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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 13h

Columbus didn’t “discover” America. Indigenous civilizations thrived here long before 1492. His legacy includes enslavement and violence—not heroism. This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let’s honor the communities, cultures, and contributions that endure today. Teach the truth.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Well, this just got more relevant. SCOTUS is allowing the federal SAVE citizenship-checking system to be used again while the legal fight continues. Texas already tested it: 2,724 voters flagged. Hundreds turned out to be citizens. “Potential” matters. So does accuracy. #TexasElections

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Texas was designed with a “weak” governor. Instead of putting executive power under one person, Texans independently elect several statewide officials. But constitutional design ≠ political reality. Reporting has examined how the governor’s practical power has expanded over time.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

You live under TWO constitutions. 🇺🇸⭐ The U.S. and Texas constitutions both divide government into 3 branches, create checks & balances and protect individual rights. But Texas’ 1876 Constitution created a very different rulebook.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We warned about the signs of Christian nationalism. Now let’s look at the policy. Bible-infused curriculum. Ten Commandments mandates. Religious discrimination concerns. And a new Senate committee studying religion in public life. This week, we’re bringing Texas receipts. 🧵

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Texas went on a wild ride with hemp, THC, and medical cannabis. It's a real Texas-size rollercoaster. Sit down with Austin Zamhariri of Texas Cannabis Collective as we unpack the confusion and chaos. 🎥 The full Everyday Texans Talk interview on YouTube. youtu.be/rqIyfUjB0sA

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

What’s legal? What changed? And who’s making the rules? Austin Zamhariri of Texas Cannabis Collective helps us unpack Texas’ rapidly changing hemp & cannabis policy. 🎥 Follow us on YouTube—the full interview drops Friday! #TXLege #CannabisPolicy

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Texas politics stressing you out? We know a place. 🔨💥 Join us Sept. 3 for SMASH THE STRESS: Rage for Democracy in Arlington. Break stuff. Blow off steam. Come & go anytime 5:30–8 PM. 🚨 RSVP required to participate: ⁠https://www.texansdefendingdemocracy.com/events #RageForDemocracy

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Texas legalized hemp in 2019. Then chemistry met the law. Critics say the resulting intoxicating-hemp market exploited a loophole. The industry argues it followed the law Texas actually wrote. So what should Texas do now: ban it or regulate it? #TXLege

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Texas legalized hemp in 2019 using the federal framework: ≤0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. Simple, right? Except delta-9 isn't the only cannabinoid in cannabis. This week, we're breaking down how that distinction became a major Texas policy fight. #TXLege

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Politics can be exhausting. So let’s break some stuff instead. 🔨 Join TDD for SMASH THE STRESS: Rage for Democracy on Sept. 3 in Arlington. ⏰ Come & go 5:30–8 PM 🚨 RSVP REQUIRED to participate texansdefendingdemocracy.com/events Democracy needs you. First, smash something. 🇺🇸🔨

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Remember this? Last December, Texas universities were already experimenting with AI to review course materials. Now, as academic freedom faces new challenges across Texas, it’s worth another look: AI can scale the review. But who decides what it’s looking for? #AcademicFreedom #HigherEducation

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Texas Tech isn’t alone. Professors have now sued the Texas A&M System over restrictions on what can be taught about race, gender & sexual orientation. Two university systems. Two lawsuits. One question: Who decides what adult Texans are allowed to study? #AcademicFreedom

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

1/6 What does censorship at a Texas university actually look like? According to a federal lawsuit challenging Texas Tech policies, professors say the restrictions have reached medical training, Holocaust history, health disparities—and even which books can be taught. 🧵

Graphic titled “Academic Freedom: Too Controversial for a Texas College Classroom?” highlighting allegations from a federal lawsuit against Texas Tech. Four examples include restrictions involving transgender patient care, teaching about gay and bisexual Holocaust victims, use of the word “disparity” in health sciences, and teaching Plato’s Republic. Bottom text reads: “These are adult students. This is higher education.” The graphic notes that Texas Tech disputes several allegations.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Christian Nationalism can sound abstract—until you see how it shows up in our schools, government, and communities. That was the focus of our Faith, Freedom, and Democracy panel. We’ll be sharing clips from the conversation over the next few days. Take a listen. 👇 #DefendDemocracy

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

When they ban books, we share them. Start your own local book drive. Stock your neighborhood Little Free Library with diverse titles from a local bookshop. Film it. Share it. Grow it. Tag us and use #FillTheLittleLibrary littlefreelibrary.org/map/

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

One pastor. One zip code. One big vision. Full interview drops Monday. texansdefendingdemocracy.com

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

History is not a flashcard. The American Historical Association warns TX standards risk gutting critical thinking for rote memorization. TX Const., Art. VII, Sec. 1: "general diffusion of knowledge" means thinking — not just memorizing.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

They kept the conflict. They cut the contributions. Texas students could learn about Islam through conquest and violence — while Muslim contributions to algebra and astronomy were removed. That’s not balanced history. That is a filter.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Real patriotism doesn't mean treating eligible voters like suspects. Election security matters. So does protecting lawful voters from fear, confusion, and bureaucracy. Voting is not a loophole. It is the point.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The 14th Amendment was not a loophole. It was a correction. After slavery, America had to answer who counts as “We the People.” Birthright citizenship helped move us closer to equal citizenship under the law. Real patriotism defends that promise.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Climate policy isn't just about 2050. It's about what happens the next time the forecast changes. Extreme weather is a planning test. Good policy uses the best info before disaster hits. Bad policy waits for the press conference after. Policy is prevention.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Corpus Christi's water emergency wasn't solved. It was postponed — again. Reservoirs: ~8% full. Permits: unresolved. June 2 vote: delayed. Planning can't wait for a crisis. Art. I, Sec. 27: you have the right to show up before the next delay.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Corpus Christi may lose emergency groundwater access — because a neighboring town is allegedly holding it for a data center. 500,000 people. One aquifer. No confirmed deal. This is what happens when growth comes before water planning.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Democracy doesn’t run on autopilot — it runs because everyday people show up. TDD is proud to partner with Power the Polls to recruit poll workers for upcoming elections. Sign up today: powerthepolls.org/txnsdd #DefendDemocracy

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

A viral story claimed a Texas children's hospital was secretly performing surgeries on minors. The whistleblower was indicted. The charges were dropped. The hospital paid $10M and denied wrongdoing. And the "surgeries"? Not what was claimed. Swipe to see what the investigation actually found. 🧵

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Texas health care policy is not abstract. It shows up when a child needs insurance, when premiums rise, rural hospitals struggle, when doctors leave, and pregnant patients are told to wait. Let's ensure a system that protects Texans and prioritizes care over politics.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The TX Railroad Commission doesn’t really regulate railroads anymore. It regulates oil, gas, pipelines, mining, and natural gas utilities. This office affects energy safety, pollution enforcement, abandoned wells, and the infrastructure Texans rely on. Boring name. Big power.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

The Primary Runoff Election is TODAY! Don't let the few decide for you, make your plan and vote.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Texans need transparency on who's accessing their voter data. DHS requested detailed records from counties, DOJ already has statewide data. We deserve to know who's looking at our info. #ElectionIntegrity #VoterPrivacy

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A primary election is where voters choose who represents a party in the general election. If you skip the early rounds, a lot of the biggest choices are already made. Democracy works best when people show up at every stage — primaries, runoffs, local elections, and the general.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Public schools still carry Child Find obligations — even after public dollars move to a private school. Before accepting an ESA, ask: What services will my child actually receive, and what rights might change? That is the voucher fine print. #TexasEducation

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

The Houston ISD takeover is not staying in Houston. TEA replaced HISD's elected board in 2023. Now Houston-linked leaders are running Beaumont ISD, Lake Worth ISD, and Fort Worth ISD. That's not a coincidence. That's a pipeline.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

STAAR is not just a test. It is a contract system. Texas awarded $388 million to Cambium & Pearson to run STAAR testing. Who profits? Who lobbies? Who shapes classroom time?

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Public schools are not just buildings. They are public infrastructure.

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Texans Defending Democracy @txnsdd.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

It decides whether your neighborhood keeps its campus. Whether your child has support staff. Whether public dollars stay accountable to the public.

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