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THREAD: Hey Texas 
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👋" title="Waving hand" aria-label="Emoji: Waving hand"> @GovAbbott has another press conference today. Typically we& #39;d live tweet it, but we decided that while Abbott continues to parrot Trump, we’re going to highlight local leaders who are protecting Texans health & safety instead. Follow along! #txlege #COVID19
When Dallas County Judge @JudgeClayJ wanted to limit gathering in bars and restaurants, others tried to talk him out of it. Instead, he stayed firm, and likely saved lives. #txlege #Coronavirus #COVID19 https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/coronavirus/watch-gov-abbott-covid-19-update-judge-jenkins-asks-for-closures-to-be-expanded-statewide/2332244/?_osource=db_npd_nbc_kxas_twt_shr">https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/coro...
"Along with county judges from Harris, Travis, Bexar, and El Paso counties, @JudgeClayJ implored—practically begged—Abbott to break from his laissez-faire approach to handling the coronavirus crisis." #txlege #Coronavirus #COVID19
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A week before @GovAbbott finally issued a stay-at-home order, 65 Texas House Democrats called on him to issue a statewide #StayAtHome https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> order to save lives. #txlege #Coronavirus #COVID19 https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/Texas-House-Democrats-Abbott-coronavirus-shelter-15153686.php">https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/arti...
Since then, Texas House members like @GinaForAustin and @DonnaHowardTX have continued to hold the governor to account after he refused to actually say the words "stay-at-home order" during his announcement. #txlege #StayAtHome https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> #COVID19 https://twitter.com/GinaForAustin/status/1246832480902098946">https://twitter.com/GinaForAu...
. @GinaForAustin and her staff even went around #ATX collecting masks to donate to health care workers so that they could continue to treat patients. #txlege #COVID19 #Coronavirus https://twitter.com/GinaForAustin/status/1241210656872894464">https://twitter.com/GinaForAu...
. @GeneForTexas and @RepAlGreen also turned words into action by spending the weekend giving away free masks to healthcare workers, first responders, and seniors. #txlege #COVID19 #Coronavirus https://www.khou.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/free-surgical-mask-giveaways-for-healthcare-workers-first-responders-and-seniors/285-ad055160-8118-4fb6-8f7d-94bf4884f438">https://www.khou.com/article/n...
. @RepLloydDoggett fought for funding to keep necessary public transit systems afloat, helping both Texas residents and the climate! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚆" title="Train" aria-label="Emoji: Train">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌎" title="Earth globe americas" aria-label="Emoji: Earth globe americas"> #txlege #COVID19 #Coronavirus https://www.statesman.com/news/20200403/cap-metro-to-get-104-million-from-federal-stimulus">https://www.statesman.com/news/2020...
While @GovAbbott has refused to step up during this crisis, local leaders have had to make the tough decisions.
Abbott& #39;s hands-off approach is shameful, & Texans should never forget the way he punted responsibility during this global pandemic. #txlege https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/19/texas-coronavirus-response-136061">https://www.politico.com/news/2020...
Abbott& #39;s hands-off approach is shameful, & Texans should never forget the way he punted responsibility during this global pandemic. #txlege https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/19/texas-coronavirus-response-136061">https://www.politico.com/news/2020...
Any leaders we forgot? Comment on this thread with local leaders and officials that you think deserve to be recognized for their leadership during this crisis! #txlege #COVID19 #Coronavirus
