Thread by @TexasHDC

HAPPENING NOW: The HDC is hosting a press conference on Governor Abbotts agenda during special session. Thread below. #txlege

Live stream here: tlchouse.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.ph…

"We are not going to let the Governor set the precedent that we can hold the legislature hostage...we will continue to fight" - @ChrisGTurner #txlege

Chairman @ChrisGTurner highlights the issues Governor Abbott has neglected to prioritize in his agenda; including women's health, gun violence reform, and power grid reforms. #txlege

"If we have learned anything during the pandemic, it is that all Texans deserve access to life-saving health care." - Vice-Chair @RepToniRoseTX

“Gov. Abbott, Democrats are ready to come to the table and discuss meaningful healthcare reforms. Are you?” - Vice Chair @RepToniRoseTX #txlege

“We are back to get common sense legislation passed. We want to see more issues on the call, like the George Floyd Act and The Crown Act...why didn’t they want to see equality for everyone?” - Chair @NicoleCollier95

“We need leaders that will fight to make democracy real for all of us...but we are adding more fuel to a lie.” - Rep. @RepWalle #txlege

“We are here to tell you, the State of Texas, that we will not stand idly by while your rights are being trampled on.” - Rep. @RepWalle #txlege

“Every option is on the table. We are going to use every parliamentary means in front of us to combat this.” - Rep. @RepWalle #txlege

“Our House Democratic Caucus is united...to defeat Gov. Abbott’s misplaced priorities.” - Chairman @ChrisGTurner #txlege

“Our question is if the Governor’s office can defund the legislature, can the legislature defund the Governor’s office?” - Chairman @ChrisGTurner on the parliamentary inquires asked on the floor. #txlege