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Clay Lewis Jenkins

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Clay Lewis Jenkins

@JudgeClayJ

Chief Elected Official of Dallas County. 2nd Largest County in the Lone Star State. Known in TX as the County Judge. Home to 2.7 million. RTs not endorsements.

Dallas County

dallascounty.org/government/com…

Born March 26

Joined March 2012

Clay Lewis Jenkins
@JudgeClayJ
Aug 9, 2021
Earlier this evening I filed a Temporary Restraining Order and declaratory judgment in my official capacity as your Dallas County Judge against Governor Greg Abbott seeking to hold portions of GA 38 regarding mask mandates unenforceable… 1/
Clay Lewis Jenkins
@JudgeClayJ
Mar 2, 2021
Moments ago, on the day 25 new deaths raise @DallasCountyTx death toll above 3k, @GovAbbott lifted all his state orders designed to protect you and those you care about from #COVID19. You should focus on what doctors,facts and science say is safe; not on what Gov. says is legal!
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Clay Lewis Jenkins
@JudgeClayJ
Apr 16, 2022
Rotting fruit, spoiled vegetables: how ⁦@GovAbbott⁩ ⁦@GregAbbott_TX⁩ just made the supply chain even worse - CNN Business apple.news/A-CcxLFs-QVK1B…
Clay Lewis Jenkins
@JudgeClayJ
Jun 12, 2020
.@realDonaldTrump you are literally in charge of the nation’s COVID19 response and chance for policing reform yet you come to Dallas ignore our Black law enforcement leaders and civil rights activist while violating @CDCgov guidelines for 6 ft distance and masking? That’s WEAK!!
Gromer M. Jeffers
@gromerjeffers
Jun 11, 2020
Big crowd for @realDonaldTrump roundtable. Many are separated by one seat and very few people are wearing masks.
Clay Lewis Jenkins
@JudgeClayJ
Aug 9, 2021
Replying to @JudgeClayJ
I'll do all I can to protect the public health and the people of Dallas County. I hope others will join me in following the science and listening to local doctors and the CDC to act swiftly and decisively. This is about ensuring there's adequate medical resources and… 3/
Clay Lewis Jenkins
@JudgeClayJ
Aug 9, 2021
Replying to @JudgeClayJ
The enemy is not each other. The enemy is the virus and we must all do all that we can to protect public health. School districts and government closest to the people should make decisions on how best to keep students and others safe…. 2/
Clay Lewis Jenkins
@JudgeClayJ
Aug 9, 2021
As a parent, resident and as your Dallas County Judge, I am so proud of @dallasschools for protecting students and staff! Their actions will lead to more hospital bed space for ANY condition in North Texas.
Clay Lewis Jenkins
@JudgeClayJ
Aug 9, 2021
Replying to @JudgeClayJ
hospital bed capacity to take care of people with COVID and any other condition that requires medical care or hospitalization. Ultimately, it is about saving lives and saving and protecting children. ####
Clay Lewis Jenkins
@JudgeClayJ
Nov 16, 2021
I’m so glad you are running! We need a Governor that will follow science, stand up for Texans and bring us together👍🇺🇸
Beto O'Rourke
@BetoORourke
Nov 15, 2021
I’m running for governor. Together, we can push past the small and divisive politics that we see in Texas today — and get back to the big, bold vision that used to define Texas. A Texas big enough for all of us. Join us: bit.ly/30mq3KP
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Clay Lewis Jenkins
@JudgeClayJ
Feb 18, 2021
.@GovAbbott please apologize to Texans who lost power and immediately order your team @PUCTX to pass weatherization requirements like Oklahoma and the other states. You chose not to do it before. Please do it now. @TexasHouse @TexasSenateGOP, please pass bills requiring this.
Scott Braddock
@scottbraddock
Feb 17, 2021
In 2011, Texas suffered rolling blackouts when cold weather forced coal & natural gas plants offline. A Republican-led Texas House committee identified the problems in this 2012 report: lrl.texas.gov/scanned/interi… Has Gov @GregAbbott_TX done anything about it? #TexasBlackout #TxLege
Clay Lewis Jenkins
@JudgeClayJ
Aug 16, 2021
The Tex Supreme Court did not strike down my face mask order. Rather they removed the stay on the GA 38. Unless I receive a ruling requiring otherwise, I will amend my order to remove the possibility of fines on non-compliant businesses but otherwise leave the order in effect.
Clay Lewis Jenkins
@JudgeClayJ
Jun 16, 2020
Here’s the statement I released in response to the Governor’s comments today.
Clay Lewis Jenkins
@JudgeClayJ
Nov 23, 2021
The Court of Appeals found in my favor tonight in Jenkins v Abbott: “…section 418.012 does not give the governor carte blanche to issue executive orders empowering him to rule the state in any way he wishes during a disaster.” I am thankful for this ruling. To the lawyers who…
Clay Lewis Jenkins
@JudgeClayJ
Feb 17, 2021
. @WhiteHouse just informed me that the regulatory issues with the South Texas Nuclear Plant have been resolved by FERC. That’s 1200 megawatts that can come back online. I’m not sure how fast but it’ll be a big help.