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Jun 26, 2019

Today I am launching Texas Forever Forward, a new PAC that will promote a thoughtful approach to governing to ensure a brighter future for Texas. Honored that Justice Wallace Jefferson will serve as Treasurer. Please follow

@TFFpac

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Thank you to

and its President, Bridge City Mayor David Rutledge, for inviting me to say a few words about collaborative governance and local decision-making at today’s meeting in San Antonio. #txlege

Feb 23

Thank you to members of the Dallas Regional Chamber who joined us for Wednesday’s discussion of the business community's priorities and a look at the ongoing legislative session. #txlege

George & Barbara Bush Foundation

Feb 20

This new video is a great tribute to President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush. "What George and Barbara Bush did at the pinnacle of power, that's a case study in, 'Just do the right thing.'" -- Jon Meacham #PresidentsDay

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The George & Barbara Bush Foundation strives to preserve the historic legacies of President and Mrs. Bush primarily by supporting and promoting education and...

Thank you

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for inviting me to visit with you today about the dynamics of the legislative session and important issues facing Texas.

Jan 27

Good to be with former Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift and Chris Cerf this week to talk about education and the work being done across the country to support students and teachers.#txed

Jan 20

"America is never wholly herself unless she is engaged in high moral principle. We as a people have such a purpose today. It is to make kinder the face of the nation and gentler the face of the world." — President George H.W. Bush, who left the White House 30 years ago today.

Dec 4, 2022

Thank you to the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth and the

@dallasnews

for hosting

@Mike_Rawlings

and me for a discussion on leadership and mainstream governance.

Election victors must govern for all Texans

Nov 27, 2022

Please see my guest column in today’s

@DMNOpinion

about the importance of governing for all Texans.

dallasnews.com

Texans once again aligned with the Republican Party this month by electing GOP candidates in every statewide office on the ballot and returning the party’s...

Tonight I joined

in Austin for a conversation about the state of our democracy and other topics during the Golden Door Awards Dinner. Appreciate the work of ADL to combat bigotry and discrimination.

Oct 6, 2022

Thank you to teachers throughout Texas for all that you do, and all that you overcome, to serve and educate students. Your work is meaningful and your dedication is appreciated. #WorldTeachersDay2022

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Thank you

for all you do for students and families in fast-growing communities. Enjoyed speaking at the group’s Friday luncheon about the important work ahead. #txlege #txed

Sep 24, 2022

Enjoyed talking about bipartisanship and the importance of collaborative governing today at the

@TexasTribune

Festival with

@RepCuellar

and

@Sandi

from Texas Monthly. #txlege

Sep 15, 2022

Good conversation w/ Superintendent

@Briantwoods1

@NISD

today before an audience of school trustees convened by

@RYHTexas

. Grateful for the leadership that these elected officials provide for Texas schools. #TxEd

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Joe Straus III Middle School

Aug 22, 2022

Welcome back Mavericks! Best wishes to students, teachers and staff this year. #txed

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Joe Straus III Middle School

Aug 22, 2022

We had an amazing first day with our Mavericks!

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Thank you to educators everywhere for your work in the upcoming year. Your commitment to students will make a real difference in their lives for a long time to come. #txed

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Aug 15, 2022

So excited to welcome back our amazing Straus Staff! #TeamStraus is ready for the new school year! #TheStrausWay

Aug 15, 2022

Paul Burka was a great reporter and writer, but most of all, he cared deeply about Texas. For decades, his work helped Texans better understand this state, its politics, its history, and its future. I will always appreciate his professionalism and cherish his friendship.

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Texas schools need the support of elected officials, parents and communities

Aug 8, 2022

My new guest column for ⁦

@DMNOpinion

:⁩ Texas schools need the support of elected officials, parents and communities. #txlege #TxEd

dallasnews.com

Texas students are heading back to school this month at a time of momentum for our public schools. State test results released over the summer showed that...

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.” #July4th 🇺🇸

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Jun 28, 2022

Once again, the Butt family and H-E-B are stepping up to serve other Texans in a moment of grief and need. Thank you to all who have shared time, energy and resources with the people of Uvalde.

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H-E-B

@HEB

Jun 28, 2022

We are humbled to announce that the Butt family & H-E-B have committed $10m in funding towards the construction of a new elementary school in the Uvalde CISD through the Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation. Learn more & donate: uvaldecisdmovingforward.org

Opinion: Treat Gun Violence Like the Crisis It Is

Jun 21, 2022

As a lifelong Republican, I want the party to be known for improving public education and building a stronger economy, instead of election denial and flirtations with secession.

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My new piece in

: Treat Gun Violence Like the Crisis It Is.

texasmonthly.com

Texas can change the status quo if our elected leaders engage in a good-faith debate over gun safety.

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May 30, 2022

Today we honor the men and women who lost their lives in service to our country and their families. May we always show our gratitude, every day of the year, for their bravery and sacrifice.

Joe Straus III Middle School

May 3, 2022

Thank you to all the teachers who’ve dedicated their professional lives to the education and betterment of Texas students. May all of us continue to show our appreciation throughout the year. #TxEd

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May 3, 2022

The BEST staff in NISD are enjoying a lovely lunch thanks to @NISDStrausPTA and Giovanni at The Emergency Center in Alamo Ranch @emergency_ctr #TheStrausWay

Straus: The Texas teacher shortage is a real — but fixable — problem

Apr 22, 2022

Today was an important milestone for West Texas: the ribbon-cutting of the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo. Congratulations to Texas Tech and thank you for your hospitality! #txlege

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My friend

always provides a thoughtful, important voice on the future of our country. I enjoyed our conversation together with the

. #txlege

Thank you to the

for publishing my guest column this morning: The Texas teacher shortage is a real — but fixable — problem. #TxEd #txlege

expressnews.com

It’s encouraging to see growing attention on the need for well-qualified teachers in...

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Mar 8, 2022

Look forward to reading "Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health," the new book from

@thomasinselmd

, who spoke at the

@MeadowsInst

Engage & Excel conference recently and is an important voice in the mental health space.

Mar 5, 2022

Great to be a part of Career Day and visit with some

Mavericks! Thank you teachers and staff for all you do.

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Katy White

@katykorz

Mar 4, 2022

Straus hosted their first career day, and it did not disappoint. So many incredible leaders from all over our great city, to the state of Texas, AND our nation! @NISDStraus @SpeakerStraus @briantwoods1 @NISD #TheStrausWay

Leading the fight against COVID from San Antonio

Feb 28, 2022

Proud to join other honorees at the Reunite at Heights event today. Thank you

@ahisd

and the Alamo Heights Foundation.

Thank you

for the Key Communicator Award and for all that your members do to tell the inspiring stories of Texas public schools. #txlege #txed

Shame falls on a party that would censure persons of conscience, who seek truth in the face of vitriol. Honor attaches to Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for seeking truth even when doing so comes at great personal cost.

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Texas Biomed (⁦

⁩) is an important part of our business and community landscape, helping people around the world overcome COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.

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SPONSORED: Texas Biomed is playing a critical role in helping people around the world overcome COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.

H-E-B's public face in Houston plans to retire

Jan 19, 2022

Scott McClelland has been a great leader for one of our state’s most beloved businesses and a powerful, effective voice for supporting public education. It’s good to see he’ll lead H-E-B’s expansion to DFW. #txlege

houstonchronicle.com

H-E-B will have to find a new public face after President Scott McClelland retires at the...

Straus urges support of public education, mental health in 2022 elections

Jan 13, 2022

Today I spoke to the Rotary Club of San Antonio about mental health reform and public education — two priorities critical to our future. From ⁦

@SAReport

sanantonioreport.org

The ex-Texas House speaker wants lawmakers to help students and educators and those having a mental health crisis because of the pandemic.

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Thank you ⁦

for publishing this piece:⁩ Concerned about public education? Vote, starting with the primaries.

dallasnews.com

Concerned about public education? Vote, starting with the primaries

Like every election year, 2022 provides an opportunity for Texans to show which priorities we value the most. Every seat in the Texas Legislature and nearly...

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San Antonio mental health providers’ work in schools is about to ramp up, fast

Jan 6, 2022

Sen. Romney’s thoughtful, poignant statement is correct. We ignore the lessons of Jan. 6 at our own peril.

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It's great to see that more San Antonio-area districts will be working with the

@MeadowsInst

to serve the mental-health needs of students in public schools. The demand for these services remains high. #txlege #txed

expressnews.com

The San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative is partnering with a think tank to...