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Senator Molly Cook

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Texas State Senator District 15, ER Nurse, MPH, Community Organizer, Democrat linktr.ee/mollyfortexas

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Nov 14

Hey, y’all! I’m Texas State Senator Molly Cook. I represent almost a million people in and around Houston. I’m an emergency room nurse, community organizer, and the first openly LGBTQ+ Texas Senator. Give me a follow and join the good fight down in Texas!

Photo by Marco Torres, @MarcoFromHouston. Senator Cook standing on White Oak Bayou. She has red hair and red lipstick.

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · 9d

This November, Texans will vote on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution. Here’s a quick breakdown of what each one would do.

I’ll be back soon with a deeper look at what these amendments mean for working Texans and who stands to benefit. Stay tuned!

#Texas #Houston

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · 14d

We’ve had great conversations at our town halls this fall, and we’re keeping them going in October. I’ll be hosting three more Legislative Town Halls across SD 15, in Acres Homes/Inwood, the Heights, and Bellaire.

RSVP with the QR code or link in bio. Hope to see you there! 💙

Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · 14d

So humbled to receive the Luminary Award from the Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute tonight! I believe in the power of science, innovation, and putting people first to strengthen healthcare for all Texans.

#txlege

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · 16d

Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to across SD 15!

I’m grateful for another week spent with constituents, listening and learning together. More town halls and community events are on the way, and we hope to see you at one soon!

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · 21d

Houston’s first-ever hotel workers’ strike is still ongoing, and I’m proud to stand with UNITE HERE Local 23 members fighting for fair wages, fair schedules, and respect. I know every right and protection I’ve had as a nurse has come from people and unions organizing and fighting like this.

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · 27d

I am so honored to represent Houston as your State Senator for SD 15. It was an uphill battle at the Capitol, but I’ll never get tired of fighting for y’all. I can’t wait to keep this conversation going at home!

See you soon at one of our upcoming town halls. 💙

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · 29d

Our next Legislative Town Hall is this Saturday at Antidote Coffee (6:30–8:30 PM). Come grab a cup, hear legislative updates, and ask questions!

RSVP with the QR code or link in bio, see you there!

#Houston #txlege

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Sep 16

Read the full @TexasTribune article through the link in bio.

#txlege

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Sep 8

Tonight kicks off our first Legislative Town Hall in Southside Place (6–8 PM)! 💙

I’ll be hosting these conversations all month to share updates and hear directly from you. RSVP with the QR code or link in bio. See you soon, SD 15!

Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our fall Legislative Town Halls kick off next week! I’ll be all across SD15 (and online) to share updates and hear directly from you.

Scan the QR code or head to the link in bio to RSVP. See you soon! 💙

#Houston #txlege

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 20

August 19 update. Big gratitude and admiration for Representative Nicole Collier, and for Megan Thuy, Jessica Cohen, Jill, and Angel Carroll-Grays who refused to back down in the face of injustice.

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 19

SB 8 is sloppy, dangerous policy that makes it harder for family violence shelters to do their jobs. I voted no.

#txlege #texas

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 19

Senate Republicans just revived the THC ban Abbott already vetoed. I voted no on banning THC, again.

#NoOnSB6 #txlege

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 18

We’re back at the Capitol for the second special session - here’s what’s going on.

#texas #txlege #tx

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 16

🚨On Sunday, there will be another redistricting hearing. Sign up to testify at the link in bio.

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 16

It’s been 42 days, and the Governor still has not used his broad emergency powers to send flood relief money. Flood relief money and recovery policies remain tied to the White House’s demand to gerrymander our state to let politicians choose their voters.

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 16

The first special session is over, and less than an hour later the Governor called us back for round two with the same agenda.

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 15

My thoughts on the Houston Chronicle article: “Democrats say Greg Abbott is holding up flood relief”.

#txlege #texas #txp

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 13

This special session is a sham.

#texas

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 9

House Democrats are holding strong and putting a halt on this corrupt redistricting process, even under immense pressure and threats from the Republicans. We’re so grateful.

#txlege #texas

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 8

Republicans got the FBI involved, Trump wants a new census, and there’s still no flood relief for Texans.

#txlege #houston #texas

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 5

If Texas doesn’t stop gerrymandering right now, this will turn into a national gerrymandering arms race. Stop redistricting, fund the flood relief.

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 5

My demand of State leadership and the White House is take redistricting off the call so we can work on flooding. Until then, we raise the alarm.

#texas

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 4

I stand with my House colleagues in their courageous decision to break quorum. More to come.

#txlege #Houston #Texas

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Senator Molly Cook @mollyfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 2

The second week of the special session is wrapping up, so here is a recap of what happened this week!

#txlege #texas

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