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  Odus Evbagharu · [email protected]
June 19, 2023 at 2:56 PM

This Juneteenth, we celebrate -- and we remember

On this Juneteenth, we celebrate that glorious June 19th in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas finally received word that they’d been freed. But today is about more than just celebrating June 19, 1865.  Today is about celebrating Black joy and Black liberation in Texas and across America. It’s abou…
  Drew Corbitt · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 7:55 PM

Friend, your $10 donation can help beat Ted Cruz

I cannot wait to beat Ted Cruz next November, Friend.  Ted’s made no secret about his authoritarian vision for the state and country that my kids are set to inherit. A vision where he controls their reproductive and gender-affirming care. A vision where they go to school everyday with the cloud of …
  Birk Wilkison · [email protected]
June 13, 2023 at 3:48 PM

No off years!

We’re building a Party that reflects our progressive values Friend, I wanted to take this opportunity to re-introduce myself to you. My name is Birk Wilkison, and I’m proud to serve the Texas Democratic Party as Interim Executive Director. As Texas Democrats, we all strive every day to advocate for …
  Brenda Cruz · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 8:38 PM

[WATCH] Paxton brags about blocking ballots that would have flipped Texas

a blue Texas would forever change the nation’s electoral map Even Ken Paxton knows that Texas is a battleground state, Friend. In a recently resurfaced 2021 interview with far-right ghoul Steve Bannon, Texas’ indicted and now-impeached Attorney General boasted that without his interference in Harris…
  Koby Ahmed, Texas Democrats · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 2:46 PM

3X MATCH, 3X IMPACT >>>

I have some exciting news, Friend! A generous donor who believes in our Texas Democratic vision has agreed to match donations up to $10,000 received before the end of month. We’re gearing up to spend all summer recruiting Texas Democrats to run up and down the ballot. Will you chip in $10 NOW to he…
  Texas Democrats · [email protected]
May 27, 2023 at 11:46 PM

Impeached

Friend, This evening, the Republican-majority Texas House of Representatives voted to impeach Ken Paxton.  You read that right, Friend -- Ken Paxton has been suspended from office. Now, the Senate will begin trial proceedings.   We expect to hear news in the coming days about Paxton’s replacement, b…
  TexasDemocrats.org · [email protected]
May 15, 2023 at 3:33 PM

Texas moves from “Solid Red” to “Battleground”

Together we can boot Ted, Friend We wanted you to see this, Friend. “Inside Elections,” a nonpartisan campaign analysis group, just moved Texas from “Solid Republican” to “Battleground” ahead of our U.S. Senate race in 2024! This confirms that Ted Cruz is one of the most unpopular -- and most vulner…
  Gilberto Hinojosa · [email protected]
May 3, 2023 at 2:11 PM

Ted Cruz is scared

The race to 2024 starts now ➡️ Friend, Texas Democrat Colin Allred just threw his hat in the primary election for U.S. Senator for Texas! Ted Cruz is a disgrace to Texas, and if we have any chance of beating him in 2024, we need to keep our foot on the gas. Rush $24 to the Defeat Cancun Cruz Fund! …
  Birk Wilkison · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 7:02 PM

LEAKED AUDIO: Cancun Cruz plotted to overturn the election

He’s done in 2024 Friend, last night, MSNBC aired whistleblower audio from a former Fox News producer that, as The Daily Beast describes, “appears to feature [Ted Cruz] plotting to overthrow the 2020 election -- well before the events of Jan. 6. The entire country is sick of Cancuz Cruz’s bullshit -…
  Gilberto Hinojosa · [email protected]
April 25, 2023 at 1:27 PM

Four more years!

Texas Democrats are ready to send President Biden back to the White House in 2024Friend,   We’re ecstatic that President Biden has announced that he’ll be running for re-election -- and we look forward to working like hell to ensure he has four more years in the White House fighting for hardworking …
  Ike Hajinazarian via Texas Democrats · [email protected]
April 24, 2023 at 5:17 PM

[BREAKING] Okay bye, Tucker!

Sign Tucker Carlson’s farewell card!Friend,  What a way to start the week! News broke this morning that racist hatemonger Tucker Carlson is officially OUT at Fox “News”.  The damage that Tucker has wrought is a crazy-long list -- whether it’s spreading the openly white supremacist “Great Replacement…
  Brigitte Bowen · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 5:28 PM

Hiiiiiiii 🍃

Friend, today, we’re recommitting ourselves to the fight to legalize, expunge, and invest in cannabis so our state can prosper for generations to come. Join us in that same commitment: visit the Texas Democrats’ Store to show your support for cannabis legalization in Texas! Texas Democrats know t…
  Brenda Cruz · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 6:41 PM

Mark your calendars❗️

Early voting for May 6th Local Elections start next week. Let’s make your plan to vote, Friend!   Next Monday, April 24th, eligible Texas voters will begin early voting in their local & municipal elections. From Amarillo to McAllen, voters will have the opportunity to elect local Texas Democrats…
  Drew Corbitt · [email protected]
April 16, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Celebrate National Librarian Day by standing up for Texas libraries

Friend,  Do you remember your childhood library? I certainly do. Growing up, my mom and I would spend hours browsing the shelves, getting lost in the world of stories and knowledge. Libraries were sanctuaries that encouraged learning, growth, and imagination. Today, on National Librarian Day, we hon…
  Marco Orrantia · [email protected]
April 15, 2023 at 10:41 PM

First El Paso, then on to Chicago!

The 2024 conventions need your support, friend!Friend,   I'm excited to share that the 2024 Texas Democratic Convention is coming to El Paso, the Sun City, from June 6-8 -- leading up to the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the Windy City, on August 19-22! As a proud Texas Democrat, I…
  Odus Evbagharu · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 9:56 PM

Greg Abbott wants to pardon this racist murderer?

You won’t believe the horrific text messages he sent. Friend, just days ago, Greg Abbott and other Texas Republicans called for the pardon of Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murder after shooting and killing a protester at a Black Lives Matter protest in Austin in 2020.   The Republican Party of …
  Birk Wilkison · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 12:38 PM

No off years!

We’re building a Party that reflects our progressive values It’s great to e-meet you, Friend! My name is Birk Wilkison, and I am the newly appointed Interim Executive Director of the Texas Democratic Party.   As the new Interim Executive Director, I’m honored to continue the work started by the gian…
  Ike Hajinazarian · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Ted Cruz knows he’s wrong

Friend, just days before the horrific mass shooting in Kentucky, Ted Cruz once again tweeted out a load of BS about how we can avoid more mass shootings in this country. State Senator Roland Gutierrez, who represents Uvalde, had this to say about Cruz’s out-of-touch statement:  Senator Gutierrez i…
  Rep. James Talarico · [email protected]
April 12, 2023 at 5:33 PM

Public schools ARE in crisis

The sky is falling for our teachersFriend,  Earlier today, the House Public Education Committee heard testimony from a "school choice" activist from Florida.   They claimed that critics in Florida had predicted the sky would fall because of school voucher scams, but that it hasn't happened. I couldn…
  Brigitte Bowen · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 11:06 PM

BREAKING: TX Judge Blocks Abortion Pill Nationwide

The fight for abortion access continues Friend, I won’t sugarcoat it -- the fight to keep what abortion rights remain in a post-Roe world just got more difficult. Moments ago, a Trump-appointed Texas federal judge ruled to ban access nationwide to mifepristone, a safe and effective drug that medical…
  Brenda Cruz · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 4:11 PM

fwd: HISTORIC WIN FOR TEXAS TEACHERS!

Did you see this from yesterday?! Hi friend,  I wanted to make sure you didn't miss the incredible news we shared last night: Texas Democrats in the State Legislature have delivered a game-changing victory for retired teachers by passing an amendment that will provide a state-funded cost of living a…
  Ryan Garcia · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 3:41 AM

HISTORIC WIN FOR TEXAS TEACHERS!

Texas Democrats Deliver! Friend,   Tonight, Texas Democrats in the State Legislature delivered a victory for retired teachers. Moments ago, Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Trey Martinez Fischer passed an amendment to the state budget that will increase teachers' retirement benefits -- after near…
  Texas Democrats War Room · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Clarence Thomas & a Dallas Billionaire GOP Donor 🤯

Another reason for him to resign Friend,   We’ve never seen corruption like this in the Supreme Court in modern history. In case you missed it, today ProPublica released a bombshell investigation detailing Justice Clarence Thomas’ undocumented and yearslong acceptance of an untold amount of free lux…
  Ryan Garcia · [email protected]
April 4, 2023 at 9:06 PM

Did you see this??

🚨Texas Legislative update ➡️ Friend, this week, the Texas Legislature will vote on amendments that will decide how the historic state budget surplus will be spent.   And instead of using this $33 Billion surplus of taxpayer money to help hard working families -- Texas Republicans are using this mome…
  Rep. Greg Casar · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Feliz Cesar Chavez Day!

The fight continues. Feliz Cesar Chavez Day, Friend! While Texas is facing some of the most extreme attacks from the far-right we’ve ever seen, I think it’s important to think back to our state’s progressive roots -- and Cesar Chavez is an important part of that history. Chavez is one of our country…
  Rep. Mary González · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 3:45 PM

Trans rights are sacred.

Friend, as the Chair of the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus and an openly LGBTQIA+ legislator, I am committed to fighting alongside my colleagues against any and all legislation that demeans, disrespects, and dehumanizes the LGBTQIA+ community. Yesterday, I listened to the Texas Senate floor debate on SB …
  Brenda Cruz · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 10:02 PM

🚨 Anti-democracy election bills in the TX Legislature 🚨

Call your State Senator now! Friend, this legislative session has been an all-out assault on our democracy. Right now, Texas Democratic lawmakers are fighting against a long list of bills designed to sow distrust in our elections and disenfranchise Texas voters. The right to vote for millions of our…
  Gilberto Hinojosa · [email protected]
March 24, 2023 at 8:38 PM

TOMORROW: Trump to Kick Off 2024 Campaign in Waco

Friend, we need you with us in fighting Trumpism and extremist Republicans Friend, tomorrow, twice-impeached former President Donald Trump is making a stop in Waco to kick off his 2024 campaign.  Donald Trump’s brief presidency was a disaster for hard-working Texas families, and we as Texas Democrat…
  Ryan Garcia · [email protected]
March 23, 2023 at 9:04 PM

🚨 Big, Bad LBGTQ+ Bills in the TX Legislature 🚨

Friend,  This legislative session is shaping up to be especially cruel for LGBTQ+ communities. Currently, Texas Democratic legislators are fighting against a staggering 150 anti-LGBTQ+ bills this session. The rights of millions of our fellow Texans are on the line right now -- call your legislators …
  Jamarr Brown · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 7:03 PM

URGENT: Protect Local Freedom -- Stand Against Texas GOP's Takeover of Houston Schools!

Dear Friend, The future of Houston's children and the integrity of our education system are under attack from Texas Republicans set on imposing their radical extremist agenda on Houston Independent School District. Sign our urgent petition against the state's bad-faith takeover and defend our commu…
  Ryan Garcia · [email protected]
March 13, 2023 at 8:37 PM

[BREAKING] TX Republicans introduce fascist "Show Your Papers" bill

You’ll want to see this, friend Friend, did you see this?!Republicans’ desire to turn Texas into a fascist state has become more and more blatant with their draconian attacks on abortion rights and their demagoguing of LGBTQ folks -- but this is a whole new level of authoritarianism. If passed, this…
  Brenda Cruz · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 3:01 PM

3 bills

Texas women deserve better. Friend,  It’s International Women’s Day! Countless Texas women have spent decades facing off against injustice and claiming a seat at the table. And today, Texas women continue to fight for progress, whether it’s pushing for racial and social justice or defending our righ…
  Ryan Garcia · [email protected]
March 6, 2023 at 8:06 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Texas Republicans file bill to secede from U.S.

They are anti-American and anti-freedom. Friend, Texas Republicans in the Legislature have just filed a bill aimed at seceding from the United States. As the party of tyrannical control, this comes as no surprise -- considering they have already put forth some of the most anti-democratic, anti-freed…
  Shay Wyrick Cathey · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Don’t Mess with Texas Women

Friend, this Women’s History Month allows us to reflect on powerful, brilliant and unstoppable women -- and learn from their resilience.   Giant voices of Texas women like Ann Richards instruct us to never back down when the going gets tough. Beyoncé teaches us to love ourselves despite hardship. …
  Brenda Cruz · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 9:48 PM

they’re trying to stop Texas college students from voting

Texas Democrats are standing firm in the face of Republican attacks on our democracy Friend,  In their latest assault on our democracy, Texas Republicans have introduced a bill to ban polling places at colleges and universities, making it even more difficult for young Texans to exercise their right…
  Gilberto Hinojosa · [email protected]
February 20, 2023 at 3:34 PM

Happy Presidents’ Day!

Sign the card for President Biden!Happy Presidents’ Day, Friend! Social Security and Medicaid. The Affordable Care Act and broadband expansion. Historic environmental protections and infrastructure investments. Passing the Civil Rights Act and ensuring fundamental freedoms for all. In the last ce…
  Jamarr Brown · [email protected]
February 17, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Texas Democrats are fighting back

Watch the full Democratic response to Abbott’s State of the State address Hi Friend, Last night, we released our Democratic response to Governor Abbott's State of the State address. It's clear that Texas Republicans are standing in the way of progress for Texas families -- but Texas Democrats are…
  Brigitte Bowen · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 4:27 PM

fwd: Don’t miss Texas Democrats’ response to Abbott’s State of the State

Tune in tonight! Hi Friend, just wanted to make sure you saw this email from yesterday! After Governor Abbott’s State of the State address tonight at 7 PM CT, Texas Democrats have a 10-minute response, and we’re really excited for you to see it, Friend! You can find out where to watch, and get a…
  Ike Hajinazarian · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Don’t miss Texas Democrats’ response to Abbott’s State of the State

▶️ Watch a preview now! ▶️ Hi Friend, Tomorrow -- Thursday, February 16 at 7 PM CT -- Governor Abbott will deliver his State of the State address. And Friend, we’re looking forward to responding. Immediately after the address, Texas Democrats’ response will be broadcast across the state. We'll f…
  Koby Ahmed · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 8:58 PM

REMINDER: Applications Open for Texas Democratic Party’s Project LIFT

Hi Friend, The clock is ticking, and the deadline to apply for Project LIFT is quickly approaching! The future of Texas depends on the leadership and vision of those who serve in our communities. We need local leaders who believe in the Democratic ideals that we all know will push our state for…
  Texas Democrats · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Friend, do you ❤️ TX Public Schools?

Show your support in style! Friend, At this point, it couldn’t be any clearer: Texas Republicans are working hard to defund public education -- and to send our tax dollars to wealthy, privately-owned institutions while they leave our public schools severely underfunded. Gutting Texas public schoo…
  Gilberto Hinojosa · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 3:39 AM

That’s our President

Friend, President Biden ran for office for three main reasons: to rebuild the backbone of the country, unite Americans, and restore the soul of the nation. And after tonight’s State of the Union Address, I’m so grateful to have a Democratic President who works tirelessly to uphold those promises…
  Ike Hajinazarian · [email protected]
February 6, 2023 at 7:10 PM

Ted Cruz: term limits for thee, not for me

Friend, Over the past few weeks, Ted Cruz has been talking up his new bill limiting U.S. Senators to two terms, even as he actively plans to run for his third term. The man’s hypocrisy truly knows no bounds. Make no mistake, Friend: taking steps to end political entrenchment is a noble goal. Ju…
  Ryan Garcia · [email protected]
February 2, 2023 at 10:26 PM

Applications Now Open: Texas Democratic Party’s Project LIFT

Friend, The future of our state depends on the leadership and vision of those who serve in our communities. It’s never been more important to have local leaders who are committed to advancing the Democratic ideals that we all hold dear. That's why I am excited to tell you about Project LIFT, an…
  Jamarr Brown · [email protected]
February 1, 2023 at 7:37 PM

Black History is American History

Friend, Over centuries, the contributions of Black people have shaped our state, our country, and the Democratic Party into what it is today. Black History is American history, and we’re celebrating that history every day. Together, we remember those who came before us, honor their resilience, an…
  Texas Democrats · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 6:05 PM

We ❤️ Texas Public Schools

Show your support for public education!Friend, Texas Republicans are working to defund public education -- and to send our tax dollars to wealthy, privately-owned schools under the false promise of “school choice.” This will hurt urban and rural areas most directly, where funding has already been…
  Rep. Gene Wu · [email protected]
January 25, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Republicans are trying to greenlight anti-Asian hate in Texas

Friend, In the past few days, Texas Republicans have filed a slate of bills in the Texas Legislature that would bar tens of thousands of lawful immigrants and refugees -- on the path to becoming US citizens -- from being able to purchase property in Texas due to their national origin. It’s espe…
  Rep. James Talarico · [email protected]
January 24, 2023 at 11:05 PM

Let’s give our teachers a $15,000 pay raise

Friend, My name is Representative James Talarico. Before I was a lawmaker, I was a public school teacher. I struggled to make ends meet, so I know firsthand the challenges our teachers face in the classroom. We ask so much from our teachers -- now they’re the latest target in the culture wars …
  Jamarr Brown · [email protected]
January 19, 2023 at 10:15 PM

fwd: It’s time to abolish Confederate Heroes’ Day.

We need 8,000 more signatures. Hi Friend, just wanted to make sure you saw this. Today, the State of Texas officially recognizes “Confederate Heroes’” Day. And in 2023, it’s time to put an end to upholding white supremacy and honoring racist losers. Texas House Democrats are rallying behind State…
  Jamarr Brown · [email protected]
January 19, 2023 at 5:44 PM

It’s time to abolish Confederate Heroes’ Day.

Add your name now to show your support Friend, the hypocrisy is at an all time high. In the same week that Texans observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our state will once again officially recognize “Confederate Heroes’” Day. Yesterday, our Texas House Democrats rallied around a bill to abolish th…