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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · 28d

Read my full op-ed with @HoustonChron here: www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...

President Trump joked about domestic violence. It killed 205 Texans last year.

In Texas alone, 205 people — including four children — were killed last year in intimate partner homicides.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · 28d

This week, Trump suggested domestic violence isn’t a crime, calling it “a little fight.”

The president is insulting survivors who sacrificed everything to stand up and speak out.

Minimizing violence to boost your image isn’t leadership — it’s cowardice.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Aug 20

Texas Republicans are forcing a vote on their rigged election maps.

If they knew they could win the election — they wouldn’t be stealing 5 congressional seats.

This is a blatant, racist power grab.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Aug 16

Governor Abbott just said he’s got “bullets in his belt” that he’s ready to use against Texas Democrats.

As a prosecutor, I’ve had criminals threaten my life.

I never thought I’d see the day that the Governor of Texas threatens my life.

Governor Abbott, retract your statement.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Aug 5

We’ve broken quorum. The ball is in Governor Abbott’s court.

Who do you play for — the people of Texas or President Trump?

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Aug 4

Breaking Quorum is an exceptional and extraordinary act of last resort.

It is not a decision I take lightly.

But Texas Democrats will stand up and protect democracy, even if it comes at a great cost.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · May 22

BREAKING: The House just passed the Life of the Mother Act — a bill I helped lead to ensure Texas doctors can provide lifesaving care without fear of prosecution.

After Roe fell, women paid the price.

This is progress — and we’ll keep fighting.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Apr 30

The Texas Miracle doesn’t happen by accident.

Smart policy. Free markets. Economic mobility.

While GOP extremism tanks the national economy, I’m focused on keeping Texas open for business – and making sure that opportunity reaches everyone.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Apr 17

Texas taxpayer dollars shouldn’t fund out-of-state private schools.

I offered a simple amendment to ban tax dollars going out of state — and it was voted it down.

Texans deserve better than party politics getting in the way of common sense solutions.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Apr 10

When kids are getting sick from diseases we’ve already beaten, it’s not just bad policy –– it’s a moral failure.

Texas can’t afford to play politics with public health.

It’s time to put science, facts, and our children first.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Apr 7

I just asked the question everyone’s thinking: Does HB 44 enforce the 1925 abortion ban?

Texas Alliance for Life said it themselves –– this bill doesn’t change that law “one iota.”

HB 44 is a rare chance to give doctors the clarity they need to save women’s lives.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Mar 31

Pregnant Texans are in danger.

HB 44 is vital to let doctors provide care without fear — and protect mothers from unnecessary death.

We have an opportunity to make meaningful change today, but we won’t stop until these bans are repealed.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Mar 27

Too many young Texans are being jailed instead of given a chance to recover.

Our outdated laws keep youth struggling with addiction out of drug courts, cutting off their chance at recovery.

H.B. 1831 changes that –– giving more young Texans a second chance at a better future.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Mar 25

Summer Willis, a Texan and sexual assault survivor, ran 29 marathons to raise awareness and demand change.

I joined her final run — and her call for action.

That’s why I filed House Bill 324 –– to hold perpetrators accountable and strengthen support for survivors.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Mar 19

Justice delayed is justice denied — for victims and the accused.

The Texas Democratic Caucus's Safer & Stronger Texas plan will lock up the most violent, fund crime labs, and get Texans back to work.

Texans deserve a system built to deliver real justice.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Mar 17

While this legislation doesn’t fix everything – it takes important steps towards progress.

I’ll keep fighting to restore reproductive rights and protect doctors who provide essential care.

Let’s get it done, Texas.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Mar 17

The stakes are clear:

❌Maternal sepsis cases are up 50% since Texas’ abortion ban
❌1 in 5 OB-GYNs may leave Texas due to restrictive laws
❌100+ Texas OB-GYNs warn the ban is harming patients

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Mar 17

For years, I’ve fought to ensure Texas doctors can act amid pregnancy complications.

I’m proud to joint author HB 44 – a bipartisan bill to ensure women get the care they need without delay.

No doctor should have to choose between the law and the life of the mother.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Mar 12

I've seen firsthand what happens when public schools lose funding –– just look at Houston ISD.

Now they want vouchers to drain even more money from public schools, create problems just to sell an imperfect solution.

Texans deserve better than a scam that only helps the wealthy.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Mar 4

Misinformation is putting the health of every Texan in jeopardy.

Vaccine exemptions have skyrocketed, growing from 2,300 in 2004 to over 118,000 today.

The result? A weakened public health system and children's' lives at risk.

It's time we value truth over politics.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Feb 11

.@GovAbbott brags about Texas’ historic medical center but is missing in action when their budgets are slashed.

Reckless cuts threaten lifesaving treatments, medical research, and Texas’ future in innovation.

Abbott must use his influence to restore NIH funding now.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Feb 6

As a former Chief Human Trafficking Prosecutor, I’ve seen firsthand the devastation trafficking inflicts on children and families.

Texas has the chance to lead in protecting our most vulnerable.

I’m proud to stand with @ChildrenAtRisk to protect Texans from exploitation.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Dec 16

Women deserve the freedom to access life-saving medical care.

Doctors deserve the freedom to treat their patients.

HB 1493 delivers that freedom.

I call on my colleagues to pass the Life of The Mother Act to restore clarity and compassion to our state. #txlege

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Dec 16

Doctors need clear guidelines so that they can provide necessary care without hesitation.

HB 1493 is about ensuring Texas women get the care they need, when they need it.

This is common sense.

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Ann Johnson @voteannjohnson.bsky.social · Dec 16

Current Texas law threatens doctors with jail time for providing abortion care — even when a mother’s life is on the line.

HB 1493 will clarify doctors’ abilities to act in critical health emergencies.

This bill will save womens’ lives

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