Boca Chica State Park belongs to all of us, and Texans deserve answers about reports that the state may sell it.

Protecting survivors takes action. Last session, Texas House Democrats helped close a sexual assault loophole, give family violence victims more time to reach safety, and keep protective order applicants’ addresses confidential. This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re building on that work. #txlege

Happy birthday to Representatives @Christian4Texas and @DiegoBernalTX! Rep. Manuel has served the people of Jefferson County for more than two decades, including as chief of staff before representing House District 22. A San Antonio native, Rep. Bernal returned home after law school to work as a MALDEF staff attorney and now represents House District 123, where he serves as vice chair of the House Public Education Committee. Their work reflects a deep commitment to the communities they call home. Wishing them both a wonderful birthday! #txlege

No Texan should have to choose between cancer treatment and putting food on the table. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Texas House Democrats are fighting for affordable care so families can focus on healing. #txlege

From the Alabama-Coushatta, Kickapoo, and Ysleta del Sur Pueblo nations to Indigenous communities across Texas, Native culture and leadership help shape our state every day. Today, we celebrate that living legacy and the Native joy that makes Texas shine. #txlege

Happy birthday to @ChrisGTurner! For eight terms, Rep. Turner has been a dedicated champion for Grand Prairie, Arlington, public education, Texas veterans, and working families across our state. During six years as chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, he led with strength, principle, and an unwavering commitment to our shared values. We are grateful for his extraordinary leadership and service to our caucus and Texas. #txlege

Happy birthday to @RepCWJ! A longtime Houston community leader, Charlene made history as the first woman elected to represent HD139. She fights for quality education, good jobs, safer neighborhoods, and accessible health care across Acres Homes and North Houston. #txlege

Happy birthday to @LASimmonsTX146! A Third Ward native, Lauren is a mom, union organizer, and advocate for working families. In her first session representing HD146, she passed Texas’s first statewide sickle cell registry and fought for strong public schools. #txlege

A thank-you won’t pay a teacher’s bills or buy classroom supplies. On World Teachers’ Day, we’re celebrating Texas educators and demanding that our state invest in their pay, their classrooms, and the public schools our kids count on. #txlege

Happy birthday to @RepLongoria! A Mission native and South Texas attorney, Oscar has represented HD35 for more than a decade. He fights to create good-paying jobs, strengthen public safety, and support public schools across Hidalgo and Cameron counties. #txlege

We honor the service of Vanessa Guillén, a young Texan who should have come home and whose life was taken far too soon. Her family turned their grief into a relentless fight for justice, and because of them, those who serve today are better protected. We will never forget her. #txlege

Wishing a very happy birthday to Austin’s own @VoteLuluFlores! From her career as an attorney to her service representing House District 51, Lulu has remained a fierce advocate for equality, reproductive freedom, strong public schools, and accessible healthcare. #txlege

Happy birthday to @RafaelAnchia, who proudly represents House District 103 and communities across Dallas! A lawyer and business leader, Rep. Anchía has spent more than two decades fighting for public education, voting rights, environmental justice, and opportunity for every Texan. #txlege

Garnet Coleman was part of our family. For over 30 years, he fought for HD 147 and every Texan with unending care and passion. We will miss our friend and colleague dearly. Rest in peace, Garnet.

Texans did everything right. They registered through a state system and trusted DPS to do its job. DPS failed them. Read our full statement about the DPS voter registration failure below, and make sure your registration is current before the Oct. 5 deadline: texas.gov/living-in-texas/te…

Happy birthday to @ErinForYall! A fifth-generation Texan, conservationist, educator, and three-time Jeopardy! champion, Erin represents HD45 in Hays County and fights to protect the Hill Country, fully fund public schools, and expand access to quality health care. #txlege

An ICE agent shot and seriously wounded a man in Austin - just months after ICE killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston. The Trump administration, enabled by Republicans, has given ICE enormous power without meaningful accountability, and Texans are living with the consequences.

G’mar Chatimah Tovah. Texas House Democrats wish a meaningful and reflective Yom Kippur to Jewish communities across our state. #txlege

Happy birthday to @ronereynolds! For 15 years, Ron has represented House District 27, making history as Fort Bend County’s first Black state representative since Reconstruction. A longtime civil rights leader, he has fought for strong public schools, voting rights, environmental justice, and economic opportunity for families across Fort Bend County. #txlege

Happy birthday to @NicoleCollier95, who proudly represents House District 95 and communities across Fort Worth! An attorney, small-business owner, and longtime advocate for Texas families, Rep. Collier fights for strong public schools, affordable healthcare, voting rights, and opportunity for all. #txlege