Texas Democrats broke quorum to block Trump and Abbott’s racist redistricting plan, and now they are back. Rep. Nicole Collier refused to sign a “permission slip” agreeing to a 24/7 DPS escort, and as a result, she’s being held inside the House chamber. We are with you Rep. Collier!⭐️🦸🏽‍♀️

🚩The message behind SB 6, the portable abortion ban: If you’re pregnant in Texas, stay quiet. Stay stuck. Stay scared. And if someone tries to help you – we’ll ruin their life too. #txlege #texas #politics #healthcare

🚨 SB 6 just passed in the Texas Senate. This isn’t just another abortion ban. It’s a portable abortion ban — designed to follow Texans across state lines and punish anyone who helps us. A doctor in New York. A friend in California. A clinic in Illinois. It’s a bounty system. It’s surveillance.

Let’s be real, Greg Abbott isn’t just trying to ban abortion in Texas – he’s trying to ban it everywhere Texans exist. #txlege #abortion #healthcare #texas #texans

Texans showed up to rally in the Capitol Rotunda — now we’re ready to testify against Trump and Abbott’s redistricting scheme! #txlege @texasforall.bsky.social @movetexas.bsky.social @txorgproject.bsky.social @pptexasvotes.bsky.social

‼️SB7 IS HEADED TO THE SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND WE NEED YOUR HELP.‼️ SB7 is a dangerous bill that targets trans Texans for simply existing in public. Here’s how you can help ⬇️⬇️

Texans deserve fair representation, not rigged maps. Lawmakers are fast-tracking a redistricting scheme to drown out Black and Brown voices. We can't let them. Join us to testify, rally, and fight back in your city: 📍 Austin — July 24 📍 Houston — July 26 📍 DFW/Arlington — July 2 #txlege ⬇️⬇️⬇️

They’re back in session, and yes, back on their bullshit. Abbott called a special session, but instead of flood relief, he’s reviving abortion bans, redrawing political maps, and recycling anti-trans bills. 1/2⬇️⬇️⬇️

🚨 Greg Abbott’s special session starts Monday, July 21st. But what is a special session, and why does it matter? Swipe through to see what it means, how it works, and what’s at stake. #txlege

FYI: An abortion ban is an abortion ban is an abortion ban. #healthcare #politics #imforpp

We’ll remember who sold us out at the ballot box. #medicaid #healthcare

🚨The House will soon vote on whether to protect healthcare or fund billionaires. 🚨Time is running out to stop this dangerous bill that would leave millions of people without healthcare access. ACT NOW and tell the House: Stop the attacks on Medicaid and Planned Parenthood!🗣️

🚨 The Senate chose tax breaks for billionaires over birth control, STI testing, and cancer screenings for millions. We’re choosing to fight back. 📱 Text CARE to 22422 #medicaid #healthcare

‼️“Defunding” Planned Parenthood won’t reduce costs — it will strip away care, push providers out, and leave patients with nowhere to go. ‼️ Medicaid is critical for lower income communities; without it, millions patients could lose care. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

Tell Congress: Vote NO on defunding healthcare Text CARE to 22422 #imforpp

The goal is clear: shut down Planned Parenthood, no matter who it hurts. This political agenda puts lives at risk—especially for people in rural areas, Black and Latino communities, and those with low incomes. 🗣️Text CARE to 22422 and tell your Senator to stop the attacks on Planned Parenthood!

“Defunding” Planned Parenthood is a backdoor abortion ban. It’s a coordinated political attack to shut down health centers, block care, and push abortion further out of reach—even where it’s legal. Text CARE to 22422 and tell your Senator to stop the attacks on Planned Parenthood!

Since the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade three years ago, attacks against our reproductive rights have only escalated. From cruel bills in Texas to efforts in Congress to defund PP nationwide — this was never about abortion. It’s about control. But we’re still here. We’re still fighting. 💪🏽

That’s a wrap, dolls. The regular 2025 #txlege session is officially out for summer (Abbott just called for a special session 🙄) — and so is our final Capitol Confidential. We laughed. We cried. We screamed at the livestream.

Texas defunded Planned Parenthood. The results? Fewer patients, less birth control, and worse health outcomes. A new report from Every Texan shows what happened when Texas tried to replace Planned Parenthood — and why Congress should not do the same nationwide. 1/2 ⬇️ #plannedparenthood

🚨 Some lawmakers are trying to “defund” Planned Parenthood — but what does that look like? It means they'll take away patients' affordable care and shut down Planned Parenthood health centers. Why? It's all part of a decades-long political agenda to control our bodies, our lives, and our futures.

Texas lawmakers really said: “How much harm can we cause in one session?” 🙃 From anti-trans attacks to bills punishing abortion support, we’re breaking down the worst of the worst, and how some were stopped in their tracks (thanks to y’all 💅). xo xo, PPTV 🖤 1/2⬇️

We’re recapping the good bills—the ones that passed, the ones that should’ve, and the ones we’ll keep fighting for. xo xo, PPTV 💕 1/2 #txlege #texas

🎉Congratulations to the winners of the San Antonio municipal elections! We’re thrilled to stand alongside leaders who will fight for reproductive rights, safer communities, and a brighter future for all. Together, we’re making a difference—one vote at a time. 💪🗳️

Stay tuned. Season finale is almost here. xoxo, PPTV 💌 #txlege

We’re here. We’re queer. 💅 Happy Pride!🏳️‍🌈 For decades, the LGBTQ+ community has fearlessly fought for their rights with pride, courage, and dignity. We at PPTV will continue to take inspiration and put courage over fear to defend the rights of Texas LGBTQ+ community, no matter what 💗🌈✨ #pridemonth

🚨San Antonio: Today is the LAST DAY to vote early! Local elections decide the things you feel every day—from access to health care and sex ed in schools to how your community is funded and protected. This election matters.🗣️ ⬇️⬇️⬇️

SB 2880 — another attack on abortion access — failed in the House amid Republican infighting and strong public opposition from supporters like you! 💪🏽💖 Our voices made a difference, and our fight continues. ✊🏾🔥 #txlege

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🚨IN JUST A FEW HOURS🚨 Join Shellie and Rep. Lizzie Fletcher on an Instagram Live at 2:45 PM CT, where they’ll have a real talk about Congress and their decision to “defund” Planned Parenthood. 🎙️ Listen, learn, and engage in the convo here✨: bit.ly/43DoIw8 #reprorights #txlege #tea #healthcare

👀 New Capitol Confidential just dropped. This week, lawmakers had a choice: real care for survivors or a power grab for Paxton. Guess which one got traction. 1/2⬇️⬇️⬇️

Your FOMO can chill...😎 If you were worried you missed our IG Live, TAKE A DEEP BREATH because we have a new date!😮‍💨 Join Shellie and special guest, Rep. Fletcher, this Friday at 2:45 PM CT where they’ll unpack Congress’s mind-boggling decision to ‘defund’ Planned Parenthood. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

🚨BAD BILL ALERT: SB 33 and SB 1188 will be debated on the House Floor tomorrow and we need YOU to reach out to your Representative. ‼️🫵🏽 📲 Take action now—links here: 👉🏽 bit.ly/opposeSB1188 👉🏽 bit.ly/opposeSB33 #txlege

This AAPI Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Texas lawmakers who are boldly fighting for reproductive freedom and health equity.💗 They have introduced critical legislation to protect reproductive rights, expand access to care, and support the health of all Texans. Swipe through to read about them.💬

🕵️‍♀️ Last week under the dome: ✅ HB 2140 showed us what it looks like when lawmakers lead with care. 🚩 HB 229 reminded us how far they’ll go to control our bodies. #txlege

Texas is the cautionary tale — and Rep. Lizzie Fletcher said it out loud. 👏👏👏 Thank you, Rep. Fletcher, for standing up for the truth — and for the millions of people who rely on Planned Parenthood for trusted, compassionate care.

We are back🖤 🕵️‍♀️ Spotted under the dome last week: 📞 Insurance companies playing doctor. 🏛️ Lawmakers punishing cities for caring. #txlege

🚨 BILL ALERT: Lawmakers are coming after LGBTQ+ Texans on multiple fronts this week. They’re pushing HB 778 and HB 229—bills that attack access to gender-affirming care and try to define sex in rigid, binary terms. Trans Texans deserve care, dignity, and recognition. #txlege

We’re so proud of our 100% rated candidates advancing to the runoff elections in San Antonio! 👏 Let’s keep the momentum going and ensure these candidates have the support they need to win. 🗓️ Mark your calendars for Election Day on June 7 and make your voice heard! #txlege

🗳️The votes are in!🗳️ 🎉 Congratulations to our 100% rated candidates in Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio who won their races! Your leadership is a win for reproductive rights, health care, and the future of our communities. #txlege

🗳️ It’s Election Day, Texas! 🗳️ These municipal elections determine the future of reproductive rights, health care access, and education in our communities. We have 100% rated candidates in San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Dallas! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #txlege

Hi from inside the dome🖤 ✨ Welcome to Capitol Confidential: Post-Hearing Dispatch — your weekly report from the Texas Legislature, where we spill who showed up, who slipped up, and who’s still trying to control our bodies (surprise: it’s always the same ones). More receipts⬇️🫢 #txlege

Early voting for the May municipal elections is officially underway! 🗳️ The fight for reproductive health and rights isn’t just limited to the legislature or the courts—it’s happening right here in our cities and school boards. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #txlege

‼️UPDATE: HB 2197 was removed from the committee schedule! It will no longer be heard on Tuesday. #txlege

🚨Texas lawmakers are hearing two of the most dangerous anti-abortion bills we’ve ever seen🚨 These bills go far beyond banning abortion. They would criminalize pregnancy, isolate Texans from care, and strip away our most basic rights. 🚨1/3⬇️🚨 #txlege

This is a milestone for our movement, as this is the first time PPTV has been solely led by a Black woman. Shellie's leadership, experience, and bold vision come at a critical moment for the fight for reproductive freedom in Texas and beyond. 💪🏾💗

🔊Announcing our May Municipal Election Guide, including candidates from Dallas and Fort Worth! 🎊 ⭐️PPTV’s 100% rating indicates a candidate has demonstrated strong alignment with our values and expressed support for issues we know are important to Planned Parenthood supporters!💕 1/3⬇️⬇️⬇️ #txlege

🔊Announcing our May Municipal Election Guide, including candidates for San Antonio! 🎊 ⭐️PPTV’s 100% rating indicates a candidate has demonstrated strong alignment with our values and expressed support for issues we know are important to Planned Parenthood supporters!💕 1/3⬇️⬇️⬇️ #txlege

📣 Big news, Texas: Meet Planned Parenthood Texas Votes' new Executive Director, Shellie Hayes McMahon! 💥 Texas is ground zero for abortion bans—and what happens here doesn’t stay here. It shapes the future of reproductive rights across the country. 1/4⬇️⬇️⬇️ #txlege

🚨HB 44 still needs to be fixed! HB 44 would clarify our laws to protect pregnant people experiencing medical emergencies. But as written, it could open the door to criminalizing pregnant people for getting an abortion outside the narrow “medical emergency” exception. 1/3⬇️ #txlege