Senator Nathan Johnson

Trump’s deployment of troops to Oregon is no more respectful of our troops than it is of the Americans he’s using the troops to intimidate. #txlege

Go ahead, roll the usual bot-driven torrent about Trump’s martial law being about law and order. Nonsense. It’s authoritarian order without the law.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from deploying troops in Portland, Oregon A federal judge in Oregon has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from deploying the National Guard in Portland. U.S.

AGs can stop Trump! Here is state attorney general power defending state sovereignty and citizen rights against federal abuse. And it’s not just Oregon’s rights being protected.

Democratic AGs from 24 states and the District of Columbia did their job. Republican AGs didn’t. But Ken is darn well gonna make sure that your kid’s geometry class has a 10 Commandments poster in the right font. Thanks Ken. Way to support the schools.

Stupid doesn’t have to be partisan; sometimes they just make it that way. Not a single Republican Attorney General joined the litigation against the Trump administration for unconstitutionally interfering with the power of the legislative branch AND WITHHOLDING OUR MONEY!

Instead of suing the Trump administration for withholding around $700M of appropriated education funding from our public schools, Ken Paxton sends scary letters to school districts telling them to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom (patently unconstitutional).

Ken Paxton to 'vigorously enforce' Ten Commandments requirement amid lawsuits Attorney General Ken Paxton advised schools to comply with Senate Bill 10, promising the state would take on legal fees to defend the law in court.

What a waste.

This milestone was made possible in part by SB 2181 (87R) — bipartisan legislation authored by my good friends Sen. Royce West and Rep. Rafael Anchía, which I was proud to support. #TXLege #SD16

Celebrating a Dallas Treasure! Team Johnson joined city leaders and neighbors to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Cotton Bowl Stadium, which first opened in 1930.

The $140 million investment delivers state-of-the-art upgrades while preserving the history and character of the landmark.

Seventeen amendments. One ballot.

Early voting kicks off October 20th — are you #VoteReady?

Check out a quick, no-fluff breakdown of each amendment, plus what supporters and opponents are saying: bit.ly/SNJGUIDE

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).

I’m honored to recognize his hard work and wish him continued success in all his future endeavors. #TXLege #SD16

Congratulations to my good friend Willis Johnson and the entire JBJ Management team on their 30th anniversary!

I'm honored to join our Dallas community in celebrating this milestone with a resolution recognizing the JBJ team’s lasting contributions. #TXLege #SD16

Well, I was going to file a complaint with the Office of Special Counsel, about HUD and other federal agencies flagrantly violating the Hatch Act and the 1st Amendment by posting Republican wing-nut propaganda on a taxpayer-funded official government web sites, but…

Democratic candidate for Texas AG says he’ll restore integrity to office - Longview News-Journal A North Texas Democratic state senator running to be the next Texas attorney general said he’ll restore integrity to the office and make sure “political corruption is not endemic.” Sen. Nathan Johnson...

Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, said he aims to keep the AG’s office from being “a political tool for the far-right” – which he believes it has become under Ken Paxton.

Read the full interview from the Longview News Journal.

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Jaw-dropping illegal activity by HUD, violating Hatch Act and First Amendment: using federal taxpayer funded website for ideological purposes. This is not okay, and not of small significance. #txlege

Propelling our nation forward — from classrooms to boardrooms, innovation to leadership — the Hispanic community’s rich heritage and grit have shaped the very fabric of America.

I’m honored to join my Texas House and Senate colleagues in recognizing the brave men and women of the Irving Fire Department and the Irving Professional Fire Fighters Association with an official resolution. #TXLege #SD16

Congratulations to the Irving Fire Department on 100 years of service!

From 20 volunteers and a hand-pulled water cart in 1925 to a team of 400+ professionals serving more than 250,000 residents, Irving Fire’s legacy speaks for itself.

Team Johnson had the opportunity to attend Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s State of the Agency, hosted by President & CEO Nadine Lee and the DART team. #TXLege #SD16

From new rail lines and upgraded infrastructure to strategic development and preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DART is delivering on its Point B Strategic Plan and shaping the future of mobility in our region.

In 2024, more than 47,000 people died by suicide — one every 11 minutes. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is just a call or text away.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 to provide support.

Help break the stigma. Learn more at Nami.org/Help.

We have a problem when we take our law enforcement and dehumanize them and turn them into instruments of fear, we break public trust. Public safety depends on a strong, positive relationship between officers and the community.

I spoke with CNN’s John Berman about the Dallas ICE shooting.

1 dead, 2 in critical condition after shooting at Dallas ICE facility Follow updates in the Dallas ICE facility shooting, where one person, and the suspect, are dead

NBC News: Johnson told NBC News this is not a time to foment further division in the country by politicizing the shooting and making assumptions.

He described the shooting as “absolutely horrifying and tremendously sad” and extended his condolences to all of those involved.

Read more:

Live updates: Dallas ICE facility shooting leaves 1 victim dead and at least 2 more injured | CNN At least one victim is dead and two were injured in a shooting at a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas. At least two detainees are among the victims, according to sources. Follo...

A sadly violent time we’re in.

My office is in communication with federal, state and local officials, as well as law enforcement agencies, to learn more about the incident.

As the sun sets and Rosh Hashanah begins, I’m sending warm wishes to all who celebrate. May the new year bring health, renewal, joy, and peace.

L’Shana Tovah!

Senate District 16 — If you're 21 or older and want your GED, don’t let cost hold you back.

Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) programs are helping thousands of Texans pay for the exam — and you could be next.

Call your local provider and apply today: tcall.tamu.edu/search.aspx

New Texas law restricting abortion pills beefs up an existing legal tool HB 7, which was signed by the governor Wednesday, allows private citizens to sue abortion pill providers and manufacturers, mirroring a 2021 law on abortion bans

@texastribune.org: Sen. Johnson has questioned if this provision was a “cash grab” and said in an interview that he can imagine pro-life nonprofits encouraging their supporters to file lawsuits and donate the money to their nonprofit.

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Young leaders, sleeves rolled up, working to make sure their peers — and our community — are ready to vote.

(📸 Credit: Tanay Shrivastav) #TXLege #SD16

Team Johnson supported National Voter Registration Day at The University of Texas at Dallas, joining Council Member Dan Barrios and the UT Dallas Student Government Legislative Affairs Committee in encouraging students to get registered and engaged.