Texas Senate Democratic Caucus: Standing with Senator Alvarado to Oppose H.B. 4

Austin, TX—The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus today issued the following statement in support of Caucus Chair Carol Alvarado’s intent to filibuster House Bill 4—a brazen, mid- decade power grab designed to silence voters and protect politicians, not people.

“H.B. 4 is about one thing: keeping power in the hands of a few while stripping minority Texans of their voice. We’re not going to sit by while democracy is dismantled in broad daylight.

Senator Alvarado is standing for all Texans, and we are proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with her. Our message is simple: Politicians don’t get to pick their voters—voters should get to pick their politicians.

“For more than two centuries, redistricting has followed the census to reflect population changes in an orderly process. H.B. 4 is not that process—it is a blatant attempt to manipulate maps to avoid accountability for unpopular policies. This sets a dangerous precedent where politicians could redraw maps before every election, leaving citizens with no real say at all. We intend to use every procedural tool available under the Senate rules to oppose H.B. 4 and to fight for fair representation for the people of Texas.”