EmilyintheHouse

FAFO.

In the fight for working Texans against billionaires, I will always have Labor's back. Proud to have the support of Scott and hardworking unions all across Texas.

@moodyforelpaso Multi focal contacts are a game changer.

First pair of reading glasses. Getting old is bullshit.

Rubio is not in the mood today 😂 #FridayThe13th

Honestly, these ppl have no shame. @GregAbbott_TX at a press conference about cutting property taxes SITTING WITH GENEVIEVE COLLINS whose family has made hundred of millions off of your property taxes over the last 10 +yrs w/BS math & reading technology forced upon our kids called ISTATION. (My son hated it & was forced to log hours on it in elementary school.) Then Genevieve had the nerve to lobby for a $1 Billion voucher PAID FOR WITH YOUR PROPERTY TAXES citing poor math & reading scores as a need for privatization! It’s one big grift. The problem below in one pic. The reason our property taxes go up is because we are all paying the “Greg Abbott Corruption Tax.”

Losing an hour of time/sleep on International Women's Day feels like the most on brand thing this world has to offer.

There isn’t a better member of the #txlege than @ChrisGTurner. We’ve fought so many battles together over the years, and I don’t know what we will do without him.

On Primary eve in TX, this is a great reminder we have incredible leaders that have been leading for a while like @ChrisGTurner and others on the precipice of being elected like @kristianfortx. Texas Dems have a lot to be proud of.

Couldn’t be prouder than I am tonight to phone bank for State Rep. @ChrisGTurner with so many amazing friends of Chris and leaders across Texas! #HD101

Team Plesa was out poll greeting this week for my friend and mentor, @ChrisGTurner . Chris has been a trusted partner in the Texas House and someone I deeply respect. His leadership and commitment to our communities have made a real difference, and I’m proud to stand alongside him. Early voting is underway, and Friday is the last day to cast your ballot early. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Don’t wait until the last minute. Make your plan and participate.

Just like that, a brand new senator. Sen @TaylorRehmetTX is sworn in on the Texas Senate floor #txlege

Union members in Austin, Port Arthur, and Grand Prairie are getting out the vote for pro-worker candidates, rain or shine. Thank you to everyone who showed up, knocked doors, and made today a success. Let's keep the momentum going! Sign up here: mobilize.us/txaflcio/

Representing working Texans means showing up. Bonus? Being Labor’s choice for Governor means getting the chance to play a little bit with fire. Thank you to the UA Local 286 Plumbers and Pipefitters for having me!

Our BIGGER BROADER BOLDER BASH is just eight days away! Join us for a fun night celebrating retired President Rick Levy and building solidarity for our future work. Get your tickets now: biggerbroaderbolderbash.org

#TeamTurner is powered by neighbors, supporters, & people who care about this community. If you’ve been looking for a way to get involved, this is your sign. Want to get involved or learn more? Contact us at Isabella@votechristurner.com 💥

In late 2025, Texas invested approximately $5 million in Bitcoin as part of a state-level reserve strategy. The purchase was made near a market high, when Bitcoin was trading at roughly $87,000 per coin. As of today, Bitcoin is trading around $65,000 per coin. Based on that price movement, Texas’ investment is currently valued at about $3.8 million, meaning it is down roughly $1.2 million, or about 24%, compared to the original purchase amount. What this means for Texans • The investment is currently underwater, meaning its market value is below what Texas paid. • Future value depends entirely on Bitcoin’s market performance, which is historically volatile and unpredictable. Why this matters This investment exposes public funds to a highly volatile asset class. While prices can rise quickly, they can also fall just as fast. Tracking the value over time is important for transparency, fiscal oversight, and understanding risk to taxpayers. What $1.2 Million Could Fund Instead: •Salaries and benefits for 15–18 starting teachers for a full year •10–12 entry-level firefighters or paramedics for one year •Mobile health clinics serving rural or underserved communities •Transit service operations that keep workers connected to jobs •Direct property tax relief for hundreds of homeowners. Public dollars are finite. When funds are exposed to high-volatility assets, short-term losses represent foregone opportunities to invest in services Texans rely on every day. Even unrealized losses carry real tradeoffs. Bottom line A $1.2 million swing in value is not abstract. It is roughly the cost of teachers, emergency services, infrastructure repairs, or direct relief that could otherwise be delivering measurable public benefit right now. I will continue providing regular updates so Texans can clearly see whether this investment is up or down and by how much.

@xHaustedOfStats @RKMSIO @Taniel Which meant maps had to be passed again during the 88th Regular Leg. Session (a technicality). They were unchanged from ‘21, in ‘22 ALL 31 state senators were on the ballot, inc. Kelly Hancock, the fmr R senator/current Comptroller. That was the first election w/ SD as it is now.

@xHaustedOfStats @RKMSIO @Taniel The Legislature passed the maps in a special session in 2021. Because the TX Constitution requires that a maps be drawn in the 1st REGULAR legislative session following the decennial census, the maps that had been passed in 2021 had to be voted on again in 2023 — 1/2

Will Dems flip a seat in Texas? The early vote just came in Tarrant County, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet is up 56% to 44% in the special election for a GOP-held state Senate seat. Seat went for Trump by 17%. This would be a big upset.

@realmatteouse @Carlos__Turcios 🤦🏻‍♀️. SD 9 is about a 5 hour drive from downtown Houston. We have some incredibly (and horribly) gerrymandered districts in Texas, but that’d be a bit too extreme even for our state leadership. You’re thinking about CD 18.

@Carlos__Turcios Um, wasn’t this a deep Blue district….with parts of downtown Houston in the district?

🚨TEXAS UNDER ATTACK🚨Texas Senate District 9, carried by Trump by 17 points, was just won by a progressive socialist with 57.2% of the vote. We have a serious problem. Conservatives must mobilize! And stop being apathetic!We will be back in November! Follow: @Carlos__Turcios