They say, this is the largest #TaxCut in the history of the #StateOfTexas .

Comments close, passes to the second reading. On to the next bill

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We’ve got this guy who spent #TexasHouse floor debate time watching planes fly instead of getting work done #txlege #TexasPolitics

Now Rep. Jarvis Johnson - 'for so many years, we have forgotten how we got here' so true. so, so true #txlege #SB17 #TexasPolitics #TexasDebate

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But when it comes to preparing the #TexasWorkforce for this- he couldn't care less. He's taken care of. He's got the connections to hire international consultants who will give him the #insider tips to succeed. And he's got the money to pay em!
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But when it comes to our #Texas #PublicSchoolStudents -- because, let's be clear, that's who we're talking about here --- we're talking about kids who are paying IN STATE tuition at their #local universities, he #CouldntCareLess .
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There is some #rude laughing in the background. Obviously some #txlege reps aren't paying attention and just don't care.

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But what I'm concerned about - seriously. - is that he seems to get access to this privilege of #Education about #communication , but people like me who attend #PublicSchools do not.
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And I think this moment is really important because it reveals a lot of hypocrisy

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The ppl in favor of the bill appreciate that they had time to look at the amendment, but still say vote no.

No reason why, though...

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Because you know what? He's taken care of! He's got the money to find the most elite private schools to send his kids to. He's got the connections to make it big and leave his community behind.

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The #POI is withdrawn.

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All while he hangs out doing the exact OPPOSITE of what he says is best for our students?

Give me a friggen break, Greg Abbott 🙄🙄

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Missed the #livetweet but Rep Nicole Collier asks an excellent question. The question and answer are recorded in the journal for the purposes of establishing legislative intent.

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I'm not surprised because I've been hanging around the #TexasCapitol for the past few weeks and all I have seen is absolute nonsense. A waste of #taxpayer money.

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Okay, we've got a #CommunityCollege exemption - seems reasonable, again.

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Another amendment by Rep. Cecil Bell-
The issue at hand is use of mass appraisals - tax payers have no real recourse in the appraisal process

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Another amendment that reviews a sunset clause to make sure the program is effectively implemented. It's accepted by the author

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But when it comes to serving our students in #Texas - getting them ready for an increasingly #InternationalWorkforce - he doesn't care. In slashing #DEI programs at #PUBLIC #HigherEd institutions in Texas, he is doing us a disservice.

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Now, I love #WomenDebaters . They are #strong , #smart , and #powerful . So many women in debate are my role models.

BUT ALSO

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I'm not really surprised, though - you know why?

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