Senator Sarah Eckhardt
@SarahEckhardtTX
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Twitter account for State Senator Sarah Eckhardt.
Austin, TX
Joined December 2009
If you think this is just TX being TX, you’re wrong. The new Republican party’s idea of ‘freedom’ involves weaponizing the state to target women’s private lives & control their bodies. This isn’t just about Texas—it’s a preview of what’s to come for the rest of the U.S. #txlege
New: Texas files the first lawsuit to challenge abortion shield laws, which have allowed doctors in blue states to send abortion pills to tens of thousands of women in red states. (story with @jdavidgoodman)
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The Legislative Session is here, & our democracy needs advocates! A joy to join @VikkiGoodwinTX for a training session with over 40 newly engaged neighbors, talking about everything from our legislative priorities to effective communication for our moment.
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Please join us TOMORROW! Feb 8, 9AM-12PM at the Capitol! @VikkiGoodwinTX & I are hosting an advocacy day for for folks who want to make their voices heard. Learn about key Senate bills, how the process works, & get tips to testify this session 👇#txlege
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We can’t ignore the truth about vouchers—state leaders are trying to starve our schools while letting private interests profit from public dollars. To my constituents: we MUST stay engaged. If we lose our public educational system, we all lose. #txlege
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My statement on the Texas Senate's passage of SB 2.
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RT @Ramos4Texas: Thank you @SarahEckhardtTX for pointing out the absurdity of considering “low income” as 500% above the Federal Poverty Li…
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The debate over the future of our public schools is happening now, you can tune in here. It’s going to be a long one, but we’re going to be sharing facts about this bill and testimony from people right here in Austin throughout. Let’s do this. #txlege
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Plenty of talk at the #StateoftheState about stunt politics at the border, banning DEI, & undermining public schools—but not much about real issues affecting Texans. I joined my colleagues to talk real solutions: workforce development & fully funding public education. #txlege
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RT @DonnaHowardTX: "With success comes responsibility. Our success gives us the opportunity to fix our healthcare crisis, make good on our…
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The TX Senate is coming for public schools. Now’s the time to speak up. Drop your questions/concerns/stories below.👇#txlege
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This month, let’s celebrate, learn, & continue fighting together, acknowledging the contributions of all Americans in the full breadth of their experiences, struggles, & triumphs. #txlege #BlackHistoryMonth
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RT @KXAN_News: Happy Lunar New Year, Austin!🥳Here's how you can celebrate in the Central Texas area.
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Action alert!! 👇 #txlege
The utter fiasco of the last 48 hours is just a taste of the chaos Russ Vought would unleash. It is clear that no responsible Senator of any party should vote to confirm Vought to OMB. ☎️ Contact your Senator and tell them to vote NO on his confirmation:
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RT @texasdemocrats: Happy Lunar New Year to all of the Texans celebrating today! Wishing you and yours a wonderful beginning. https://t.co/…
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RT @BucyForTexas: The nation is feeling what Texans have endured for decades: blocked access to Medicaid, broken systems, and Republican ne…
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Trump’s threats to federal funding sowed chaos, aiming to freeze funds for Medicaid, food stamps, & more—blatant incompetence & authoritarianism. The goal? Dismantle gov't until we lose faith. But the courts & millions of outraged Americans prove we’re still in the fight. #txlege
New: Confusion reigned in Texas as local governments, nonprofits and state agencies scrambled Tuesday to figure out just how deep cuts from President Donald Trump’s new push to pause federal spending could go.
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State employees have made one thing abundantly clear—they are overworked, overwhelmed & getting left behind. @BucyForTexas and I introduced a bill to provide a $10,000 across the board pay increase for state employees & a cost of living adjustment for retirees. #txlege #takecare
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Today marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. Decades later, we are not free from the bigotry that fueled such atrocities. We must stand against hatred, reject dangerous rhetoric, and ensure "never again" is a commitment, not just a phrase. #HolocaustRemembranceDay
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RT @BucyForTexas: I was proud to stand with @SarahEckhardtTX and @CWA6186 to push for fair compensation for our state’s workforce. I filed…
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I’ve enjoyed serving on many committees in the Senate. This Session, I’m ready to get back to work for our community & all of Texas w/ new roles on Administration & Border Security Constituents can reach out anytime or stay updated w/ our monthly newsletter (link in bio) #txlege
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