Thierry became a Republican cause celebré for breaking with Democrats over her views on transgender rights.
State Rep. Shawn Thierry , D-Houston, speaks to press after her legislation, aimed at reducing pregnancy-related deaths, passed to second reading on Juy 31, 2017.Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday appointed outgoing state Rep. Shawn Thierry , who recently switched from the Democrat to Republican party, to the state’s juvenile justice board..
In a statement, Abbott highlighted Thierry’s experience in the Legislature, particularly her work on the House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Committee. The Texas Juvenile Justice Board develops and implements rules for the state’s juvenile justice department, which has been in turmoil for years. The agency isI hope this article helped you feel more informed about your state.
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