One thing the Big Bend region has going for it is the local enthusiasm for harmless shenanigans. Example: somebody has added a shopping cart to the Marathon Target.

A sobering reminder on this Memorial Day that the fight isn’t over just because someone made it home. Approximately 22 Veterans a day commit suicide. Would at least 22 of my Twitter friends please copy and tweet? (Not RT.) Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255

Please read Laura Bush’s powerful piece about the Trump administration’s immoral policy of separating families at the border. The policy needs to end. #txlege washingtonpost.com/opinions/laura…

Thank you to Governor Abbott for endorsing me for re-election. #txlege

I remember when the news was the news. It seems like every format on every station is now opinion talk show, riddled with circular reasoning, and disrespectful dialogue. Some are just flat out propaganda. Maybe it's just me, but I liked the old format better.

With help from my deskmate, Stan Lambert, I am reminded it's #WorldTeachersDay2018! Here's to my favorite middle school science teacher! Thanks for all you do #teachers! #Txlege #txed

Last session I was appointed to a bi-partisan #txlege working group to fix CPS. The result: Landmark reforms and better care for Texas children. Texas foster children should sleep in a safe bed, not in a state office.

HORNS WIN! GET THAT HAT Texas Football! #HookEm🤘

Goals: Playing fetch with a beluga whale

In 2019, the #oilandgas industry paid a $16 bil in state, local taxes & state royalties – highest total in #Texas history. On top of this, Tx school districts received $1.5 bil in property taxes & counties received $399 mil in #oil & #naturalgas mineral property taxes. #txlege

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@pathforwisdom Never expect. Never assume. Never ask. And never demand. Just let it be, if it's meant to be, it will happen.

Everyone in the #txlege community. Just breathe......do it with me @86thLegislature.....everything is going to be alright! #Wooosaaaaahhhhh

Our house is under threat of being burned. We just had to evacuate our pets. I’m praying for everyone in our community and thankful to all the incredible firefighters. The live stream is on KEYT.com

My family and I thank Mayor Sylvester Turner, his terrific staff, Houston Police, METRO Houston, Second Baptist Church, St Martin's DOK — and really all Houstonians — for your professionalism and obvious care in making Barbara's visitors and funeral guests feel so welcomed. Thank you all.