𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐒, 𝐉𝐑.
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Father of Kassie, Alex, & Eddie III; Life Partner to Hellen; Attorney; Small Business Owner; Tx State Rep House District 74 🇺🇸
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This is a photo of downtown Eagle Pass in the foreground & the lights in Piedras Negras, Mexico in the background! Mx. has electric power in a metro area of 500,000 people while Texans immediately across the border & throughout the state freeze! Epic fail by state officials.
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Every Tx State Senator that sided with Paxton and failed to vote to impeach him has now been effectively thrown under the bus! 🚌 🤦🏽♂️ Sad to say, but we told you, Paxton is only in it for himself!
#txlege
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@tplohetski
@cassandrajar
Thanks for the post. As City Attorney for local gov entities in south Texas, I’m familiar with the Open Records Act. I’ll have my Capitol staff look into this and work with Lege Counsel to find ways to address the loophole or end it thru the filing of a bill.
#txlege
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I will be submitting journal statement to amend charge document to include abuse of power, intimidation of house members, and Senate jury tampering in light of
@charliegeren
statements that AG Paxton called and threatened house and senate members.
#txlege
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Clarifying- “guy” tied to Extreme Far Right Caravan that arrived to Eagle Pass.
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This is egregious and a misuse of public tax funds when a state employee, receiving a state salary decides to defend and advocate for AG Paxton on a private matter and sounding like his private counsel. Needs to be investigated.
#txlege
It's been asked if Chris Hilton, Chief of General Litigation Division for the Office of Attorney General
@KenPaxtonTX
, was ordered by Paxton to try to testify or if he came on his own accord. Here's what Hilton told reporters - or didn't. Second video in thread.
#txlege
@KVUE
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Local Eagle Pass LEO agencies have mobilized personnel to police high traffic areas to protect community from far right caravan extremists denied access to Quemado ranch. These lone wolves are moving around town and raising 🚩 & concerns! Gov. Abbott’s rhetoric created this. 🤦🏽♂️
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@ShawnieT146
We should recognize
@ShawnieT146
profile in courage and braveness. She carefully laid out her analysis & reasoning. Republicans have the votes to pass this bill without her vote. Yet she voted her conscious knowing she was opening herself up to attacks from within her own base 👏🏽
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Every public education teacher, staff, employee, and their Family should take note that we had BILLIONS in surplus and yet the Governor’s office decided YOU ARE NOT A PRIORITY!! Holding salaries and public funding hostage.
#txlege
#NoToVouchers
#voucherscam
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Most in our community would prefer the focus on Eagle Pass by Gov. Abbott & the 14 other Govs be on funding roads; infrastructure; business investments; facilitate commerce & trade; farm and ranch grants; additional funding for our 4-year University; 1/2
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Our BARBIEcoa post has gone viral and lots of requests! Fresh pink tortillas just came out & available NOW at the store: 340 Pierce St., Eagle Pass
#Barbie
#PiedrasNegrasTortillaFactory
#Barbiecoa
#EaglePass
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Enjoyed visiting with Abogato Rod Ponton a/k/a “I am not a cat” in Presidio, Tx! We just needed
@JudgeFergusonTX
in the pic! 🐈 ⚖️
#hd74
#txlege
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If only the Tx Senate & House could coordinate on prop tax relief like we do with our Sine Die outfit. 😂🍌🤞☀️
#txlege
#88thlegislativesession
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Firefly Migrant processing Center & Border Hope NGO in Eagle Pass shut down for the wknd amid safety concerns & threats from caravan “patriots”. This happens when grifters value political theater more than voting on the border bill. Safety of LEOs & residents primary concern. 🙏🏽
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As the top Attorney in the state with a duty to uphold the law, AG Paxton should know better! Seems like he and a few other staffers in the AG office think they are above the law! It is now up to the Senate!
#txlege
Rep
@EddieMoralesJr
formally asks that the charges against AG
@KenPaxtonTX
be updated to include intimidation of legislators and "jury tampering" when it comes to his communications with members of the Texas Senate
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Wish Gov. Abbott and the 14 other Governors stopped wasting state taxpayer dollars 💸 by demanding Congress vote on the border bill NOW rather than trek down here and use our community for a campaign photo-op!
#txlege
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Thanks to all the Constituents of HD74 for entrusting us to be your Voice in the Texas Capitol. We beat back a $1 Mill negative campaign ad! While they may have the money, last night they found out we have the PEOPLE!🙏🏽
#MoralesForTexas
#backtolege
@PatrickSvitek
@scottbraddock
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@BorgstromJames
It is so dire, I wonder 🤔 why then far right Republicans in Congress won’t bring border bill to a vote. 🤦🏽♂️
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Another inquiry to my statement to the journal will be to amend the charge document to include a request for reimbursement/restitution of state taxpayer funds that were incurred or expended in furtherance of Paxton’s violations!
#txlege
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It’s 11:45 pm and still fighting the good fight against HB 6 - the voter suppression bill! 45 more bills to go tonight! 👊🏼💪🏽
#txlege
@VoteAnnJohnson
@ArtFierro79
@COrdazPerez
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@TonyGonzales4TX
As a Democrat state official, I support
@RepTonyGonzales
for voting his district and taking ALL views into account. We need more of this type of bold action from elected officials. The Tx Rep. Party is being led by extreme views and forgotten that compromise is essential.
#txlege
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@Roberto69074377
@CedGolden
I was sworn in on Jan 12, 2021! I’m talking about the failed leadership at ERCOT and statewide officials who have run our state for the last 20 years that have prioritized profits over the life and safety of Texans.
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Today, I officially filed for re-election. It has been the honor and privilege of my life to serve HD74. I look forward to continue bringing results to our border and West Tx. Working with Independents, Republicans, and Democrats to be A Voice For All!
#txlege
#MoralesForTexas
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What started off early this year as Reps getting together to taste salsas with our tortilla chips became a formal event. Special thanks to
@DadePhelan
and his staff for hosting the event! Congrats to
@RepMorales145
on winning 1st Pace 🏆🥇!
#txlege
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Senator
@JudithZaffirini
’s homemade pimiento cheese may be the biggest reason I came back to ATX for the special session! 🤗☺️😂
#txlege
#txborder
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Another grifter with far right caravan and claims of threats of school shooting and violence making it harder for LEOs in Eagle Pass to do their work.
faright extremist in this clip Bryan Betancur he flew down here by the way
@FBI
hope you are taking notes. Explain how is this allowed ?
#convoy
#borderconvoy
#boarderconvoy
#freedomcorner
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How cool is this postcard? Proud to serve TX HD74 the home of
@JeffBezos
#blueorigin
Space Program in
#VanHorn
#CulbersonCounty
! 🚀 💫 💥
#txlege
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NO DRONE ZONE in Eagle Pass this wknd. Caravan of so called “patriots” creating more work for DPS and LEO’s. 🤦🏽♂️ Congress do your job and vote on Border Bill!
#txlege
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@KELLYCRIPE
Far right caravan has been here all week. TikTok video called for arrival to EP Jan 20-28! 2 X more likely to be assaulted by citizen vs migrant. 4 X more likely for citizen to be arrested for prop crime. Congress needs to vote on border bill to fix broken immigration system now.
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Thankful for
@Christian4Texas
passionate speech against the gender affirming care bill & for introducing me to a family supporting their transgender teenager. My conversation with them helped solidify my decision to vote against the bill based on parental choice.
#txlege
#SB14
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I am seeking re-election to secure our border, provide access to healthcare in rural west Tx & protect public education. As a moderate Dem, I am committed to finding common ground on the issues important to all Texans. Consider donating $74 here 👇🏼
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In this wknd’s town hall meetings in West Tx, we’ve discussed several of the gun control measures with those in attendance (D & R & Ind). A big majority would support universal background checks, & waiting periods. Most importantly Texans expect their Gov & Lege to take action.
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@madelee4444
@charliegeren
And here I thought conservatives stood for rule of law; anti-corruption; strong on crime; pro law enforcement; and with moral and intestinal fortitude. When did that litmus test end!? Sad!
#txlege
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Eagle Pass City council meeting accepting citizen communications to rescind DPS Trespass Affidavit that allows Troopers to charge migrants with criminal acts. Governor has taken private land also without due process to Owner in violation of Operation Lone Star bill.
#txlege
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In the
#Txlege
88th Session I will be serving in the following committees. Honored by the responsibility
@DadePhelan
has given me. We vow to continue to work across the aisle for the betterment of HD74 and being A Voice For All!
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@Richard60482584
@RpsAgainstTrump
Then why did Republicans demand that the border language be added to Ukraine bill? 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
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Anyone really believe that a fossil fuel state like TX would jeopardize the state’s grid by relying on renewable energy to meet demand? It’s due to a lack of infrastructure & those statewide officials running the state the last 20 yrs need to answer for this epic failure
#txlege
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As a leader, having an open mind & a willingness to listen to other views on a subject that is important to all Texans is key when developing legislation. I appreciate
@BetoORourke
taking the time to receive my input on the border as well as listening to Border Patrols agents.
If you're listening to local officials, what about South TX Dems who oppose ending Title 42?
"I'm reaching out to them," O'Rourke said. Planning to talk to Morales later today. "We may not agree on every [policy], but we both agree we want to see order, rule of law," and reform
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Proud to support World Down Syndrome Awareness Day while eating our tortilla chips after a long day at the Capitol. Special thanks to
#ATTPolicyTx
for the cool socks and their efforts at recognizing this special day!
#txlege
#LotsOfSocks
#RockYourSocks
#DownSyndromeDay
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expand health & mental care services; Veteran programs; LEO grants; vocational & trade school funding rather than use our backyard for a photo-op. Past time for our top state elected leaders to get to work on the real issues that affect communities on the border like HD74. 2/2
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Here is HD74’s Christmas tree ornament @ the Capitol. The artist was HD74’s First Lady!🎄🎅🏽She captured Blue Origin’s rocket 🚀 launch site outside Van Horn and the McDonald Observatory telescopes in Jeff Davis County.
#vanhorn
#CulbersonCounty
#HD74
#txlege
#JeffDavisCounty
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I support
@RepTonyGonzales
for voting his district & taking ALL constituents into account. Too many in the current Rep. Party are quick to censure and forget the political system is set up for us to negotiate & take into account ALL constituents in our state or fed districts.
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$124 MILLION FOR ABBOTT’s MIGRANT BUSING PROGRAM. THINK OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC EDUC, ECONOMIC GRANTS, VETERAN & HEALTH SERVICES, & TEACHER SALARY INCREASES WE COULD PROVIDE TO TEXANS WITH THAT $$$$!
#txlege
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Enjoyed meeting up with Senator
@DrewSpringer
& Trooper Glass in Eagle Pass on their way to Del Río for a border tour. We all know Springer just wanted an excuse to visit Eagle Pass for the tortilla chips. 😉🌮😂
#HD74
#txlege
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@natalieontv
@KenPaxtonTX
A state employee while on state time advocating and appearing to serve as Paxton’s own attorney. Seems like more misuse of state funds which should be looked into. 🤔
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@scottbraddock
Kickapoo Tribe and it’s Casino in Eagle Pass live to fight another day! It is important that the stakeholders recognize that the Texas Native American tribes should have a seat at the table in future negotiations.
#txlege
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3:35 am in Homeland Security & Public Safety and still going strong with committee testimony. All members still present! 👊🏼💪🏽
#txlege
#latenights
@JaredLPatterson
@SamHarless126
@RhettaForHD113
@reptinderholt
@James_E_White
@ColeHefnerTX
@RepMattSchaefer
@VikkiGoodwinTX
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I appreciate
@GovAbbott
also demanding Congress take IMMEDIATE action to pass the border security bill just as I’ve been advocating since our 1st state rep race! 👏🏽 Dems and Reps CAN work together and reach a consensus on issues important to the TX.
#txlege
WOW!
Did not see this coming!
Texas Governor Greg Abbott STRONGLY supports President Biden in trying to get the Congressional Immigration Plan passed.
(Does Donald Trump know that Abbott double crossed him like this?)
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How much better would our state gov be if Reps didn’t capitulate to the loudest MAGA mouths in the room? They are the epitome of the spoiled child demanding a “participation trophy” & “safe space” when they don’t get their way. What msg are we sending our children? 1/2
#txlege
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In an effort to protect our electric grid and Laughlin AFB, we co-authored and supported the house bill version of SB 2116. Governor Abbott has signed it into law. The bill aims to prevent foreign adversaries from tying into our electric grid.
#hd74
#txlege
#valverdecounty
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I gave to The 134 PAC because I believe in rural Texas.
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Happy to represent the largest district in Tx! We won’t be outworked! 👊🏼💪🏽 🇺🇸
#txlege
@DanielJFriend
HD74 is an extremely challenging district for voter outreach. There is a lot of real estate to cover. Very expensive to reach voters in this district via methods that are less effective than face-to-face, which requires more volume to make up the difference.
I would favor 1/
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Official statement on impeachment vote of Tx AG Paxton. Also working on letter to request formal investigation into continued misuse of AG staffers advocating as Paxton’s attorneys while on state time and misuse of state resources like official AG social media page.
#txlege
Along with 120 of my colleagues, I voted yes to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Below is my full statement 👇🏽
#txlege
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We are running into the late evening on the house floor with the redistricting votes and glad to know Donkey-xote is standing guard protecting our tortilla chips and
@AnciraSalsa
!!
#HD74
#txlege
@ArtFierro79
@VoteAnnJohnson
@COrdazPerez
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Great experience taking part in setting the state’s budget! 12 hours and counting...
#txlege
It’s 10 o’clock! My desk-mate
@EddieMoralesJr
and I hung in there for 12 straight hours on the House floor and survived our first budget night.
#txlege
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2/2 Today’s vote of 80% supporting the impeachment articles against AG Paxton is further proof that Texans need to go out and vote to eliminate and counter this vile threat to our democracy. Support candidates willing to work for ALL Texans.
#txlege
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@KriswithaK777
I’ve been asking the same question. I’ve got 5 jobs! 😅 These far right caravan guys out here by Shelby Park all week. Talk about privilege!
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Honored to participate in the Tx Tribune Legislative panel on the Future of Rural Tx. Rural legislators have more in common regardless of party affiliation. Our focus should remain on the issues we can find common ground for the betterment of all Texans.
@evanasmith
@TexasTribune
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“Morally bankrupt” to express concern over Trump’s Jan 6 insurrection and then lack the testicular fortitude to protect the Country and instead Sen. Lee endorses him! 🤦🏽♂️. What has become of the Republican Party?!
It is confusing that text messages have surfaced between Senator Mike Lee and others, which reveal their concerns about Donald Trump's approach to challenging the 2020 election results.
In these messages, Lee expressed that the strategy for January 6th was "dangerous" for the
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Chairman Murr:
“This curls my mustache…”
🤣🥸
After hearing the mountain of testimony on violations and alleged criminal conduct of AG Paxton.
I encourage everyone to watch the video of the testimony. Video link included in comments.
#txlege
@murrstache
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@JohnCornyn
For once
@JohnCornyn
stand up for Women and sexual assault victims. At the very least, request an investigation. 🤦🏽♂️ You were once the top Prosecutor in Texas. Start acting like one.
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The Eagle Pass 14 yr old Babe Ruth Allstars are headed to the Championship Game tomorrow at 2 pm! Proud of them Boys!! ⚾️👏🏽
#baberuth
#WorldSeries
#EaglePass
#HD74
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This is brilliant!! 😂 Will definitely increase our tortilla chip sales!! 😋 🌮
#hd74
#txlege
#murrstache
Your chips taste excellent but would sell better with their new spokesman,
#MurrstacheMorales
@moralesfortexas
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This is a Tx House ain’t messing around move! 💪🏽👊🏼
#txlege
#impeachment
High-powered attorneys Dick DeGuerin & Rusty Hardin will present the House impeachment case in
@KenPaxtonTX
's upcoming Senate trial.
"This is not about punishing Mr. Paxton," DeGuerin says. "The people of the state of Texas are entitled to know whether their top cop is a crook."
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Met w/ GTUIT, industry leader on the capture & reuse of flaring gas; PUC rep on ways to improve the grid infrastructure; Mtg w/ Chancellor McCall related to Sul Ross Univ; Telemundo interview on vaccines; & conf w/ Sen
@CesarJBlanco
on ways to partner to help our districts.
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Great opportunity to show fellow TX Lege Members the difficulties in securing our border in Maverick County. Deterrence alone is not the solution. We must work on a comprehensive migrant processing and jobs plan.
#txlege
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@DadePhelan
@AnciraSalsa
I’m glad you took some home to share! They don’t normally last a whole road trip.😋🌮 When you run out, you’ll have an excuse to visit us in Maverick County! 😉
#HD74
#txlege
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Its time for America to be reminded of the power of women! Your ancestors fought for their right to vote and now it’s time they hear from you as well! 💯
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Join me tomorrow with
@jdbalart
at 9:50 AM on
@MSNBC
to discuss border issues, Title 42, and what we can do to help solve the border crisis.
#MoralesForTexas
#HD74
#Txlege
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Paxton & AG Attorneys @ Press Conference:
How dare do Tx House members follow the state Constitution!?! 🤦🏽♂️
#txlege
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It’s important to rise above the partisan rhetoric and roll up our sleeves now more than ever and work together in resolving the border issue. I’m grateful for the opportunity provided by Gov.
@GregAbbott_TX
and his staff and for his visit to Eagle Pass in
#HD74
.
#txlege
At Eagle Pass presser,
@GovAbbott
shouts out local Dem state rep
@EddieMoralesJr
, who's got a competitive reelect ahead and recently sent Abbott a letter w/ border policy ideas. “Some of which we’re employing. some of which we’re looking at," Abbott says.
#HD74
#txlege
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Amendment by Morrison P258 on the Legislative body being the one that determines how the CARES Act funding is allocated created the longest discussion and deliberation between the Reps on budget night. Adopted 147 - 0!
#txlege
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For those that asked! No salary after House impeachment vote.
#txlege
AG Ken Paxton will not be paid his $153,750 annual salary while he is on suspension, comptroller Glenn Hegar’s office confirmed.
He was removed from office last week and awaits his impeachment trial before the Senate, which is yet to be scheduled.
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“Righteousness exalts a nation but evil unacknowledged and not forsaken is its downfall.” Former Tx Rep David Simpson
Rep
@charliegeren
says that ahead of the impeachment vote, GOP Texas House members received calls from
@KenPaxtonTX
threatening them with political consequences if they vote yes
#txlege
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Earlier this year I asked District 74 officials to hold workshops in order to submit their priorities list. As citizens, take the time to voice the needs of your community. I look forward to working with Reps & Dems to achieve those goals!🇺🇸
#housedistrict74
#avoiceforall
#txlege
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