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@dallasobserver.com: Sens. Nathan Johnson and Royce West, both Democratic state senators from Dallas, authored Senate Bill 1494, which will finally allow Dallas to move its municipal elections to November. Reps @rafaelanchia.bsky.social and Toni Rose were House sponsors. Read more by Emma Ruby:

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In every field, from policy to performance, innovation to activism, the LGBTQIA+ community has helped stitch the fabric of the American story.

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💯💯💯 "The law is a win for affordable housing advocates and reflects the Dallas City Council’s recently approved changes to the city's residential development code that could help incentivize developers to build small-scale housing density by removing costly barriers such as extra staircases."

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@dallasobserver.com: Another piece of legislation that responded to moves made on the city level is Johnson’s SB 2835, which will allow municipalities to amend their residential building codes to accommodate multi-family developments that are built with a single staircase. Read more by Emma Ruby:

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"Juneteenth means freedom for so many people.... [I]t's not a Texas thing, is not a Black thing — it's freedom for everybody." — Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth Learn more about the history of Juneteenth by visit the Smithsonian's NMAAHC website at nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth.

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TX Sierra Club: SB 2994 by Sen. Johnson would have raised the demand and savings goals each year by 2.5 percent over the next five years. SB 2994 also raised the budget for programs designed to help low-income Texans and allows utilities to do more direct outreach to low-income Texans. Read more:

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Great to be back in the district with the Dallas Friday Group, joined by my colleague Sen. Parker. We had a meaningful conversation covering a wide range of issues — from school vouchers to the housing work I’ve been focused on. Thank you to the DFG team for the invitation! #TXLege #SD16

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@dallasobserver.com‬: "On the positive side, the Legislature made a long-overdue investment in Texas’ future water supply. That’s meaningful. On the negative side, this was a session defined by division between people, communities and institutions," Sen. Johnson said. Read more: bit.ly/3HGbwiz

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Honored to have served as a 2025 Fellowship Office for Powerhouse Texas’ Energy Policy Fellowship — a one-of-a-kind program that pairs fellows with bipartisan members of the Texas Legislature based on shared policy interests and expertise. Learn more: bit.ly/3Zkpsov #TXLege #SD16

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No artificial ingredients, no artificial intelligence. Just a great team of people who like each other and working together. The result: SNJPB. Delicious. #TXLege #SD16

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Behind every accomplishment this session is a team that showed up — day after day — focused and committed to the work. I'm grateful to #TeamJohnson, both our Capitol and Dallas offices, for their steady service to our district and the people of this state. To view the resolution: bit.ly/43JI6Yf

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As this session comes to a close, I'd like to express my sincere gratitude to my interns. Your gifts, optimism, and perspectives brought real value to our office. Thank you for your hard work and dedication — I’m looking forward to seeing all that you accomplish next!

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No artificial ingredients, no artificial intelligence. Just a great team of people who like each other and working together. The result: SNJPB. Delicious. #TXLege #SD16

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Turns out, making homemade peanut butter isn’t a solo gig — it takes a whole team (and a few kitchen appliances). #TXLege #SD16

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Congratulations to the #ClassOf2025! 🎓 Your hard work, perseverance, and the support of those beside you brought you here. Ahead lies a lifetime of learning and enriching the world around you. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors! #TXLege #SD16

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@yahoonews.com: “Everybody hates the time change,” Johnson said. “But this has been studied medically, and there is a ton of health risks.” Read more by J Galt: bit.ly/4kEccTE

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@dallasnews.com: The legislation, developed by Sen. Johnson and pushed in the House by Rep. @rafaelanchia.bsky.social would allow the Dallas City Council to follow through with moving elections, a plan supporters say is designed to improve voter turnout. Read more by Gromer Jeffers: bit.ly/4kKowly

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THREAD: Low-turnout local elections cost taxpayers more and engage fewer voters. Working with Sen. Royce West and House authors Rep. Rafael Anchía and Rep. Toni Rose, we passed SB 1494 to fix that — allowing cities to align elections. (1/3)

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@houstonchronicle.com: “Can you imagine if you're 65 or older and you're a renter, you can't afford to own a home?” said Sen. Johnson. “And a millionaire retiree is getting a $500 extra tax break, and you as a renter are getting nothing.” Read more: bit.ly/4jvuOVh

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Recognizing Builders of Hope for their work in expanding homeownership. Since 1998, they’ve helped build over 500 affordable homes across Dallas — revitalizing West Dallas and increasing access to stable housing across Dallas County.

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@dallasnews.com: The bill, authored by Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, would give the Dallas City Council until the end of 2026 to move elections from May to November in odd numbered years. Rep. Anchia had an identical companion bill. Read more by Gromer Jeffers Jr.:

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Thank you once again to my interns, Ms. Rujul Kulkarni and Mr. Tommy Wan, and to all members of the inaugural cohort of the The University of Texas System’s Texas Legislative Fellowship Program. Grateful for your commitment and for answering the call to serve our great state. #TXLege #SD16

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@texastribune.org: Sen. Johnson said it’s been difficult to galvanize legislative interest in ethics rules. Johnson is sponsoring a bill that would expand the prohibition on the distribution of deep fake videos in an attempt to influence an election. Read more by Kate McGee:

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@thehill.com:‬ “It should worry every American,” said Texas state Sen. Nathan Johnson, one of the many Democrats sounding the alarm on the bill. “It’s absolutely an abomination from a lot of standpoints.” Read the full article: bit.ly/3SumeuN

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Austin American-Statesman: The Senate could soon vote on another bill that would address illicit drug use. The legislation would require health insurance plans for Texas public employees to cover mental health and substance use disorders. Sen. Johnson authored a companion bill. Read more:

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THREAD: A Win for Housing in Texas! SB 2835 — Single-Stairway Bill — is headed to the governor’s desk! Working with Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social, we passed SB 2835 to clear out outdated codes and unlock more housing opportunities for small-scale, multi-family developments across Texas. (1/5)

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Honored to introduce our Doctor of the Day, Dr. Sentayehu Kassa, a board-certified family physician who serves at Parkland Health & Hospital System’s Vickery Health Center and calls Senate District 16 home. Learn about the Doctor of the Day program at www.tafp.org/advocacy/physician-of-the-day.

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Joined my colleague, Sen. Nichols, and the full chamber in recognizing the inaugural cohort of The University of Texas System’s Texas Legislative Fellowship Program — including two interns currently serving in my office. I extend my best wishes to all their future endeavors. #TXLege #SD16

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THREAD: A Win for Housing in Texas! SB 2835 — Single-Stairway Bill — is headed to the governor’s desk! Working with Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social, we passed SB 2835 to clear out outdated codes and unlock more housing opportunities for small-scale, multi-family developments across Texas. (1/5)

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12:51 AM. Empty halls. Bright lights. A stack of bills. Another late night grinding it out — reading, debating, and voting on bills. #TXLege #SD16

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More housing for Texans is on the way. Working together with Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social, we passed my SB 2835, clearing away old codes and outdated modes. These buildings make better use of available land and interior space, and are safer than traditional mega-complex multi-family housing.

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‪D Magazine: SB 960 by Sen. Johnson would establish a workforce housing program. It would provide incentives to developers to build more workforce housing—which impacts households who earn too much for subsidies but cannot afford the market rental rate. Read the full article: bit.ly/4mz0ETN

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Four bills passed. Quick bite, then back to the grind — prepping for tomorrow's debates and votes. Another late night under the dome. #TXLege #SD16

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Honoring the memory of the men and women who served and the families who sacrificed to preserve our freedom. Their service will never be forgotten.

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As the Texas House debates the Ten Commandments, I'm reminded of a letter signed by over 150 Texas faith leaders opposing state interference in both education and religion. Read the letter: bit.ly/43xadvg

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@dallasobserver.com: “For the first time in quite a while, we do see a very serious interest in housing. There are a lot of good bills in housing, and some of them are going to pass,” Johnson said. Read more by Emma Ruby: bit.ly/3H6Nop1

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@dallasnews.com: We’re thinking about Senate Bill 1494, authored by Sen. Nathan Johnson and Sen. Royce West, both D-Dallas. Their bill would allow cities to move their municipal elections to November. Read more by Dallas Morning News Editorial:

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@fortworthreport.bsky.social: Sen. Johnson has another bill that would limit the use of firefighting foams containing PFAS for testing or training purposes. Supporters of Johnson’s bill shared concerns on the health risks posed to firefighters exposed to PFAS. Read more: bit.ly/3H6KMaP

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Several of our bills have cleared the Senate and are now making their way through the House — and they’re not just headlines, they’re real solutions: 🗳️ Combating deepfakes in elections 🔒 Protecting your personal data ⚡ Energy efficiency for Texas 🏘️ Creating multi-family housing

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Observer: Sen. Johnson introduced Senate Bill 1442, offering a measured, veterinarian-led approach to legalizing virtual VCPRs in Texas. [SB 1442] give veterinarians the choice to use telemedicine where it makes sense—just as physicians do in human medicine. Read more by Dr. Eleanor Green:

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14 days ‘til sine die. Running on smoothies and adrenaline. Passing, supporting, skewering, killing and sometimes just trying to understand the volume of bills hurtling through the process in these closing two weeks. #TXLege #SD16

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14 days ‘til sine die. Running on smoothies and adrenaline. Passing, supporting, skewering, killing and sometimes just trying to understand the volume of bills hurtling through the process in these closing two weeks. #TXLege #SD16

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WFAA: “Parents are frustrated that there isn’t the sort of supportive intervention and counseling services that would actually be helpful in keeping a family together,” Sen. Johnson said. Read more by Morgan Young: bit.ly/3GSxAGv

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