Young Texans Legislative Caucus Formed

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Students at The University of Texas wait in line to vote on Election Day, 2012. (Photo: Huey Rey Fischer)

This morning, State Rep. Eric Johnson announced intentions to launch of the Young Texans Legislative Caucus (YTLC). This caucus will highlight issues of concern to students and young professionals under the age of 40 during the 83rd Session.

This is an excellent opportunity for student groups, such as Invest in Texas, to amplify their voice at the Capitol. With issues such as tuition regulation, guns on campus, admissions policies, in-state tuition for the undocumented, and others involving higher education, it is comforting to know that young people have one more avenue to communicate with members.

In a press release posted on Facebook, Johnson said, Continue reading →

South East Houston Juggernaut Sylvia Garcia Joins The SD-6 Race

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Among the communities of South East Houston she once represented, Sylvia Garcia has become synonymous with quality of life projects like the Sylvan Beach Restoration Project and Project STARS corridor improvement initiative.

Many speculated it. Few denied it. And today, former Harris County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia declared it.

Sylvia Garcia, a juggernaut of South East Houston politics, will be running for the open Senate District 6 seat left open after the loss of long time Houston East End politician Senator Mario Gallegos.

Even all the way up in Austin we at The Texas Monitor have been patiently awaiting Garcia’s announcement. Especially after yesterday’s announcement by State Representative Carol Alvarado that she too would be seeking to refill Gallegos’ Seat.

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George P. Bush: Running for Something

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The Washington Post is reporting that George P. Bush, the Hispanic nephew of George W. and son of Jeb, filed a campaign treasurer appointment on Wednesday with the Texas Ethics Commission. This is a first step to running for a state office.

A co-founder of the Hispanic Republicans of Texas and a board member for the Associated Republicans of Texas, he will carry a lot of establishment support in whatever he aims for — whether it is Wendy Davis’ seat in Fort Worth or something higher.

The Bush name is not dead in Texas, nor is it lost with America. Continue reading →

Stop Flirting with Texas, Julián

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Make a move already, Mayor Castro. Texas wants you.

The time to start thinking about 2014 ain’t in 2014; it is today!

You are a national player. You have been an active fighter for the Texas Democratic Party. You are pushing and advocating for innovative programs. Heck, you even have more Twitter followers than Ted Cruz. Continue reading →