Eddie Bernice Johnson: an insult to not have Democrat running Texas – The Dallas Morning News

Posted: July 17, 2022 at 9:17 am

U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson received a fond farewell at her final Texas Democratic Convention representing Dallas 30th Congressional District.

Johnson, who is retiring from the House at the end of her term, received a standing ovation as she took the stage.

Im retiring from Congress in January, but if the Lord lets me live, Im not retiring from the Democratic Party, she said.

Fellow Democrats presented the longtime Dallas leader with the Eddie Bernice Johnson Trailblazer Award.

Johnson, who has represented Dallas in Congress since 1993 and as a state representative before that, spoke about the legacy of former President Lyndon Baines Johnson. The late presidents daughter, Luci Baines Johnson, spoke earlier in the night.

That Democratic president was responsible for equal education, open housing, Medicare and Medicaid, voting rights, civil rights, Johnson said. There has been no greater president.

Its an insult to have anybody but a Democrat in charge of this state.

State Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas won the Democratic runoff to replace Johnson and is heavily favored to win the district in November.

1/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke (right) listens to the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Opal Lee, at Jaxon Beer Garden in Downtown Dallas. Beto was taking photos with supporters following his speech at the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

2/99Grandmother of Juneteenth, Opal Lee (right) looks at Steve Foxs photos of his son at the Juneteenth memorial in Galveston during a convention after-party at Jaxon Beer Garden in Downtown Dallas. Lee was there with Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke who was taking photos with supporters following his speech at the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

3/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke delivers his speech to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

4/99Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon Baines Johnson, cheers on Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke as he delivers his speech to delegates and guests at 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

5/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke walks on-stage to deliver his speech to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

6/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke delivers his speech to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

7/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke delivers his speech to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

8/99Delegates and guests cheers on Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke as he delivers his speech during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

9/99Delegates and guests cheers on Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke as he delivers his speech during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

10/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke delivers his speech to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

11/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke delivers his speech to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

12/99A delegate throws up a sign to Fix the Damn Grid as Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke delivers his speech to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

13/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke walks on-stage to deliver his speech to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

14/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke delivers his speech to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

15/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke gives his wife Amy a kiss after delivering his speech to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

16/99Outgoing U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson of Dallas (center) is recognized with the Texas Democrats Trailblazer Award by Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa before she spoke during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. U.S. House Texas District 30 candidate Jasmine Crockett (left) as U.S. Representative Al Green of Houston appeared on stage with them.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

17/99Outgoing U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson of Dallas (second from right) delivers her speech during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Joining her onstage is Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa (left) Democratic U.S. House Texas District 30 candidate Jasmine Crockett, U.S. Representative Al Green of Houston and U.S. Representative Marc Veasey.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

18/99Outgoing U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson of Dallas (second from right) recognizes Democratic U.S. House Texas District 30 candidate Jasmine Crockett (second from left) as she speaks during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa (left) and U.S. Representative Al Green of Houston appeared on stage with them.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

19/99U.S. House Texas District 32 Representative Colin Allred speaks to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

20/99U.S. House Texas District 32 Representative Colin Allred speaks to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

21/99U.S. House Texas District 32 Representative Colin Allred speaks to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

22/99Delegate Hazel Weathers and others cheer U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston who recognized WNBA basketball player Brittney Griner during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Griner is jailed in Russia.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

23/99Delegates Hazel Weathers (center) and Sheena King (left) and others cheer U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston who recognized WNBA basketball player Brittney Griner during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Griner is jailed in Russia.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

24/99Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner spoke after being recognized by Luci Baines Johnson (right) for leading Democrats out of Texas when voting rights were under attack in Austin. He spoke to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

25/99Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner speaks after being recognized for leading Democrats out of Texas when voting rights were under attack in Austin. He spoke to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

26/99Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner speaks after being recognized by Luci Baines Johnson for leading Democrats out of Texas when voting rights were under attack in Austin. He spoke to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

27/99Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner spoke after being recognized by Luci Baines Johnson (right) for leading Democrats out of Texas when voting rights were under attack in Austin. He spoke to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

28/99Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner (left) receives a hug from Luci Baines Johnson after being recognized for leading Democrats out of Texas when voting rights were under attack in Austin. He spoke to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

29/99Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner was recognized with the Texas Democrats President Lyndon B. Johnson Lifetime Service Award by Luci Baines Johnson. Turner led Democrats out of Texas when voting rights were under attack in Austin. He spoke to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

30/99Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner was recognized with the Texas Democrats President Lyndon B. Johnson Lifetime Service Award by Luci Baines Johnson. Turner led Democrats out of Texas when voting rights were under attack in Austin. He spoke to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

31/99Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins speaks to delegates and guests gathered for the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

32/99Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins speaks to delegates and guests gathered for the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

33/99(From lelt) Texas Young Democrats President & ECtor Co Chair Hannah Horick leads a panel discussion with former DNC Rural Council Chair Betty Richie, Midland Co Chair Cathy Broadrick and Bowie Co Chair Zebrina Robertson during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

34/99During a Q&A game, Democratic U.S. House Texas District 30 candidate Jasmine Crockett (center) reacts with her answer after being asked if theyd ever cussed out a Republican during a panel discussion at the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. U.S. House Texas District 35 candidate Greg Casar (left) and U.S. House Texas District 15 candidate Michelle Vallejo (right) show their answers as well. Former presidential candidate Julin Castro moderated the kickoff-off reception event.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

35/99U.S. House Texas District 32 representative Colin Allred spoke to delegates and guests during the kick-off reception for the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

36/99Democratic U.S. House Texas District 30 candidate Jasmine Crockett reacts during a panel discussion at the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

37/99Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa speaks to delegates and guests during the kick-off reception for the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

38/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke meets Ramona Torres of El Paso as he arrives to the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

39/99Wearing Ranchers for Beto cowboy hats, Sandy Emmons of Waxahachie, Texas and her husband Andy Don Emmons wait in line to meet Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke at his 2022 Texas Democratic Convention booth at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

40/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke listens to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins (right) during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

41/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke and his wife Amy (second from right) cheers supporters they took photos with at their 2022 Texas Democratic Convention booth at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

42/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke said he needs more cowbell as he poses for photos with his staff at his 2022 Texas Democratic Convention booth at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

43/99Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins (left) gives Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa a hug as they visited with Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke (right) during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

44/99A cutout of Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke rises above the crowd gathered to see the candidate (right) during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

45/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke (right) is greeted by his supporters as he arrives to a rally at his booth during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

46/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke (right) visits with former presidential candidate Julin Castro during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

47/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke applauds his supporters as he took photos with them at the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention booth at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

48/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke greets Monica Florence of Frost, Texas as he met with supporters at his 2022 Texas Democratic Convention booth at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

49/99A cutout of Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke rises above the crowd gathered to see the candidate (right) during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

50/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke (right) visits with former presidential candidate Julin Castro during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

51/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke listens to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins (not pictured) during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

52/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke (left) and his wife Amy (second from right) posed for photos with Pro Abortion supporters at their 2022 Texas Democratic Convention booth at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

53/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke greets Vietnam War Army veteran Frank Gilmore of Copperas Cove, Texas as he met with supporters during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

54/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke huddles up his staff and cheers at his 2022 Texas Democratic Convention booth at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

55/99Wearing a Ranchers for Beto cowboy hat, Andy Don Emmons of Waxahachie, Texas waits in line to meet Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke at his 2022 Texas Democratic Convention booth at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

56/99Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke cheers supporters as they took photos with them at their 2022 Texas Democratic Convention booth at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022. Beto is expected to be the main speaker during the general session later in the night.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

57/99Delegate Vickie Willoughby of San Antonio cheers alongside her husband David Willoughby and others during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

58/99State Senator Royce West speaks to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

59/99Delegate Frances Rizo of Duncanville bows her head in prayer as the invocation is delivered during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.S he is part of the Tejano Democrats.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

60/99State Senator Royce West speaks to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

61/99(From lelt) Texas Young Democrats President & ECtor Co Chair Hannah Horick leads a panel discussion with former DNC Rural Council Chair Betty Richie, Midland Co Chair Cathy Broadrick and Bowie Co Chair Zebrina Robertson during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

62/99Delegates and guests stand for the national anthem as the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention general session kicks off at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

63/99State Senator Royce West speaks to delegates and guests during the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 15, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

64/99During a Q&A game, Democratic U.S. House Texas District 30 candidate Jasmine Crockett (center) reacts with her answer after being asked if theyd ever cussed out a Republican during a panel discussion at the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. U.S. House Texas District 35 candidate Greg Casar (left) and U.S. House Texas District 15 candidate Michelle Vallejo (right) show their answers as well. Former presidential candidate Julin Castro moderated the kickoff-off reception event.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

65/99During a Q&A game, Democratic U.S. House Texas District 30 candidate Jasmine Crockett (center) reacts with her answer after being asked if theyd ever cussed out a Republican during a panel discussion at the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. U.S. House Texas District 35 candidate Greg Casar (left) and U.S. House Texas District 15 candidate Michelle Vallejo (right) show their answers as well. Former presidential candidate Julin Castro moderated the kickoff-off reception event.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

66/99John Denson of Pflugerville, Texas wore a campaign hat in the style of Abe Lincoln to a kick-off reception for the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. He said he couldnt find a brim to go along with it.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

67/99A woman supporting the LGBTQ community wore a flag in her hair during the kick-off reception for the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

68/99Delegates and guests applaud as the kick-off reception wraps up on Day 1of the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. Former presidential candidate Julin Castro moderated the kickoff-off forum.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

69/99Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa speaks to delegates and guests during the kick-off reception for the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

70/99Kim Olson (center), who is competing for the Texas Democratic Party Chair, visits with delegates and guests attending the kick-off reception for the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

71/99Delegates and guests gather to listen to U.S. House Texas District 30 candidate Jasmine Crockett following her panel discussion at the kick-off reception for the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

72/99U.S. House Texas District 30 candidate Jasmine Crockett (center) visited with delegates and guests during the kick-off reception for the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

73/99Former presidential candidate Julin Castro spoke to delegates and guests before moderating a panel discussion during the kick-off reception for the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

74/99Democratic U.S. House Texas District 30 candidate Jasmine Crockett participated in a panel discussion at the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

75/99Delegates and guests listen to U.S. House Texas District candidates at a kick-off reception for the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. Former presidential candidate Julin Castro moderated the kickoff-off forum.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

76/99U.S. House Texas District 15 candidate Michelle Vallejo visits with delegates following the the kick-off reception for the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

77/99A delegate records a video of U.S. House Texas District candidates on a panel discussion at a kick-off reception for the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. Former presidential candidate Julin Castro moderated the kickoff-off forum.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

78/99U.S. House Texas District 32 representative Colin Allred spoke to delegates and guests during the kick-off reception for the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

79/99Former presidential candidate Julin Castro spoke to delegates and guests before moderating a panel discussion during the kick-off reception for the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

80/99Mike Nichols of Tyler, Texas sports a cap full of Beto ORourke buttons during the SDEC (State Democratic Executive Committee) meeting on opening day of the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

81/99Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa (third from right) visits with delegates following the SDEC (State Democratic Executive Committee) meeting on opening day of the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

82/99Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa (left) and Adoneca Fortier listen to concerns voiced by those attending the SDEC (State Democratic Executive Committee) meeting during opening day of the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

83/99Steven Spainhouer (left) of McKinney, Texas takes a photo of his big voting sign he brought to the SDEC meeting on opening day of the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

84/99Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa (center) leads the SDEC (State Democratic Executive Committee) meeting in the pledge of allegiance during opening day of the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

85/99Reyes Garcia of Edinburg, Texas waves a cutout of former Texas Governor Ann Richards as he greets delegates on opening day of the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

86/99Reyes Garcia of Edinburg, Texas waves a cutout of former Texas Governor Ann Richards as he greets delegates on opening day of the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

87/99Delegates pick up their credentials during the opening day of the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

88/99Delegates stand and applaud during the SDEC (State Democratic Executive Committee) meeting on opening day of the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

89/99Staffer Chrissy Kleberg hangs up Beto For Texas t-shirts at his booth as the team set up on opening day of the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

90/99Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa (center, at podium) leads the SDEC (State Democratic Executive Committee) meeting with the Texas pledge during opening day of the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

91/99Steven Spainhouer brought a big voting sign to the opening day of the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

92/99Volunteers sell convention lanyards to delegates after theyve picked up their credentials during the opening day of the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, July 14, 2022. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer )

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