The final results are in, a plurality has spoken, and it is now clear that I will not be returning to the People’s House next year. Unfortunately, I caught a wave I couldn’t ride. I congratulate Janet Dudding and wish her the best as she prepares to serve House District 14.
To me, volunteered, prayed, contributed, put up a sign, knocked a door, made a call, or simply offered an encouraging word, thank you. I’m deeply grateful.
There is still work to do for HD14 before my term ends. So, we’ll do what we’ve always done: roll up our sleeves and get back to work. My office remains focused on constituent services, district needs, and finishing the job we were elected to do.
It is my honor to serve you.
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And what subsidies don’t go directly to insurance companies go directly or indirectly to hospitals. Maybe it’s time we put patients first. #patientsfirst. #txlege
Reminder that ACA subsidies go to insurance companies. If you like subsidizing insurance companies, that’s fine.
However, there’s a strong argument to be made for putting that $ in people’s pockets and letting them choose how to spend it.
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Perfectly said. It’s the incentives!! #txlege
I believe AI can help tremendously in healthcare.
But large hospital systems have no incentive to implement it. They don’t need to economize because they just get more government handouts.
It’s the small, nimble, private practices that can take risks with new technology.
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You did a truly amazing job representing your district and your beliefs. You are far from done (unless you want to be done). #txlege
Waking up this morning to all sites reporting, this is not the result we hoped for or expected. But what an amazing experience it has been to serve House District 55 in the Texas House.
I am so proud of the work we did together: protecting children, supporting survivors of crime, bringing price transparency to medical procedures, opening doors for families seeking the best education options for their children, standing with our veterans, and answering the call whenever someone needed help. I loved every bit of it.
To every supporter, thank you. Thank you for every prayer and every word of encouragement. Thank you to the volunteers, to the friends who opened their homes, held signs, made phone calls, and donated.
And to my family, thank you for your grace and your steadfast support through every late night, every event, and every mile on the road. I could not have done any of this without you.
I trust the Lord, and I respect the will of the voters. I wish Amelia Rabroker all the best as she carries the torch from here.
I look forward to a renewed focus on the best job I'll ever have: being Mom.
With gratitude,
Hillary
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Ben, you are truly a good man. Thanks so much for your service and friendship. #txlege
I have been blessed to serve in the greatest legislature in the Union. It was an honor and a pleasure to give back to my community. I thank God, my family, and my team for all the work and bills we passed in the last 4 years.
I’ll see y’all around.
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James Frank retweeted
Today is Election Day. This is what all the hard work has come down to.
We’ve knocked doors, greeted voters at the polls, and traveled across Texas alongside fellow Republicans and candidates, meeting Texans where they are. Because that’s what it takes to win elections.
But our til every Republican in Texas has cast their ballot.
Now it’s your turn.
The polls are open until 7 PM. Get in line and stay in line. The future of Texas is in your hands, and today is your opportunity to decide what kind of state Texas becomes.
Let’s keep Texas, Texas. #OnePartyOneMission #SpeakersStrikeForce
We’ve knocked doors, greeted voters at the polls, and traveled across Texas alongside fellow Republicans and candidates, meeting Texans where they are. Because that’s what it takes to win elections.
But our til every Republican in Texas has cast their ballot.
Now it’s your turn.
The polls are open until 7 PM. Get in line and stay in line. The future of Texas is in your hands, and today is your opportunity to decide what kind of state Texas becomes.
Let’s keep Texas, Texas. #OnePartyOneMission #SpeakersStrikeForce
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James Frank retweeted
A vote for the left is a vote for bankrupting the USA with this grift, times infinity.
Hoping more wake up. Some friends are angry at various parts of the right. But we need to fight in primaries, not vote for our destruction!
Hoping more wake up. Some friends are angry at various parts of the right. But we need to fight in primaries, not vote for our destruction!
Dilu Monger lives in an expensive house with a Range Rover and custom Cybertruck. She spends her time traveling the world on luxury vacations. What's her secret? Strip-mining PA for anyone over the age of 60 who's on Medicaid, the health program for the poor. Gov. Josh Shapiro's be farmed for pure gold: up to 24 hours a day of home care, in the form of a $175k check to the relative, friend or company of their choosing.
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James Frank retweeted
We surveyed Texas teachers and they let us know that far too often one disruption derails a whole class. Last session, we gave teachers more authority to remove students who repeatedly disrupt learning, required districts to keep phones out of the school day, and invested $430 y. Your Texas Republicans support Texas Teachers. #VoteRepublican #SupportTeachers #txlege
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James Frank retweeted
Every candidate has a plan for your money. I’m interested in the ones who trust you to have a plan of your own.
Ronald Reagan, in his second inaugural address on January 21, 1985:
“Freedom and incentives unleash the drive and entrepreneurial genius that are the core of human progress.”
Starting a business is an expensive way to find out whether you’re right.
You commit your savings, sign the lease, hire someone, and hope enough customers agree with you before the money runs out.
The possibility of success makes that gamble worth taking. Keeping a meaningful share of what you earn gives you a reason to take it again.
I want elected officials who understand those incentives before they start rewriting them.
When a candidate promises more jobs, ask what happens to the person expected to create one.
Ronald Reagan, in his second inaugural address on January 21, 1985:
“Freedom and incentives unleash the drive and entrepreneurial genius that are the core of human progress.”
Starting a business is an expensive way to find out whether you’re right.
You commit your savings, sign the lease, hire someone, and hope enough customers agree with you before the money runs out.
The possibility of success makes that gamble worth taking. Keeping a meaningful share of what you earn gives you a reason to take it again.
I want elected officials who understand those incentives before they start rewriting them.
When a candidate promises more jobs, ask what happens to the person expected to create one.
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Monopolies have a “structural edge”.
Companies that collude with one another have a “structural edge”.
Level playing fields ensure structural edges go to consumers/patients.
#txlege #patientsfirst
Companies that collude with one another have a “structural edge”.
Level playing fields ensure structural edges go to consumers/patients.
#txlege #patientsfirst
“CVS also has a structural edge” is such a formal and polite way to say “they can pay themselves more than their competitors.”
thestreet.com/investing/stoc…
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I think it should all go to executive compensation, advertising and sponsorship of professional sports teams.
#txlege
#txlege
Tax exemptions in healthcare. Should there be specific requirements how hospitals provide care and pricing of services?
Dr. Vivian Ho makes a strong case for this.
#hospitals #nonprofit #healthcare #reform
@TomOliverson @LoisKolkhorst @RepJamesFrank @TXLege_ @GregAbbott_TX onTX @GinaHinojosaTX
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And the pandering. Don’t forget the pandering. #txlege
Many leftist leaders seem to think they need to manage us like we’re in kindergarten, rather than citizens of a free republic who are their bosses.
This explains some amount of their annoying and illogical policies.
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James Frank retweeted
First stop of the day for the Speaker’s Strike Force is Arlington, Texas!
Proud to be on the ground alongside three incredible candidates for the Texas House, @cherylbeantx, @Ellen4Texas, and @ArminMizaniTX, getting voters fired up and out to the polls!
Great to be joined by so , including @ColeHefnerTX, @FairlyForTexas, @TerryWilsonTX, @JayHardaway, @ShelleyLuther, @DavidCookTexas, @reptinderholt, @RepJamesFrank, Texas Land Commissioner @DrBuckinghamTX, and Congressman @RepEllzey.
#OnePartyOneMission #SpeakersStrikeForce
Proud to be on the ground alongside three incredible candidates for the Texas House, @cherylbeantx, @Ellen4Texas, and @ArminMizaniTX, getting voters fired up and out to the polls!
Great to be joined by so , including @ColeHefnerTX, @FairlyForTexas, @TerryWilsonTX, @JayHardaway, @ShelleyLuther, @DavidCookTexas, @reptinderholt, @RepJamesFrank, Texas Land Commissioner @DrBuckinghamTX, and Congressman @RepEllzey.
#OnePartyOneMission #SpeakersStrikeForce
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James Frank retweeted
Our second stop of the day, Rowlett, Texas! 🇺🇸
Thank you to Chair @AngieChenButton for welcoming the Speaker’s Strike Force to HD 112!
Great to be joined by Reps. @TerryWilsonTX, @RepJamesFrank, @ShelbySlawson, @FairlyForTexas, Keith Bell and @KatrinaPierson.
It's incredible to s House members coming together to support one another and make a difference in these final weeks before Election Day! #OnePartyOneMission #SpeakersStrikeForce
Thank you to Chair @AngieChenButton for welcoming the Speaker’s Strike Force to HD 112!
Great to be joined by Reps. @TerryWilsonTX, @RepJamesFrank, @ShelbySlawson, @FairlyForTexas, Keith Bell and @KatrinaPierson.
It's incredible to s House members coming together to support one another and make a difference in these final weeks before Election Day! #OnePartyOneMission #SpeakersStrikeForce
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Hmm. Hard to address affordability of healthcare without addressing this. #txlege
Since 2000, hospital prices have risen 295% — triple the rate of overall inflation.
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James Frank retweeted
As a young conservative staffer, I’ve always thought of progressive staffers as honorable opponents in the war of ideas, messaging, and political strategy. I’m learning they do not think of us the same way.
ON UCHICAGO CAMPUS: U.S. Senator from Michigan Elissa Slotkin hopes planned political prosecutions of republican leaders will scare young conservatives from getting involved in politics.
@ElissaSlotkin
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James Frank retweeted
During an interview with @JTLonsdale, they discussed passage of the Death Star Bill and school choice, working with @RepJamesFrank on lowering health care costs, and ongoing efforts to make cities safer by holding rogue DAs like Jose Garza accountable.
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James Frank retweeted
Christians of the first century understood clearly that abortion was immoral. The Didache, a Christian ethics manual written between 50-100 AD, states, “You shall not murder a child by abortion nor kill them when born.” @FWdiocese @NTCatholic @TXCatholic @usccbprolife #TXLege
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James Frank retweeted
NEW: @GinaHinojosaTX denies she voted in 2019 against the constitutional amendment to ban a state income tax in Texas. That contradicts legislative records.
cbsnews.com/texas/news/hin… @CBSNewsTexas
cbsnews.com/texas/news/hin… @CBSNewsTexas
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