The Senate Democratic Caucus requested the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigate possible violations of the voting rights of Texans. We are steadfast in our commitment to protect your basic rights and freedom to vote. U.S. Department of Justice

Texas has a history of #votersuppression against our community. These intimidation tactics have a disproportionate impact on Latinos & other communities of color. We asked U.S. Department of Justice to step in & take ALL actions necessary to protect our fundamental right to vote! #txlege

This was best trade in Astros history until the Dodgers gave the Astros a Cuban kid named Yordan Alvarez for Josh Fields.

I join my Senate Democratic Caucus colleagues in calling on U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether Texas AG Paxton is unlawfully interfering with Texans' voting rights, on the false pretext of protecting election integrity. Perhaps I’m wrong, we’ll see. But it seems evident to

It’s Houston Football game day H Town! The Coach Willie Fritz era begins today at TDECU Stadium with a full house against UNLV. Wear red, be loud & #GoCoogs!

Two different types of people 😂 Pat McAfee

Kick’n off the holiday weekend at the Gulf Coast AFL-CIO Texas AFL-CIO Women of Labor Breakfast! Great to see many of my union brothers & sisters, #txlege colleagues & other politicos. Everyone is pumped up & ready to elect Vice President Kamala Harris Kamala Harris!

Great morning at the East End Welcome Reception with the Super Barrio Action Group! Honored to welcome Police Chief Noe Diaz and Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz. Awesome to see Rep. Mary Ann Perez, Senator Alvarado, and our dedicated community.

Our #EastEnd community welcomed Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz & Houston Fire Dept Chief Tom Muñoz to the barrio. Packed house at La Hacienda, everyone is thrilled with these 2 appointments. Thank you Houston Mayor's Office John Whitmire and thank you to the Super Barrio Action Group for hosting

Have you enjoyed a weekend off, a lunch break or paid vacation? Thank a union! Do you receive overtime pay and protections against discrimination and harassment? Thank a union! From the 40-hour work week to health insurance and safer workplaces, unions have paved the way

The East Aldine District has established the Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program for the district. The program provides matching grant funds to eligible businesses, developers & individuals in the East Aldine District. Learn more: aldinedistrict.org/grant/

Wishing my sister Liz a very Happy Bday! Our family celebrated this weekend. Yummy menu included homemade beef empanadas, chicken tacos, rice, beans, chile con queso, guacamole & all the fixings! Gotta love the photo bomb by brother Bob, as of today Liz still isn’t aware. 😂

Karthik Soora Always have to shout out Carol Alvarado who has been filing this common sense (and money saving!) bill for more than a decade. Let's make it happen in 2025!

It’s insane, we do everything else online. I’ll keep filing the bill to allow online voter registration. It seems to work in 43 states! Why not Texas? Oh y’all know why…

I am saddened to learn that Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Deputy Maher Husseini was shot and killed this morning on his way to work. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.

The Texas Tuition Promise Fund is now accepting applications! This program lets you lock in current undergraduate tuition rates at Texas public colleges and universities and start saving for them today. Learn more: texastuitionpromisefund.com

Lianna, a University of Houston senior, will be getting some hands-on experience this semester in our office. We’re excited to be a part of this record class and hope next semester will be even bigger.

Join me tomorrow, (9/6) at @texastribune’s TribFest for a panel conversation w/ Phil King, Senator Nathan Johnson, Senator Kevin Sparks & James Barragán 🌟 on the upcoming 89th Legislature. Purchase tickets & learn more here: bit.ly/4fZ9C9B

CC: Carol Alvarado

It’s National Food Bank Day! Show your support for Houston Food Bank and their efforts to combat hunger with a donation. Even a small donation can make a huge impact. Donate, volunteer & more here: houstonfoodbank.org