Is there any bigger piece of news this morning? Local citizens and politicians from across Texas are taking to social to share their thoughts on the Supreme Court's ruling that allows same-sex couples to marry throughout all 50 states. Here's what they're saying:
From our lovely guv:
Marriage was defined by God. No man can redefine it. We will defend our religious liberties. #tcot
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) June 26, 2015
Local freelancer, Edmond Ortiz on Scalia's take:Scalia the ultimate "get off my lawn" guy RT @samsteinhp: Scalia has an interesting view of marriage pic.twitter.com/IKutxMcpn1
— Edmond Ortiz (@satscribe) June 26, 2015
Get thee to a courthouse says the UCLA of Texas:My 3-yr old son will be attending his first gay wedding later this year! First of many I hope! #lovewins
— Michele (@Grafxcowgirl) June 26, 2015
A little one will go to his first gay wedding of MANY:
Texas SSM licenses issued anywhere valid everywhere in the state. Get to Bexar, Dallas, Travis counties. #scotusmarriage #outforfreedom
— ACLU of Texas (@ACLUTx) June 26, 2015
From Freetail owner, Scott Metzger: If you're getting married downtown at the Courthouse today, come to S Presa taproom I'll buy your first beer.
— Scott Metzger (@beermonkey) June 26, 2015
From a local wedding planner:I'm literally crying tears of joy. Is this what it felt like in the 60s during the Civil rights movement? #MarriageEquaility
— Jennifer R. Jasiczek (@regalaffair) June 26, 2015
Congressman Joaquin Castro knows what's up:Today, love prevailed. A historic ruling from #SCOTUS in favor of justice and equality. #ObergefellvHodges
— Joaquin Castro (@JoaquinCastrotx) June 26, 2015
Couldn't have said it better ourselves:America... fuck yeah. pic.twitter.com/QEx0w65CYV
— Alamo Austin (@drafthouse) June 26, 2015
SA2020 Pres Molly Cox has her sights set on a special someone: So, I could actually marry Ruth Bader Ginsburg now. Awesome. #lovewins #SCOTUS #NotoriousRBG pic.twitter.com/3ekoKCigOb
— Molly Cox (@themollycox) June 26, 2015
San Antonio Star, Jayne Appel-Starting, and six-year veteran of the WNBA: #LoveWins. pic.twitter.com/s5aiwIsFz8
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 26, 2015