Senator Sarah Eckhardt
@saraheckhardttx.bsky.social
State Senator for the Austin, Texas area. Former Travis County Judge, and County Commissioner before that. Proud public servant. Proud Democrat. #txlege
https://www.saraheckhardt.com/take-action
https://www.saraheckhardt.com/take-action
A lot is changing in our country. But one thing’s still true: we don’t have kings in America. Our future depends on the fierce decency of the many. This weekend reminded us—no matter where you are, you’re not alone. Let’s keep showing up and standing strong together.
October 20, 2025 at 1:25 AM
A lot is changing in our country. But one thing’s still true: we don’t have kings in America. Our future depends on the fierce decency of the many. This weekend reminded us—no matter where you are, you’re not alone. Let’s keep showing up and standing strong together.
Next week, Tesla plans to launch robotaxis in Austin— before Texas’ new AV safety law takes effect. We’re urging a delay until those safety standards are in place.
Public trust comes from safety and transparency. We look forward to working with Tesla to achieve both. #txlege
Public trust comes from safety and transparency. We look forward to working with Tesla to achieve both. #txlege
June 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Next week, Tesla plans to launch robotaxis in Austin— before Texas’ new AV safety law takes effect. We’re urging a delay until those safety standards are in place.
Public trust comes from safety and transparency. We look forward to working with Tesla to achieve both. #txlege
Public trust comes from safety and transparency. We look forward to working with Tesla to achieve both. #txlege
We have entered a season of protest and you should exercise your right to dissent. You should also keep yourself safe so you can keep exercising that right. #txlege
Visit saraheckhardt.com/take-action to access more resources for before, during, & after you've made your voice heard.
Visit saraheckhardt.com/take-action to access more resources for before, during, & after you've made your voice heard.
June 11, 2025 at 11:18 PM
We have entered a season of protest and you should exercise your right to dissent. You should also keep yourself safe so you can keep exercising that right. #txlege
Visit saraheckhardt.com/take-action to access more resources for before, during, & after you've made your voice heard.
Visit saraheckhardt.com/take-action to access more resources for before, during, & after you've made your voice heard.
This session’s efforts to derail the voter-approved plan to expand Austin’s transit system were stopped in their tracks. But some myths that surfaced in the debate are still worth dispelling. Check out my latest video on Project Connect. #txlege
youtu.be/1kwI80GuoCA?...
youtu.be/1kwI80GuoCA?...
May 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
This session’s efforts to derail the voter-approved plan to expand Austin’s transit system were stopped in their tracks. But some myths that surfaced in the debate are still worth dispelling. Check out my latest video on Project Connect. #txlege
youtu.be/1kwI80GuoCA?...
youtu.be/1kwI80GuoCA?...
If state leaders are so fed up with what's going on in cities, maybe they should run for City Council—rather than overriding the will of voters who are asking their local leaders for solutions. #txlege
Read more about their efforts from Joshua Fechter:
www.texastribune.org/2025/05/05/t...
Read more about their efforts from Joshua Fechter:
www.texastribune.org/2025/05/05/t...
May 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
If state leaders are so fed up with what's going on in cities, maybe they should run for City Council—rather than overriding the will of voters who are asking their local leaders for solutions. #txlege
Read more about their efforts from Joshua Fechter:
www.texastribune.org/2025/05/05/t...
Read more about their efforts from Joshua Fechter:
www.texastribune.org/2025/05/05/t...
Join me tomorrow, May 15 at 7pm on Instagram Live to talk about all things Lege! #txlege
What questions do you want answered? Drop them down below and I’ll get to as many as I can during the Sitdown!
What questions do you want answered? Drop them down below and I’ll get to as many as I can during the Sitdown!
May 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Join me tomorrow, May 15 at 7pm on Instagram Live to talk about all things Lege! #txlege
What questions do you want answered? Drop them down below and I’ll get to as many as I can during the Sitdown!
What questions do you want answered? Drop them down below and I’ll get to as many as I can during the Sitdown!
Every Session, Gov. Abbott withholds his signature on the majority of bills until legislators have gone home for another 2 years. This enables him to have no check on his unfettered power of the pen, depriving Texans of certainty around popular policies their reps fight for during Session. #txlege
May 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Every Session, Gov. Abbott withholds his signature on the majority of bills until legislators have gone home for another 2 years. This enables him to have no check on his unfettered power of the pen, depriving Texans of certainty around popular policies their reps fight for during Session. #txlege
I sat down with Jack Fink at CBS to talk about how this Session’s bail reform bills undermine due process and equal protection.
Stay tuned for more. #txlege
www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/...
Stay tuned for more. #txlege
www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/...
May 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I sat down with Jack Fink at CBS to talk about how this Session’s bail reform bills undermine due process and equal protection.
Stay tuned for more. #txlege
www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/...
Stay tuned for more. #txlege
www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/...
My vote for SB31 is about letting doctors do their jobs and save lives. Republican leaders must still be held accountable for depriving Texans of their choice in whether, when, and with whom to have children. That work continues now. #txlege
April 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
My vote for SB31 is about letting doctors do their jobs and save lives. Republican leaders must still be held accountable for depriving Texans of their choice in whether, when, and with whom to have children. That work continues now. #txlege
Today, the movement to defund our neighborhood public schools moved ahead.
I spoke against SB 2 on the Senate Floor today and will keep fighting for Texas to fulfill its constitutional duty to fully fund our schools. #txlege
I spoke against SB 2 on the Senate Floor today and will keep fighting for Texas to fulfill its constitutional duty to fully fund our schools. #txlege
April 25, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Today, the movement to defund our neighborhood public schools moved ahead.
I spoke against SB 2 on the Senate Floor today and will keep fighting for Texas to fulfill its constitutional duty to fully fund our schools. #txlege
I spoke against SB 2 on the Senate Floor today and will keep fighting for Texas to fulfill its constitutional duty to fully fund our schools. #txlege
Attacks on the LGBTQ+ community aren't new this Session, but we must remain vigilant against Republican attempts to control & intrude on our private spaces & personal choices.
This isn’t effective government. It’s unnecessary, overreaching legislation rooted in fear. #txlege
This isn’t effective government. It’s unnecessary, overreaching legislation rooted in fear. #txlege
April 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Attacks on the LGBTQ+ community aren't new this Session, but we must remain vigilant against Republican attempts to control & intrude on our private spaces & personal choices.
This isn’t effective government. It’s unnecessary, overreaching legislation rooted in fear. #txlege
This isn’t effective government. It’s unnecessary, overreaching legislation rooted in fear. #txlege
🟩 LEGE ALERT: SB365, my bill to expand Academic Fresh Start, just passed the Texas House! Now it's on the way to the Governor--the fourth bill overall this Session. 😎 #txlege
April 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
🟩 LEGE ALERT: SB365, my bill to expand Academic Fresh Start, just passed the Texas House! Now it's on the way to the Governor--the fourth bill overall this Session. 😎 #txlege
There’s a lot of dirt to love in Texas- beautiful, natural scenes and public spaces that we all get to enjoy. It’s up to us to keep it that way: preserve it, protect it, and help it thrive. #txlege
Here are just a few of those sacred spaces in honor of #EarthDay and National Parks Week. 🌎💚
Here are just a few of those sacred spaces in honor of #EarthDay and National Parks Week. 🌎💚
April 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I joined 200+ folks in Pflugerville this weekend for a CD-10 town hall—but Congressman McCaul was only there in cardboard cutout form.
Thankfully, other leaders stepped up to help answer questions and rally the people—who deserve answers, not a Rep who doesn't show up. #txlege
Thankfully, other leaders stepped up to help answer questions and rally the people—who deserve answers, not a Rep who doesn't show up. #txlege
April 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I joined 200+ folks in Pflugerville this weekend for a CD-10 town hall—but Congressman McCaul was only there in cardboard cutout form.
Thankfully, other leaders stepped up to help answer questions and rally the people—who deserve answers, not a Rep who doesn't show up. #txlege
Thankfully, other leaders stepped up to help answer questions and rally the people—who deserve answers, not a Rep who doesn't show up. #txlege
Today, I join the Catholic community in mourning the passing of Pope Francis—a transformational leader who diversified the ranks of Church leadership & spoke out for justice. May he rest in peace. #txlege
April 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Today, I join the Catholic community in mourning the passing of Pope Francis—a transformational leader who diversified the ranks of Church leadership & spoke out for justice. May he rest in peace. #txlege
🎥Dirt. We’ve got a lot of it in Texas and with a housing deficit of over 300K units, a little bit of “lazy dirt” is all that’s standing in the way to fix it. #txlege
Full video: youtu.be/0WueOruS1ww?...
Full video: youtu.be/0WueOruS1ww?...
April 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🎥Dirt. We’ve got a lot of it in Texas and with a housing deficit of over 300K units, a little bit of “lazy dirt” is all that’s standing in the way to fix it. #txlege
Full video: youtu.be/0WueOruS1ww?...
Full video: youtu.be/0WueOruS1ww?...
A reminder that those among the ruling class often claim a “religious right,” not to serve everyday Texans- but to advance their own political agendas. Texans deserve a statewide leader that works for all of us, not one that dictates religious practices in public schools. #txlege
April 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A reminder that those among the ruling class often claim a “religious right,” not to serve everyday Texans- but to advance their own political agendas. Texans deserve a statewide leader that works for all of us, not one that dictates religious practices in public schools. #txlege
My Statement on the Nomination of Justin Berry to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. #txlege
Full video here: youtu.be/YoEMwjiU6CA
Full video here: youtu.be/YoEMwjiU6CA
April 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
My Statement on the Nomination of Justin Berry to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. #txlege
Full video here: youtu.be/YoEMwjiU6CA
Full video here: youtu.be/YoEMwjiU6CA
Governor Abbott can’t handle dissent so he’s shutting it down through process. Texans deserve to hear directly from the people he appoints to high office to represent them–in public and on the record. #txlege
www.statesman.com/story/news/p...
www.statesman.com/story/news/p...
April 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Governor Abbott can’t handle dissent so he’s shutting it down through process. Texans deserve to hear directly from the people he appoints to high office to represent them–in public and on the record. #txlege
www.statesman.com/story/news/p...
www.statesman.com/story/news/p...
Earlier this week, I offered an amendment to SB 24 proposing that, if we’re going to require teachers to educate on the “horrors of communism,” we should also include the horrors of other authoritarian ideologies—like fascism. #txlege
March 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Earlier this week, I offered an amendment to SB 24 proposing that, if we’re going to require teachers to educate on the “horrors of communism,” we should also include the horrors of other authoritarian ideologies—like fascism. #txlege
My statement on SB 10 in the Senate tonight.
Texans want the separation of church and state, as our founders intended, not a state religion crammed down their throat. #txlege
Texans want the separation of church and state, as our founders intended, not a state religion crammed down their throat. #txlege
March 20, 2025 at 3:06 AM
My statement on SB 10 in the Senate tonight.
Texans want the separation of church and state, as our founders intended, not a state religion crammed down their throat. #txlege
Texans want the separation of church and state, as our founders intended, not a state religion crammed down their throat. #txlege