Rep. James Talarico On Confronting #ChristianNationalism and Strange Days In #texlege ... interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that #CBS refused to air.

Watch the censored interview here on YouTube: youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...

#PeoplePower

This is me doing my damndest to hold on and turn this part of my town to become the blue dot we always knew it could be. #texlege

Think Texas politics are bad? The $ comes from 2 rural billionaires . Faris Wilks & Tim Dunn. Christian Nationalist. AND They are not content with just Texas. #tallarico #texas #texlege #timdunn #fariswilks #autocrats #christiannationalist

Please don't tell Greg Abbott and the #TexLege. You'll give them ideas.

#Texas #Gerrymandering vote is today. Thank you again to all the Democrat #texlege legislators.
Thank you.

Refused to leave?!?

More like held against her will bc she won’t consent to constant monitoring of her whereabouts

#texlege #atx #austin #ProtectBlackWomen

Keep fighting @betoorourke.bsky.social & #poweredxpeople
We have a President who cares more for himself than folks who lost their babies!
If only #TexLege would spend as much time on hurting people than pleasing a malignant narcissist pedophile Trump!

FINALLY!

BREAK QUORUM!

#TexLege
#VotingRights
#IfYouCantWinCheat

#TxDemocrats

Nobody wants mid-term redistricting in Texas. Listen to your constituents, listen to the Constitution, and listen to the courts. #texlege

The assholes that run this shithole state in the #texlege care more about making guns accessable to everyone, nanny-stating marijuana THC levels b/c "children might get access to it" (even though there is no proof that children can get access), and fighting culture wars than affordable healthcare.

Former Texas state Sen. Kelly Hancock to become acting comptroller, run for permanent job Hancock, a North Richland Hills Republican, announced his candidacy shortly after being sworn in as chief clerk at the comptroller’s office.

Having been Hancock’s constituent for the past 11 years, let me tell you: he becoming state comptroller is proof that your white guy is not discriminated against in hiring. He’s not even wicked as some legislators are. He’s just feckless and banal, with no opinion other than one prewritten.
#texlege

Who is this tiny little leprechaun pacing behind @jamestalarico.bsky.social? #texlege

I did not realize Senator @menendez4texas.bsky.social was on BlueSky. I’m glad he’s here. He’s working hard for the people of Texas and is a staunch proponent for public education. Follow him here to keep up with what’s currently going on in the #TexLege #TxEd

Important information for Texans. #TexLege

There’s too much money to be had by approving gambling.
#texlege has screwed up so many other things that it’s looking for revenue under every rock.
They might just get bitten, though.

As long as every woman can exclusively regulate his issue. #texlege

In hearing, Texas Democrats criticize school leaders for being too “nice” about their funding needs Lawmakers on Tuesday discussed House Bill 2, which would raise schools’ base funding per student by $220 — a figure that falls short of what many had sought previously.

What in the literal fuck, superintendents? We all know that $220 is not even remotely enough. Why are you thanking them for scraps and not stating what we need? #texlege

Screenshot of an email: HB 2 is Not Enough, HB 1257 is Better Thank you for serving the people of Texas on the House Public Education Committee. The House public education finance bill (HB 2) is not enough. It falls well short of the increase those closest to the work (school administrators, education advocates, and parents) have been asking for. Though it recognizes the need for change, such as increasing the per-student basic allotment and expanding teacher incentives, the proposed $220 increase per student is far too low. To keep up with inflation and ensure quality education, schools need at least a $1,340 increase per student. The allotment increase in HB 2 will not properly cover the following critical investments. All teachers and staff at our public schools deserve substantial pay increases. Raises and retention bonuses will also help us attract and keep qualified educators. Students with special needs and those most vulnerable need more dedicated funding. Funding for special education, bilingual programs, and for students from families with low income. These supports include mental health and counseling as well. Public schools desperately need infrastructure investments for classroom expansions, HVAC systems, safety measures, and more. However, my understanding is that HB 2 will actually provide more infrastructure funding for charter schools than our public schools. This is unacceptable. We need to substantially increase the per-student allotment to properly fund these priorities. We also need to tie that allotment to enrollment and inflation. Luckily, another bill, HB 1257, includes all of this and more. Under HB 1257, the basic allotment per student would increase to $8,947, and raising the basic allotment would ripple across school finance in powerful ways: Educator Pay: State law requires a percentage of allotment increases to boost salaries, lifting compensation for teachers, certified staff, and support staff. Program Funding: Allotments…

HB 2 is Not Enough, HB 1257 is Better #texlege

Screenshot of email: HB 1770 is a start, but isn’t enough Thank you for serving the people of Texas on the House Public Education Committee. Public education is vitally important to the future of our state. Through public schools we ensure all Texan children have the opportunity to access high-quality education that can set them on a pathway to life-long success and improve the prosperity of the entire state. Yet Texas has woefully under invested in public education for way too long. We routinely rank in the bottom 10 states for per student investment. There is no excuse for this, particularly as Texas sits on an unrivaled rainy day fund. The Economic Stabilization Fund is projected to be more than $27 billion at the end of fiscal 2025, the largest rainy day fund in the country. HB 1770 is a start,but it is not enough. The legislature last increased per-student rates in 2019. And we all know the impact of inflation since 2019. An increase to $7,500 per student does not even keep up with inflation based on U.S. Bureau of Labor inflation calculations. This increase does not increase investment in education, it just increases our under investment. The bare minimum to hold our education investment steady is $7,800. I encourage you to go further. I encourage you to approve a larger increase that will allow our public schools to meaningfully increase teacher pay and invest in much needed infrastructure and services for students across the state. I also wholeheartedly endorse tying this increase to inflation to ensure we do not find ourselves in this situation again. Please pass HB 1170 out of committee. And before doing so, please consider increasing the rate. Thank you, Sara Reeves 78681

HB 1770 is a start, but isn’t enough #texlege 1/3

Screenshot of email: Withdraw HB 3399 Rep. Money, Thank you for the work you do representing Texans in the State House. Unfortunately, with the HB 3399 bill you recently filed, you are not only failing to represent the needs of some of our most vulnerable neighbors, you are actively causing harm. HB 3399 is a cruel attack on bodily autonomy, medical freedom, and healthcare access. It will lead to pain, suffering, and death. As a legislator, you have no place stepping between a Texan and their reputable healthcare provider. We must trust people and their healthcare providers to make important, appropriate health care decisions. It doesn’t just hurt trans Texans, it puts all Texans at risk. I should not have to make this argument. Harming trans Texans should be enough, but I know that the author of such a bill has such hatred in their heart for the trans community, that I feel the only argument that might reach out is to point out the harm it will cause to all Texans, including ones you actually care about. The language of your bill is so vague as to put the healthcare of individuals receiving hormone therapies for menopause, osteoporosis, and low testosterone at risk. As written, it could make it harder for cis women to get hysterectomies, oophorectomies, or mastectomies, even for cancer prevention or reproductive health. It harms rural Texans and patients with low income by cutting off funding for essential healthcare providers. And it sets an extremely dangerous precedent—if Texas can ban life-saving care for one vulnerable group, who is next? I respectfully request you withdraw this terrible, discriminatory, and dangerous bill. Sara Reeves 78681

Emailed Rep. Money. #texlege

Texas bill would limit corporate ownership of rental homes to 10 A filed Senate bill would impose ownership limits and fines to corporations that purchase single-family homes.

During Scott Turner's confirmation hearing today, @warren.senate.gov talked about the number of single-family rental homes owned by corporations.
Here's something Texas lawmakers might consider: www.fox4news.com/news/texas-l... #texlege

Let’s all say it again - “this is going to be the most conservative session of the #texlege we’ve ever seen.” We say it every two years.

ask Gov Abbott or the #TEXLEGE - a race to the bottom

Not to be all sappy and hippy-like, but I genuinely love my fellow Houstonians and Texans, and I care about seeing what y’all have to say. Can’t imagine going through hurricanes, freezes, the #texlege, and blue alerts without y’all ❤️

AMERICAN BORN CHINESE by Gene Luen Yang helped me gain a better understanding of the experience of minority students, showing key Middle School events through a lens that reminds readers even though we may have differences, we have the same feelings. #FReadom #texlege

I've been in the same #texlege committee hearing for 4 hours & we are not even close to finishing the agenda or my bill. 😝

All of this really is about the old fear of our blood, isn't it. #texlege #HB2 #SB1

It's over! #texlege #sb5 #standwithwendy