http://www.texblogpac.org Dedicated to a Democratic Majority Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:04:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en State Representative Diana Maldonado (HD-52) will host a Higher Education Community Forum Thursday October 22nd, to discuss current higher education programs as well as increased opportunities that are planned in House District 52. The Community Forum is open to the public and will consist of a panel discussion involving experts from ... http://www.texblogpac.org/?p=266 On Monday, State Senator Leticia Van De Putte and State Representative Chris Turner will be joined by Texas veterans' leaders at a press conference to unveil the Veterans Cash Texas Lottery scratch-off ticket, which will go on sale November 9, 2009 and will benefit the Permanent Fund for Veterans' Assistance ... http://www.texblogpac.org/?p=264 We're just two seats away from a Democratic majority in the Texas House of Representatives. To regain control of the House, we have to hold onto our gains and pick off just a couple more seats currently occupied by Republicans. Make it happen. Contribute today to TexBlog PAC. TexBlog PAC raised more ... http://www.texblogpac.org/?p=261 State Representative Robert Miklos and the Mesquite Independent School District hosted a Children’s Health Insurance Program on Saturday, September 12, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Free application assistance was provided at four locations. "I want to thank the Mesquite Independent School District and CHIP Partners for their help in the ... http://www.texblogpac.org/?p=249 Friday August 7, 2009 the Texas District and County Attorney's Association (TDCAA) awarded State Representative Joseph Moody with their Freshman of the Year Award for the 81st Regular Session of the Texas Legislature. Past recipients include State Rep. Joe Straus (R-San Antonio), current Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. In ... http://www.texblogpac.org/?p=247 State Representative Diana Maldonado (HD-52) received a perfect 100 percent rating by the non-partisan group Environment Texas for her voting record during the 81st Legislative Session. Maldonado was one of only 15 State Representatives who received the 100 percent rating. "As Texans, we must proactively work to maintain and protect our ... http://www.texblogpac.org/?p=245 State Representative Diana Maldonado (HD-52), discussed expanding educational opportunities to Hispanic Americans Wednesday with The White House Director on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans as well as local educators. The discussion is part of the White House's "Community Conversation" series that is making several stops throughout Texas including Austin Community ... http://www.texblogpac.org/?p=243 On Saturday, July 11, State Representative Robert Miklos hosted a town hall meeting with Sunnyvale Mayor David Byrd to discuss the recently finished 81st legislative session as well as the ongoing developments in the East Branch 190 extension project. Rep. Miklos assured those in attendance that though the legislative session ... http://www.texblogpac.org/?p=241 State Representative Diana Maldonado (HD-52), along with the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, will host a ribbon cutting event for Maldonado's district office in Round Rock. What:  Ribbon Cutting for Representative Maldonado's Round Rock District Office Where:  1901 E. Palm Valley Blvd. (Highway 79), Round Rock, 78664 When:  Thursday, July 9th from ... http://www.texblogpac.org/?p=239 At the close of his first session in Austin, State Representative Robert Miklos will host a series of town halls in each city in House District 101. Mesquite Mayor John Monaco will join Rep. Miklos on June 13, 2009 at 11:00am in the City Hall Council Chambers at 711 North ... http://www.texblogpac.org/?p=237