Senator Nathan Johnson
@nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social
Official account of the Office of State Senator Nathan Johnson. Representing Texas Senate District 16. Public Servant. Lawyer. Composer. Staff-managed content unless noted.
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Without SNAP, Texas stands to lose $614 million every month, and 3.5 million low-income Texans will go without assistance.
I joined my Senate Democratic colleagues in urging Gov. Abbott to use state resources to bridge the SNAP gap caused by the shutdown.
Read our letter below:
I joined my Senate Democratic colleagues in urging Gov. Abbott to use state resources to bridge the SNAP gap caused by the shutdown.
Read our letter below:
One in five adults faces mental illness each year — but care is still out of reach for far too many.
That’s why I worked with my Dallas delegation to bring home $100 million for the new Dallas State Hospital, the first full state psychiatric hospital in our region. #TXLege #SD16
That’s why I worked with my Dallas delegation to bring home $100 million for the new Dallas State Hospital, the first full state psychiatric hospital in our region. #TXLege #SD16
December 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Public servants, community members, friends, and family gathered at the Women’s Museum to celebrate the unveiling of Cheryl Smith’s portrait, soon to be displayed on the Thelma T. Gorham Distinguished Alumni Wall.
December 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Public servants, community members, friends, and family gathered at the Women’s Museum to celebrate the unveiling of Cheryl Smith’s portrait, soon to be displayed on the Thelma T. Gorham Distinguished Alumni Wall.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hope it's full of laughs, gratitude, and memorable moments shared with family, friends, and loved ones.
Hope it's full of laughs, gratitude, and memorable moments shared with family, friends, and loved ones.
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hope it's full of laughs, gratitude, and memorable moments shared with family, friends, and loved ones.
Hope it's full of laughs, gratitude, and memorable moments shared with family, friends, and loved ones.
A win for the separation of church and state.
While the federal court’s preliminary injunction order currently applies to the districts named in the lawsuits, it upholds the principle of religious freedom guaranteed by both the U.S. and Texas Constitutions.
While the federal court’s preliminary injunction order currently applies to the districts named in the lawsuits, it upholds the principle of religious freedom guaranteed by both the U.S. and Texas Constitutions.
Judge blocks Texas law, orders schools to remove Ten Commandments displays
The lawsuit claims the Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools violates religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
www.cbsnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
A win for the separation of church and state.
While the federal court’s preliminary injunction order currently applies to the districts named in the lawsuits, it upholds the principle of religious freedom guaranteed by both the U.S. and Texas Constitutions.
While the federal court’s preliminary injunction order currently applies to the districts named in the lawsuits, it upholds the principle of religious freedom guaranteed by both the U.S. and Texas Constitutions.
The issue isn’t that politicians have partisan interests — that’s always been true.
What’s offensive is mid-cycle map redraws, without a census, just so republicans can shield themselves from voter backlash over broken promises and failed leadership.
What’s offensive is mid-cycle map redraws, without a census, just so republicans can shield themselves from voter backlash over broken promises and failed leadership.
November 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The issue isn’t that politicians have partisan interests — that’s always been true.
What’s offensive is mid-cycle map redraws, without a census, just so republicans can shield themselves from voter backlash over broken promises and failed leadership.
What’s offensive is mid-cycle map redraws, without a census, just so republicans can shield themselves from voter backlash over broken promises and failed leadership.
Like I said during the redistricting debate: gerrymandering isn’t new, but here’s what is new: a president personally calling a governor to demand five seats, and a GOP that capitulates — drawing unconstitutional maps.
Today, a federal court rejected their illegal attempt to sidestep Texas voters.
Today, a federal court rejected their illegal attempt to sidestep Texas voters.
In blow to Trump, federal judges block new Texas congressional map
The decision is a massive blow in the White House’s push to redistrict across the country.
www.politico.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Like I said during the redistricting debate: gerrymandering isn’t new, but here’s what is new: a president personally calling a governor to demand five seats, and a GOP that capitulates — drawing unconstitutional maps.
Today, a federal court rejected their illegal attempt to sidestep Texas voters.
Today, a federal court rejected their illegal attempt to sidestep Texas voters.
@dallasobserver.com: West credits the diligent work of state Rep. Rafael Anchia and state Sen. Nathan Johnson, who were instrumental in passing a bill that allows political divisions, including municipalities, to elect to move the date of their general elections.
Read more by Alyssa Fields:
Read more by Alyssa Fields:
Dallas City Council Saves Voters a Trip to the Polls
No need to circle two dates on your calendars for election day. Dallas will have only one going forward.
www.dallasobserver.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
@dallasobserver.com: West credits the diligent work of state Rep. Rafael Anchia and state Sen. Nathan Johnson, who were instrumental in passing a bill that allows political divisions, including municipalities, to elect to move the date of their general elections.
Read more by Alyssa Fields:
Read more by Alyssa Fields:
Celebrating 25 years of Principal for a Day!
Honored to join the community in recognizing Jon Dahlander, Chief of Partnerships & Intergovernmental Relations at the Dallas Independent School District, with a resolution for his dedicated work.
Honored to join the community in recognizing Jon Dahlander, Chief of Partnerships & Intergovernmental Relations at the Dallas Independent School District, with a resolution for his dedicated work.
November 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Celebrating 25 years of Principal for a Day!
Honored to join the community in recognizing Jon Dahlander, Chief of Partnerships & Intergovernmental Relations at the Dallas Independent School District, with a resolution for his dedicated work.
Honored to join the community in recognizing Jon Dahlander, Chief of Partnerships & Intergovernmental Relations at the Dallas Independent School District, with a resolution for his dedicated work.
Team Johnson got to serve as Principal for a Day at Dallas Independent School District’s Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary in West Oak Cliff, an A-rated campus under the leadership of Principal Dr. Jairo Aparicio.
November 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Team Johnson got to serve as Principal for a Day at Dallas Independent School District’s Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary in West Oak Cliff, an A-rated campus under the leadership of Principal Dr. Jairo Aparicio.
WFAA: Wednesday's vote came after a bill allowing for local elections to be moved to November in odd-numbered years was approved by the Texas legislature over the summer and was signed into law.
It was authored by Sen. Nathan Johnson and Sen. Royce West.
Read the full article by Rachel Snyder:
It was authored by Sen. Nathan Johnson and Sen. Royce West.
Read the full article by Rachel Snyder:
Dallas City Council elections won't be held in May anymore
City Council members said they hope changing the election date will help increase voter turnout.
www.wfaa.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
WFAA: Wednesday's vote came after a bill allowing for local elections to be moved to November in odd-numbered years was approved by the Texas legislature over the summer and was signed into law.
It was authored by Sen. Nathan Johnson and Sen. Royce West.
Read the full article by Rachel Snyder:
It was authored by Sen. Nathan Johnson and Sen. Royce West.
Read the full article by Rachel Snyder:
Reposted by Senator Nathan Johnson
Fantastic update from Dallas and great news for their voters - November elections are a big step forward for local participation & representation! Special thanks to @nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social & @rafaelanchia.bsky.social who championed this change at the #txlege.
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Fantastic update from Dallas and great news for their voters - November elections are a big step forward for local participation & representation! Special thanks to @nathanjohnsontx.bsky.social & @rafaelanchia.bsky.social who championed this change at the #txlege.
Reposted by Senator Nathan Johnson
This is how you do it! Thank you!
November 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
This is how you do it! Thank you!
Big News: Dallas City Council has approved moving municipal elections from May to November in odd-numbered years.
More Texans will vote. Fewer dollars will be wasted. And more voices will be heard.
Honored to have worked to pass SB 1494 and deliver for the residents of Dallas. #TXLege #SD16
More Texans will vote. Fewer dollars will be wasted. And more voices will be heard.
Honored to have worked to pass SB 1494 and deliver for the residents of Dallas. #TXLege #SD16
November 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The City Council has unanimously voted to move municipal elections to November, making Dallas the first city in Texas to adopt Senate Bill 1494.
Grateful to have worked alongside Sen. West, Rep. Anchia and Rep. Rose to honor the will of the voters and deliver for the people of Dallas. #TXLege #SD16
Grateful to have worked alongside Sen. West, Rep. Anchia and Rep. Rose to honor the will of the voters and deliver for the people of Dallas. #TXLege #SD16
November 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM
@dallasnews.com: The efforts were further bolstered by support from North Dallas Chamber of Commerce officials such as Jeff Kitner, former officials such as Mayor Mike Rawlings and state lawmakers such as Sen. Nathan Johnson, Sen. Royce West and Rep. Rafael Anchía.
Read the full article:
Read the full article:
Dallas officials close in on holding odd-year elections in November
The City Council is expected to weigh in and vote on the measure on Wednesday
www.dallasnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
@dallasnews.com: The efforts were further bolstered by support from North Dallas Chamber of Commerce officials such as Jeff Kitner, former officials such as Mayor Mike Rawlings and state lawmakers such as Sen. Nathan Johnson, Sen. Royce West and Rep. Rafael Anchía.
Read the full article:
Read the full article:
More than 220,000 Dallas voters supported Proposition D to hold municipal elections in November.
With Senator Royce West and Representatives Rafael Anchía and Toni Rose, we passed SB 1494 to make it possible.
Today, the Dallas City Council will vote on Agenda Item #54. #TXLege #SD16
With Senator Royce West and Representatives Rafael Anchía and Toni Rose, we passed SB 1494 to make it possible.
Today, the Dallas City Council will vote on Agenda Item #54. #TXLege #SD16
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Happy Veterans Day to the brave women and men who have worn our nation’s uniform.
Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you’ve made to protect our freedom.
Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you’ve made to protect our freedom.
November 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Happy Veterans Day to the brave women and men who have worn our nation’s uniform.
Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you’ve made to protect our freedom.
Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you’ve made to protect our freedom.
THREAD: Please join me in congratulating Micah Dieterle, who has been selected as the Senate District 16 recipient of the 2025–26 Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP). (1/3)
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
THREAD: Please join me in congratulating Micah Dieterle, who has been selected as the Senate District 16 recipient of the 2025–26 Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP). (1/3)