The two special sessions (so far?) were more or less a disaster for Texans who hold progressive values. But, could the quorum break manage to wake up enough of us to make a difference in the future? progresstexas.org/blog/second-...
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The two special sessions (so far?) were more or less a disaster for Texans who hold progressive values. But, could the quorum break manage to wake up enough of us to make a difference in the future? progresstexas.org/blog/second-...
The appointment of State Senator Brandon Creighton as chancellor at Texas Tech represents a further consolidation of right wing control over our state's institutions of higher learning. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x www.texastribune.org/2025/09/05/t...
As the second special session draws to an early end, a bill that would have paused a massive and controversial groundwater grab in East Texas has failed to pass - two companies are now free to pump at will. Pod: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...
Dan's Ban - a near-total ban on THC products made legal in Texas by GOP hemp legislation that Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had been pushing for all year - finally failed last night, as the second special session ended early. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x www.kvue.com/article/news...
A racist comment that Lubbock State Senator Charles Perry apologized for yesterday could end up part of legal challenges to the new Trump congressional map. Pod: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/texas-senator-apologizes-for-racist-comments-unearthed-by-democracy-docket/
More than 830 NEW LAWS went into effect on Labor Day. You may not like them, but here's a few you need to know.
Culture war is what happens when our state has nothing to offer. Thanks Jorjo, Communications Director for Sen. Roland Gutierrez, for coming on! — You can listen to the FULL conversation on the latest episode of In Progress, everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts
How do YOU get involved? Athletes like @bradstuver.com are changing the game on and off the field by showing up, speaking out, and giving back. Get your tickets here: act.progresstexas.org/a/allstaract...
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Displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools isn’t “teaching” history, it’s ERASING history. Thanks Pooja Sethi for joining us on In Progress! — You can find the rest and more, everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts. @poojaintexas.bsky.social Pod: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x
Texas Republicans are trying to punish quorum breakers, because they know they can't handle competition.
Bring your verde, bring a friend! 💚 We're hosting a LIVE Happy Hour with pro-soccer legend BRAD STUVER — Don't miss out! Get your tickets NOW: act.progresstexas.org/a/allstaract...
Yesterday, the Republican-led Texas House passed new, racially gerrymandered congressional maps that take representation away from Black and Brown Texans. @vincent-perez.bsky.social did the math: It doesn’t add up. #txlege
Gavin Newsom responds to Fox's Dana Perino melting down over his tweets:
Yes we are! And the rest who have returned, please stand up with her! #OneMillionRising
DPS officers intimidating Democratic lawmakers is authoritarianism, plain and simple. Listen to the FULL conversation with Rep. Sheryl Cole and MORE, everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts.
Trump wants to take over Texas, but Texas Democrats like Fort Worth Rep. Nicole Collier aren’t going to let that happen. Catch our FULL interview with Rep. Collier from INSIDE the House Chamber everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts.
We are beyond proud of Fort Worth State Rep. Nicole Collier for standing up to ridiculous GOP bullying! Full talk: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
THOUSANDS of Texans gathered at the Capitol on Saturday, August 16th to say NO to partisan gerrymandering and DEMAND that Texas leaders put PUT TEXANS FIRST. Here are some of our favorite moments! Share yours below.
As the Trump power grab and so much else has taken over the headlines, Texas has continued to become one of the most dangerous places in the U.S. to be pregnant. interactives.dallasnews.com/2025/texas-a...
Federal agents violently detained a food delivery driver as he emerged from a D.C. coffee shop Saturday morning. The incident captured on video showed the officers throwing him to the ground and beating him before sweeping him away in an unmarked vehicle. wapo.st/45Egtkc
Lessons from the quorum break: our state leaders’ refusal to condemn political violence when it doesn’t benefit them shows that fascism isn’t coming - it’s here. #texas #txlege Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x @wiljay.bsky.social
Real sacrifices, being made by real families, in order to stop a real power grab by a would-be dictator - THAT is what's on the line. Rep. Erin Zwiener of Hays County joined us this week for an update from the quorum break: progresstexas.org/podcast/quor...
Has Texas already devolved into a state of "Orban-style autocracy"? Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x www.salon.com/2025/08/14/t...
Texas State Capitol in Austin on Saturday! www.mobilize.us/txaflcio/eve...
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry, an advocate for the therapeutic use of the hallucinogen #ibogaine, describes in detail a 12-hour trip he took on the drug in the New York Times. Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7x www.nytimes.com/2025...
The Texas Public Utility Commission is suing the Texas Attorney General's office to keep information about cryptocurrency mining power demand in Texas, claiming fears that releasing it...will provoke terrorism? Pod: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7x www.texastribune.org...
Governor Abbott believes that, should blue states including California respond to Texas' gerrymandering with their own, that he can and will eliminate as many as 10 Democratic congressional districts. Pod: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7x thehill.com/homenews...
Governor Abbott has thrown cold water on the idea that the Dems can stop redistricting for the 2026 election by delaying past the December 8 filing deadline - he says he'll re-draw them mid-election. Pod: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7x www.forbes.com/sites...
Texas DPS troopers, rather than doing their primary job of keeping Texans safe, have been reassigned to the task of staking out the homes of the Democratic quorum breakers - who will later be charged with related expenses. Pod: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7x www.statesman.com/ne...
Texas Republicans are pulling out all the stops against the quorum breakers - with the Trump agenda at stake, their zeal for retribution is in overdrive. Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7x www.texastribune.org...
El Paso State Rep. Claudia Ordaz, theorized to be on her way back to the Capitol, says she is in full support of the quorum break as she undergoes medical treatment. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x Story: tinyurl.com/mwjm63s6 We wish Rep. Ordaz a speedy and full recovery.
Texas Democrats like Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons of Houston are protecting our democracy by doing what Greg Abbott won’t: standing up to Donald Trump. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x
Despite a scare today, the Texas House did NOT make quorum and has been adjourned.
“Courage is contagious.” @VoteAnnJohnson: This quorum break isn’t about Democrats vs. Republicans, it’s about fairness and representation. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x
Ken Paxton - a man once impeached for bribery - is probing Beto O'Rourke's Powered By People organization on the notion that they have committed bribery by helping with the Democratic quorum breakers' travel expenses. Pod: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7x www.elpasotimes.com/...
While Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker continues to pledge that he will shield the quorum breakers from federal arrest, legal experts are in agreement that federal law enforcement has no business involving itself in Illinois. Pod: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7x thehill.com/homenews...
Yesterday's bomb threat against the hotel where Texas Democratic quorum breakers were staying - some with children, and surrounded by innocent bystanders - has thus far not been condemned by any Republican in elected office. Pod: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x Story: tinyurl.com/2zp37est
Agree 100%
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q...
Will the FBI go after the Texas Democratic lawmakers in their third day of a historic quorum break to stop Donald Trump's congressional power grab? We talked to D/FW State Rep. Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q... @anamariafortexas.com
Austin State Rep. (and candidate for Lieutenant Governor) Vikki Goodwin joined us from the out-of-state quorum break today, part of our ongoing series of updates: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q... Lots more to come.
Yesterday's vote to issue arrest warrants for the Democratic quorum breakers is largely a nothingburger, as those warrants are only enforceable within state lines and don't carry civil or criminal charges. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x Story: tinyurl.com/3bp4hrss
Abbott is threatening the LARGEST removal of representatives in Texas HISTORY if Democrats don’t return to the Capitol and bend the knee to Donald Trump. When’s the last time he fought for Texans like this?
"What this is doing is increasing the partisan division and acrimony throughout the country…It’s another War Between the States and this is the last thing we need. They have made our national divisions much worse. And shame on them." More in today's Daily Dispatch.
This is what is happening right now.
BREAKING QUORUM: “We’re not walking out on our responsibilities; we’re walking out on a rigged system that refuses to listen to the people we represent. As of today, this corrupt special session is over.” — House Minority Leader Gene Wu @thewuwu.bsky.social
They have left the state. Thank you Texas Dems... youtube.com/shorts/v6oGc...
Texas Democrats are here to FIGHT! Congressman Lloyd Doggett of Austin at the Capitol on Friday, where hundreds of Texans gathered from across the state to say NO to Greg Abbott's partisan power grab. @doggett.house.gov
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Texas could have had this guy. But no, they picked Ted Cruz and then Greg Abbott instead. And of course they also chose Trump. Texas has chosen to live in the dark ages. Until they pull their heads out they will continue to suffer as they did in the recent flood.
Si se puede
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Great, but this is a war declared by the Regime against this country. Every elected Dem across this country should be stepping up. Looking at you @schumer.senate.gov and @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
Texans deserve REAL leadership, not partisan games and political power grabs, says San Antonio Congressman Joaquin Castro. Lots more on our podcast feed. @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social
Yes, because gerrymandering in such a corrupt way essentially leads to taxation without representation. Rings a bell, y'all?
Texas Democrats have begun making financial preparations for the potential daily per-member fines of $500 that may be a factor in a quorum break to stop GOP redistricting. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has signaled willingness to help as well. More in today's Daily Dispatch: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7x
UT Arlington saw another huge public turnout opposing the Trump-ordered Texas redistricting scheme yesterday, the crowd exceeding the limits of the event - lots of folks hung tough outside in the heat, following the hearing on their phones. More in today's Daily Dispatch: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7x
Friday saw a bombshell allegation by an exotic dancer claiming a 17-year affair with Southlake GOP State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, who last week announced a surprise reversal on his recently-announced re-election bid. Pod: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x Story: tinyurl.com/m279m9kr
Almost all of the Democratic candidates to fill the long-vacant U.S. House seat for CD-18 were present and spoke at the University of Houston events on Saturday. Pod: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x Story: tinyurl.com/4v2wjxkk
The University of Houston saw an anti-redistricting rally prior to another public hearing on the GOP redistricting scheme on Saturday, resulting in similar vitriol to Thursday's hearing in Austin. Pod: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x Story: www.khou.com/article/news...
Texas House Dems staged a "quorum break jump scare" on Friday, heading out for a short visit to California to discuss reciprocal redistricting with Governor Gavin Newsom. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x https://www.chron.com/politics/article/newsom-california-texas-trump-redistricting-20788484.php
College Democrats across the state of Texas are calling for a Democratic quorum break to stop the GOP redistricting scheme. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AGqBhU9AT/
“Instead of fighting back, we fight through this" says Beto O'Rourke at Friday night's rally in Austin. Listen to the FULL rally from over the weekend everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts. @betoorourke.bsky.social #redistricting #poweredbypeople
Yes even more corruption and cheating the system from the felonious Texas AG. Of course, nothing will happen to him. The GOP bullshit and corruption are bigger in Texas. 🙄
This guy is great!
Trump doesn’t want you to know what’s in the Epstein Files, but Texas Democrats like Congressman Greg Casar are fighting to uncover the truth. Listen to the FULL rally against Gov. Abbott’s redistricting power grab, everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts. @repcasar.bsky.social
North Texas has seen a massive uptick in ICE arrests of suspected undocumented people with no criminal history, as allegations of inhumane confinement begin to circulate. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/07/23/dallas-ice-arrests-noncriminals
Attorney General Ken Paxton and his soon-to-be ex-wife, State Senator Angela Paxton, are suspected of mortgage fraud as three of the homes they own are listed as their primary residence on mortgage documents. Pod: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x Story: tinyurl.com/4ztmr666
Several prominent Democrats were present to testify against the Trump redistricting scheme at yesterday's hearing - noting that no Republicans showed up to defend it. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/us/politics/texas-redistricting.html
At the conclusion of last night's contentious redistricting hearing, Isaiah Martin, a candidate in targeted CD18, was taken to the floor twice by Capitol security and arrested by DPS on multiple misdemeanor charges. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x Story: tinyurl.com/4nsa482y
San Antonio State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer wonders: if Texas Republicans insist their congressional maps are race-blind, but the DOJ insists they're racial gerrymanders - well, who's lying? Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
My state senator, y’all:
I love @progresstexas.bsky.social they’re combatting the right-wing propaganda machine !!
D/FW friends - join us and @juliejohnsonTX next Monday in Arlington! dallasvoice.com/rally-set-to...
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In two weeks, Americans will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act passed under President and Texas Democrat Lyndon B. Johnson. The GOP has been working to overturn it since. 60 years later, white guys are still calling each other and saying how Brown and Black citizens can vote.
During Senate hearings yesterday, law enforcement representatives testified that they don't have the capacity to implement regulation of THC products. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x https://www.texastribune.org/2025/07/22/texas-thc-senate-ban-abbott-hemp/?_bhlid=8f4e220171d1f484a694b36cad07bca9963c6d37
Governor Abbott, who ostensibly called this special session to settle on a more reasonable regulatory solution on THC products, now more or less supports Dan's Ban - which he vetoed. What the hell? Pod: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x https://www.expressnews.com/politics/article/abbott-thc-hemp-ban-20780523.php
As the Trump-ordered redistricting scheme continues to unwind in Texas, national Democrats are working on retaliatory redistricting in blue states. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/20/politics/redistricting-2026-house-democrats
As the Trump-ordered redistricting push continues with the special session, Democrats are weighing options - the primary of which is to break quorum. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas-take/article/texas-democrats-ready-anything-block-redistricting-20779102.php
From our podcast: Houston State Senator Molly Cook spells it out: the Trump-ordered redistricting will wind the clock back on the Civil Rights Movement, the Voting Rights Act, and more - it must be stopped. Full talk: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x
Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has sent members home to avoid further Epstein file reveals! Republicans would rather run out of town and shield sex offender secrets than let the American people know the truth about their president. Hold elected officials accountable!
How does redistricting or bathroom bills help flood victims, Governor Abbott? Texans deserve leadership that puts PEOPLE over politics. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x
Not so special session, primaries, the general—at @progresstexas.bsky.social, we’re looking forward to the fight. If 10% of our audience gave $10 a month, we'd reach our goal quickly and fund our operations for the next year!
Trump wants us to be silent - but we wont back down. Help us continue our work by becoming a sustaining donor today! Join the fun, AND the fight: progresstexas.org/join-pt-summ...
Go for it Gavin! Let’s fight fire with fire!
@tomtomorrow.bsky.social @rubenbolling.bsky.social First they come for the comedians, then the cartoonist. Kings fear being laughed at. We have a funny bone to pick with/without a smile on our faces #Colbert #Kimmel #SethMeyers #DailyShow
A Florida judge has upheld that state's racially-gerrymandered Congressional map - an example of Texas GOP plans, and the challenge Dems now face. Pod: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2025-07-17/florida-supreme-court-upholds-desantis-backed-congressional-redistricting-plan
In California, Governor Gavin Newsom has two options to pursue a retaliatory redistricting move in response to the Texas GOP power grab - neither of which is easy. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/us/california-texas-redistricting-newsom.html
With two well-known Democrats declaring runs, the race for Attorney General in 2026 is already getting interesting. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/this-race-could-turn-the-attorney @lonestarleft.com
Almost none of the homes damaged in the July 4 flood in Kerr County are covered with flood insurance - and many of those were outside of FEMA's 100-year floodplain. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...
The case against a Venezuelan man arrested in Texas, accused of being a gang member and deported to the CECOT death prison in El Salvador - where he remains now - has been thrown out. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x Story: tinyurl.com/2p62b5bv
Progress Texas Board Chair Louis A Bedford IV decries the trend of masked, unidentified ICE officers snatching civilians off of American streets. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x https://progresstexas.org/blog/if-ice-agents-can-hide-their-faces-who%E2%80%99s-protecting-public
“We have a long history of preventable catastrophes taking innocent lives...will we have an attorney general who fights to protect Texans, or one who follows in the footsteps of Ken Paxton?” Our talk with Joe: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x @jaworskifortexas.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...
Desperate measures may be called for to opposed mid-decade GOP redistricting, but breaking quorum now comes with stiff financial penalties for Dems. Pod: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x Story: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x
Supreme Court Justice John Roberts is a central figure who has enabled the chaos that Trump is now bringing to Texas' congressional maps. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/07/blame-john-roberts-for-enabling-trumps-massive-power-grab-in-texas/
California Governor Gavin Newsom appears ready to resort to extreme measures to counteract Texas redistricting ordered by Donald Trump. Can he pull it off? Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/16/newsom-jolts-california-house-maps-texas-00458927
Texas Republicans are set to stack the deck for Trump, while everyday Texans are suffering under his policies - we're now the #1 state for financial distress. Pod: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/innovation/texas-ranks-as-no-1-state-with-the-most-people-in-financial-distress/
