Wishing all who observe a meaningful Yom Kippur. May this day of reflection, forgiveness, and renewal bring peace and strength for the year ahead. G’mar Chatimah Tovah.

Proud to stand with the striking workers of @unitehere.org in Houston. The historic 1st strike by hotel workers in Texas. Be a part of history. Donate to their strike fund below. Together, we are stronger than the corrupt politicians & billionaires they work for.

🚨BREAKING: A new report reveals that Greg Abbott has funneled almost a BILLION dollars in taxpayer money directly to his campaign donors. This is a very serious breach of the public’s trust, and @KenPaxtonTX should open a formal investigation.

Meet, mingle, and make your voice heard! Join Texas Blue Action for a fun, fast-paced evening where you can speed-date your elected officials, like James Talarico, Andy Brown, Greg Casar, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes & ME and share what matters most to you! 🎟️: secure.actblue.com/donate/repta...

Hispanic Heritage Month is a call to action. This month, we celebrate the vibrant cultures, strength and historic contributions of Latino communities. We honor those who built change for all and commit to a future rooted in justice.

Shana Tova! 🍎🍯 Rosh Hashanah is more than just a celebration of a new year. It’s a call to focus on justice, repair, and renewal for all. Let’s commit to building a sweeter, more equitable world together.

I just walked onto the House Floor to vote AGAINST HB 8, which triples STAAR testing for our kids in neighborhood public schools. Students don’t want this. Parents don’t want this. Only the vendors who make $$ off the tests want this. I’m proud to vote no. #txlege

This Labor Day, we honor the workers who built our communities and our future. Hard-won rights, like safe conditions, fair wages, 8-hour days, exist because of their fight. Grateful for all who keep pushing for opportunity and dignity at work.

HB 8 will more than TRIPLE state-mandated, standardized tests in Texas public schools. Call your House member & tell them to vote NO on the senate version of HB 8. We must do better for our kids. #txlege

HB 8 triples STAAR testing for our students in neighborhood public schools. My amendment to limit testing to only what federal law requires is a huge win for kids, but it’s at risk in the Senate. Call & tell your TX House Rep to VOTE NO on HB 8 if it doesn’t stay in. #txlege

HB 8, tripling STAAR testing days in our schools, unfortunately passed today. BUT we scored a bipartisan win for kids when the House adopted my amendment to cut the number of high stakes tests to the federal requirement. Let’s hope it sticks in the Senate!

Leave our kids alone! They don’t want or need us to TRIPLE the amount of STAAR testing they’re forced to take each year. The Texas House votes on it TODAY. I’m voting no—tell your Rep. to join me. #txlege #killthestaar

Rep. @ginaforaustin.bsky.social lays it out clearly: HB8 would add MORE STAAR-type tests for students each year. #TxLege #HB8

Leave our kids alone! They don’t want or need us to TRIPLE the amount of STAAR testing they’re forced to take each year. The Texas House votes on it TODAY. I’m voting no—tell your Rep. to join me. #txlege #killthestaar

TOMORROW 8/26 the Texas House will vote on HB 8 which TRIPLES testing in our TX public schools. Call, text, email or @ your TX House Member NOW & tell them to vote NO on HB 8.

Elia, a Texas student, bravely testified last week about how the STAAR test degrades the quality of her education. Now Greg Abbott wants to TRIPLE the number of state-created & mandated tests our kids take. Call your House Member & tell them to vote NO on HB 8.

House Bill 8 will spend $50m on MORE mandated testing in TX Public Schools. The TEA created STAAR test is a disaster & NOW and Governor Abbott wants testing 3x per yr. They are replacing the STAAR w/a Black Hole to suck the joy of learning. Tell your House Member: Vote NO on HB 8.

Alert! All Texas Public Schools Parents & Teachers: HB 8 just passed Committee & it will replace 1 STAAR test with THREE STAAR tests per year. They will try to pass it into law next week. Please weigh in with your Texas House member NOW and urge them to vote NO on HB 8.

HB 8 would replace 1 STAAR test with THREE STAAR tests a year. Don’t be fooled by the claim that HB 8 eliminates the STAAR. If anything, it replaces it with a big black hole that will suck all remaining joy out of the #txed classroom. We need less testing in our neighborhood schools, not more.

Right now, Texas Republicans are shoving through redistricting maps BEFORE VOTING ON A SINGLE BILL to address the deadly flooding in Texas's Hill Country. I tried to help them set their priorities straight and choose flood victims over political games. They chose politics.

I have news for Texas Republicans: Freedom is not conveyed by the government. It is a human right. I am not bending the knee, and I do not need permission – from Speaker Burrows, Gov. Abbott or anyone else – to serve my community and the people who elected me to this office.

Thank u Chicago for welcoming TX House Dems & for the amazing rally 2day! Thanks to #ATX for supporting us & to all Americans who took to the streets & joined this fight. It’s not about us. It’s about you. It’s going to take all of us doing everything to take back our country.

Democracy is not a one-way street—we can only do this thanks to the many Texans who have used their voices to join this fight. Together, we are unbreakable.

Abbott’s attempt at mid-decade redistricting isn’t just a political power grab, it’s an attempt to strip the voting power of Latinos in Texas—and prevent us from fighting for access to health care, high-quality public schools, and good paying jobs.

Yesterday I joined MSNBC to break down Paxton’s attempt to remove me. Abbott & Paxton are scared because I’ll keep fighting for my voters. Only they can decide—not Republican bullies. Help me fight: secure.actblue.com/donate/gina-...

Today, Ken Paxton announced he will try to remove me from office. This is disrespectful to my constituents, who have asked me to fight for them with every tool available to me, including breaking quorum. I will continue to fight for what is right. I’m not backing down.

In America, we do not use the FBI to surveil our political opponents.

Texans remember that Greg Abbott was DIRECTLY PAID OFF by a private equity billionaire to pass private school vouchers in Texas. He wants to distract you from what’s really going on: He sold you out to Trump & billionaire buddies. We will not stop fighting back.

Greg Abbott issued a warrant for my arrest, but I’m not backing down. Texas Democrats stand up to bullies, and we fight to win. Let’s do this, y’all.

As I said to @petebuttigieg.bsky.social, Trump is running scared. Texans didn't vote for him to kick 17M Americans off their health care, and he knows it. Instead of facing voters, he’s trying to rig the '26 election by manipulating the maps. Help us fight back: secure.actblue.com/donate/gina-...

I said it on stage with Beto O'Rourke & Jasmine Crockett, & I’ll say it again: I’m breaking quorum to protect Texans’ right to choose their own reps. When institutions cave to Trump's demands, Texans fight back. Support our fight, chip in: secure.actblue.com/donate/gina-...

TX is home to the most racially gerrymandered maps in the nation. Now, Abbott is pushing to eliminate Black & Brown districts to win 5+ Republican seats in Congress. Listen to @findoutpodcast.bsky.social here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXU4... Join the fight: secure.actblue.com/donate/gina-...

🚨 Austin is under attack. Show up & speak out against Trump’s gerrymandered maps on Friday, Aug 1 at 10AM at the Texas Capitol (Room E1.030). The GOP map rips downtown Austin, including the Capitol I represent, & shoves it into East Texas. Protect our vote and our voice!

12 hours. 1 hearing. That’s all our communities got after the catastrophic July 4th floods. But when it’s time to protect political power? 34 hours. 7 hearings for redistricting. Texans deserve the same urgency for flood relief as Abbott puts into rigging our congressional maps.

"Authoritarianism doesn't arrive with trumpets. It creeps in and thrives on our hesitation to speak out, and our willingness to compromise with injustice." - @cjtackett.bsky.social

Thank you, Austin. When Trump tries to rig our congressional maps, Texans show up to fight back—and we’re just getting started. Photo credit: Patrick Davis

Today, I’m joining Beto O'Rourke, Rep. Joaquin Castro, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Rep. Greg Casar & more to stop Gov. Abbott’s craven redistricting power grab. Instead of helping Texans, he’s trying to rig the maps to stay in power. We won’t let him. 🔗 bit.ly/44LSC2Y

#Austin #ATX We have great new speakers inc. @repjasmine.bsky.social @repcasar.bsky.social, @genefortexas.bsky.social, @ginaforaustin.bsky.social,& over 2,500 engaged Austinites. We need your help as a volunteer: www.mobilize.us/poweredxpeop..., or as an attendee: www.mobilize.us/poweredxpeop...

Join us in Austin to Fight the Trump Takeover! ✊ Rally with Beto O’Rourke, Rep. Greg Casar & more on Thursday, July 24, 12:30–1:30pm at the Texas Capitol (South Steps). Stand up for democracy and our future. 🔗 www.mobilize.us/txaflcio/eve...

Join us in Austin to Fight the Trump Takeover! ✊ Rally with Beto O’Rourke, Rep. Greg Casar & more on Thursday, July 24, 12:30–1:30pm at the Texas Capitol (South Steps). Stand up for democracy and our future. 🔗 www.mobilize.us/txaflcio/eve...

🚨While #txlege should be focused on flood relief in this 30 day emergency session, Abbott is trying to rig the next election. by redrawing voting districts so Republicans win. Testify against this craven power grab: 🗓️ Thurs, July 24, 2pm 📍 Room E1.030, Texas Capitol

In the District: Lend a helping arm on July 8th at Q2 Stadium and earn a Verdes shirt! We Are Blood has partnered with Austin FC to help meet a critical need for blood donations this summer. More info: weareblood.org/blog/vida-ve...

We grieve w/Texans who lost loved ones in the devastating July 4th Floods. Recovery is still under way & we hold out hope for those still missing. To help 1st responders & local governments in recovery you can give here: Kerr County Flood Relief Fund cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/cre…

“It’s a republic, if you can keep it.” —Ben Franklin This Independence Day, let’s remember: democracy isn’t guaranteed. It takes vigilance, action, and courage. In the face of rising threats to our rights, we must keep fighting to protect the republic, for everyone.

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join St. David’s Episcopal Church in cooking & serving a meal at Arbor Terrace, a supportive housing community, every 4th Saturday, 11am–1pm. 🔗https://stdave.org/ministries/join-a-group/group-detail/219412/arbor-terrace-monthly-lunch/

La prueba STAAR es una problema para nuestros niños y nuestra comunidad, pero el gobernador Abbott usa los resultados para cerrar escuelas. Déjame explicarte.

Enrollment for the 2025–26 school year is OPEN at Austin ISD! Need help? Stop by Central Office (4000 S I-35) June 9–July 24 during Summer Enrollment Hours! Mon–Thurs: 7a–5p (Wed till 7p) 🚫 Closed Fri–Sun + June 30–July 4 Start here: austinisd.org/enroll

Pride Month ends today, but pride doesn’t. It’s honoring those who came before and fighting for those who still seek full rights, respect and dignity. Let’s carry that spirit forward, every day.

In the District: Celebrate Pride, Pease Park style on 6/28 from 10am -2pm! Pride Picnic 2025 is serving up crafts, clay, a DJ spinning, and community! Plus, info and resource booths to connect, support & celebrate. Come picnic with pride! peasepark.org/pride-picnic