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Brandon Creighton

@CreightonForTX

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Texas Senator. Christian, Conservative, Businessman, Attorney, Rancher, Sports Fan. Senate Chair on Education & Higher Education.

Conroe, TX
Joined July 2009
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@CreightonForTX
Brandon Creighton
1 year
The elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices will result in millions in savings for taxpayers and restore a culture of free inquiry, meritocracy, equal opportunity, genuine innovation within Texas higher education. #stopdei #txlege #txed
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Brandon Creighton
1 year
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨: The Texas Senate Passed Universal School Choice.  Today, after over 8 hours of debate, the Texas Senate passed SB 1, providing universal school choice to Texas students.  This legislation empowers parents and unleashes the potential of Texas education.
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Brandon Creighton
1 year
Austin, Texas—Breaking: Senate Bill 838, Alyssa's Law is headed to Governor Abbott's desk to become law!  Alyssa's law will equip all Texas classrooms with silent panic alerts for teachers to communicate in real-time with law enforcement.  In times of crisis, every minute
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Brandon Creighton
3 years
18 states have constitutional carry. Texans deserve no less in the acknowledgment & validation of their #SecondAmendment rights. The US Constitution is our license to carry. I support constitutional carry & look fwd to debate on the details of bill being approved in the TX House.
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Brandon Creighton
9 years
Had the pleasure of introducing @heidiscruz this morning on her #Texas tour in the Woodlands! #CruzCrew #TX #TCOT
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Brandon Creighton
3 years
This week, less than 100 days after the announcement of a budget and an approved plan, Texas was the first state to build its own border wall, with areas 30ft tall, matching Israeli specs. Biden continues refusing to protect our border, so Texas definitely will. #LetTexasRunTexas
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Brandon Creighton
2 years
Happy to welcome my friend @MayraFlores2022 to the Texas Capitol. Mayra was here advocating for south Texas families &discussing issues important to her district. Thankful for her advice &input as we set priorities for the legislative session.    #txlege #lettexasruntexas
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Brandon Creighton
1 year
I remain committed to the Texas Parental Bill of Rights, because lawmakers know that Texans overwhelmingly support school choice.  This session is a once in a generation opportunity to unleash the potential of education freedom, and I am confident there is still time to empower
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Brandon Creighton
11 months
Austin, Texas— The future of Texas begins in the classroom, and earlier tonight the Texas Senate passed legislation that dedicates historic funds into public education, provides across the board raises for Texas teachers, and finally empowers Texas families with universal school
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Brandon Creighton
2 years
361 million lethal doses of fentanyl have been seized since @GovAbbott activated #OperationLoneStar . We must stop the cartels when the feds won’t. #txlege #SOTS23
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Gov. Greg Abbott
2 years
To end Cartel killings of Texans we MUST do two things: call fentanyl deaths what they are – poisonings, & prosecute them as murders. We must also increase the supply of life-saving Narcan so we can save Texans ambushed by fentanyl. #TXSOTS23 #txlege
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Brandon Creighton
9 years
Tonight @TedCruz takes the stage in #NewHampshire for the #GOPDebate ! Watch a true conservative speak on our nation's issues #CruzCrew #tcot
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Brandon Creighton
1 year
#SB17 has passed the Texas Senate. Texas leads the entire nation with the the boldest legislation to end #DEI and promote true diversity in higher education. #txlege
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Brandon Creighton
9 years
On to South Carolina! @TedCruz takes the stage tonight during the #GOPDebate . Tune in and #ChooseCruz #SCPrimary
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Brandon Creighton
11 months
We will absolutely stay until the job gets done. These kids are worth it. #txlege
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Rebekah Allen
11 months
Gov. Greg Abbott says if school vouchers doesn't pass this time in the 4th special session, he's prepared to call the #txlege back again until they do. "We’d be spending December here, maybe January here, maybe February here," Abbott said.
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Brandon Creighton
3 years
Texas House Democrats fled the state to stop Election Integrity legislation - something that the majority of Texans want. Now they're being told the DC vacation is over, and the White House is sending them back to Texas. Special session starts tomorrow at the Capitol. #txlege
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Brandon Creighton
9 years
Just landed in Iowa! Looking forward to supporting @TedCruz during the #IACaucus ! #CruzCrew #TCOT
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Brandon Creighton
3 years
An update from Senator Brandon Creighton:
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Brandon Creighton
5 months
I applaud @TxDPS for their swift response to the pro-hamas protests @UTAustin . The liberal elites at NYU and Columbia may be ok with this, but Texans do not tolerate terrorist sympathizers who harass Jewish students.
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Ryan Chandler
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DPS appears to be prepping to disperse with a heavy, heavy showing of DPS troopers prepped in riot gear.
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Brandon Creighton
2 years
Today, the Texas Senate proved that that we can lift up public schools, support teachers, empower parents and deliver school choice.  #sb8 #sb9 #txlege #txed
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Brandon Creighton
6 months
Conroe, Texas—Thanks @foxandfriends and @willcain for inviting me on this morning to discuss a bill I passed last session, SB 17–the strongest ban on #DEI in the nation. Universities cannot just rename or rebrand DEI, and I will hold them accountable with their budgets, should
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Brandon Creighton
1 year
Governor Abbott is serious about passing #SB8 , my Education Freedom legislation. Thankful he made it one of his emergency items for the session. Texas will soon be the 31st state with expanded school choice. #txlege #txed
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Greg Abbott
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Texas parents and their children deserve the time and effort it will take to pass critical school choice legislation this session.
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Brandon Creighton
2 years
Gov. @GregAbbott_TX 's leadership has proven to be the best for Texas. Dems keep trying to convince people that they are ready to lead, but Texans know better. Their nominees offer only open borders, gun confiscation, and unrestricted abortion. Those ideas are all wrong for Texas.
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Breitbart News
2 years
Gov. Greg Abbott leads failed presidential candidate and former congressman Robert Francis 'Beto' O’Rourke by eight points in the Texas gubernatorial race, a CBS/YouGov poll released Thursday revealed.
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Brandon Creighton
4 years
The Supreme Court of Texas has once again blocked the Harris County Clerk from sending mail-in ballot applications to all 2.4 million registered Harris County voters. Thanks to the quick action of AG @KenPaxtonTX .
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Brandon Creighton
8 years
For a closer look at Clinton's global failures as Secretary of State, click here: #EnoughClinton #tcot #txgop
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Brandon Creighton
3 years
Not interested in going to the DC SWAMP. #txsen is the last stand for #tx & the US. Too important to leave. Thank you to all who reached out in support. Looking forward to the CD 8 field shaping up soon.... #txlege
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Brandon Creighton
2 years
Thank you, @GregAbbott_TX Tomorrow is the first step for TX families to achieve educational freedom when #SenEd hears the Texas Parental Bill of Rights #SB8 #txlege
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Greg Abbott
2 years
AG Ken Paxton has issued an opinion saying school choice is legal in Texas. We must empower every parent in Texas to choose the best education opportunity for their child. This session, we'll deliver education freedom for every family in Texas. More:
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Brandon Creighton
1 year
Banning #DEI , bringing #schoolchoice to Texas, lifting up public schools and Texas Teachers in historic ways, and a conservative Texas budget. Covered a lot of ground in a this interview—hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch. #txlege #stopdei #schoolchoice #educationalfreedom
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Brandon Creighton
5 years
EOC County Contacts: Montgomery County- (936) 523-3900 Chambers Co- (409) 267-8343 Jefferson Co- 409-835-8757 Galveston Co- (281) 309-5002 Harris Co.- (713) 881-3100
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Brandon Creighton
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My statement on the acquittal of @KenPaxtonTX ]
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Brandon Creighton
7 months
@HoustonYRs had to cancel an event I’m scheduled to attend because of threats of violence from pro-Palestinian, pro-Hamas protesters.  I spoke with the consul general, and we will be coming back with a much bigger and widely promoted event very soon. Not giving an inch to any of
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The Texan
7 months
Venues that agreed to host a @HoustonYR event with Israeli General Consul @LiviaLinkRaviv were inundated with phone calls that included threats of violence. The Houston GOP group has vowed to reschedule the event in a larger venue with added security.
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Brandon Creighton
1 year
Congrats @Burrows4TX . The Texas Regulatory Consistency Act/ #deathstar bill is the most pro-business bill of the session— and is finally passed.
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Brandon Creighton
2 months
Austin, Texas--After a 10-hour hearing, the Texas Senate has begun addressing the catastrophic errors and deadly oversights during Hurricane Beryl. This marks the initial phase of the Senate's investigation into the deficiencies in planning, preparation, response, and
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Brandon Creighton
8 years
I am disappointed that once again we are having to defend the integrity of our voting laws here in Texas. #txlege
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Brandon Creighton
3 years
TX House Dems flee to DC to break quorum. Now, Dem Sen. Alvarado begins her filibuster to kill the same voter integrity bill. Leaving town and the filibuster are the strategies to kill this bill. Wonder why a bill that prevents voter cheating scares the D’s so much? #Txlege
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Brandon Creighton
9 years
Help @tedcruz keep his momentum going. Donate today #CruzCrew
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Brandon Creighton
9 years
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son. - John 3:16 #GoodFriday
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Brandon Creighton
2 years
There is no such thing as student loan forgiveness. There is a transfer from the student that agreed to the terms of the loan to the person that will now be paying the loan off. #txlege
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Brandon Creighton
5 months
Across the nation, we have seen violent protests and harassment on college campuses. Let’s make a few things clear: 🧵
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Brandon Creighton
8 years
Texas continues to prove it's the best state to work and live! Read & RT: #txlege #Texas #txcot
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Brandon Creighton
1 year
Thanks @LisaMarieBoothe @SteveDoocy and @kilmeade for having me on @foxandfriends early this morning to discuss the Texas Parental Bill of Rights— the boldest in the nation! #txlege
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Brandon Creighton
9 years
I don't always sign policy letters. But when I do, it's to fight sanctuary cities with @GregAbbott_TX @TxCC
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Brandon Creighton
3 years
The Texas election integrity bill provides more access to voting than President Biden’s home state of Delaware (no early voting). So why did Texas Democrats flee/seek refuge with him in DC? No solutions there. Support Senate Bill 1. More voting. Less cheating. #LetTexasRunTexas
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Brandon Creighton
5 months
In Texas, we refuse to be held hostage by a small fraction of students and faculty that feel they can force the university’s hand if they only scream loud enough. #txlege #txsen
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Brandon Creighton
8 years
I stand with @GovAbbott in support of our police force. #BackTheBlue #txlege #txcot
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Brandon Creighton
4 months
With all due respect, we had historic new funding for Texas public schools included in several bills last session (passed as separate bills in regular session and special sessions….and then also in a comprehensive Hail Mary)— in addition to the Texas Teacher Bill of Rights and
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quorumreport
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rep allison asks gov abbott stop pointing the finger of blame and formally requests a special session on school finance:
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Brandon Creighton
1 year
The Senate Committee on Education has gaveled in for our last hearing of the 88th Session. We will hear the substitute for HB 100–a bold blueprint for the future of Texas education. The bill infuses billons of new funds into public education, provides teachers significant
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Brandon Creighton
8 years
Our nation comes together today to honor America’s heroes. To those of you who courageously defended our country, we thank you. #VeteransDay
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Brandon Creighton
2 years
Ron Matus from ReImagined Ed in Florida testifies that 70% of FL students qualify for their school choice program, but only 7% opt-in. But with only 7% moving to private schools, public school performance has improved. Competition breeds excellence. #txlege #sb8
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Brandon Creighton
7 years
Today at 2:30 pm Gov. Abbott has called a press conference. I've urged for a special on property tax reform & hope that is the call #txlege
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Brandon Creighton
11 months
Austin, Texas— On October 7th, Israel was attacked by Hamas terrorists.  For 40 days, Hamas has held 240 innocent hostages captive.  Today, at the Texas Capitol I had the opportunity to meet 3 of their family members and hear their first-hand accounts of the brutality of these
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Brandon Creighton
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For the last year, I have been working to craft legislation that gives our Texas educators meaningful compensation, bonus opportunities, added benefits, and mentorship programs to train the next generation of classroom teachers. To allow SB 9, the strongest teacher bill of
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Brandon Creighton
8 years
At Gettysburg on Little Round Top today learning more about the war between the states and the Texans who died here.
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Brandon Creighton
8 years
I filed Senate Bill 29 to ensure that Texas will not tolerate businesses that boycott Israel. #SB29 #txlege #Texas #tx
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Brandon Creighton
2 years
Every family that has made the decision to leave CA or NY came to Texas because they see a future for their children to succeed. They see communities that aren’t apologizing for their success or faith. #txlege #inauguration
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Brandon Creighton
8 years
God Bless you and your families. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Brandon Creighton
6 months
Looking forward to joining @foxandfriends early tomorrow morning to discuss my work to eliminate #DEI in Texas. Hope you'll tune in!
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Brandon Creighton
8 years
Texas will again lift its head and stand among the nations…- Sam Houston
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Brandon Creighton
3 months
"Anyone who thinks my story is anywhere near over is sadly mistaken." -Donald J. Trump
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Brandon Creighton
3 years
Let's be clear about what was said at yesterday's hearing in congress. Texas Democrats misled everyone claiming that voter-backed legislation in #txlege makes it harder for minorities to vote. Instead, the opposite is true - our legislation makes it easy to vote & hard to cheat.
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Brandon Creighton
3 years
Thank you, @DanPatrickTX . Looking forward to the work ahead for the over 5 million Texas students. #txlege
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Brandon Creighton
8 years
Congratulations to prolife advocate & Governor @GregAbbott_TX who will receive the Courageous Defense of Life Award from @TXAlliance4Life
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Brandon Creighton
5 months
• DEI has contributed to a culture where only certain grievances are acknowledged and acted upon, while others, like those affecting Jewish students, are minimized or ignored. This selective approach undermines the very principles of equality, inclusion and basic decency that
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Brandon Creighton
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. @GovAbbott & I met with local officials, first responders & education officials today at a roundtable in Beaumont #txlege #HurricaneHarvey
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Brandon Creighton
8 years
Congratulations @Simone_Biles & the entire @USAGym Women's Team on bringing home the #Gold #Rio2016 #Olympics
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Brandon Creighton
8 years
Ready to cheer on @TeamUSA in the #Olympics ! Good luck & bring home the #Gold #TeamUSA #Rio2016
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Brandon Creighton
7 years
#SB28 is on the Texas House calendar today. The Texas Ports Act improves and expands #Texas ports while creating jobs. #txlege #tx
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Brandon Creighton
7 years
#SB376 protects homeowners from rising property taxes by establishing an appraisal cap for lesser valued homes. #txlege #Texas #TX
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Brandon Creighton
2 years
On this day in 1836, William Barret Travis sent a letter imploring "all Americans in the world" to come to his aid as the Mexican army besieged the Alamo. Those words continue to inspire Texas pride, reminding us that we must always fight for liberty, and stand for justice.
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Brandon Creighton
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Today marks one year since the Texas Senate passed SB 17, eliminating DEI in higher education.  We are now seeing that the rest of the nation is following Texas' lead, and returning our colleges and universities to their core mission of education and innovation. #txlege
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Brandon Creighton
2 years
I’m excited to work with ⁦ @RepJamesFrank ⁩ to begin the long process of empowering parents with education freedoms unlike ever before! #SB8 will serve more students than any state in the nation currently does. #txlege #txed #schoolchoice
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Brandon Creighton
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I authored #SB7 , #SB22 , #SB1605 , & #SB2119 to make sure our students are getting the best education possible.
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Brandon Creighton
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There was legislation to do that… SB 8 (88R) prioritized students in failing schools and SB 1 (88-3 & 88-4) prioritized low income students. All were rejected #txlege
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Scott Braddock
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Then restrict the school voucher to low income families. Why is there no legislation to do that? 🤔
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Brandon Creighton
1 year
Today, Biden’s DOJ indicted President Trump to: A) Derail his campaign B) Further weaponize the federal government C) Create a diversion from Hunter Biden’s trainwreck of legal issues. D) Distract from open borders E) All of the above What do you think?
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Brandon Creighton
7 years
On this #NationalDayofPrayer let us gather together to thank God for our many blessings & ask that He continue to protect our great nation.
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Brandon Creighton
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The recent tragedy in Charlottesville was horrendous. I denounce hate, bigotry and violence. Period.
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Brandon Creighton
2 years
1/ As the @TexasGOP Victory Chairman for 2022, I joined our Texas @HouseGOP delegation and Sen. @TedCruz at their Thursday lunch in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol building in DC to present the Victory ‘22 plan and strategy.
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Brandon Creighton
3 years
Debate going strong on SB7 that contains my voter ID provision for all Texas mail in ballots. More election integrity/ less cheating. ⁦ @SenBryanHughes ⁩ ⁦ @DanPatrickTX
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Brandon Creighton
4 years
Nice to be at the ranch today with Cannon checking on these guys. #lettexasruntexas
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Brandon Creighton
8 years
Short visit to the Panama Canal for a trade mission with Panamanian Ambassador Sosa. #txlege
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Brandon Creighton
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• The first amendment does not protect violence or harassment. What we have seen at Columbia and Harvard are clear and simple harassment against Jewish students.
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Brandon Creighton
8 years
Respect for this document will always define our nation. #ConstitutionDay
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Brandon Creighton
7 years
#ICYMI #Texas House of Representatives Unanimously passes the Anti-BDS Bill. Read & RT: #txlege #tx
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Brandon Creighton
7 years
#SB14 holds #TX politicians accountable by establishing ethics requirements that protect voters- not financial interests of politicians.
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Brandon Creighton
2 years
Parents across the state need a better educational fit for their children, and the Texas Parental Bill of Rights gives them a fighting chance to have a choice in their kids education. #SB8 #txlege
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Brandon Creighton
6 months
Austin, Texas— Earlier today I sat down with @KXAN_News to discuss my work to enforce SB 17, banning #DEI at Texas colleges and universities. Thanks to @RyanChandlerTV for the invitation and I will share the interview when it airs. #txlege
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Brandon Creighton
1 year
House bill 2127 that the media has labeled “the Death Star”, keeps liberal blue cities from continuing their absurd, anti-business, job killing ordinances. How ironic for a city to claim this bill is unconstitutional for simply requiring cities to be in compliance with the
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Brandon Creighton
3 years
Breaking News: The Texas legislature has been called back into a special session by Governor @GregAbbott_TX beginning July 8, 2021 #txlege
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Brandon Creighton
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Texas ranks 1st in nation for waterborne commerce, moving more than 500 million tons of cargo per year. #txlege
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Brandon Creighton
1 year
The future of Texas begins in the classroom! #txlege
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Real America's Voice (RAV)
1 year
"The future of this state begins in the classroom." @SenCreighton tells students education is key to American success at Texas Youth Summit Watch LIVE Join our coverage of @texyouthsummit here 📢❤️‍🔥 #TXYS23
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Brandon Creighton
7 years
Can't say enough about the incredible volunteers coming together for the shelters. Pray for these families impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
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Brandon Creighton
5 months
• Let’s be real: if campuses witnessed protests with anti-LGBTQ+, anti-Asian, or anti-Hispanic slogans, the backlash would be fierce and immediate. Yet, when protests challenge Israel's existence, they’re often waved off as acceptable political speech. It’s an unacceptable
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Lt. Gov. @DanPatrick 's - committee assignments. I'll serve as Chair of Sen. Education, & appointed to Sen. Committees on Finance, Business, Commerce, Jurisprudence, & Redistricting. Ready to work charting a path forward for the next generation of Texans! #txlege #lettexasruntexas
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Brandon Creighton
8 years
Celebrated National Night Out last night w/ the Windsor Hills Community. Great event supporting our local law enforcement.
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Brandon Creighton
5 years
#Texas is open for business, and we are working hard at the Capitol to protect that. #txlege #ChickfilA
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