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  John Bucy · [email protected]
September 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM

We're Done Playing Defense!

  Dear John,   Last night, in front of over 1000 Texans, I had the distinct honor of introducing my friend, deskmate, and our next US Senator, James Talarico, at his campaign kick-off. His message was simple: it’s time to start fl…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
August 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Fight everywhere

  Dear John,   Texas Republicans just helped Trump betray the American people by passing a mid-decade redistricting scam designed to steal five congressional seats before a single vote is cast.   I voted no. This power grab is an affront to the very ideals …
  John Bucy · [email protected]
August 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM

Texas Democrats lit the spark

  Dear John,   After more than two weeks in Illinois, I’ve returned to Texas alongside my fellow House Democrats following a historic quorum break to protect voters from Governor Abbott and Donald Trump’s redistricting power grab.   What we accomplished tog…
  Team Bucy · [email protected]
August 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM

Abbott is doubling down

  Dear John,   First it was 5 seats. Now he wants 10.   Greg Abbott is lashing out because we broke quorum to stop his scheme to rig Texas’ congressional maps.   Last month, he held flood relief hostage to demand five new Republican seats. Now, in a blatant…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
August 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM

Ken Paxton just filed a lawsuit to remove me from office

  Dear John,   Attorney General Ken Paxton just filed a lawsuit to remove me from office.   He’s using the courts to silence the voters of House District 136 who repeatedly elected me to serve them in the Texas Capitol.   We won’t stand for this. Chip in t…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
August 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Bomb Threats

Dear John,   Wednesday morning we woke up to a bomb threat at our hotel in Chicago.   Alarms rang out, we were evacuated, and we spent hours wondering what would happen.    Thanks to local law enforcement, staff, and security, the hotel was swept and no b…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
August 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM

Running into the fight.

Dear John,   Yesterday, I stood alongside members of the Texas House and Congressional delegations to make one thing clear:   Texas Democrats broke quorum because we refuse to be pawns in a rigged game. This special session was s…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
August 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM

Sounding the alarm on national TV

I just went on Morning in America   Dear John,   This morning, I went on Morning in America to say what every American needs to hear:   Donald Trump is trying to build a Congress that works for him, instead of building an agenda that works for us.   And Te…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
August 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM

Sent from 35,000 ft

Texas Democrats have left the state   Dear John,   I’m writing from a flight headed to Chicago — because today, Texas Democrats are breaking quorum to protect our democracy.   Greg Abbott and Donald Trump are trying to use this special session — just weeks …
  John Bucy · [email protected]
July 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM

Trump's trying to steal Congress

  Dear John,   Yesterday a group of my colleagues and I went to New Mexico to meet with Governor Lujan Grisham about the dangers of President Trump’s reckless, authoritarian attacks on our most basic rights and freedoms.    Trump’s already cut Medicaid. He…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
July 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM

Bucy Bulletin -- Special Session and Storm Recovery

Friends, As our community continues to recover from the recent floods, I want to take a moment to thank our first responders, the state agencies, and members of our local communities who have worked tirelessly to save lives. Their efforts have made a real …
  John Bucy · [email protected]
July 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM

The fight continues

  Dear John,   The 89th legislative session was filled with Republican extremism, culture wars, and disproven conspiracy theories — but Texas Democrats never backed down.   I was proud to lead the fight on many of the issues we hold most dear. You can watch…
  Rep. John Bucy · [email protected]
July 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM

Texas Floods - Resources & How to Help

Dear John,   Like many of you, I’ve seen the devastation from the Texas floods. As the father of two young girls, I couldn’t stop imagining the grief those families must be going through—losing homes, loved ones, and the sense of safety. I’m grateful to our…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
June 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM

Just a few hours to meet our goal

  Dear John,   Tonight at midnight is the first fundraising deadline of our re-election campaign. After today, our donations will become public and it’s essential we have a strong show of support.   With just a few hours to go until our midnight deadline, w…
  Bradley & Parker Bucy · [email protected]
June 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Happy Birthday Dada!

  It’s Dada’s 41st birthday and we told him he couldn't do any work and has to play with us all day.   So can you donate $41 today so he can stay off the phones and hang out with us instead? DONATE Hugs ♥️ 💜   - Bradley & Park…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
June 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM

I'm running for re-election

  Dear John,   It’s official! I’m running for re-election to continue fighting for strong public schools, access to healthcare, good jobs, voting rights, equality for all, and to continue to be one of the outspoken voices standing up against the MAGA agenda…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
June 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM

Bucy Bulletin -- Legislative Overview

Friends,   Welcome to the second part of our end-of-session recap! I’m proud to bring you a deeper dive into the legislation that will shape the future of Texas as well as highlights from the state budget. If you missed it, be sure to check out our previou…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
June 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Bucy Bulletin -- Session Recap

Friends, The regular legislative session has officially come to a close, and I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you. I’m incredibly proud of the dedication I saw pour out of Austin, Round Rock, and Cedar Park — all of us united in our ho…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
May 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM

Bucy Bulletin -- Tail End of Session

Friends, As we push forward in the 89th Legislative Session, I’m incredibly proud to represent HD 136 in the Texas House. The outpouring of advocacy from community members across Austin, Cedar Park, and Round Rock has been truly inspiring. Your voices matte…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
February 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Back in session! February Bucy Bulletin

Friends, As we kick off a new legislative session, I want to take a moment to thank you for the privilege of representing HD 136 in the Texas House. I’m excited to share our plan to invest in our communities by protecting our public schools, ensuring access…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
January 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM

89th Legislative Session - Opening Day

Join us next Tuesday, Jan. 14th for the swearing in! ? Dear John, ? It's almost here! Join me next Tuesday, January 14th for the Opening Day of the 89th Legislative Session. We will have snacks and refreshments in our new Capitol office in GN.9 from 11 AM to…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 1:16 PM

Leave it all on the field

? Dear John, ? It's Election Day and the polls are officially open! Join me in voting for Kamala Harris, Colin Allred, and every Democrat from Sheriff to School Board. You can vote anywhere in Williamson County until 7 PM. MAKE YOUR VOTING PLAN…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 8:03 PM

Fighting through the finish line

? Dear John, ? With just a day and half left of early voting, we are doing everything we can to keep fighting all the way through the finish line. ? If you haven't voted yet, vote early before Friday, Nov. 1! Polls are open 7 AM to 7 PM and you can vote any…
  John Bucy · [email protected]
October 9, 2024 at 3:22 PM

Beers with Bucy is Tonight!

? Dear John, ? I wanted to send one final reminder about our Beers with Bucy event! We will be gathering from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co in Cedar Park. I've included the invitation below. ? Click here to get your ticket or make your sponsorshi…