Rep. Cole Hefner
@ColeHefnerTX
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Honored to represent Camp, Rains, Titus, Upshur, Wood and parts of Smith County in the Texas House of Representatives. (HD-5)
Mount Pleasant, TX
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I look forward to working with
@GregAbbott_TX
to keep Texas
#1
. Great job tonight Governor.
#TXGovDebate
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Let‘s get 1 thing straight: mutilating the bodies of minors IS NOT “gender-affirming care”. It is abuse.
Everyone is born with a God-given purpose and we should be seeking that purpose, not allowing experimental procedures on minors.
End gender modification of minors in TX.
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One illegal vote is too many. It is for this reason I laid out HB 1243 on the House floor today that will raise the penalty for Illegal Voting to a 2nd Degree Felony. Texas must send a strong message that illegal voting will NOT be tolerated in the Lone Star State.
#txlege
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Cowards leave the field like you did in the 87th.
What cowards we have on the other side of the aisle. They can’t even allow full and fair debate over their trash bills. They are silencing the voice of Texans across the state who chose US to represent them at the
#TXLege
. TEXAS CANNOT FORGET THIS DAY.
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I am 💯 committed to ending hostile foreign ownership of our land; and, will make passing this important piece of legislation a top priority next Session. Any suggestion to the contrary is absolutely false!
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Honored to make the motion to set SB14 for floor debate and passage for the Friday May 12th calendar.
#txlege
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The Texas House just passed the Texas Heartbeat Act!
A heartbeat can be detected as early as 6 weeks old. I’m proud to be a coauthor with
@ShelbySlawson
and to vote for the Texas Heartbeat Act. Texas is taking a stand for life.
#ProLife
#txlege
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We often hear politicians speak of bravery and conviction, but this, this is courage that I haven’t seen in my time in the legislature. Admiration and respect to you
@ShawnieT146
My statement on voting to raise the age to 18 for gender modification treatments and surgeries.
#txlege
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Some Texas Democrats have decided to abandon their constituents and run away on private jets to D.C.
We’ll be waiting here in Texas when they decide to do their jobs.
#txlege
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This you?
Texas needs to clean House.
Time to elect David
@CoveyTX
who will be a real reformer in the Texas House.
#TXLege
#ReformTheTXHouse
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Honored to be sworn for a second term serving the people of East Texas. Glad to have my family share this occasion with me.
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Texans shouldn’t have to worry about losing their livelihood because of a private medical decision. Glad to be a coauthor on House Bill 7 that will prohibit private employers from adopting covid vaccine mandates.
#txlege
@leachfortexas
@TXforMedFreedom
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Texas has DECREASED illegal crossings into Texas by 85%!
It’s safe to say our so-called “Border Czar” Kamala Harris gets zero credit for this success. While the Biden-Harris Administration ignores the crisis at the border, I have strongly supported Texas’ legislative efforts
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Had a good time knocking on doors today and talking to the voters. Always good to hear directly from them what’s important to them.
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Lies, lies, lies. You don’t get to make up your own facts. Does this sound liberal?
Passed
- Const carry
- banning gender mod
- banning drag shows
- banning abortion
- heartbeat act
- record tax relief
- record border sec spending
- protect girls sports
- protect women’s
The
#Txlege
House under
@DadePhelan
's "leadership" team is a corrupt den of liberal disfunction; with radical Democrats empowered, conservatives silenced, and Republican priorities thwarted.
We need new leadership with a vision for liberty.
#MakeTheTexasHouseRepublicanAgain
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This you?
If Democrats were in power they’d never allow a Republican as House Parliamentarian. So why has Dade Phelan retained a Liberal, Obama West Wing Democrat as our House Parliamentarian? Simple, holding on to power is more important to him than advancing Republican legislation.
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Today, Speaker
@RepDennisBonnen
appointed me to serve on three important committees in the Texas House: Appropriations, Transportation, and Local & Consent Calendars. On these committees I’ll be a strong conservative voice for East Texas.
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Last week Kerri and I traveled to D.C. to meet with various experts on hostile foreign organizations. I want to thank my Congressman
@moran4congress
for arranging this opportunity as he is passionate about this issue and has been working on solutions at the federal level for a
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I’m grateful to have the endorsement of my friend,
@SenBryanHughes
. Whether it’s protecting life, securing the border, or defending the 2A, Bryan has been on the front lines of conservative causes for a long time. I’m proud to work with him in the legislature.
#txlege
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Steve, you lie when you say
@DadePhelan
pressures members to vote a certain way, now you say he should pressure members. Which is it? You can’t say the speaker killed a bill when there was a vote on the floor. You sir, are lying and you know it.
Bull. Total Lie, Cole. Phelan did nothing for school choice.
Did he show any leadership and vote against Herrero Amendment? No
If he had fought for school choice like he did to impeach Paxton it would have passed and you know it.
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We finished our first committee hearing on Securing Texas From Hostile Foreign Organizations. We heard vital testimony that will aid us in forming solutions to foreign threats.
#txlege
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Proud to join many of my colleagues in helping my friend State Rep Briscoe Cain in his re-election!!
@willmetcalfTX
@DrGregBonnen
@Burrows4TX
@TerryWilsonTX
@ValoreeforTexas
@mayes_middleton
@GoldmanCraig
@BriscoeCain
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WE WON!
Kerri and I are so grateful for your prayers, your support, and your votes.
It’s humbling to reflect on the efforts of many volunteers and supporters who spent long hours knocking thousands of doors and generously donating their time and contributions. We simply could
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Steve, this is a lie and you know it.
This picture of
@DadePhelan
says everything you need to know for why
@GovAbbott
’s work to pass School Choice failed in Texas.
Dade is loved by powerful Teacher’s unions because he killed it.
End of story.
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I’m grateful to Speaker
@DadePhelan
for the opportunity to work on these important issues. My colleagues and I will work to ensure our economy and property are secure.
#txlege
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What an awesome time we had last night!!
More than 500 Republicans from all over the district turned out to support us last night at our Campaign Kickoff.
Governor
@GregAbbott_TX
and Senator
@SenBryanHughes
had the crowd fired up to secure the border, lower taxes, and protect
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Last night I was proud to vote in support of SB 14! The bill passed 92-48 and is headed to 3rd reading on Monday, and soon to the Governor. The Texas House is working hard to ban the practice of child gender modification.
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Texas will ban the CCP and other adversaries from owning Texas land.
Chairman
@ColeHefnerTX
expects the work of House Select Committee on Securing Texas from Hostile Foreign Organizations to result in legislation addressing a "myriad of issues" involving potential threats to Texas.
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You mean like violating the very bylaws you helped write. Corrupt like that ?
I would like to think that our caucus wouldn't do something corrupt like this. Members would need time to decide who wants to run and allow them to campaign. The bylaws state it should be SCHEDULED within 30 days. That word implies it won't happen the same day.
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This, is a lie!!
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Today I joined Governor
@GregAbbott_TX
and members of the House at the border to survey and assess the successes of Operation Lone Star. We visited Shelby Park where the Texas National Guard and DPS have taken over operational control from the federal govt.
Before this action,
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At the Texas Prayer Breakfast this morning. Hearing from Speaker Dennis Bonnen about the importance of prayer.
@RepDennisBonnen
@Scott_SanfordTX
@CodyforTexas
@SenBryanHughes
@BenLemanTX
@jordandberry
@mayes_middleton
@DanHuberty
@BriscoeCain
@KenPaxtonTX
@AngelaPaxtonTX
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I’m honored to be endorsed by
@GregAbbott_TX
. He has been a steady leader as we have worked to lower prop taxes, secure the border and protect TX kids. I’m thankful for his support as we continue the work to make Texas the best place to live, work, and raise a family.
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Today I'm respectfully calling on Gov. Abbott to bring legislators back for a 4th Special Session to address the vaccine mandates issue with legislation. While Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-40 prohibiting these mandates, we must put these protections into law.
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Today the TX House passed Const Carry. I was a Joint Author on HB1927 and I’m proud of my friend
@RepMattSchaefer
for fighting to keep this legislation strong. Texans shouldn't have to ask the government for permission to exercise their Second Amendment rights.
#2A
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Hostile foreign entities shouldn't have any power in Texas. It's high time our laws reflected that.
On July 24th our newly-formed Select Committee on Securing Texas from Hostile Foreign Organizations will hold its first interim hearing. We will hear invited testimony from
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Can you ever tell the truth Steve?
Lt Gov
@DanPatrick
nails it. Parents are sick and tired of Government deciding what’s best for their children and how best, to spend their tax dollars. The House failed because Dade Phelan wanted it to fail.
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I’m honored to be named a Deputy Floor Leader for
@TXGOPCaucus
. I look forward to working to advance conservative Republican principles.
#txlege
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Good to be home from Austin watching the boys play some baseball. Need to be reminded what we’re fighting for.
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Just finished a good day of block walking. Last day before early voting starts tomorrow. Had a lot of good conversations at the doors. Let’s go.
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I am excited to announce that Governor
@GregAbbott_TX
will join me for my Campaign Kickoff in Mount Pleasant on January 30th. Admission to this fundraiser and fish fry is $25/person. RSVP at cole
@colehefner
.com and make a contribution here:
We would
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I stand with our local men and women in law enforcement and against the radical left’s movement to defund the police. Today I signed a pledge to Back the Blue.
#TexasBacksTheBlue
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Feeling the love in the final days of session.
@RepJamesFrank
@CandyNobleHD89
@DavidCookTexas
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Nearing the end of long, but good day of putting up signs in Lindale, Tx and then to catch a shot like this. I’m thankful to be living in and representing East Texas.
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A complaint was filed yesterday by a member of the Republican Caucus against four caucus members for alleged bylaws violations. Some have said I was part of it: I was not. The Texan has excellent coverage on this:
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Sitting in on the House Ag & Livestock Committee hearing this morning. Witnesses are providing incredibly concerning & compelling testimony of foreign threats on Texas soil that put our critical infrastructure, military bases, and food supply at risk. Without question, Texas must
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I’m looking forward our first hearing of the Committee on Securing Texas From Hostile Foreign Organizations this morning. This is a very important issue and I look forward to working with my colleagues to protect Texas from hostile foreign threats.
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Steve, here we go again with you telling another outright, bald faced lie. Dade spoke first.
Dade Phelan was quoted last night at the Republican Caucus retreat as saying;
“Jeff Leach is right. This is so unjust.
My multi-billionaires outspent the conservative’s billionaires 3 to 1 and we still lost.
No justice, no peace!”
#TXLeg
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Today we laid out our first bill of the session, HB914, which will crack down on fraudulent paper tags in Texas.
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Winding down on budget night. 11:15 and still going.
@CodyforTexas
@TerryCanales40
@BriscoeCain
@DadePhelan
@RepJamesFrank
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I’m honored to be appointed by Speaker
@DadePhelan
to serve on three important committees for the 88th legislative session. I’m ready to get to work.
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Texas is taking the lead on protecting our citizens from threats by foreign adversaries. Hostile organizations like the CCP must be banned from owning land in Texas and we’ll get it done!
#txlege
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As a proud Texan and staunch supporter of the 2nd Amendment, we cannot stand by as the State Fair of Texas enforces a dangerous gun ban. I am among 70 Texas legislators who signed a letter demanding that this policy be rescinded. Gun-free zones don’t make us safer—they make us
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Thanks for being there and for your support and friendship.
500+ friends & supporters gathered to rally behind Representative
@ColeHefnerTX
’s re-election campaign this week. I’m honored to join Governor
@GregAbbott_TX
in fully endorsing him.
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I’m proud to serve in the Texas House where we accomplished legacy wins from last two sessions. Looking forward to building on this success going forward.
Partial list :
• Constitutional Carry
• Over 20 additional 2A bills
• Banned abortion
• Heartbeat Act
• Banned
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We had another busy Saturday putting up signs and talking to voters about our conservative priorities and successes at the Texas Capitol! Thanks for the warm welcomes and good conversations. It’s so refreshing to hear directly from the voters what is important to them. Proud to
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I’m proud to support the Texas Conservative Commitment. I look forward to working with
@TPPF
on passing this bold conservative agenda, expanding on the conservative accomplishments of the last two sessions.
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Any government, whether federal, state or local, that would consider raising taxes on Texans who are struggling during this difficult time, should be fired. Period. Cut the rate!!
@txlege
@TPPF
@TTARA
@TXGOPCaucus
@TxDan_Gonzalez
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Good to see the Carr family at the polls. Another first time voter. Good to see families voting together.
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Yesterday I laid out HB 1600, an important part of Speaker
@DadePhelan
’s comprehensive package to secure our border, that will make illegal entry into our state a felony. I will never stop fighting to make Texas a safer place to live, work, and raise a family.
#txlege
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Enjoyed speaking to Young Conservatives of Texas today about legislative priorities and what the House is like under new leadership.
@yct
@KyleBiedermann
@James_E_White
@Scott_SanfordTX
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Last session was filled with landmark conservative victories. I’m incredibly grateful to have served during this historic time.
I can’t wait to build on those wins in securing the future of Texas in the 88th. Let’s get it done!!
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Good day to put out signs. If you’d like a sign, large or small, message me or email me at cole
@colehefner
.com and I’ll get one to you.
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Thank you for coming to support us.
Really cool to spend time in Hefner Country with my bud
@ColeHefnerTX
himself in his hometown of Mount Pleasant as we greeted his friends and neighbors at the polls.
#TeamHefner
#txlege
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I enjoyed speaking to the Gregg County Republican Club last night in Longview about the threats of hostile foreign organizations and what we can do to protect our state. As Chair of the Select Committee on Securing Texas from Hostile Foreign Organizations, I’m committed to
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On this day in 1836, Texas declared independence from Mexico. Happy Texas Independence Day!
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It is a great honor to receive the endorsement of former Texas
@GovernorPerry
!
“Rep. Cole Hefner has proven to be an effective conservative and he fights to keep Texas great. He is a great representative of his constituents in Austin and I’m proud to endorse him for
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Wow. The attorney for the Democrats misspelled Abbott and the name of his own firm in the filing. What a debacle.
@GregAbbott_TX
@GovAbbott
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New: More than 20 Texas House Democrats who fled the state to block a voting restrictions bill are suing top GOP officials. They allege Republican efforts to bring them back to the Capitol infringed on their constitutional rights.
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Nothing like watching your boys play baseball to remind you of what’s really important. Family. Joe and Eli in the championship game tonight. (And we stand for the flag!)
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Good to be in my hometown for the Pittsburg, Camp County Chamber banquet.
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Happy Easter! Wishing you and your family a joyous day.
"He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee:The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.” Luke 24:6-7
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It was good to be back home today to speak to tha Camp County Republican club. I was able to give an update on where we are in session and the important issues I’m working on. Had some good questions and good conversations.
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It’s an honor to have the endorsement of so many first responders, both groups and individuals. These brave men and women are willing to sacrifice their health and safety for ours and I am so grateful to have their support.
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Good time last night at the East Texans for Liberty
@ETx4Liberty
candidate meet and greet. Good crowd and enjoyed the visit.
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Take note,
#txlege
. The CCP’s strategy to poison Americans is alarmingly complex and is a part of our Select Committee’s focus. Texas is on the front lines of this modern day warfare and we are fighting back against these attacks on our state and country.
WATCH:
@RepNewhouse
explains how Chinese money laundering facilitates the flow of fentanyl to the U.S. ⬇️
“Chinese money launderers have taken the terrorist money laundering playbook and digitized it.
They use modern technologies, messaging and payment apps, e-commerce sites,
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Wishing you a blessed Easter Sunday!
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16
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Results matter. And under the leadership of
@DadePhelan
the House has delivered all year long. Thank you for your leadership Mr Speaker.
#txlege
I am thrilled to announce the passage of the House & Senate’s property tax package. The passage of this $18B package is a huge win for Texas taxpayers!
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The first and most important responsibility of government is to protect life at all stages. I’m proud to stand with
@leachfortexas
and our colleagues in support of the Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act. Hb16.
@CodyforTexas
@Burrows4TX
@BradBuckleyDVM
@loiskolkhorst
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Today is budget day in the Texas House. Expecting a long day. It’s an honor to work here for the people East Texas.
#texleg
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Appreciated the opportunity to share more details about the House Select Committee on Securing Texas from Hostile Foreign Organizations. We must enact a ban on land ownership by foreign adversaries, while also tackling a wide range of global threats targeting our supply chain,
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I’m honored to be endorsed by the
@TexasFarmBureau
Agfund. I will always work to protect the private property rights of our farmers and ranchers, and to keep the government out of their way.
#txlege
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Today I filed House Bill 1500 to make clear that our Second Amendment rights will remain fully and functionally intact in the event of a declared "disaster" in our state.
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Last week the TX House passed
@DavidSpillerTX
’s Hb4, the strongest border security bill in the country : "Texans took matters into their own hands in response to Biden admin’s border failure" Will the
@TexasSenateGOP
take it up this week?
@GregAbbott_TX
@DadePhelan
#txlege
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Got to spend a few minutes with the Governor as he was doing a last minute check for the inauguration tomorrow. Honored to work with him for the people of Texas.
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Woke ideologies and the IOC have collided to set the stage for a grotesque display of barbarism — allowing a man to punch a woman in the face.
In Texas, we will continue to fight to uphold the Save Women’s Sports Act and protect our female athletes.
#txlege
Could any picture sum up our new men’s rights movement better? The smirk of a male who’s knows he’s protected by a misogynist sporting establishment enjoying the distress of a woman he’s just punched in the head, and whose life’s ambition he’s just shattered.
#Paris2024
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Great work
@DavidSpillerTX
getting this bill through the house. The Texas House under Speaker
@DadePhelan
is leading on border security in Texas. I’m proud to be a joint author on the strongest border security bill in the country.
#txlege
Thank you Speaker
@DadePhelan
for the opportunity to carry HB 4 and for leading the charge on strong border security for the State of Texas. See my full statement below.
#txlege
@ColeHefnerTX
@charliegeren
@toddahunter
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