There is no greater emergency to our state than a deficit in public education funding and a deficit in student outcomes. Watch the full committee hearing at: house.texas.gov/videos/22708 #PublicEducation #Teachers #TexasLege #EducationForAll #FundPublicSchools

Texas teachers are paid $8,500 less than the national average, while their pay has also failed to keep pace with inflation. Over the past decade, teachers have lost an average of $5,000 in buying power across all years of experience.

Dallas lost a dear friend, a fierce grassroots activist, and a beloved community member.   Sylvia Collins was among the victims identified following last Thursday’s gas explosion at The Clyde Apartments in Oak Cliff.

Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating Eid al-Adha in Texas and across our country.   Freedom of religion is a fundamental promise, and every family should feel safe and respected celebrating their faith. Wishing peace, joy, and blessings to all celebrating.

April showers bring May flowers. May’s business of the month goes to District 144’s Garden Café! Small Business Saturday is a reminder to support the local businesses that strengthen our communities and drive our local economy.

Texas is already facing rising healthcare costs, hospital closures, extreme heat, drought, higher insurance rates, and declining crop production from climate change.

Join Mark Hooper, President of Holistic Homeless Haven, for the Homelessness Solutions Summit 2026! 📅 When: This Saturday,April 11 🕙 Time: 10 AM - 1 PM morning session                    12 PM - 4 PM afternoon session 📍 Where: Grace United Methodist Church (4105 Junius St, Dallas, TX)

Join me in celebrating April 2026’s Small Business of the month, District 9 Drought Haus! District 9 Draught Haus is a German style taproom serving brats, burgers, and more (vegan options available). When it comes to deciding where to shop, remember that there’s no place like home.

One year after Trump imposed tariffs, Texas small businesses are facing rising costs, tighter cash flow, and slower growth. These pressures don’t stop at the business level—they lead to higher prices for consumers, reduced services, and slower local economic growth across Texas communities.

Congratulations to our East Dallas neighbor Olive Talley on receiving the 2025 Award of Excellence in Media Achievement from the TX Historical Commission.

Texas Republicans are inserting right-wing religious dogma into the public school curriculum. Indoctrinating children with religious and one-sided worldviews is how authoritarian political movements push their agenda.

Congress, not the President, has the authority to declare war. Americans are dying, civilians are being killed, and families are paying the price. Congress must reclaim its constitutional authority to declare war before more lives are lost.

Thanks to widespread public pushback, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has removed large sections from its border wall proposal. However, the threat remains. Portions of Big Bend Ranch State Park are still on the table for construction.

Join me in celebrating Small Business Saturday! I cosponsored legislation making the first Saturday of every month Small Business Saturday. Our March 2026 Small Business of the Month is La Calle Doce! They have been serving incredible Mexican seafood since 1981.

Today is the LAST day to vote in the Primary. You MUST vote at your assigned polling place today. Polls close at 7:00 PM. 📢 If you are IN LINE by 7 PM, you MUST be allowed to vote. Stay in line! Find your location here: www.dallascountyvotes.org/voters/elect... #TexasVotes #DallasCounty #Vote

Today is your last chance to vote early. Arrive to the polling location by 7pm in order to cast your vote. To find a polling location visit dallascountyvotes.org or scan QR code in image.

Big Bend is the largest national park in Texas, bringing over 500,000 visitors from around the world. It is home to several species protected under the Endangered Species Act, including rare desert wildlife that depend on uninterrupted migration routes and fragile ecosystems to survive.

The purpose of college is to expand the minds of young adults and give them the tools to be functioning, active, and engaged members of society.

Early voting for the Texas ‘26 primaries begins tomorrow, Tue. Feb. 17th. While early voting allows you to vote at any early vote polling place in the county, on Election Day you can only vote at your designated polling location. Find a time & location that works best for you & mark your calendar.

Local leaders are being sidelined and public complaints are being ignored. Our stance is clear, we do not want unchecked armed agents of the government dismantling our communities.

ICE and the DHS must be held accountable for their violence and reckless conduct. ICE officers are responsible for the tragic deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and the inexcusable and illegal detention of children,U.S. citizens, and legal residents, using tactics that are prohibited by law.

Here’s a link to watch the debate between democratic candidates Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Texas State Representative James Talarico today at 2pm: us02web.zoom.us/j/8655387765... See you there!

Wishing everybody a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

At this year’s annual Jordan Johnson Dinner, my Democratic House colleagues and I presented Illinois Governor JB Pritzker with a custom cowboy hat to thank him for his support during the quorum break.

Thank you to all the men and women who’ve served our country to preserve our democracy.

Today is the last day to vote on the Constitutional Amendment Election, which includes 17 proposed amendments. Before you vote, make sure you do your homework. For help understanding each proposition, you can check out various community-based organizations.

Today is Small Business Saturday. Join me in celebrating District 114’s small businesses by heading over to Leila Bakery & Cafe at 6041 Oram St, Dallas, TX 75206.

Wishing everyone a safe and fun night across District 114. Happy Halloween!

Today is the first day of early voting for this November’s Constitutional Amendment Election, which includes 17 proposed amendments known as propositions. Before you vote, make sure you do your homework. For help understanding each proposition, you can check out various community-based organization.

📢STAND WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS TO SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY! 📢 Today, our team was proud to stand in solidarity with the dozens of committed neighbors from HD114 who have been making their voices heard for months.

Today was the first of five town hall events taking place across our district. Thank you to all who came out. It was an honor to hear your thoughts, answer your questions, and discuss the issues that matter most to our community.

This Thursday is the first of five town hall meetings I’ll be hosting in our district. Find the town hall event that works best for you and mark it on your calendar. See you there.

Join me at one of the five upcoming town hall meetings scheduled for next week. We will discuss redistricting, women’s reproductive rights, private school vouchers, high cost of living, and other issues of concern to our community.

Yesterday, I had a great time connecting with neighbors across House District 114 during National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual community building gathering of entire neighborhoods, including first responders interacting with the people they serve.

Mike Morath, as directed by Governor Abbott, is using the Texas Education Agency to investigate teachers’ personal social media accounts to take disciplinary action against educators who’ve expressed personal political views 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎 𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆.

Thank you Victoria Ross-Powers and Wayne Meachum for having me as this week’s guest speaker for Royal Lane Baptist Churches Lunch & Learn on bridging political division.

Shana Tova! Wishing you a new year filled with peace, health, and joy.

Too often, suicide is met with silence, stigma or shame. You don’t have to struggle in silence. Call, text, or chat 988 to speak to a trained crisis counselor offering support 24/7/365. Learn more at 988Lifeline.org and nami.org/988. #SuicidePreventionMonth

Yesterday, I had the honor of attending the Dallas AFL-CIO annual Labor Day celebration. It was a powerful reminder of the importance of the labor movement and of the critical work being done by our local leaders to secure good jobs and fair pay. Happy Labor Day!

Texas Democrats broke quorum because doing nothing wasn’t an option. Abbott says he’ll remove us from our seats. Well I say, come and take them. #TxLege

#IfYouCantBeatThemCheatThem #TxLege

Republicans have either forgotten or are ignoring the foundational principles of our country—government by the people and for the people. Redistricting after each census ensures fair and equal representation.

Over a hundred family members are still unaccounted for from the Fourth of July flood. Instead of prioritizing flood recovery and future prevention, Republican leaders are focusing their energy on supporting Trump's power grab.

Henderson County Democrats work to uplift rural voices, champion Democratic values, and ensure equal opportunity for all through grassroots advocacy and legislative accountability. Thank you Henderson County Texas Democrats for inviting me to speak at your 2025 Quarter 2 Luncheon.

Today marks 10 years of marriage equality. A significant milestone in civil rights, and one we look forward to building on in the years ahead. But that progress is under threat, as Republican leaders continue pushing efforts to roll back these hard-won protections. Equality isn’t negotiable.

The Ten Commandments will now be required in every public school classroom under a new law passed by Republican lawmakers. Supporters claim this is about teaching children the history of our state and nation, but the irony is stunning.

Thank you to @Friends of Willis Winters Park and our Dallas Parks Board member Rudy Karimi for your vision land determination in turning our park into one of the jewels of our city parks.

The author of HB 24 argues that this bill is about expanding access to affordable housing by limiting public protest of zoning changes. But in reality, this bill doesn’t guarantee a single unit of affordable housing.

Thank you Texas AFT for honoring the members of the Texas Progressive Caucus with the Acts of Courage Award.