Official account of the Office of State Senator Nathan Johnson. Representing Texas Senate District 16. Public Servant. Lawyer. Composer. Staff-managed content unless noted. 📍Dallas, TX 🔗 linktr.ee/NathanJohnsonTXhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mvdknjxmgk2jThis Rosh Hashanah, I’m wishing all who celebrate a sweet and meaningful new year filled with good health, fresh beginnings, and new opportunities. L’Shana Tovah!12 Sep 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvdknjxmgk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mvb37blfks2mRemembering and honoring all those we lost. We will never forget.11 Sep 2026 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvb37blfks2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3muzpgrgvas2tFounded in 1878 by formerly enslaved African Americans from Louisiana, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church has been a beacon of hope and a cornerstone of the Sandbranch community. I am honored to recognize Mt. Zion with a resolution celebrating its legacy of faith and service. #TXLege #SD1608 Sep 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzpgrgvas2thttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3muzkka3xt22uOne promise when I first took the oath: deliver for Texans and their families. Seven years later: 135 bills into law, millions brought back to the district, expanded healthcare, more affordable housing, and $1.8 billion invested in backup power. No excuses. Just results.08 Sep 2026 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzkka3xt22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3muhu2yo7c22rGreat briefing from Mesquite ISD Superintendent Dr. Ángel Rivera at the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce’s State of the District Luncheon, where he shared his vision for the future of Mesquite schools and students.01 Sep 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhu2yo7c22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3muhlhghdxl2tHave you checked your voter registration status? Don’t assume. Check. Visit VoteTexas.gov to verify your status.01 Sep 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhlhghdxl2thttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mug4isnj2h2pDallas County — check your voter registration. Head to VoteTexas.gov to verify your status.01 Sep 2026 00:01 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mug4isnj2h2phttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mufvrojqdw2qTexas has 1.2 million voters on the suspense list. With the election approaching, don’t wait until Election Day to find out where you stand: 1.) check your registration; 2.) verify your address; and 3.) if something is wrong, fix it now. Visit VoteTexas.gov today.31 Aug 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufvrojqdw2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mu6iyvjjts2gA morning of reflecting on the progress of women’s voting rights and the importance of civic engagement in our communities during this year’s League of Women Voters of Dallas Women’s Equality Day: Power to the Polls Luncheon.28 Aug 2026 23:23 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu6iyvjjts2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mu5velsmw22mDallas County is recruiting poll workers for the November election. No experience? No problem. Dallas County provides the training and resources you'll need to get ready. Learn more and sign up today: bit.ly/4jq4iN328 Aug 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5velsmw22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mu3caotzak2dA thoughtful discussion at the Dallas Regional Chamber’s 2026 Congressional Forum with Congressman Marc Veasey and Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne on the federal policies shaping our region and the future of North Texas.27 Aug 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3caotzak2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mu37blpbnk2hTime is ticking. Just 70 days remain until the November 3 General Election. Make a plan to vote and keep these key election dates on your radar. Save and share to help spread the word!27 Aug 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu37blpbnk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mtwyp3cexk2fPublic safety is not a slogan. It’s a responsibility. Protect the public, prepare for what’s next, and never let innovation come at the cost of safety. That means examining rail crossings and autonomous vehicles.25 Aug 2026 23:43 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwyp3cexk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mtw22es2js27Tune in now as the Transportation Committee holds a public hearing on key issues including rail-grade crossing safety, autonomous vehicle deployment, and commercial driver license standards. Watch live: https://senate.texas.gov/av-live.php25 Aug 2026 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtw22es2js27https://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mtu6avmex22nA great kickoff to the road to the 90th Legislature with the City of Irving’s inaugural legislative tour! The day gave us a firsthand look at the businesses, technology, public safety initiatives, and economic development projects shaping Irving and North Texas.24 Aug 2026 20:44 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtu6avmex22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mttxhpdot223High School Juniors — Ready to reach for the stars? NASA’s Texas Aerospace Scholars (TAS) is recruiting the next generation of explorers! Dive into space exploration, engineering, and technology through this year-long STEM experience. Apply by Sept. 16 at NASA.gov/HAS. https://NASA.gov/HAS24 Aug 2026 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttxhpdot223https://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mttruv5bmk2vCongratulations to Dallas Love Field (DAL) on the ribbon-cutting of the new 33,400-square-foot Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Station 21 and Airport Operations building.24 Aug 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttruv5bmk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mtkamwfl6q2cOn Tuesday, August 25, at 9:00 AM in Room E1.016 of the Capitol Extension, the Texas Senate Transportation Committee will convene a public hearing. Members of the public are welcome to attend and provide testimony, with each witness limited to 2 minutes. #TXLege #SD1620 Aug 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtkamwfl6q2chttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mthjhob2db2pWe can protect our borders without sacrificing Big Bend. Big Bend is a place cherished by residents, outdoor enthusiasts, park workers, preservationists, and Texans across the state. We can secure our border without permanently damaging this treasured landscape.19 Aug 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthjhob2db2phttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mtelmqrslh2pDisturbing Big Bend comes with a real cost: damage to wildlife and fragile ecosystems, and the permanent reshaping of a landscape generations of Texans have known and loved. Call your representatives. Save Big Bend.18 Aug 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtelmqrslh2phttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mteg6ayjuk2bContractors are bulldozing and ripping through Big Bend, using billions in taxpayer dollars from Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. Republicans, Independents, and Democrats agree: disturbing Big Bend won’t stop illegal immigration. It’s expensive. It’s destructive. And it won’t make us safer.18 Aug 2026 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mteg6ayjuk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mtcuasvbke2fOpposition to this wall is not partisan; it’s universal. Republicans, Independents, and Democrats alike have repeatedly said that bulldozing and disturbing Big Bend will do nothing to stop illegal immigration. It will only damage one of Texas’ greatest treasures.17 Aug 2026 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtcuasvbke2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mtcppdddfk2vEarlier this year, more than 2,000 Texans descended on the Texas Capitol. They came from across the state. Republicans and Democrats. Park workers and ranchers. Conservationists, outdoor enthusiasts, and lovers of Big Bend, united by one message: Big Bend is worth protecting. #TXLege #SD1617 Aug 2026 22:08 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtcppdddfk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mt2qihjgkk2kCongratulations to Congressman Marc Veasey on being recognized by North Texas Area Community Health Centers, Inc. and the Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC) for his decades of dedicated public service, advocacy, and commitment to his constituents and community.14 Aug 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2qihjgkk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3msto36wofs2gP-TECH gives Texas students a direct path from the classroom to a career, earning a diploma, college credit, and industry credentials along the way. That’s why I passed SB 557, as part of HB 2, to expand career and technical education pathways across Texas.11 Aug 2026 22:29 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3msto36wofs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3mst6dll4jk25New school year. New beginnings. New possibilities! Glad Team Johnson could join Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, Board President Joe Carreón, and Trustee Dan Micciche in welcoming students back and kicking off the first day of school.11 Aug 2026 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mst6dll4jk25https://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3msqvjqpdxc2bFree pre-K helps educators balance family life, school districts retain great teachers, and reduces strain on school budgets. That’s why I worked to provide free pre-K for Texas teachers’ children, expanding early learning access and providing financial relief to Texas families.10 Aug 2026 20:05 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqvjqpdxc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social/post/3msqoycwvj22fGreat morning kicking off the new school year with Richardson ISD educators. New school year. Same mission: supporting every student, teacher, and leader as they work toward exceeding their academic growth goal. (📷 Credit: Richardson ISD) #TXLege #SD1610 Aug 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:abb565m6a5aw3n45mglgnbvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqoycwvj22f