Senator Roland Gutierrez

08/07/2026

This weekend, August 7 through midnight Sunday August 9, Texans can make tax-free purchases on most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks. Each item must be under $100 and can be purchased in stores or online. Some items such as electronics and clothing accessories do not qualify for a tax-free purchase. Visit TexasTaxHoliday.org for details on qualifying items and exclusions.

08/06/2026

61 years ago today, LBJ signed the Voting Rights Act, enabling long-disenfranchised communities fair and equal access to participate in elections.

When we elect Democrats, big things get done.

61 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law, banning discriminatory practices targeting Black Americans’ right to vote.

As the GOP undermines voting rights nationwide, we will keep fighting back until the right to vote is protected for all Americans.

08/06/2026

Greg Abbott is flapping gums about Abdul El-Sayed. Shut up and fix the state you broke.

08/04/2026

We’re getting screwed over in Trump’s idiotic war, while billionaires keep getting richer and richer.

07/31/2026

Greg Abbott’s handpicked TEA commissioner just cut all after school programs for hundreds of Uvalde ISD students.

They don’t give a damn about our kids, let alone us.

07/28/2026

Families in Uvalde are struggling to pick up the pieces after devastating floods while the Texas governor sits on a $27 billion rainy day fund.

07/24/2026

If you or someone you know has been affected by this month’s floods, help is available now.

07/22/2026

Uvalde County residents affected by the recent floods, please see below for vital recovery resources.

Volunteer groups, churches, nonprofits and local agencies have mobilized across Uvalde County to help residents clean out homes, replace essential supplies, find temporary housing and begin the recovery process. The following organizations are offering assistance for flood-affected residents.

07/17/2026

07/17/2026

⚠️EAGLE PASS⚠️

The river rise is starting NOW and projected to reach 24 feet starting Friday night. Please pay attention to local authorities and stay safe!

Catastrophic river flooding continues from western to central Texas. Additional rainfall is expected through the weekend which could extend or renew river flows.