Our Capital City has become unrecognizable under
@JosePGarza
. Austin is plagued by rampant crime perpetrated by criminals who know they won’t be held accountable. I’m glad to see HB 17 working towards its intended purpose: REMOVING politics from prosecution.
@joanhuffman
#txlege
NEW: District Judge Dib Waldrip accepts a petition to remove
@JosePGarza
from office and appoints Bell County Attorney Jim Nichols as special prosecuting attorney to litigate Garza’s removal trial. The action is being brought under Texas’s ‘Rogue Prosecutor’ law.
🚨🚨Legislative Update🚨🚨
Governor Greg Abbott has signed HB17 into Law!! I am honored to have carried this transformative bill. If Prosecutors decide to assert their politics into their prosecutorial duties, they will now be subject to Removal!!
#ReinInRogueDA
’s
Over the Independence Day holiday, surrounded by cherished Family, Friends, and Supporters, I announced my Re-Election Campaign for Texas House District 96!!! 1/5
As the saying goes, "Sunshine is the best disinfectant." This session, I authored HB 17 to rein in rogue DAs who adopt or implement policies of refusing to prosecute crimes under current law.
#TexasBacksTheBlue
! As Mayor of Mansfield, I've always been proud to stand with public safety and responsible policing. As your next State Representative, I will continue doing the same. I've signed the Governor's pledge and I urge you to do the same.
I’m honored to earn the endorsement of Governor Abbott! Together, we passed HB 17, to rein in rogue prosecutors who assert their politics into their prosecutorial duties. Look forward to working with you on more great things for Texas,
@GregAbbott_TX
!
#txlege
Proud to endorse 58 Texas House Republicans for re-election in 2024.
I encourage Texans to join me in supporting these strong conservatives so we can deliver school choice for every family in Texas.
Full endorsement list below.
From our Family to yours, Merry Christmas! May the love of Christ bless you in all that you do.🎄
"For unto a Child is born, unto us a Son is given…And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6
Blessed to have been Mansfield Mayor for 12+ years until Jan 11, and the very next day, Jan 12, for me to be sworn in as State Rep! May be 1st time in history for someone to be a Mayor 1 day, and a State Rep the next. GOD is GOoD all the time! Thank you voters of HD96!
#txlege
Happy Independence Day!!! Tonya and I were incredibly blessed to be surrounded with family, friends, and supporters at my Annual 50th Birthday Picnic last night! Happy 4th of July!!! 🗽🇺🇸🦅
As a father and grandfather, I know firsthand that babies use A LOT of diapers! Starting September 1st, diapers, baby wipes, baby bottles, maternity clothes, feminine hygiene products, and other family care items will be TAX FREE.
It was an honor to join Commissioner
@DrBuckinghamTX
, Congressman
@MarcVeasey
, Reps.
@NicoleCollier95
and Ramon Romero, and County Judge
@TimothyOHare
to unveil the P-51 Mustang at the Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home and to honor the "Red Tails" who flew them! 🛩
"He is not here; He has risen!" – Luke 24:6. As we celebrate the resurrection of Christ, may you feel the love of God on this blessed day. Happy Easter! ✝️
During this season of Thanksgiving, I am Thankful for Family, Friends, and Our Community. I am honored to serve you in the Texas Legislature and I hope that you enjoy time with the ones you love this Holiday Season! 🦃
Quick trip to ATX for the 1st House Crim. Jur. interim hearing! We heard testimony on the implementation of HB 17 w/ Sen.
@joanhuffman
to "rein in rogue district attorneys." Our bill is working as we intended & internal policies at the
@DATravisCounty
have been changed.
#txlege
Today marks the start of the 87th
#txlege
Session and the day of my official swearing-in as your State Representative. I am eager to get to work on behalf of our families, schools, taxpayers, small businesses, and people across Texas.
Yesterday, TAD Board approved motions for a once-every-two-years appraisal system for residential properties, roll over current residential property values to 2025, & require a greater level of proof to raise residential appraisals more than 5%.
#txlege
I am so inspired to see faith working in the 1,300+ members of Christians Engaged who gathered at the Capitol yesterday to pray for our families, our churches, and our communities. We must continue to forge a hedge of protection for our children's innocence.
#DontMessWithOurKids
I appreciate
@TrentAshbyTX
for his continued leadership on this important issue. Thank you to
@chrispaddie
and the SA committee for hearing testimony on this critical priority. It’s time to close the digital divide and get Texas connected.
#txlege
Great to be with Governor
@GregAbbott_TX
, Rep.
@MattShaheen
, and Rep.
@JaredLPatterson
tonight in Frisco! I enjoyed meeting several HD 66 residents and hearing from my colleagues about our conservative wins in the 88th
#txlege
. The energy in the room was electric!
The Texas border wall is officially up.
While Biden does nothing, we are stepping up to protect our communities.
The Lone Star State is securing the border.
It was great to get out and support my friend Representative
@VoteGiovanni
with Senator
@DrewSpringer
for his re-election to the Texas House! There is still plenty of time to go Vote if you haven't already!!
It has been a privilege to serve as your State Representative in HD 96! I have been a steadfast advocate of our shared conservative values in the Texas Legislature. I humbly ask for your support for my re-election campaign.
#txlege
Great to be with 5th grade students in Ms. Ramirez's class at Donna Shepard Leadership Academy today! We discussed leadership, politics, and the three branches of government. Our future is bright under these young leaders! 🐴🍎✏️
I'm proud to be recognized by the
@FortWorthReport
as the most effective, consensus-building legislator from the Tarrant County delegation. It's the greatest honor of my life to represent House District 96 in the People's House.
#txlege
ICYMI: I'm proud to be endorsed and recognized by
@GovAbbott
for my work in the Texas House! I look forwarding to continuing to advance and defend the conservative principles, values, and beliefs of House District 96 in the
#txlege
.
What a wonderful weekend in San Antonio at the 2024
@TexasGOP
Convention! I enjoyed speaking to and meeting with so many friends, delegates, candidates, colleagues, and fellow patriots. I’m fired up and ready to Keep Tarrant Red in November!!!
#HD96
#txlege
🐘🇺🇸
Quick trip to Austin to speak at the
@TCCRI
Criminal Justice Policy Summit today! We discussed how highly-sophisticated criminals are stealing massive quantities of merchandise from Texas business owners and how weak prosecutorial policies exacerbate the issue.
#txlege
Since everyone else is grifting off of the Paxton trial and momma didn’t raise no fool, give to the new generation of Republican leadership here:
#txlege
#Paxtonimpeachment
I'm honored to call many of our Tarrant County Community Leaders "friend." It was a pleasure to attend the
@FTWChamber
State of the County Address with Judge
@TimothyOHare
. My mission as your State Rep. is to forge and build upon relationships that benefit our community.
#txlege
Earlier this week, my office was honored to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Loews Arlington Hotel. Situated between AT&T Stadium & Globe Life Field, this hotel will be an incredible economic driver for our community. Welcome to Arlington,
@Loews_Hotels
! 👏 👏
Great to join State Rep.
@ChrisGTurner
, Joe Jenkins, & Mansfield Business Owners this morning for a Coffee Talk Legislative Update at 063 Studios! We discussed critical issues facing the
#txlege
next Session, including Public Education, Transportation, and Property Tax Relief.
We hope to see you this morning for another ENERGIZING blockwalking event! Join us for conversations with our neighbors this Saturday & every Saturday through Election Day! Meet us at 309 E. Broad St. in Mansfield. We'll get you trained up & ready to hit doors to
#KeepHD96Red
! 🗳
This morning I, along with 50 of my House colleagues, sent the following letter to
@JCHartzell
commending him for his handling of the pro-Hamas protests on the
@UTAustin
campus. I also sent the letter to the 7 board members of
@aaup_utAustin
who are demanding that President
I am honored to receive the "Courageous Conservative" Award from the
@TxCC
for my conservative voting record during the 88th Legislative Session. I look forward to continuing to fight for our shared values as your State Representative in the Texas House!
#HD96
#txlege
Thank you, Governor
@GregAbbott_TX
, for your leadership in helping me pass
#HB17
. I look forward to being with you later today to sign this bill into law!
Public safety remains a top priority in Texas.
I was proud to work with the Texas Legislature during the regular session to pass bills to keep violent criminals off our streets & hold rogue DAs accountable.
I look forward to signing them into law.
Always great to be with the
@CityMansfieldTX
, especially when it's to break ground on another great economic development project in our community, Staybolt Street! Who's ready for some soccer?! ⚽️
I am honored to receive the "Effective Conservative" Award from the
@TXCR
! This award recognizes legislators who deliver conservative results by supporting laws that advance limited government solutions and encourage continued prosperity in Texas.
#txlege
Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸 “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same…” - President Ronald Reagan
Today’s the day, folks! Texas will experience a once in a lifetime celestial phenomenon: a total solar eclipse. Mansfield will experience totality at 1:40 PM for three minutes and twenty seconds. 🌑🌞🕶️
It has been the greatest honor to serve as your State Representative for District 70 for nearly 10 years. After much prayer, I have made a decision. Please see my statement below.
#txlege
Tonya and I were honored to attend the Inaugural Tarrant County National Day of Prayer Luncheon in Keller hosted by Tarrant County Judge
@TimothyOHare
. Now, more than ever, our nation, our state, our communities, and our families NEED prayer! 🙏
#NationalDayofPrayer
🚨🚨Yesterday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals made the right call and stayed an injunction of HB 900 by Rep.
@JaredLPatterson
, allowing the "READER" Act to go into effect! Our children must be protected from obscene, sexually-explicit books in schools.
#txlege
I urge you to
#ShopSmall
this holiday season to help not only the business owners & job creators in our communities, but our local economy, too. Take advantage of
#SmallBusinessSaturday
to cross off everyone on your Christmas gift list while helping out your neighbors!
I joined my colleagues for a tour of the Gainesville State School last week. I enjoyed seeing the faith-based services available to youth in juvenile detention. My faith has carried me through hard times & I am glad that they can turn to God while rehabilitating themselves. 🙏
On this day, 234 years ago, our Founding Fathers signed the most consequential document in American History, the U.S. Constitution. As we celebrate its creation, let us not forget the essential purpose it serves to preserve our freedoms.
I'm excited to share that Crystal Window & Door Systems will be making their Largest Investment in Company History - right here in Mansfield!
@DoorCrystal
has been awarded a TEF Grant to create over 500 new jobs & generate millions in capital investment in our community.
#txlege
I want to congratulate my friend,
@bunnipounds
of Christians Engaged, on the publication of her first book, "Jesus and Politics." We need more people like Bunni, who are unafraid to advocate for their steadfast beliefs and biblical principles in the political arena. 🙏🕊
Texas has lost a great man with the passing of Congressman Ron Wright. Ron and his wife Susan were huge supporters of mine from the time I decided to run. They mean so much to me and Tonya. Susan serves the neighbors of HD 96 as our District Director.
My
#1
campaign promise was to deliver on property tax relief for my constituents.
I’m happy to announce that the Texas House & Senate have reached a historic deal to provide Texas property owners with over $18 BILLION in property tax relief!!!
Today, I was honored to present my constituent, Captain Mike Gonzalez, with an official copy of HB 659 signed by Governor Greg Abbott. This bill allows veterans who receive Commendation Medal to be eligible for specialty license plates.
#txlege
From the Courthouse to the White House, Keep Tarrant Red PAC is committed to holding the line & supporting ALL Tarrant County Republican Candidates on the November ballot. Thanks to all of the judges, elected officials, and community leaders who attended our fundraiser.
This session, I was proud to joint author HB 6, which makes fentanyl distributors and sellers eligible for murder prosecution if they can be linked to a fatal overdose. I am glad to see
@TarrantCountyDA
hold these criminals accountable.
#txlege
I enjoyed speaking to the Conservatives for Mansfield group today! We discussed our conservatives victories during the 88th Legislative Session, including border security, property taxes, and my bill to rein in rogue district attorneys, HB 17. Thanks for having me, y'all!
Today I was honored to receive the Texas Conservative Coalition’s Courageous Conservative Award for my work in the 87th Legislative Session. I am thrilled with the results from this past session and look forward to another conservative session in 2023!
Tonya and I are deeply saddened by the loss of a student at James Bowie High School yesterday. We are praying for solace for the victim's family, Bowie HS students and faculty, and our
@ArlingtonISD
community during this tremendously difficult time. 🙏
Absolutely PACKED house at the Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce "Texas Commerce Odyssey" Business Luncheon yesterday with
@RepEllzey
! Always great to be with so many friends, colleagues, and supporters. We love getting to brag on our outstanding Mansfield community!!!
#txlege
Hit 200 doors today and talked to a lot of fine folks!
Top issues on peoples minds I’m hearing from are border security, the economy, and election integrity. This year
#txlege
did a ton on these and next session we will come back and build on the work we’ve done.
As a conservative, I am 100% pro-life. I have no doubt that life begins at conception, & I understand the value of protecting the unborn. That's why I proudly co-sponsored & helped pass the Heartbeat Bill to ensure that a baby is protected from the moment a heartbeat is detected.
The Texas House is holding a Joint Hearing today to get to the bottom of what happened during last week’s ice storm. This is the first step in making sure this never happens again. Please check out my video below.
The
@CityMansfieldTX
is once again the Official Pickle Capital of Texas!!! 🍀
I was proud to present an official copy of HCR 45 to the World's Only St. Paddy's Pickle Parade Pickle Queens and Best Maid Pickles last night.
Happy Halloween from the Cook Crew!!! Please be cautious and watch for little trick-or-treaters and families moving around your neighborhood tonight. 🎃👻
Today, we celebrate the birthdays of two American patriots, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. We commemorate the indelible mark they have left on our great nation. Happy Presidents Day! 🇺🇸
Tonya and I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Although this has been a challenging year to say the least, we hope that you are Blessed by time spent with family and friends during the holiday season. We feel very thankful to be able to serve the residents and families of HD 96!
@Bumgarner4HD63
- it was a great day in Roanoke aka The Unique Dining Capital of Texas knocking doors with you !! You and Mayor Scooter Gierisch are doing a great job for the citizens of Roanoke and HD63!!
Thank you
@DavidCookTexas
for joining us for some blockwalking in Roanoke today! Hearing some great feedback at the doors and got some yard signs out too!
If you’d like a yard sign delivered, visit ⬇️
I’m pleased to let you know that SB 7 passed out of the House State Affairs committee this morning. One step closer to banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Texas!
#txlege
On March 7, 1901, the Texas Legislature proclaimed the Bluebonnet as the Official State Flower of Texas. Thanks to a state beautification program where bluebonnet seeds were scattered along highways, Texans get to enjoy their beauty every spring.
#TexasOurTexas
I want to Thank Speaker
@DadePhelan
and Chairman
@Burrows4TX
for their
leadership on the
#RobbElementary
shooting investigation. The Uvalde
community deserved a thorough
investigation on the shooting, and you
all delivered, it is time to get to work on
finding solutions.
#TxLege
We need to hear from all Texans and immediately get to work on formulating a plan to prevent this nightmare from ever happening again.
#NoMoreBlackouts
I encourage Texas residents to use the House's public comment portal to formally share their experiences & thoughts about the electric blackouts as the House State Affairs and Energy Resources committees prepare for next week's 2/25 hearings:
#txlege
Tonya & I enjoyed being with Governor
@GregAbbott_TX
, former
@MayorJWilliams
, Sheriff
@BillWaybourn
, Judge Patricia Baca Bennett, & Shanda Perkins in Arlington at the lovely home of Julia & Mojy Haddad last week! We're fired up & ready to Keep Tarrant Red in November!!! 🇺🇸
The
#contractwithtexas
was the driving force behind the reforms that we expect from a speaker in the Texas House.
I want to thank
@DavidCookTexas
for supporting the contract & I am excited to support him in his race for speaker! The time is NOW to
#reformthetexashouse