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KXAN Austin: Ted Cruz “Doesn’t Think We Need New Laws To Better Secure the Border”

September 9, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas – According to KXAN Austin’s Ryan Chandler: Ted “Cruz said in El Paso he doesn’t think we need new laws to better secure the… Read More

Texas Democratic Party Statement on Ken Paxton Suing to Target Women Traveling for Abortion Care

September 9, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas – In response to Ken Paxton’s dangerous, cruel lawsuit targeting Texas women who travel out of state for abortion care, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa… Read More

“I Have Lived Through That Punishment” – Texas Women Who Fled Abortion Ban for Care Highlight New Reporting on Cruz’s Responsibility

September 5, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas – On Sep 5th, Lauren Miller and Dr. Austin Dennard, forced to flee their home state of Texas for necessary reproductive care, reacted to new reporting on how Ted Cruz made… Read More

Texas Democratic Party Statement on Deadly Shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, GA

September 4, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: “Gun violence continues to ravage communities across the country, with the heartbreaking… Read More

Texas Democratic Party Statement on Shawn Thierry Switching Parties After County Party Censorship, Rejection from Voters

August 30, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: “Shawn Thierry compromised her Democratic values, betraying the constituents of House District… Read More

What They're Saying: Allred Closing Gap as Cruz Spews “Grievance, Anger, and Disinformation”

August 28, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas – With less than 70 days to go until Election Day, Colin Allred is rapidly closing the gap on Ted Cruz. Here’s what they’re saying: “Cruz holds a mere… Read More

Texas Democratic Party Announces 10th Annual Johnson-Jordan Dinner Keynote Speaker Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear

August 27, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas — The 10th annual Johnson-Jordan Dinner falls on a crucial election year for Texas Democrats. We’re turning up the notch in our movement for a blue Texas with keynote… Read More

ICYMI: Texas Democrats Take Center Stage at 2024 Democratic National Convention

August 26, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas — Last week, over 15 Texas Democrats shared the spotlight at the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC), underscoring Texas’ undeniable momentum toward becoming a key… Read More

Texas Democratic Party Statement on Texas GOP’s Continued Attacks on Elections

August 26, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: “Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton, and Dan Patrick will stop at nothing to sow distrust in our… Read More

Texas Democratic Party Statement on the Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz Ticket for President

August 6, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas – On Aug 6th, the Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate in the race for the White House in 2024. This strategic decision… Read More

Texas Democratic Party Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the El Paso Walmart Shooting

August 3, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas – Five years ago today, an act of domestic terrorism struck the city of El Paso when a gunman, motivated by xenophobic and racist ideologies, opened fire in a Walmart shopping… Read More

Texas Democratic National Delegation Endorses Kamala Harris as Nominee for President

July 22, 2024
AUSTIN, TX - On July 22, 2024 Night, the Texas Democratic delegation convened to discuss the path forward after President Biden declared he will not seek reelection in November. As we near the… Read More

Texas Democrats Honor Houston Powerhouse Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

July 19, 2024
AUSTIN, TX - After a short but hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer, Texas Democratic giant and Houston powerhouse Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has passed away. Texas Democratic Party Chair… Read More

Thousands of New Jobs Head to North Texas Thanks to CHIPS Act, Cruz Voted No

July 18, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas – New funding just announced from the CHIPS and Science Act will create 2,000 jobs in Sherman, supporting GlobalWafers’ North Texas semiconductor manufacturing site. Sen.… Read More

MAGA Monica De La Cruz Lies on Stage at Republican National Convention

July 17, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas – On July 17, 2024 Night, Monica De La Cruz’s speech at the Republican National Convention conveniently ignored that it was her MAGA allies in Congress who failed to deliver… Read More