Statement on the Horrific Attacks on Minnesota State Legislators

AUSTIN, TX—The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus released the following statement:

We are heartbroken and outraged by the assassination of Democratic State Representative and former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and the attempted assassination of Democratic State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. We condemn in the strongest possible terms this act of political violence. There is no place for hatred, intimidation or violence in our democracy.

Speaker Hortman dedicated her life to public service and to making Minnesota a better place for all. Our deepest condolences go out to the Hortman family, their loved ones and the community she faithfully served. We stand united against violence and remain committed to upholding the values of justice, peace and democratic discourse.