NEW: Live Nation is destroying concerts. Ticketmaster is driving up ticketing fees and making live music unaffordable. But venues are getting squeezed too. Live Nation controls everything — and indie venue owners tell us they can barely survive.

As my tweets about the Dilley protest go viral, pls note: The clients I was visiting have been detained for 8 MONTHS. That may be a Dilley record. Includes twin 5-yr-olds, 9 yr old, 16 yr old and 18 yr old plus mom. In jail for something their dad did, not them. Name: El Gamal.

Please take the time to read the whole statement of Habiba Soliman, detained at Dilley for 8 months with her mom, 5 year old twin siblings, 9 yr old sister, and 16 yr old brother. 🧵 1/12

Early voting + mail-in results for the special election runoff for #SD9 (a Trump +17 district in Tarrant County) Rehmet (D) with 56%, 25,667 votes Wambsganss (R) with 44%, 19,979 votes

As you see the reports out of Texas SD-9, keep in mind: This was the cash discrepancy. Money speaks -- but it's not as loud as it used to be.

BREAKING: Texas Democrat Taylor Rehmet WINS Special Election runoff against Trump-endorsed and Patriot Mobile-funded Leigh Wambsganss in once deep red SD 9. This red to blue flip is HUGE. Taylor Rehmet

Republicans did not lose the TX SD-9 runoff because of low GOP turnout: they lost because almost all of the independents and some of the Republicans voted Dem. Of those who voted in the TX SD-9 runoff, 50%+ were GOP primary voters or at GOP HH; only 35% were Dems or at Dem HH

Per Ross Hunt voter analysis of #SD9 (some ED reports still outstanding), modeled voter history in the runoff shows: R-51% D-35% Ind-14% Ross: "There is just no way to escape the conclusion that significant numbers of Rs and almost all Inds voted for Taylor Rehmet." #txlege

Today I published my last story for The Texas Newsroom KUT News. We analyzed years of data from Texas prisons without AC and found — more often than not — temps inside would violate standards for county jails. Jails must keep temps between 65-85°. State prisons don’t. #txlege

I’m thankful to the editorial boards at Dallas Morning News and San Antonio Express-News for endorsing me in the Republican Primary for Texas Attorney General. This critical office requires a proven conservative leader who will work hand-in-hand with law enforcement and prosecutors across the state

NEW: How many Republicans willing to break with Trump are left in Congress? I ran the numbers. Out of the 493 GOP lawmakers since 2017, only 94 have ever broken with Trump on a key vote. By 2025, only 40 were left. By this time next year, the group shrink as low as 22.

I’m proud to announce that I have received endorsements from the Texas State Teachers Association and Afscme Texas Retirees Chapter 12! 💫 I’m honored to receive their support and am looking forward to working with them next session. #TeamCWJ #HD139 #txlege

I am honored to receive the endorsement of AFSCME Texas Retirees Chapter 12. Our public service retirees have spent their lives building the infrastructure, schools, and services that make Texas thrive, and it is a privilege to have their trust. In Austin, I remain fully

REMINDER: Today, February 20, is the LAST day to apply for a ballot by mail! AFSCME Texas Retirees are fighting for relief and stability, voting is how we achieve it. Act before the deadline: votetexas.gov/voting-by-mail… #texlege #voteearly

⭕️ Top Democrats conducting a still-secret 2024 election autopsy concluded Kamala Harris lost meaningful support over the Biden administration’s handling of Gaza, Axios reports. In a closed-door meeting, DNC officials told the pro-Palestinian IMEU Policy Project their data

AFSCME Texas Retirees was honored to witness the swearing-in of Taylor Rehmet, the first rank-and-file union member elected to the Texas Senate. When working people step forward and voters show up, real change happens. Congratulations, Senator Rehmet. #AFSCME #WorkingPeople

DONALD TRUMP IS SABOTAGING SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, AND MEDICAID. NOT PROTECTING THEM.

This Friday, February 27, is the LAST DAY of early voting. You earned your retirement. You earned your benefits. And you deserve leaders who understand that. Make a plan to vote and have your voice heard before Election Day on March 3. #txlege #voteforchange #AFSCME

This proposal by Idaho Governor Brad Little is unacceptable. HCBS are already insufficiently funded. Cutting these services further, even by a small amount, would be “apocalyptic” for disabled people and the families who depend on them. 19thnews.org/2026/03/idaho-… Nicole Jorwic

Wait a second, NYT: “But we are not on the ground in Iran.” Huh? Why not? We had a reporter at this school within hours and we’re a small nonprofit that publishes on Substack. You’re a publicly traded company. What do you spend your budget on if not reporting on the ground?