From Big Bend to Big Thicket, Texas’s national lands showcase some of the most diverse and breathtaking landscapes in the country. On National Public Lands Day, we celebrate these special places and our shared responsibility to protect them for generations to come.

Garnet Coleman spent more than three decades fighting for Texans and expanding access to health care. I was proud to serve alongside him in the Texas House. His legacy will live on in the countless lives he changed. Rest in peace, Garnet.

In today’s #DCTidbits, I’m heading to the Smithsonian National Zoo! Since their work began in 1972, the Zoo’s cutting edge panda conservation efforts have brought panda populations back from endangered levels in the wild. If you don’t have a chance to see the duo Bao Li and Qing Bao in person, the Zoo also has a Panda Cam where you can check in online anytime to see what the cute bears are up to!

Holiday travel is coming up fast. If a passport is on your to-do list, now is the time to get it taken care of. ✈️ The Dallas Passport Agency is holding a Passport Acceptance Event on Saturday, September 26, from 8 AM to noon at 1100 Commerce Street in Dallas. Beat the holiday rush, bring your required documents and forms, and get one more thing checked off your list before your next trip.

The White House press pool is an essential tool in keeping Americans informed about their government. @CNN, @MSNOWNews, and @Politico are suing the Trump administration, and @ABC, @CBSNews, @NBCNews and @FoxNews stand with them. Trump tried to intimidate the press. Instead, he brought them together to protect the cornerstone of our democracy.

This is not normal. ICE once again shot and injured another Texan. The American people deserve transparency, accountability, and the truth about what happened. We will not let ICE agents continue to terrorize our communities.

Wishing our Jewish friends in North Texas and around the world a peaceful Yom Kippur. May this sacred time bring reflection, healing, and blessings in the year ahead.

Donald Trump has never hidden his contempt for a free press. He wants a press corps that falls in line and prints stories how he wants them. That’s propaganda, not journalism. He’s built a ballroom for the spectacle, and a blacklist for anyone who questions him.

Thank you to @AmericanCancer for stopping by my office to discuss the continued importance of investing in cancer research and advancing innovative treatments. I appreciated the conversation and our shared commitment to improving outcomes for patients and families affected by cancer.

Trump promised to bring costs down. Instead, Texas families are paying $2,800+ more for housing, groceries, gas, electricity, and everyday essentials. Republicans made these choices. Texas families got the bill.

Over the weekend, the Turkish government targeted LGBTQI+ organizations & human rights defenders in its latest crackdown on the LGBTQI+ community Freedom of expression & freedom of association are core human rights that should never be undermined, especially by the government.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! This month, we celebrate the rich traditions, cultures, and achievements of Hispanic Americans and honor the many ways they have shaped and strengthened our nation. Hispanic Americans continue to make a lasting impact, and we are grateful for their contributions towards strengthening our communities.

I’m proud to announce that Dallas Area Rapid Transit has secured a $70 million grant from the @FTA_DOT This critical investment will help DART replace 53 aging light rail vehicles that have been in service for more than 30 years and will support a more reliable and modern transit system for North Texas!

When a North Texas family’s small business had its tax refund stuck in limbo for months, our TX-32 casework team got to work. Their advocacy to the IRS brought back $237,000. Thank you to our incredible team for making this happen!

Shanah Tovah! Wishing all those who celebrate a very happy new year. May the year ahead bring renewal, connection, and hope.

On the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, the pain our nation carries remains as raw as it was that day. We remember the lives lost in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the families, friends, and communities who continue to grieve their absence. The September 11th attacks forever changed our country, leaving an indelible mark on our history and on the hearts of all who remember.