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Stan Gerdes

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Stan Gerdes

@StanGerdesforTX

Proud Husband, Father, 5th Generation Texan, Texas Ex, and State Representative for District 17 (Bastrop, Burleson, Caldwell, Lee & Milam Counties).

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Stan Gerdes
@StanGerdesforTX
Oct 26, 2024
Today, I joined Grayson Davis' family at President Trump’s press conference, where President Trump highlighted the terrible impact of illegal immigrant crime across the United States. Afterwards, we met with President @realDonaldTrump and Senator @tedcruz. Both men listened with
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Stan Gerdes
@StanGerdesforTX
Oct 10, 2023
In light of the Texas Tribune exposé of a Defend Texas Liberty PAC meeting with an infamous Neo-Nazi, I am calling on my opponent, Tom Glass, to return and reject any contributions from this PAC. You can read my full statement below 👇
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Stan Gerdes
@StanGerdesforTX
Mar 10, 2025
13 years ago today, I proposed to Samantha at the top of the Capitol dome. I didn’t work in politics (yet) … I just knew I had to do it somewhere taller than the University of Texas Tower where my big brother proposed to his wife. Governor Perry’s staff helped me pull it off and
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Stan Gerdes
@StanGerdesforTX
Oct 21, 2024
We are heartbroken for the family of Grayson Davis, a beloved member of our Smithville community, whose life was tragically taken far too soon. Grayson fought for several days on life support, surrounded by hundreds of loved ones who came to say goodbye before he went to be with
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Stan Gerdes
@StanGerdesforTX
Mar 13, 2025
Our Texas classrooms should be places of learning, not distractions. That’s why I’ve filed HB 4814, the FURRIES Act (Forbidding Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Educational Spaces) to ensure that public schools are not accommodating or allowing disruptive "furry"
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Furries (or the furry fandom) are fans of anthropomorphic animal characters. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furry_fan… Sensationalist claims about furries literally behaving as animals and receiving accommodations (such as litter boxes) have been repeatedly debunked as hoaxes since at least 2021. reuters.com/article/factch… snopes.com/news/2023/01/3… politifact.com/article/2022/d… en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litter_bo…
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Stan Gerdes
@StanGerdesforTX
Apr 30, 2025
Legislators may be front and center during session, but it’s our incredible spouses who keep everything running while we are on the floor or in committee around the clock —often juggling two households, traveling back and forth to our districts, supporting our work behind the
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Stan Gerdes
@StanGerdesforTX
May 12, 2025
3 weeks until sine die… #txlege
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Stan Gerdes
@StanGerdesforTX
Jan 15, 2025
Proud to have my wife, Sam, and son, Stanley, by my side as I was sworn-in to serve my second session in the Texas House of Representatives. Thank you, District 17! Let’s get to work. #txlege #HD17
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Stan Gerdes
@StanGerdesforTX
Mar 17, 2023
My most demanding constituent came to the House floor for a surprise audit and to review my work ... says he’ll be back for a follow-up. 👶🏻 👀 #txlege #HD17
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Stan Gerdes
@StanGerdesforTX
Jan 25, 2023
I’m proud to announce that I’ve joined the first ever Texas House Water Caucus. Water security is a critical component to Texas, and we must continue to innovate, invest and strategize long-term to manage our water resources efficiently. #TXWaterCaucus
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Stan Gerdes
@StanGerdesforTX
Jan 10, 2023
Today marks the start of the 88th Legislative Session. It was the honor of a lifetime to be sworn-in as your State Rep alongside my family and colleagues. I look forward to cutting property taxes, securing our border, and keeping the Texas economy booming for years to come.
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Stan Gerdes
@StanGerdesforTX
May 2, 2025
Thank you to all of the courageous students, parents, teachers and administrators that have come forward to share what we all know to be true. Fetishes or distracting non-human role-playing behavior have no place in our Texas schools. The doubters and deniers among the radical
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Stan Gerdes
@StanGerdesforTX
Apr 14, 2023
I’m proud to be the 1st freshman to lay out & pass a bill in the House today! HB 1486 will provide mental health leave to our emergency dispatchers who experience trauma on the job. I look forward to working with the Senate to get this great bill onto the Gov’s desk. #txlege
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Stan Gerdes
@StanGerdesforTX
Jun 5, 2023
Our son turned 1 during session, so we had a belated bday party at home-Baby’s First Rodeo! I’m so grateful to my incredible wife for giving us the greatest gift in the world & for all of our family, friends, & neighbors that help us to be the best parents we can be. Thank you!
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