Governor Abbott's pardon of Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murdering protester Garrett Foster, is a shocking miscarriage of justice. The Texas Legislative Black Caucus is calling out the hypocrisy and demanding accountability. Stand with us against this egregious decision.

Increasing access to quality, affordable childcare is the key to unlocking economic opportunity throughout our community, and I want to thank our Travis County TX partners for taking the lead on this community-wide effort to invest in a robust, equitable childcare system.

Thank you to LULAC ⁦Legal Defense Fund⁩ ⁦Texas Black Caucus⁩ ⁦Sen Hispanic Caucus⁩ Texas NAACP José Menéndez Sheryl Cole ⁦Black Brown Dialogues on Policy⁩ and many others who participated in this press conference drawing attention to the discrimination motivating anti-DEI SB 17. ✊🏾

Happy #MothersDay to the all the amazing mothers across Texas! Your strength and resilience in the face of adversity shine through every day, and we couldn't be more grateful for all that you do 💟

Thanks to everyone who came to our Meet & Greet with CMs Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽 & Council Member Chito Vela! It was great hearing from our speakers about light rail, transit-supportive land use changes, elections, & more. Much appreciation to Rep. Sheryl Cole for coming to chat with us as well!

As summer approaches, 28 representatives and I are urging HHSC Commissioner Young to unlock crucial federal funds for the Summer EBT program. Texas kids deserve access to nutritious meals, and it's time to act to prevent children from going hungry. #txlege

good times in the ATX

Today is Election Day!

Had a great time running into my friend and my state rep Sheryl Cole at Andy Brown State of the County. Appreciate all you do for our community Rep. Cole!

My statement regarding yesterday’s protest at UT Austin.

Please see Representative Howard's statement regarding yesterdays protests. -TH

I can’t remember a journalist ever being arrested for doing his job in my 24 years of reporting in Austin.

On today's protests at UT Austin:

Early voting for the May 4 General and Special Elections has started!

Find everything you need to vote at VoteTravis.com.

#VoteEarly #VoteReady

The Travis County Democratic Party remains steadfast in our commitment to safeguard the decisions and voices of Travis County voters.

'We cannot continue to roll back our reproductive rights and expect better healthcare outcomes for Black women or all women for that matter.'

- Vice Chair Sheryl Cole, Texas State Representative

Yesterday, we celebrated the announcement of a $6.4 billion investment in CHIPS-Plus funding for Samsung.

The facility will operate at the front of cutting-edge technology, delivering next-generation semiconductor chips.

I'm proud to help Central Texas lead us into the future.