Thank you to everyone who packed the room on Sunday for our campaign kickoff! I’m so grateful to Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Rep. Vikki Goodwin, and especially Katie Talman, Howdy Politics and Asher Vargas for helping to launch our campaign with so much energy and heart. #TxLege #CollinCounty

The season of giving is here, HD70! 🎁 Drop off new, unwrapped toys or gift cards at my office for the Plano Christmas Cops Toy Drive before Dec. 4th. Most needed: baby items, coats, teen gifts, books, bikes, & gift cards. Stop by to see our district Christmas tree & grab a Monthly Reader! 🎄

State Rep. Mihaela Plesa launched her 2026 re-election campaign for Texas House District 70 before a packed crowd in Plano, outlining priorities on democracy, education, and local representation. Read the full TX3DNews report ⬇️

California’s Prop 50 didn’t happen in a vacuum — it happened because of what Texas endured. When Trump tried to rig the system and intimidate governors, voters fought back. From TX to CA, Americans are standing up for democracy and for working families tired of paying the price for his chaos. 🇺🇸

Water is more than a resource — it’s the foundation for Texas’ economic growth. Prop 4 means: • Providing stable, long-term funding for water infrastructure • Supporting business expansion and new job growth • Ensuring rural and fast-growing areas have access to reliable water 🗳️ Vote TODAY!

🚨 Today is Election Day in Texas! 🕒 Polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM 📍 Find your polling location (Collin County): collincountytx.gov/Elections/polling-locations 🗳️ Your vote matters. Let’s show up together.

🗳️ Join me in voting FOR Proposition 1 TOMORROW, November 4th! If passed, Prop 1 will provide $850 million from the state’s general revenue to support critical capital needs for Texas State Technical College (TSTC) #HD70 #TxLege #CollinCounty

It’s that time of year again!🦃Announcing the 5th Annual HD70 Turkey Drive, continuing a tradition of giving back to the families who make our community strong. Over the years, we’ve helped provide thousands of meals to neighbors. This year, we’re partnering w/Minnie’s Food Pantry & Douglass Visions

Small Business Saturday is about more than shopping — it’s about celebrating the people who keep our communities strong. In HD 70, that means family-owned, immigrant-run businesses like Q Cleaners, serving Plano for decades with care and pride.

Don’t forget to “fall back” this weekend! 🍁⏰ Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2nd, so be sure to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. Enjoy that extra hour of rest, #HD70 — you’ve earned it! 💙

💙 TOMORROW—the heart of Collin County stands up! HD70 isn’t just a district—it’s the most competitive seat in TX and the one that holds the line against extremists in the State House.

A fun night of candy, pumpkins, and community. 🎃 #HD70

Happy Halloween, HD70! 🎃👻 Wishing all my constituents a safe and fun night of trick-or-treating. Remember, don’t boo... vote! 🗳️ Let’s make our voices heard and keep working toward a brighter future for our community. #Vote2025 #HD70 #CollinCounty

⚠️ Today is the LAST DAY for early voting in Texas. Make your plan and head to the polls! Due to Collin County moving to paper ballots, we are seeing longer voting times. Don’t get caught in the lines on Election Day. Vote today! 🗳️ Election Day is Nov 4th. #HD70 #TxLege #CollinCounty

Tune in now to meet Katie Talman and hear the courageous story that inspired Everly’s law. You won’t want to miss this! #TxLege #CollinCounty #HD70 www.cnn.com/allthereis?c...

Importance of dissent: Rep. Plesa underscored the value of allowing minority voices. “The space that we create for dissent is very important. How we allow the minority party to dissent ... that’s the greatest measure of civility,” Plesa said. #HD70 #CollinCounty #TxLege

Don’t wait — tomorrow is the last day to vote early!🗳️ Texas families, businesses, and communities depend on clean, reliable water. Proposition 4 invests in that future by using existing state funds — no new taxes — to strengthen our water, wastewater, and flood infrastructure across Texas. #HD70

💬 Let’s stay connected! Follow me on all social platforms to stay up to date on what’s happening in Austin and right here in Collin County. 📩 Don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter → PlesaForTexas.com/connect #HD70 #TxLege #CollinCounty

💪 Fuel the Texas economy by voting FOR Prop 1! Prop 1 will ensure that TX State Technical College has the long-term resources it needs to train more students for good-paying jobs — especially in high-growth, high-need regions across our state. 🗳️ Early Voting through Oct. 31 📅 Election Day: Nov. 4

The scariest thing this Halloween isn’t in a haunted house—it’s at the checkout line.👻 Because of Trump’s tariffs, small businesses are getting hit hard and families are paying the price. As someone who talks with small business owners every week, I know how tough it is getting to keep up with costs

On November 6th, I’ll have the honor of serving as keynote speaker at The Turning Point’s 40th Anniversary Luncheon — celebrating four decades of compassion, advocacy, and healing for survivors across Collin County. #HD70 #TxLege #CollinCounty

⏰ Only a few days left for early voting—don’t wait until Election Day! Due to the move by Collin County to have voters cast votes on paper ballots, we are seeing increased processing time. Cast your ballot by Oct 31st. Miss the lines and vote early. #HD70 #TxLege #CollinCounty

Every month of service counts. 💙 I passed HB 2434 to make sure our state troopers and state employees get the retirement credit they’ve earned — even for time worked during waiting periods. Proud to fight for those who serve Texas every day! 💪 #HD70 #TxLege #CollinCounty

An exciting day for North Texas! 🚆✨ The opening of the DART Silver Line marks a major milestone in connecting our communities — from Plano to UT Dallas and beyond. Improved public transit means more opportunities, less congestion, and a stronger local economy.

🚨 Vote FOR Proposition 1! I was proud to co-author Prop 1 and stand with our future workforce for tomorrow. Early voting runs through October 31 — don’t miss your chance to support one of Texas’s most effective school-to-workforce pipelines. #HD70 #TxLege #CollinCounty

⌛ Time is almost up! The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot in Collin County is Today - October 24!  If you plan to vote by mail: apply TODAY, follow the instructions, and give your vote the best chance to count. #HD70 #TxLege #CollinCounty

My grandmother lived the last years of her life with dementia. Watching someone you love slowly fade is heartbreaking — and it’s something more Texas families are facing every year. Texas is now one of the fastest-aging states in the nation, with some of the highest rates of dementia,

Honored to have received a 100% pro-worker rating from the AFL-CIO. As both a union member and legislator, I have focused my career on policies that support working families, fair wages, safe workplaces, and economic opportunity in House District 70 and across Texas.

On Overdose Awareness Day, we honor the lives lost to the opioid epidemic and stand with families forever changed by this crisis. This year, I was proud to Joint Author HB 3062, a bill that requires fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness education for all students at TX public colleges.

Happy Diwali! 🪔✨ May this Festival of Lights brighten your days with love, joy, and new beginnings. Wishing peace and prosperity to all who celebrate. #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #HD70 #CollinCounty

Still thinking about this weekend’s @HRC panel, a refreshing and honest conversation about freedom, equality, and the TX we’re all fighting for. Grateful to have shared the stage w/ Rep. Venton Jones, Rep. Cass Garcia Hernandez and moderator @bjoewolf.🌈Let’s keep organizing for a freer state💙

✅ Early voting is OPEN in Texas! 🗓️ Oct 20 – Oct 31 🕒 Make your plan, bring a friend, and cast your ballot today. 📍 More info: VoteTexas.gov #HD70 #TxLege #CollinCounty

Pumpkins, pride & so much community love!🎃🌈Pride at the Patch was full of the kind of kindness that makes Collin County feel like home for everyone. Big thanks to the amazing Pumpkin Committee & Grace Avenue UMC for all the work that goes into making this family-friendly celebration so special.

Early voting starts Monday — we want to help make your trip to the polls easy, quick, and stress-free! ✅ Here’s your reminder to: 📋 Review what’s on your ballot 🗂 Make a plan for when and where you’ll vote 🧾 Bring your approved ID and any notes or guides to help you remember your choices

Inspired by my visit to My Possibilities in Plano last week! Their work empowering adults with IDD to live and work independently is life-changing. Expanding access to programs like this will be a legislative priority for my office next session. 💚 #HD70 #TxLege

Texans — early voting starts Monday! These 8 propositions will strengthen education, small businesses, and our communities. Print and bring the guide with you when you vote — every voice matters! #HD70 #TxLege #CollinCounty

As we honor Breast #CancerAwarenessMonth, I want to remind everyone that the Mobile Health – Wellness for Life™ team is in Plano today offering screening mammograms — right here in our community. 📍 Avenue F Church of Christ 🗓 Saturday, October 18 📫 1026 F Avenue, Plano, TX 75074

Honored to speak at the HIMSS Chapter Leader Exchange in Dallas on advocacy, healthcare, and technology. Healthcare is personal — and collaboration is key to lasting change. 💙 Thank you to HIMSS, Evan Dunne, and Lee Lavergne for the invitation. #HD70 #CollinCounty #TxLege

Constitutional Election is starting! Don’t miss your chance to vote FOR Prop1—a measure that funds job-training programs at TX State Technical College, helping strengthen our skilled workforce and keep our economy growing. 👉Oct. 20 Early Voting Begins 👉Oct. 31 Early Voting Ends 👉Nov. 4 Election Day

I joined advocates & nonprofit partners at Dallas City Hall for the #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth Luncheon 💜 Genesis Women’s Shelter CEO Jan Langbein shared the truth: in 2024, 161 Texans were killed by intimate partner violence, and 104 kids lost a parent. These are not just numbers —

I was proud to Co-author Prop 4 - a smart, long-term investment in Texas’s most essential resource — water. This amendment uses an existing state fund — no new or increased taxes — to provide billions in dedicated funding for water, wastewater, and flood infrastructure across Texas.

October marks #FentanylAwarenessMonth, a time to reflect and take action against the ongoing fentanyl crisis affecting families across Texas. As a joint author of House Bill 3062, I’m proud to have worked with my colleagues to strengthen the state’s prevention and awareness efforts.

Packed house at the Highland Springs Democratic Club this weekend!💙 We talked about what matters most: ensuring our seniors can live with dignity on fixed incomes, keeping costs low, protecting access to quality education, and safeguarding every Texan’s right to vote with ease.

Oct. 13–19, 2025, is Texas’ first Free College Application Week! I’m proud to have voted for this important legislation which helps TX residents apply to any TX public college or university without paying application fees!

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, I honor the Indigenous nations of Texas—past and present — for their stewardship, resilience, and deep contributions to our state’s story. We recognize the Alabama-Coushatta, Tigua, Kickapoo, and the many historic peoples of this land whose cultures continue to shape TX.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of protecting our digital infrastructure. This session, I was proud to co-author HB 150, which created the Texas Cyber Command. #HD70 #CollinCounty #TxLege

Last night’s Masquerade Sneaker Ball was a celebration of compassion, inclusion & community! 💫 I was honored to present a Resolution recognizing Dominique Cares & Special Skills Academy for their work supporting individuals & families w/autism, developmental disabilities, & mental health challenges

Families shouldn’t need a magic spell to afford Halloween. 🪄 Trump’s tariffs are making everything from candy to costumes more expensive — hitting Texas households where it hurts most: the checkout line. Its NOT “tough trade,” it’s really just tough on families already stretching their budgets. 🎃

It was such a joy to celebrate NTX Pride right here in #HD70!🌈 A big thanks to Equality TX, Stonewall Collin County, St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, & all the amazing partners who work every day to make #CollinCounty a place where everyone can live and love freely #HD70

What an incredible evening at the @collindemocrat Defy Event! The energy in the room was electric a true reflection of the passion and determination of our community. I’m grateful to the sponsors, volunteers, & grassroots organizers who made this event possible