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Joan Huffman

@joanhuffman

State Senator - Texas Senate District 17. Chair of Senate Committee on Finance, senior member of Senate Committee on Criminal Justice & the LBB.

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Hey Elon Musk, great news from the Texas Senate today! I amended Senator Team Bettencourt's Senate Bill 988 to include electric vehicle charging stations alongside retail motor fuel pumps under Texas's criminal mischief penalties. Now, impairing or disrupting either is a

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Last week, I had the privilege of laying out Senate Resolution 279 proclaiming March 24th–28th as Retired Teachers Week in Texas. As a leader on TRS issues in the Senate, I’ve fought to deliver 13th checks and a cost-of-living adjustment for our retirees, and I’m deeply thankful

Last week, I had the privilege of laying out Senate Resolution 279 proclaiming March 24th–28th as Retired Teachers Week in Texas. As a leader on TRS issues in the Senate, I’ve fought to deliver 13th checks and a cost-of-living adjustment for our retirees, and I’m deeply thankful
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So far this session, I have passed 22 bills out of the Texas Senate. This includes our conservative state budget and multiple bills focused on bail reform to improve public safety and bring accountability and transparency to the judiciary. I have also passed resolutions that

So far this session, I have passed 22 bills out of the Texas Senate. This includes our conservative state budget and multiple bills focused on bail reform to improve public safety and bring accountability and transparency to the judiciary. I have also passed resolutions that
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In the past 5 years magistrates issued PR bonds 1,020 times for Felon in Possession of a Weapon, 79 times for felons attempting to possess a weapon… In some cases, magistrates authorized multiple felony bonds for repeat offenders & those with priors… thetexan.news/issues/crimina…

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I am leading the effort in the Texas Legislature to reform our bail system to make our communities safer. We MUST prioritize victims and their families who are pleading for help as rogue judges continue to endanger every Texan by setting irresponsible bonds for violent and repeat

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Dremone Francis was charged with killing Deputy Fernando Esqueda—then became the first person in 20 years to be released on bond for CAPITAL MURDER. That is insane! We must pass tougher bail policies to protect Texans. I'm calling for automatic denial of bail for murderers.

Dremone Francis was charged with killing Deputy Fernando Esqueda—then became the first person in 20 years to be released on bond for CAPITAL MURDER.

That is insane!

We must pass tougher bail policies to protect Texans.

I'm calling for automatic denial of bail for murderers.
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Yesterday, I participated in a productive meeting with Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, and Rep. Dr. Greg Bonnen as part of our ongoing collaboration on priority issues and the budget. Our goal is to make this legislative session one of the most

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What an incredible day for Texas! SJR 5, SB 9, and SB 40 are now one step away from passing the Texas House—a huge victory for every law-abiding Texan wanting safer streets! This grueling journey wouldn’t have reached this point without the bravery of victims and their families,

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I will never stop fighting for safer communities. Jugging has become a serious problem in our state and criminals who commit this cowardly act MUST be held fully accountable. #txlege

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On this #MemorialDay, we solemnly and humbly honor the heroic men and women who selflessly gave their lives for our freedom. I am forever grateful to all of our fallen heroes and their families and hope that we as a nation #NeverForget the reason why we are free. #HonoringHeroes

On this #MemorialDay, we solemnly and humbly honor the heroic men and women who selflessly gave their lives for our freedom. I am forever grateful to all of our fallen heroes and their families and hope that we as a nation #NeverForget the reason why we are free. #HonoringHeroes
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It is very rare for a freshman legislator to make such an impact in their first session. Thank you for working with me on this important bill. I'm looking forward to watching you succeed at the Capitol for years to come.

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Just signed the Conference Committee Report for Senate Bill 1, our state’s budget. I’m proud of this balanced budget that aligns with all constitutional and statutory spending caps ensuring spending does not outpace the state’s economic growth. It prioritizes tax relief, public

Just signed the Conference Committee Report for Senate Bill 1, our state’s budget. I’m proud of this balanced budget that aligns with all constitutional and statutory spending caps ensuring spending does not outpace the state’s economic growth. It prioritizes tax relief, public
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HB 2688, a fiscally sound approach to address the City of Houston's challenges in recruiting and retaining enough police and firefighter professionals by restoring a valuable benefit for both pension plans, received final legislative approval today and will now head to Gov.

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Today, I received final legislative approval for the historic bail reform package that will give our judges the tools they need to make our communities safer. I'm looking forward to the bills being signed into law and for the people of Texas to have an opportunity to improve