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Mom, State Rep HD146, Lawyer, Child Advocate. Political Ad by Campaign Account Texas State Rep Shawn Thierry HD 146
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My statement on voting to raise the age to 18 for gender modification treatments and surgeries.
#txlege
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So, shortly after the Call on the House was placed — this happened... A House Sergeant entered my office along with a Texas DPS trooper seeking to apprehend me and lock me in the House chamber.
@CNN
@MSNBC
#txlege
#LetThePeopleVote
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*Point of classification. The video is of my staff in the office being asked about my whereabouts and also of them being o formed that I would be apprehended and taken to the locked House chamber. Fortunately. I was on a plane headed to fight for my District & was not in Texas.
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The right to vote is everything, which is why I’m risking everything. 🇺🇸
#txlege
#EndVoterSuppressionTexas
#ForThePeopleAct
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( 1/3) Today, with the support of 29 of my
#Txlege
colleagues, I sent a letter to
@TexasDSHS
requesting that the Department promptly publish the 2022 biennium report from the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.
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To be clear, today I voted my District today in supporting HB 900. I met with many of my constituents who are parents of school aged children and they were appalled at the sexually graphic content in so many of the books in public schools. They overwhelmingly oppose books in
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The right to vote is everything, which is why I’m risking everything. 🇺🇸
#txlege
#EndVoterSuppressionTexas
#ForThePeopleAct
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*clarification (not classification) apologies for the iPhone typos, but y’all get the drift. TY 🇺🇸💙
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Devastating mass killings in Sutherland Springs. Praying 4 families. Need solutions on gun control & mental illness. We can't accept this.
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Wishing a blessed Mother’s Day to my wonderful Mom. I am grateful for her kindness, generosity, strength, and wisdom. To all the devoted Moms around the world—we see the day to day sacrifices you make and we appreciate you. Happy Mother’s Day! 💝 💐
#txlege
#txlegefams
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Amy O’Rourke has worked for years to promote equity in education. With
@BetoORourke
, she’s also heard about inequities in healthcare. Thank you for truly listening to women from diverse perspectives & for your commitment to closing the gap in our health outcomes.
#txlege
#beto
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Some
#txlege
GOP Members say they’re angry that
@TexasHDC
broke quorum. But it’s misguided to claim we're not working. Let's keep it 💯 & agree that we’re still at WORK & still serving our constituents. Working hard so all Texans have access to the ballot!
#GiveUsTheBallot
✊🏽🇺🇸💙
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This is my great great Aunt who was a descendant of the Appalousa tribe, the indigenous American people who occupied the area near Opelousas, La. before European contact in the 18th Century. They associated with the Atakapa & Chitimacha. 🎋🌾
#indigenouspeoplesday
#indiancreoles
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Texas pregnant moms & babies can't afford to wait. We need the maternal mortality/morbidity data released like our lives depend on it..because they actually do! I will work w/
@TexasDSHS
& House leadership to resolve this issue before our
#txlege
session begins.
SCOOP w/
@jblackmanChron
: Texas delays publication of maternal death data until after midterms, legislative session via
@houstonchron
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1/3 And so it is. Our power remained out for 4 days (no rolling blackouts ) Wrapped the pipes, but when power came back on (for 1 hour) the pipes completely burst. Damage in multiple ceilings & rooms. Klaire, my mom, & I are safe, but will need to relocate for months.
#txlege
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Woohoo! Today, we passed both of
my “No Trafficking Zone” bills which protect our children and vulnerable youth from sexual exploitation. Big THANKS to my joint authors
@moodyforelpaso
@MattShaheen
@JaceyJetton
@DavidCookTexas
and ALL of our House colleagues for working
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Oh, hi 🙋🏽♀️
@TexasMonthly
, as we say in the 146, “Don’t hate, congratulate!” So, after many years of hard work, all Texas public school classrooms will be provided with silent panic alert technology for teachers to communicate in real-time with first responders. Signed, sealed,
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Proud that my mom had the courage to march w/ the Honorable
#BarbaraJordan
during the civil rights era. Mom helped integrate lunch counters, movie theaters, & schools in Houston. She was 1st Black teacher at sharpstown jr high. It’s why I fight today.
#txlege
#letthepeoplevote
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Today, the House stood in solidarity w/me for a Memorial Resolution in my father’s honor. I appreciate the sympathies & support from Speaker
@DadePhelan
& my
#txlege
colleagues. “Where two or more are gathered in my name, there I am in the midst of them.”✝️
#RestInParadiseDaddy
🕊
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Winding down to the last few days! I’ve been blessed with several amazing staffers this
#txlege
session who helped get us over the finish line in a big way. Today, we are saluting D’Angelo Colter. Although this was his first session, this young man hit the ground running and
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Fun Fact—This is my Chief of Staff
@Sherylt77075
aka “Ms. Sheryl” who has been on deck from the day I took my oath of office! She is a mom, a grandma, & air force veteran. This lady knows and loves the constituents of District 146 & they love her right back. I thank her for her
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(3/3) Because we know that past data revealed Black women in Texas were dying in childbirth at three times the rates of all other women, this delay by
@TexasDSHS
of the 2022 MMMRC report is beyond troubling.
#txlege
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BREAKING!
#HB11
on
#maternalmortality
passed
@TexasHouse
Pub Health Comitee unanimously! Next step: Calendars.
#TexasMomsMatterAct
#txlege
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@BarbraStreisand
If a man, any man, said what
@BarbraStreisand
said, he’d be boycotted & rightfully so. And then maybe even investigated. 1st, she dismissed the horror of child abuse, BUT she actually describes pedophilia as an acceptable, or benign sexual need. She can never walk that part back!
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Today, I am proud to pass
#HB465
out of the House! This bill fills a gap in maternal health care making the great state of Texas a safer place for women to give birth! Remember, healthy moms equals healthy babies!
#Txlege
#HD146
#TxLegeFamilies
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My name is Shawn Thierry. I’m one of the 57 Texas Democrats who came to DC to break quorum & protect the freedom to vote.
Our democracy is at stake.
Will you help me stay in the fight by asking your friends to follow me? 🇺🇸💙
#TeamThierry
#txlege
#HD146
#BlackLivesMatter
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⚠️Breaking
@TexasDSHS
responded to my letter requesting release of the 2022 maternal mortality & morbidity report.
@TexasDSHS
will now submit the data & recommendations for the 88th
#txlege
legislature's review. TY Dr. Shuford; look forward to our upcoming meeeting!
@ArezowDoost
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(2/3) Failure to release the report raises statutory compliance issues and poses potential maternal health care concerns. Medical protocols for TX pregnant mothers and babies are dependent on the critical findings of the
@TexasDSHS
2022 MMMRC report.
#txlege
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Did what I came to do. Although
#HB1927
passed, I worked w/
#txlege
colleagues & help pass an amendment today clarifying public schools are gun-free zones punishable by law. We must protect & prioritize our kids & teachers!
#SchoolSafety
@HoustonChron
@KXAN_News
@taygoldenstein
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Time has come for letting go. The hardest part is when you know all the years when you were here are ending. But I'll always remember. We have had the time of our lives. But if it has to end, I'm glad you have been my friend. In the time of our lives. Enjoy the sunset, Daddy. 🕊
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1/8 "As she has in the past four legislative sessions, the Democratic house representative Shawn Thierry is working to mitigate the crisis by filing a package of maternal health bills
#txlege
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Thank You Speaker
@DadePhelan
! “Protecting Texas children is paramount to the Texas House, and I applaud
@RepThierry146
for her hard work on passing this important panic button legislation to ensure that our classrooms can have an extra layer of security,” Speaker Dade Phelan
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Fyi- My vote was an unequivocal YES on the impeachment and the House journal is being updated to record and reflect that for the rest of history.
#txlege
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1/4 Be still my heart. Today is the day! I will finally be reunited with sweet little daughter. She & my beautiful mother are in flight to join me as I continue this battle for our voting rights. Prayers up for a smooth trip and landing! ❤️💛🙏🏽
#MommyMoments
#txlege
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101 years ago the
#19thAmendment
gave women the right to vote — but not all women. Black women were excluded. Proud of SHEroes in my family who fought for our equal protection. I follow their lead in the battle for fair access to the ballot box even today.
#txlege
#VotingRights
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@ZIPITFOOL1
@patsy1979
@CNN
@MSNBC
Respectfully, I believe that fighting for my District and for democracy is my job!
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@LivingBlueTX
@thedaughter17
@TexasGOP
Respectfully, you’re incorrect—it is. We easily researched it and surprisingly found thst this book is in HISD (my District), was in Keller ISD, & was voted to be put back in Canutillo ISD. All 3 ISD’s are in Tx. Not here for the partisan politics on this. I’m here for children.
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⚠️Now—on
@MSNBC
@TheLastWord
@TexasHDC
I am representing
#HD146
during this very challenging battle to preserve current voter protections and ballot access for our elderly, disabled, & hardworking Texans.
#txlege
#votingRights
#JohnLewisVotingRightsAct
#HD146
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My oldest cousin has passed away at 96. Dr. Robert T. McDaniel was the last surviving member of the famous
#TuskegeeAirmen
, an elite group of black combat pilots who successfully protected our U.S. bomber crews in World War II.
#txlege
#icon
#USAFVeteran
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1/2 My family started the 1st public school in Plaisance for Black children over 100 yrs ago. My great gr uncle Felix Thierry built the “Thierry School” on his own land with meager resources. He died in 1914. A portion of the structure still exists.
#txlege
#LivingBlackHistory
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Right on time, this surprise arrived as we were heading out of the Capitol to return to the District! Thank you, Ms. Wakin (and to so many others) for taking the time to send prayers of encouragement along with sweet tokens of support. As most in the Twitter &
#txlege
world
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1/3 Today I had the honor of testifying at Harris County Commissioners Court to share my recommendations on improving maternal health outcomes. A bi-partisan Court voted unanimously to approve $7.7 mil supporting a Maternal & Child Health Pilot Program!
#txlege
#MaternalMortality
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It's OFFICIAL!
#HB11
passed final reading w/ 150-0 vote
@TexasHouse
! I'm so honored to stand up for all
#TXMoms
to
#endmaternalmortality
.
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Thank you
@TheRevAl
,
@OfficialMLK3
& Mrs. Arndrea Waters King for meeting w/the
#TxLBC
. We joined hands in prayer at the beautiful MLK Jr. memorial. We are working and asking Congress to pass voting rights legislation to protect for all.
#LetThePeopleVote
#txlege
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I want to share how much my family & I appreciate the well wishes & prayers for my Dad. We've moved to Methodist and are in the hands of the best. Please keep the prayer line pumping if you can. He's fighting like the Champ he is. Thnx again to everyone. 🙏🏽❤️
#txlegefam
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Honoring lives taken by the Nashville school shooter. These precious children were only 9 yrs old: Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs & William Kinney. The devoted
#CovenantSchool
faculty members were: Cynthia Peak, Katherine Koonce, & Michael Hill. Speak their names. ✝️🙏🏽
#txlege
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Time flies! I am now serving my 3rd term in the
#txlege
. As the 1st woman to ever hold the seat for District 146, I remain humbled & committed to advancing the needs of my constituency & our state. Congrats to our Speaker
@DadePhelan
& all my
@TexasHouse
colleagues. Let’s work!
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My sweet girl decided to pitch in on the eve of sine die. It’s her 4th term in the Texas House! Lol 😂
#txlege
#txlegefams
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Until we meet again Daddy-fly high sweet angel. 🕊 You were truly an all star. Thank you for being in my life everyday of my life. You were a true protector & provider for our family.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
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@Ocasio2018
Pls
@Ocasio2018
Keep your eyes on the prize. No time to get sucked in by sincerely appreciating a bone thrown at
you by
@glennbeck
this soon. There’s other legitimate good faith to be found. Save the gracious aisle crossing for your congressional colleagues- not radical pundits
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My
#txlege
colleagues & I are calling for the abolishment of Confederate Heroes Day. I believe it is immoral to worship insurrectionists who revolted against the U.S. while fighting for the enslavement of Black Americans. Facts: The confederates were traitors.
Today is Confederate Heroes Day in Texas, established by
#txlege
in 1973 to honor Robert E Lee’s bday. State offices are open but employees can take a paid day off. This is similar to LBJ day (8/27 to mark his bday). But unlike LBJ’s birthday, this day commemorates secessionists.
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Let’s give it up for my entire Capitol staff! Our legislative director, office scheduler, legislative interns, and Chief of Staff all worked tirelessly and together to deliver the bacon to District 146 and the state of Texas. They helped file 71 pieces of legislation, hosted over
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I’m 💯 % supportive of
@DonnaHowardTX
’s bill to
#AXTheTax
on feminine hygiene products. Let’s keep it real, tampons are an unavoidable & essential product. Point blank—PERIOD ‼️⭕️ 👏🏽See what I did there? 😉Proud to be a Joint Author!
#PeriodsAreNotAChoice
#TXLege
Hello Vice Chairwoman
@RepThierry146
, please support State Rep
@DonnaHowardTX
’s HB 321 by giving it a committee hearing early this session. No one should be taxed for having a menstrual cycle!
#AxtheTamponTax
#FreethePeriod
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Smiles on a Saturday! Very happy to pass
#HB4758
out of the
@TexasHouse
this morning. This legislation prohibits deceptive marketing of e-cigarettes to children. Thanks to my colleagues for working as a bipartisan body to protect Texas kids from the harms of youth vaping.
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Today I stood with
@SylvesterTurner
our city council members, my colleagues in the
#txlege
& faith based leaders to speak out against the unconscionable separation of babies & children from their parents due to the Trump administration’s immoral immigration policy.
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Blessed be God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. ✝️ 🕊
#txlege
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
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We are thrilled that
#HB663
is one step closer to becoming law. This non-partisan legislation will play a direct role in improving health outcomes for all pregnant mothers and babies our the state. Thank you
@DadePhelan
& to my Joint Authors
@TomOliverson
@CarolineForTX
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Lack of access to fresh produce is a major barrier in many rural & urban areas. This negatively impacts health outcomes & healthcare costs. HB 209 incentivizes economic development & is a tax tool to help close the grocery gap in TX!
#HealthyLiving
#EcoDevo
#WaysAndMeans
#txlege
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1/ Sexual exploitation of children & youth is a heinous crime in society. That’s why I authored two major anti-human trafficking bills. BOTH bills were signed into law by
@GovAbbott
yesterday! TY to
@whitmire_john
& the advocates who worked w/our office to see this day.
#txlege
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⚠️WARNING ⚠️ and tip that I wish I had known-If your power is out, & water pressure is already low, just turn off your main water valve and drain the pipes. It can prevent the pipes from bursting when they begin to thaw.
#txlege
#winterfreeze
#Ercot
#frozenpipes
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.
@Victoria4Texas
& I were twinning & winning today!🙌🏽 💛
#txlege
#WomenAtWerk
#Hallmates
#txlegeladies
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(1/6) Yesterday, with the aid of a small number of Democrats, the Republican caucus of the Texas House of Representatives feigned a quorum in order to force a hyper-partisan agenda on the people of Texas.
#txlege
#QuorumReport
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“Our courthouses, airports, & state capitol, all have the best security,” says Thierry. “How can we leave our kids, our most vulnerable population, so unprotected?” HB 669 requires panic alerts so schools can instantly notify 1st responders of an intruder.
#txlege
#schoolsafety
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Today was epic! I was honored to be appointed by
@SpeakerPhelan
as Vice Chair of the prestigious Ways & Means Committee and continue my tenure on the distinguished Land & Resource Management Committee. I am ready to work with my colleagues to improve the lives of Texans.
#TXLege
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Separate but equal? History taught us this does not work. Charter schools “choose” which kids they prefer to educate, leaving behind those most in need, while receiving between $1,600 to $1,800 more funding per student than neighborhood schools.
#txlege
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Still voting on
@TexasHouse
budget. Proud to have passed my floor amendment 204 to secure additional $$$ dollars for community based suicide prevention efforts. w/
@NAMITexas
@putkids1st
@DocsForChangeTX
@wendydavis
to
#EraseTheStigma
#txlege
@StopTXSuicides
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Today I submitted to
@TeamHISD
Superintendent Miles requesting
request the retention of wraparound specialist positions in the district's budget for the 2024-25 academic year. As the State Representative for District 146 in Houston, I have seen firsthand the invaluable impact
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Proud to join professional women of the
#TXLege
to stand against sexual harassment, sexual assault & all predatory behavior. United we stand—Together we rise! 🙌🏽💕Swipe left for pics ⬅️
#WomenSupportingWomen
#WorkplaceSafety
#ProfessionalWorkplace
#SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth
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"We are doing exactly what we’re supposed to do in America, we’re going to the federal government, asking them to supercede to step in against one of the most discriminatory pieces of voter legislation that we’ve seen in decades.” Check out my interview w/
@wesrap
!
#txlege
Our story yesterday on Texas Democrats breaking quorum and the looming statehouse stalemate, including quotes from
@GinaForAustin
,
@RepThierry146
,
@JimMurphy133
&
@JaredLPatterson
.
#txlege
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This session, we prioritized maternal health to improve outcomes for pregnant women in Texas. Happy to announce that my bill, HB 852 the “MMMRC Composition” bill is on its way to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law! This legislation brings additional expertise to the
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“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that
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Last 10 days I worked nonstop behind scenes to revive
#HB240
. Passed by amendment tonite w bipartisan support on
#SB1929
.
#maternalmortality
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Every day I am humbled by to represent HD146. I will continue to fight for a better future for our state. There is more work to do, so I ask that you all continue with me on this journey as we run for another term. United we stand, together we thrive!
#RunningWithThierry
#txlege
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Oh, hi! 👋🏽 Just passing a bill during 3rd reading the
@TexasHouse
#HB809
will provide a campus liaison to assist homeless enrolled students in public universities AND offer these determined students priority campus housing both during & between semesters! 🎓🏠
#TexLege
#HD146
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Happy Birthday to me, Shawnie T. 💐Grateful & blessed to be here.. 🙏🏽💛
#TexLege
#HouseDistrict146
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All TX moms need safe maternal care. No one who bears life, should do so in exchange for her own.
#EndMaternalMortality
#TxLege
#HB51
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How precious are these future
#txlege
leaders? They look ready to work now!
@AnaHdzTx
@RepThierry146
@TexasHouse
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Rep. Shawn Thierry is filing a bill creating an online data registry to collect high quality data on the causes of all maternal deaths in Tx and “near deaths”. We need trustworthy, sound data on the circumstances of all pregnancy-related deaths to save lives.
#MomsErased
#txlege
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@thedaughter17
@TexasGOP
Disgraceful! The content is clearly intended to encourage kids to try extreme sex acts, with illustrations making light of the harms associated with underage sex & porn. As a parent & Member of the
#txlege
, I challenge any of my colleagues to read this book aloud on the back mic.
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Grateful to have my big girl with me on her last day of school. She’s reviewing the final pieces of legislative amendments between the House & the Senate! 😊
#txlege
#TeamThierry
#ReppingForThe146
#FutureLeader
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Honored to be elected Vice Chair of the Harris County Delegation for the
@TexasHouse
. Look forward to serving with my good friend and our elected Chair
@LaceyHullTx
Let’s work!
#txlege
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The right to vote is everything, which is why I’m risking everything. 🇺🇸 Given that I have learned that Texas DPS troopers are looking to arrest me for fighting fir my constituents, I relieved to be in the sky headed to DC to fight for our democracy. ✈️
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Several thank you notes came in the mail this weekend thanking me for fighting to protect the sacred right to vote! THANK YOU for the honor to serve District 146, that's exactly what I will continue to do! 💙❤️🇺🇸🗳
#LetMyPeopleVote
#TxLege
#TeamThierry
#GoodTrouble
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