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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 1d

We’re breaking down Proposition 1 in plain English — what it does, the pros and cons, and what it means for you as a voter.

📅 Election Day: Nov 4
🗳️ Early Voting: October 20–31
🪪 Don’t forget to bring your ID!

📲 Full breakdown of all 17 amendments:
👉 www.texansdefendingdemocracy.com/amendments

Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 1d

✏️ Make Democracy Fun Again! Write postcards for the Nov. 4 election — we’ll give you address labels + a guide, you add your touch. 📬 Sign up: forms.gle/cj3G3DTauXtQ... #VoteTexas #txlege

Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 4d

🗳️ 17 constitutional amendments. Big decisions. Low turnout.
We’re breaking down what’s really on the Texas ballot — and what it means for you.
📲 See the pros, cons, and explainer at texansdefendingdemocracy.com/amendments
📅 Election Day: Nov 4
🗳️ Early Voting: Oct 20–31
🪪 Bring your ID!

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 7d

🗳️ 17 constitutional amendments. Big decisions. Low turnout.
We’re breaking down what’s really on the Texas ballot — and what it means for you.
📲 See the pros, cons, and plain-English explainer at texansdefendingdemocracy.com/amendments
📅 Election Day: Nov 4
🗳️ Early Voting: Oct 20–31
🪪 Bring your ID!

Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Sep 11

🕯️ On #September11, we remember nearly 3,000 lives lost and the families forever changed.

As President Bush said that night: “These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.”

The foundation is freedom. We must keep it shining.
#NeverForget #MakeOurRepublicReal

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Sep 6

🍼 Everly’s Law is a compassionate step forward — giving grieving families counseling & time with their babies after loss.

A JAMA study found TX infant deaths rose 12.9% after the 2021 abortion ban.

💡 State grants via DSHS will support the program.

#TXLege #GoodBadTXPolicy

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Sep 3

⚖️ TDD’s Take — SB 2972 claims free speech, but narrows dissent. Democracy doesn’t fear protest.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Sep 3

🔴 The Ugly — bans encampments, flags, masks, and protests after 10 p.m.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Sep 3

🟡 The Bad — Regents can limit public forums + finals-week carveouts.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Sep 3

🟢 The Good — affirms rights for students & employees.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎓 SB 2972: Free speech on the label, restrictions in the package. 🧵

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Sep 2

🗳 Tarrant County friends: Commissioner Simmons is trying to restore polling places for Precinct 2.

📣 Sign up to speak or submit public comment by 5PM TODAY: www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/commissio...

Go to Sept 3 agenda → Section IX → Precinct 2 → Register to Speak.

#ProtectTheVote #TarrantCounty

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Chron.com @chron.com · Sep 2

Houston, Dallas and Austin had strong showings.

These 10 Texas high schools are among the best in the U.S.

Houston, Dallas and Austin had strong showings.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Sep 2

🗳️ Democracy doesn’t run itself. Sign up to be an election worker this November and help keep Texas elections fair, safe, and free from culture war chaos.
👉 www.powerthepolls.org/txnsdd
#TXLege #PowerThePolls #MakeOurRepublicReal

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Aug 20

🗣️ Citizens showed up and spoke out.
📍 Tarrant County leaders voted to cut 115 polling sites anyway.
🎥 Watch what democracy in action looks like.
#TXLege #TarrantCounty #VotingRights #StopTheCuts

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Aug 19

🚨 Tarrant County plans to shut down over half of its early voting sites — and the hardest-hit areas are Black & Hispanic precincts.
🗓️ Vote: Tues, Aug 19
📍 Commissioners Court
🎙️ TDD’s Exec Director will speak.
#VoterSuppression #TXlege #StopTheCuts

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Aug 18

🚨 53% of early voting sites — gone.
Tarrant County’s only two Black commissioners just saw their precincts targeted in a rushed vote happening TOMORROW.

No public input. No transparency.
Just political power plays.

📍 We’ll be there. Tune in. Speak out.
🔁 Share to sound the alarm.

Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Aug 13

Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Jul 27

A few minutes isn’t enough—watch the full convo with Chris Tackett on how redistricting, Christian nationalism, and billionaire influence are all connected in Texas politics. 🎥👇
📺 youtu.be/n7me4akynF8
#TXLege #ChristianNationalism #SeeItNameItFightIt #EverydayTexansTalk

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Jul 27

A few minutes isn’t enough—watch the full convo with Chris Tackett on how redistricting, Christian nationalism, and billionaire influence are all connected in Texas politics. 🎥👇
📺 youtu.be/n7me4akynF8
#TXLege #ChristianNationalism #SeeItNameItFightIt #EverydayTexansTalk

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Jul 27

Texans have the power. The problem is too many of us have been told not to use it.

You have the right to know. You have the right to ask. And you have the right to vote.

If they hide the truth, replace them.
#ServantNotMaster #TXLege #TransparencyMatters #TexansDeserveBetter

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Jul 27

But lately in Texas, we’re seeing the opposite:
📍 Redistricting hearings with no maps
📍 Multi-million $$ legal contracts with political ties
📍 Secret tariffs, surveillance, and special favors

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Jul 27

The Texas Public Information Act starts with this line:

“Government is the servant, not the master, of the people.”
That’s not a slogan. That’s the law. 🧵

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · Jul 20

React. Rebuild. Repeat.
Texans know how to survive disaster. But our leaders only act after the damage is done.
Relief isn’t enough—we need readiness.
📲 Call your reps www.texansdefendingdemocracy.com/officials/

Read more 🔗 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

A graphic with the bold headline “REACT · REBUILD · REPEAT” in red, navy, and yellow. Below it is a circular cycle of icons: a flood with a lightning bolt, a construction warning sign with a hammer, and a question mark—connected by arrows. At the bottom, it reads: “Texans know disaster—what we don’t know is consistent preparation from elected leaders.” The design implies a recurring cycle of reacting to disasters without proactive planning.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jul 16

JOHNSON: How many air traffic controllers have left the FAA since January 20? And don't tell me you don't know

DUFFY: I don't know that

JOHNSON: Are you trying to tell us you don't know how many air traffic controllers are in the building?

DUFFY: They're in towers

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