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As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took their oaths of office, elected officials from around Texas took to Twitter. Read on to see their reactions.
U.S. Senate
Sen. Ted Cruz
.@ladygaga singing the national anthem at the Biden Inauguration. pic.twitter.com/YxrZAbtpdr
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) January 20, 2021
.@jlo singing at the Biden Inauguration. Beautiful. pic.twitter.com/Z3BPpL4fx1
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) January 20, 2021
Biden takes the oath.
May God bless the United States of America. pic.twitter.com/bgv8ncHcHn
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) January 20, 2021
U.S. Congress
Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin
There was always light if only we were brave enough to see it. If only we were brave enough to be it. pic.twitter.com/BT3uvrNRm7
— Lloyd Doggett (@RepLloydDoggett) January 20, 2021
"But while democracy can be periodically delayed,
It can never be permanently defeated.”
– the incredible Amanda Gorman
— Lloyd Doggett (@RepLloydDoggett) January 20, 2021
Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin
The peaceful transition of power sends a strong message to the world that, no matter what, America values democracy & that free & fair elections work. Whether our president is dem. or republican, we should wish them success, because it ultimately means the success of our country. pic.twitter.com/pXnnZPc0X9
— Michael McCaul (@RepMcCaul) January 20, 2021
Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock
I want to thank President Trump and Vice President Pence for their service to the country. Over the last four years, we have made the border more secure, lowered taxes for hardworking families, ushered in better trade deals and brokered peace agreements across the globe.
— Judge Carter (@JudgeCarter) January 20, 2021
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have taken the oath to protect, preserve and defend the Constitution. I congratulate them and welcome their Administration. Now it is time to get to work to find meaningful solutions to the challenges Americans face.
— Judge Carter (@JudgeCarter) January 20, 2021
While we work to find common ground, I will continue to champion #TX31's values of freedom, liberty and smaller government.
We are all Americans, we will rise together and succeed together.
God Bless the United States of America.
— Judge Carter (@JudgeCarter) January 20, 2021
Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin
Under President Trump, we built the greatest economy in generations, cut taxes, rolled back regulations and took tremendous steps to rebuild our military. We thank him and his family for their incredible service to our nation, and wish them prosperity in their future endeavors. https://t.co/pFTfoAdT5k
— Rep. Roger Williams (@RepRWilliams) January 20, 2021
Today President-Elect Joe Biden will become the 46th President of the United States. I am honored to represent #TX25 at our nation’s capital to witness a hallmark of democracy — the peaceful transfer of power.
— Rep. Roger Williams (@RepRWilliams) January 20, 2021
Texas House of Representatives
Rep. John Bucy III, D-Cedar Park
“We’ve seen a force that would shatter our nation rather than share it,
Would destroy our country if it meant delaying democracy.
And this effort very nearly succeeded.
But while democracy can be periodically delayed,
It can never be permanently defeated.”#InaugurationDay
— Rep. John Bucy III (@BucyForTexas) January 20, 2021
What a historic day! #InaugurationDay #txlege pic.twitter.com/7RvxK9UR5k
— Rep. John Bucy III (@BucyForTexas) January 20, 2021
It’s 12:00 PM ET on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. It’s a new day in America. Let's go to work!#InaugurationDay #Inauguration2021 #txlege pic.twitter.com/7KHwT6xpgb
— Rep. John Bucy III (@BucyForTexas) January 20, 2021
Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock
Our long national nightmare is over. pic.twitter.com/sS04u5cmpC
— James Talarico (@jamestalarico) January 20, 2021
Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin
Congratulations to President @JoeBiden and Vice President @KamalaHarris on your historic inauguration today! (man does that feel good to say!)
I'm looking forward to the next 100 days as we get every American vaccinated and our country on the road to recovery. #Inaugurationday46 pic.twitter.com/4QHfkF49ww
— Rep. Eddie Rodriguez (@EddieforTexas) January 20, 2021
Rep. Celia Israel, D-Austin
If only #ladygaga could also belt out “climb every mountain, Ford every stream, follow every rainbow..” #fangirl #soundofmusic #Inauguration2021
— Celia Israel (@CeliaIsrael) January 20, 2021
Justicia para todos! #jolo #america #InaugurationDay
— Celia Israel (@CeliaIsrael) January 20, 2021
Rep. Vikki Goodwin, D-Austin
Today is a historic moment for our country! As President Biden and VP Harris took the oath of office, we witnessed the first woman and first woman of color begin her service in one of our top seats of government. https://t.co/uUQZ3mR97W
— Rep. Vikki Goodwin (@VikkiGoodwinTX) January 20, 2021
Texas Senate
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, D-Austin
The Biden Administration brings experience & competency - qualities that have been sorely missed - & a robust plan to deliver much needed relief. Let's recommit to defeating COVID19 with the power & force of a people united in a common & noble cause. Today is a new day. #txlege https://t.co/IIcAA3XqYv
— Sarah Eckhardt (@sarah_eckhardt) January 20, 2021
Sen. Dawn Buckingham, R-Lakeway
California’s residents and companies have been fleeing to Texas at record pace for years, has the highest amount of #COVID19 cases, and Biden’s plan is to make America more like California? This is NOT the right move. #txlege https://t.co/qKHcJEI9Jt
— Dawn Buckingham (@DrBuckinghamTX) January 19, 2021
Austin City Council
Mayor Steve Adler
Congratulations President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris! (...and how great that sounds.) Lead us together, and to restore civility and dignity in all we do. pic.twitter.com/uAPl5d6vLG
— Mayor Adler | wear a mask. (@MayorAdler) January 20, 2021
District 1 Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison
Chills. pic.twitter.com/bR2jn93PC3
— Natasha Harper-Madison (@NatashaD1atx) January 20, 2021
I'm on all my feet for this. https://t.co/cwoontEg5t
— Natasha Harper-Madison (@NatashaD1atx) January 20, 2021
District 2 Council Member Vanessa Fuentes
It’s time for boldness, indeed
— Vanessa Fuentes (@VanessaForATX) January 20, 2021
Where do I get this pin?! pic.twitter.com/zFD87EZZOz
— Vanessa Fuentes (@VanessaForATX) January 20, 2021
District 4 Council Member Greg Casar
We need a progressive federal government to expand workers rights, build affordable housing, win comprehensive and true immigration reform, save small businesses, advance racial equity, and end the pandemic.
— Gregorio Casar (@GregCasar) January 20, 2021
District 5 Council Member Ann Kitchen
Wearing my mother’s pearls today - for Kamala! Historic day for us all! First woman of color, first woman VP. To little girls everywhere - dream big pic.twitter.com/qiywDkfUOD
— Ann Kitchen (@D5Kitchen) January 20, 2021
District 7 Council Member Leslie Pool
I support the @ICLEI_USA vision for the #BidenHarris Administration's first 100 days. The Action Proposal outlines 8 ways the Administration can meet the #climateaction needs of local governments with domestic leadership & global colalboration: https://t.co/1lxxeLoAkm
— Leslie Pool (@LesliePoolATX) January 20, 2021
We are in the midst of history. pic.twitter.com/ZYfBotD5U7
— Leslie Pool (@LesliePoolATX) January 20, 2021
District 10 Council Alison Alter
We are with you President Biden and Vice President Harris! Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/5It7YiqrmO
— Council Member Alter (@ALTERforATX) January 20, 2021
Travis County Commissioners Court
Judge Andy Brown
Today is a special day for our democracy!
Congratulations to President @JoeBiden and Vice President @KamalaHarris on their historic inauguration today.
They have hard work ahead of them, but I know better days are coming. #Inauguration
— Travis County Judge Andy Brown (@TravisCoJudge) January 20, 2021
Hays County Commissioners Court
Judge Ruben Becerra
My whole soul is in unity.
— Judge Ruben Becerra (@rubenbecerrasr) January 20, 2021
