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Joe Straus

@speakerstraus

San Antonio businessman and fifth-generation Texan working to promote responsible, constructive leadership.

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Honored to introduce Ambassador Nikki Haley to supporters today and welcome her to San Antonio. Remember that early voting in Texas begins Tuesday. #txlege

Honored to introduce Ambassador Nikki Haley to supporters today and welcome her to San Antonio. Remember that early voting in Texas begins Tuesday. #txlege
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Early voting in the primaries is now underway. Please take time to learn about the candidates and cast your vote in these important elections. expressnews.com/opinion/commen…

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Thank you to the San Antonio Real Estate Council for inviting me to speak at the President’s Lunch this week about the business and political landscapes in Texas.

Thank you to the San Antonio Real Estate Council for inviting me to speak at the President’s Lunch this week about the business and political landscapes in Texas.
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Texans will vote Saturday in important local elections throughout the state, many of which will impact public schools. I voted early for my friend Naomi Miller (Naomi Miller), who is running for the Bexar County Appraisal District Board. Please learn about local races & vote!

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Thank you to the teachers who dedicate each day to serving Texas students. Teachers mentor, inspire, and give generously of their time and energy. We hope the state will make needed, overdue investments in teachers when the Legislature meets again. #txed #txlege

Thank you to the teachers who dedicate each day to serving Texas students. Teachers mentor, inspire, and give generously of their time and energy. We hope the state will make needed, overdue investments in teachers when the Legislature meets again. #txed #txlege
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Very proud of these talented students and their teachers for an outstanding performance at the Tobin Center. Thank you, Principal Dana Gilbert-Perry, for inviting me to watch the performance. #txed

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Today we remember the brave Americans we have lost in battle around the world, as well as those who continue to put themselves in harm’s way to protect and defend our country. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/…

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Earlier this week, I joined Early Matters Texas and the Amarillo Area Foundation to discuss ways that investments in early-childhood education help students do better in school and build a strong local workforce with diverse skills. #txlege #txed myhighplains.com/news/heart-of-…

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Happy 100th birthday to President George H.W. Bush. Thank you to the San Antonio Express-News for publishing this guest column about his considerable achievements as President and his principled approach to leadership. expressnews.com/opinion/commen…

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Happy Independence Day! It’s a day to celebrate with family and friends — and to remember the enduring importance of why we are celebrating in the first place.

Happy Independence Day! It’s a day to celebrate with family and friends — and to remember the enduring importance of why we are celebrating in the first place.
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Wayne Peacock has been a trusted, effective leader for USAA members and a respected voice in the San Antonio community. His unusually lengthy tenure at USAA speaks to his sincere commitment to military families and his appreciation for their service. expressnews.com/business/artic…

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The growing use of AI presents opportunities & some challenges for all of society, including education. Chairman Giovanni Capriglione, who is leading on this issue, and I discussed how AI could impact K-12 schools in Texas. Thanks to @MGT_Consulting_ for hosting. #txlege #txed

The growing use of AI presents opportunities &amp; some challenges for all of society, including education. Chairman <a href="/VoteGiovanni/">Giovanni Capriglione</a>, who is leading on this issue, and I discussed how AI could impact K-12 schools in Texas. Thanks to @MGT_Consulting_ for hosting. #txlege #txed
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President Lincoln said, “A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.” Today, we honor and thank all Veterans for their patriotic service and for making it possible for our country and its core principles to endure. #VeteransDay

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Thank you to the SMU Tower Center for hosting Dan Branch and me for a conversation about public service and the opportunities facing the Texas Legislature. It was also great to see Laura Bush, Kay Bailey Hutchison, and Jeanne Tower Cox. #txlege

Thank you to the <a href="/SMUTowerCenter/">SMU Tower Center</a> for hosting <a href="/RepDanBranch/">Dan Branch</a> and me for a
conversation about public service and the opportunities facing the Texas
Legislature. It was also great to see <a href="/laurawbush/">Laura Bush</a>, <a href="/kaybaileyhutch/">Kay Bailey Hutchison</a>, and Jeanne Tower Cox. #txlege
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It is always great to reflect on the remarkable life and service of President George H.W. Bush. Thank you to the LBJ Library for hosting t Jean Becker, David Bates, and me to share stories about our 41st President.

It is always great to reflect on the remarkable life and service of President George H.W. Bush. Thank you to the <a href="/LBJLibrary/">LBJ Library</a> for hosting t Jean Becker, David Bates, and me to share stories about our 41st President.
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The Texas Legislature convenes at noon. Thank you to the legislators, staff & others who will work over the next 5 months to provide leadership for our state. We're grateful for their service and urge them to always do what is in the best interest of our fellow Texans. #txlege

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A new report from S&P Global highlights the challenges facing Texas school districts and the need for more state funding: “In the face of growing credit pressure, downgrades and negative outlook revisions for Texas public schools outpaced upgrades and positive outlooks by a

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Sylvester Turner was a friend and a highly effective public servant. No one knew more about public policy or had more enthusiasm for the causes he championed. Many of us who served with him admired his sincerity, command of issues and ability to work with any colleague to get