my House colleagues in their courageous decision to break quorum. More to come. #txlege #Houston #Texas

The second week of the special session is wrapping up, so here is a recap of what happened this week! #txlege #texas

Thank you Texas Rep. Ann Johnson for asking the difficult questions. The people of Texas deserve answers to every single one of them. #texas

🚨TOMORROW🚨 Houston bus to the Capitol and demonstration against corrupt gerrymandering. Link to resources: linktr.ee/redistricting2… Houston round-trip bus ride to Austin: mobilize.us/woorijuntostx/�#Texas #txlege #Redistrictingt#houstontxo#Houston#Houston

The THC ban is back on the table in Texas. Here’s what we know! #txlege

The people of Texas are speaking truth to power. Listen to your neighbors explain why they’re fighting against manipulated district lines that threaten to divide our communities. These are the voices that matter most in the redistricting process. #txlege #texas #houston #redistricting

Coming to you live from the UofH Texas House congressional redistricting hearing with Congresswoman @jasmineforus.bsky.social! This fight isn’t easy, but the Congresswoman reminds us: if we don’t stand up, they’ll keep walking all over us. I’ll be back with more updates. #Houston #txlege

#Houston! Congressional redistricting hearings are underway across Texas. Check out the graphic for complete details on upcoming hearings, including date, time, location, and parking information.

🚨PUBLIC HEARINGS ON REDISTRICTING🚨 If you want to join the fight against redistricting in #TX, you can use the link in bio to sign up and speak in front of the Senate and House committees. There are virtual and in-person options, so if you find the time, please register and make your voice heard!

Yesterday the special session began, so in case you missed it, here’s a recap of what we discussed on the Senate floor. #txlege #texas #houston #politics #democrat #redistricting

On day one of the special session, Texas’s Republican leadership made it clear that their number one priority is to protect politicians over people. The president is weaponizing your state legislature to serve himself, not Texans. #txlege #tx #texas

Trump is strong arming Texas and changing the rules to push his harmful agenda. This special session is going to impact the lives of everyone in Texas, and I’m going to keep y’all as informed as possible about everything that’s going on. Stay tuned. #texas

The 89th regular session is now behind us. I'm proud of what Team Cook accomplished for SD 15, guided by our Nurse First agenda. It was a challenging session for working Texans, but we’ll continue to support solutions that improve public health, safety, and put Texans first.

It is my honor to help bring home over $100 million for Senate District 15. This money will go into incredible projects to support our communities in Houston and fund programs that so many people rely on! #Houston #txlege

This past Saturday, I spent the morning at the Acres Home Juneteeth parade! Thank you to Rep. Charlene Ward Johnson, Congresswoman Erica Lee Carter, Judge Steven Duble, and to everyone in SD 15 who showed up to celebrate, it was great to see y’all! #tx #houston

Throughout session, we worked with our communities, organizational partners, and elected officials at every level of government to secure much needed funds for Senate District 15. Here are some highlights and projects for which we are proud to have secured state funding:

SB 3 was VETOED by the governor! The people of SD 15 and communities across the state spoke out, and your voices were undeniable. We’re heading back to Austin in July for the special session to keep working on THC and other specific issues. Feel free to reach out with questions!

People everywhere are saying this very loud and clear: No kings. No ICE. Not in Houston, not in Texas, not anywhere in this country. #Texas #NoKings

"You have no mandate to cut Medicaid!" Congressman Al Green is leading the charge to impeach President Trump. Thank you Rep. Al Green for always standing up for Texans across this great state!

The results are in! If we care about our bodies, public health, animals, and the future of our planet, then we should value and build infrastructure for clean, affordable, renewable energy! #txlege

I had the pleasure of speaking to a champion of public transportation, housing, and education, Senator Sarah Eckhardt! Thank you, Senator, for standing up for our communities in #Austin!

Honored to speak with Senator Royce West, one of the two Democrats on the Senate Education Committee who worked hard to make HB2 the best possible bill it could be #txlege

We heard HB 2, the school funding bill, tonight on the Senate floor. Third reading is still to come, but I took a moment to talk to be Senator José Menéndez who is a Democrat on the Senate Education Committee. This bill is huge, and there is a lot to process, so more info coming soon! #xlege #txed