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THREAD: Hey Texas 
@GovAbbott has another press conference today. Typically we'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
@GovAbbott has another press conference today. Typically we'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
"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
https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/clay-jenkins-dallas-coronavirus/amp/
https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/clay-jenkins-dallas-coronavirus/amp/
A week before @GovAbbott finally issued a stay-at-home order, 65 Texas House Democrats called on him to issue a statewide #StayAtHome 
order to save lives. #txlege #Coronavirus #COVID19 https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/Texas-House-Democrats-Abbott-coronavirus-shelter-15153686.php
order to save lives. #txlege #Coronavirus #COVID19 https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/Texas-House-Democrats-Abbott-coronavirus-shelter-15153686.php
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 #COVID19 https://twitter.com/GinaForAustin/status/1246832480902098946
#COVID19 https://twitter.com/GinaForAustin/status/1246832480902098946
. @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
. @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
. @RepLloydDoggett fought for funding to keep necessary public transit systems afloat, helping both Texas residents and the climate! 
#txlege #COVID19 #Coronavirus https://www.statesman.com/news/20200403/cap-metro-to-get-104-million-from-federal-stimulus
#txlege #COVID19 #Coronavirus https://www.statesman.com/news/20200403/cap-metro-to-get-104-million-from-federal-stimulus
While @GovAbbott has refused to step up during this crisis, local leaders have had to make the tough decisions.
Abbott'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
Abbott'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
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
