PPTV Senior Advisor; https://t.co/Nj0Fm7BrbK and Deeds Not Words founder; former TX state senator;“Bubbie” to granddaughters growing up w fewer rights than I had
Jun 24, 2022 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
In this devastating moment for the right to control our own reproductive destinies - I am choosing hope rather than resignation.
We have work to do - no time for crying in our beers. #RoeVsWade
We need to provide help to practical support organizations on the ground helping people access care like local, state and national abortion funds.
Sep 1, 2021 • 17 tweets • 3 min read
A thread.
Today, like many of my fellow Texans, I feel a tremendous sense of mourning accompanied by an indescribable rage.
I mourn the impact of a 6 week ban on abortion and the allowance of “bounties” with up to a $10k reward for private citizens to bring lawsuits against anyone who aids in helping someone receive an abortion. The defendant could be an abortion fund who helps pay for abortion care
Apr 22, 2021 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
Friends, next week one of the most dangerous anti-abortion bills in the country will be voted on in the TX House. HB 1515 bans abortion at 6 wks (before most women even know they're pregnant) and creates a private cause of action against ANYONE who helps someone get an abortion.
This means medical providers, family members, friends or anyone who helps a person get an abortion after 6 WEEKS(!!!) could be sued
Aug 14, 2020 • 14 tweets • 13 min read
Since #COVID19 began wreaking havoc on our state, my opponent @chiproytx has pushed dangerous and extreme views about the virus. He downplayed the crisis, pushed for reopening without safeguards and ignored the advice of health experts. I'm calling him out.
@chiproytx Congressman @chiproytx even voted against relief for Texans impacted by the virus. Don’t take my word for it — below are the worst examples of his dangerous and misleading views, straight from him.
