Senator Nathan Johnson
@nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social
Official account of the Office of State Senator Nathan Johnson. Representing Texas Senate District 16. Public Servant. Lawyer. Composer. Staff-managed content unless noted.
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Without SNAP, Texas stands to lose $614 million every month, and 3.5 million low-income Texans will go without assistance.
I joined my Senate Democratic colleagues in urging Gov. Abbott to use state resources to bridge the SNAP gap caused by the shutdown.
Read our letter below:
I joined my Senate Democratic colleagues in urging Gov. Abbott to use state resources to bridge the SNAP gap caused by the shutdown.
Read our letter below:
WFAA: Wednesday's vote came after a bill allowing for local elections to be moved to November in odd-numbered years was approved by the Texas legislature over the summer and was signed into law.
It was authored by Sen. Nathan Johnson and Sen. Royce West.
Read the full article by Rachel Snyder:
It was authored by Sen. Nathan Johnson and Sen. Royce West.
Read the full article by Rachel Snyder:
Dallas City Council elections won't be held in May anymore
City Council members said they hope changing the election date will help increase voter turnout.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
WFAA: Wednesday's vote came after a bill allowing for local elections to be moved to November in odd-numbered years was approved by the Texas legislature over the summer and was signed into law.
It was authored by Sen. Nathan Johnson and Sen. Royce West.
Read the full article by Rachel Snyder:
It was authored by Sen. Nathan Johnson and Sen. Royce West.
Read the full article by Rachel Snyder:
Reposted by Senator Nathan Johnson
Fantastic update from Dallas and great news for their voters - November elections are a big step forward for local participation & representation! Special thanks to @nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social & @rafaelanchia.bsky.social who championed this change at the #txlege.
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Fantastic update from Dallas and great news for their voters - November elections are a big step forward for local participation & representation! Special thanks to @nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social & @rafaelanchia.bsky.social who championed this change at the #txlege.
Reposted by Senator Nathan Johnson
This is how you do it! Thank you!
November 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
This is how you do it! Thank you!
Big News: Dallas City Council has approved moving municipal elections from May to November in odd-numbered years.
More Texans will vote. Fewer dollars will be wasted. And more voices will be heard.
Honored to have worked to pass SB 1494 and deliver for the residents of Dallas. #TXLege #SD16
More Texans will vote. Fewer dollars will be wasted. And more voices will be heard.
Honored to have worked to pass SB 1494 and deliver for the residents of Dallas. #TXLege #SD16
November 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The City Council has unanimously voted to move municipal elections to November, making Dallas the first city in Texas to adopt Senate Bill 1494.
Grateful to have worked alongside Sen. West, Rep. Anchia and Rep. Rose to honor the will of the voters and deliver for the people of Dallas. #TXLege #SD16
Grateful to have worked alongside Sen. West, Rep. Anchia and Rep. Rose to honor the will of the voters and deliver for the people of Dallas. #TXLege #SD16
November 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM
@dallasnews.com: The efforts were further bolstered by support from North Dallas Chamber of Commerce officials such as Jeff Kitner, former officials such as Mayor Mike Rawlings and state lawmakers such as Sen. Nathan Johnson, Sen. Royce West and Rep. Rafael Anchía.
Read the full article:
Read the full article:
Dallas officials close in on holding odd-year elections in November
The City Council is expected to weigh in and vote on the measure on Wednesday
www.dallasnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
@dallasnews.com: The efforts were further bolstered by support from North Dallas Chamber of Commerce officials such as Jeff Kitner, former officials such as Mayor Mike Rawlings and state lawmakers such as Sen. Nathan Johnson, Sen. Royce West and Rep. Rafael Anchía.
Read the full article:
Read the full article:
More than 220,000 Dallas voters supported Proposition D to hold municipal elections in November.
With Senator Royce West and Representatives Rafael Anchía and Toni Rose, we passed SB 1494 to make it possible.
Today, the Dallas City Council will vote on Agenda Item #54. #TXLege #SD16
With Senator Royce West and Representatives Rafael Anchía and Toni Rose, we passed SB 1494 to make it possible.
Today, the Dallas City Council will vote on Agenda Item #54. #TXLege #SD16
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Happy Veterans Day to the brave women and men who have worn our nation’s uniform.
Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you’ve made to protect our freedom.
Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you’ve made to protect our freedom.
November 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Happy Veterans Day to the brave women and men who have worn our nation’s uniform.
Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you’ve made to protect our freedom.
Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you’ve made to protect our freedom.
THREAD: Please join me in congratulating Micah Dieterle, who has been selected as the Senate District 16 recipient of the 2025–26 Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP). (1/3)
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
THREAD: Please join me in congratulating Micah Dieterle, who has been selected as the Senate District 16 recipient of the 2025–26 Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP). (1/3)
Thank you to everyone who attended our Mesquite and Pleasant Grove Mobile Office Hours!
It’s been a great two weeks of listening, answering questions, and connecting with constituents.
📍Next stop: West Dallas Center — Tuesday, November 18. We’ll see you there!
It’s been a great two weeks of listening, answering questions, and connecting with constituents.
📍Next stop: West Dallas Center — Tuesday, November 18. We’ll see you there!
November 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended our Mesquite and Pleasant Grove Mobile Office Hours!
It’s been a great two weeks of listening, answering questions, and connecting with constituents.
📍Next stop: West Dallas Center — Tuesday, November 18. We’ll see you there!
It’s been a great two weeks of listening, answering questions, and connecting with constituents.
📍Next stop: West Dallas Center — Tuesday, November 18. We’ll see you there!
Community members came together at the Women’s Forum on Education for an honest conversation about the state of education in Texas.
Thank you to United to Learn for convening this discussion and continuing to bring together leaders committed to strengthening public education. #TXLege #SD16
Thank you to United to Learn for convening this discussion and continuing to bring together leaders committed to strengthening public education. #TXLege #SD16
November 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Once again, executive overreach threatens Texas businesses by blocking HUB certification and fair competition in state contracting.
I join my colleagues in urging the reinstatement of HUB certification, or at minimum, a clear explanation of the legal authority for this suspension.
Read statement:
I join my colleagues in urging the reinstatement of HUB certification, or at minimum, a clear explanation of the legal authority for this suspension.
Read statement:
November 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Once again, executive overreach threatens Texas businesses by blocking HUB certification and fair competition in state contracting.
I join my colleagues in urging the reinstatement of HUB certification, or at minimum, a clear explanation of the legal authority for this suspension.
Read statement:
I join my colleagues in urging the reinstatement of HUB certification, or at minimum, a clear explanation of the legal authority for this suspension.
Read statement:
THREAD: Low-turnout local elections cost taxpayers more and engage fewer voters.
Working with Sen. Royce West and House authors Rep. Rafael Anchía and Rep. Toni Rose, we passed SB 1494 to fix that — allowing cities to align elections. (1/3)
Working with Sen. Royce West and House authors Rep. Rafael Anchía and Rep. Toni Rose, we passed SB 1494 to fix that — allowing cities to align elections. (1/3)
November 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
THREAD: Low-turnout local elections cost taxpayers more and engage fewer voters.
Working with Sen. Royce West and House authors Rep. Rafael Anchía and Rep. Toni Rose, we passed SB 1494 to fix that — allowing cities to align elections. (1/3)
Working with Sen. Royce West and House authors Rep. Rafael Anchía and Rep. Toni Rose, we passed SB 1494 to fix that — allowing cities to align elections. (1/3)
The state-of-the-art Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line marks a major milestone for North Texas transit — 26 miles and $2.1 billion invested to connect Plano, Richardson, Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, Dallas & DFW Airport.
November 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The state-of-the-art Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line marks a major milestone for North Texas transit — 26 miles and $2.1 billion invested to connect Plano, Richardson, Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, Dallas & DFW Airport.
Congratulations to Keep Mesquite Beautiful on 37 years of service to the city of Mesquite!
Since 1988, this all-volunteer nonprofit has inspired residents to take part in citywide improvement initiatives.
Since 1988, this all-volunteer nonprofit has inspired residents to take part in citywide improvement initiatives.
November 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Congratulations to Keep Mesquite Beautiful on 37 years of service to the city of Mesquite!
Since 1988, this all-volunteer nonprofit has inspired residents to take part in citywide improvement initiatives.
Since 1988, this all-volunteer nonprofit has inspired residents to take part in citywide improvement initiatives.
Without SNAP, Texas stands to lose $614 million every month, and 3.5 million low-income Texans will go without assistance.
I joined my Senate Democratic colleagues in urging Gov. Abbott to use state resources to bridge the SNAP gap caused by the shutdown.
Read our letter below:
I joined my Senate Democratic colleagues in urging Gov. Abbott to use state resources to bridge the SNAP gap caused by the shutdown.
Read our letter below:
October 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Without SNAP, Texas stands to lose $614 million every month, and 3.5 million low-income Texans will go without assistance.
I joined my Senate Democratic colleagues in urging Gov. Abbott to use state resources to bridge the SNAP gap caused by the shutdown.
Read our letter below:
I joined my Senate Democratic colleagues in urging Gov. Abbott to use state resources to bridge the SNAP gap caused by the shutdown.
Read our letter below:
THREAD: A Win for Housing in Texas!
Senate Bill 2835 — the Single-Stairway Bill — is now law!
Working with Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social, we passed SB 2835 to clear out outdated codes and unlock more housing opportunities for small-scale, multi-family developments across Texas. (1/5)
Senate Bill 2835 — the Single-Stairway Bill — is now law!
Working with Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social, we passed SB 2835 to clear out outdated codes and unlock more housing opportunities for small-scale, multi-family developments across Texas. (1/5)
October 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
THREAD: A Win for Housing in Texas!
Senate Bill 2835 — the Single-Stairway Bill — is now law!
Working with Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social, we passed SB 2835 to clear out outdated codes and unlock more housing opportunities for small-scale, multi-family developments across Texas. (1/5)
Senate Bill 2835 — the Single-Stairway Bill — is now law!
Working with Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social, we passed SB 2835 to clear out outdated codes and unlock more housing opportunities for small-scale, multi-family developments across Texas. (1/5)
Big News: The Texas Young Masters program is back!
Applications are still open for Texas students in grades 8–11 to apply for $5,000 per year to pursue their art. The deadline to apply is November 3, 2025.
Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4hq5YGD
Applications are still open for Texas students in grades 8–11 to apply for $5,000 per year to pursue their art. The deadline to apply is November 3, 2025.
Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4hq5YGD
October 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Big News: The Texas Young Masters program is back!
Applications are still open for Texas students in grades 8–11 to apply for $5,000 per year to pursue their art. The deadline to apply is November 3, 2025.
Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4hq5YGD
Applications are still open for Texas students in grades 8–11 to apply for $5,000 per year to pursue their art. The deadline to apply is November 3, 2025.
Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4hq5YGD
Team Johnson spent Principal for a Day at Richardson ISD’s Spring Creek Elementary.
From arts and crafts to ABCs, teachers roll up their sleeves every day to give students the tools to reach their full potential.
Thanks to Principal Fields and Assistant Principal Miller for the warm welcome!
From arts and crafts to ABCs, teachers roll up their sleeves every day to give students the tools to reach their full potential.
Thanks to Principal Fields and Assistant Principal Miller for the warm welcome!
October 29, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Team Johnson spent Principal for a Day at Richardson ISD’s Spring Creek Elementary.
From arts and crafts to ABCs, teachers roll up their sleeves every day to give students the tools to reach their full potential.
Thanks to Principal Fields and Assistant Principal Miller for the warm welcome!
From arts and crafts to ABCs, teachers roll up their sleeves every day to give students the tools to reach their full potential.
Thanks to Principal Fields and Assistant Principal Miller for the warm welcome!