Republican Women's Luncheon - 5/12/08
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May
20 - Fundraising Reception Honoring Judge Ed Klein, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, at Greer's, 322 East Main.
20 - Nacogdoches County Republicans will meet at 6:00 pm at Foretravel with guest speaker State Representative Wayne Christian.
June
9 - Republican Women's Club Lucheon, Noon at the Fredonia Hotel with guest speaker, Sgt. Gregg Sowell with the NPD speaking on CERT (Community Emergency Response Team).
12/13/14 - Republican Party of Texas State Convention - Houston - George R. Brown Convention Center.
14 - Texas Blueberry Festival - 8 AM tin 4 PM - Downtown Nacogdoches.
17 - NCRP
July
14 - Republican Women's luncheon, special guest will be Major Gailon K. Fletcher, U.S. Air Force Retired, speaking on Veteran's Issues.
August
11 - Republican Women will have a covered dish luncheon at Martha Waggoner's. For directions, call 564-3191.
September
8 - Republican Women's luncheon with guest Justice Dale Wainwright, Supreme Court of Texas.
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Local Candidates and their November Opponents
State Representative Dist. 9:
Republican Wayne Christian
Democrat Kenneth Franks
Libertarian Joe Allport
420th District Judge:
Republican Ed Kline
Democrat David Rankin
County Attorney:
Republican John Fleming
Democrat David Guillory
County Commissioner Pct. 1:
Republican Jerry Williamson
Democrat Alma Tippins
Independent Kevin Faulkner
Constable Pct. 2:
Republican John Harris
Democrat David Adams
Constable Pct. 4:
Republican Jason Bridges
Democrat Chuck Copeland
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News From Austin
From the Desk of State Representative Wayne Christian
May 09, 2008 |
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I hope that you are doing well and enjoying the Spring. The interim continues to be busy as I have made multiple trips recently to attend committee hearings, to meet with other House members on issues that need to be considered, and to consult with District 9 Residents.
May 1st was National Teacher's Day and this week, May 4-10, is designated as Teacher Apprecation Week. THANK YOU to all those involved in the educational process for the investment you are making in the next generation of Texans.
I hope that you will take a minute to let teachers know of your appreciation during this last month of the school year.
May God Bless You and God Bless Texas.
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| Christian Update |
| Interim Action Update
The last month has been very busy with various meetings and committee hearings, and I am excited about the progress that continues during this Interim period.
State Affairs Committee
On April 21st, San Jacinto Day, the House Committee on State Affairs held a hearing dedicated to the subject of immigration and potential legislation that could enable local enforcement to proactively enforce federal immigration laws. Seventeen individuals spoke before the committee, including 2 of my colleagues in the House. Several sides of the issue were presented and various policies from other states were discussed. We also talked about the appropriate role of the state, since immigration is primarily a federal matter.
The hearing confirmed that constituents across the state are extremely concerned about immigration and the number of illegal residents in Texas and want our borders secured. I remain convinced that we, in the State Legislature, must address this topic again during the next session so that the lifestyle of Texans will not be further altered to support illegal residents. Tax dollars must be used responsibly and with accountability and it is vital to the health of our communities and nation at-large that we focus on safety and full integration into American society.
I was very disappointed last session when some immigration-related legislation did not successfully pass through the legislative process, and I remain committed to pressing forward on this matter.
Regulated Industries Committee
The House Committee on Regulated Industries held a hearing in Amarillo on April 24th to explore the future of wind energy in Texas. Numerous representatives from counties, cities, and energy companies testified on various aspects of increased development of wind farms. Texas is currently the nation's leader in wind-generated power.
As Vice-Chairman of Regulated Industries, I am very interested in pursuing sources of renewable energy so that as Texas grows, the needs will be adequately met. While wind energy is prevalent in West Texas, I am continuing to investigate and support options for using bio-mass in East Texas. Projects like the proposed Nacogdoches Power Plant hold potential for job creation as well as contributions to the state's energy supply.
On a side note, the Comptroller recently released The Energy Report to aid lawmakers by providing factual information on Texas' current energy status and by discussing potential consequences of expanding energy diversity. To view the Comptroller's report, please visit www.window.state.tx.us/specialrpt/energy . |
| District 9 Update |
I am very pleased that the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest disaster loans for residents and businesses affected by the flooding and severe storms on March 30, 2008. The Administrator of the SBA responded to a request from Governor Perry, who was notified by my office that Sabine and San Augustine Counties must be declared a disaster.
The low-interest federal disaster loans are accessible to homeowners, renters, businesses, and non-profit organizations whose property was damaged during the severe weather. Gov. Perry's disaster declaration includes all of District 9-- Nacogdoches, Jasper, Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby counties.
Additional information may be obtained by calling 800-659-2955 or by visiting www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance. June 17, 2008 is the filing deadline to return applications for property damage.
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| Your State Government |
| Water Supply
Congratulations to Beechwood Water Supply Corporation for receiving $1,610,000 in assistance from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) this spring. Beechwood plans to build a new water treatment plant, intake and storage tanks to address production problems and to better serve its 1,041 consumers.
It is my hope that this assistance will allow residents in and around Hemphill to continue receiving one of the basics of life from a high-quality water distribution facility. Many thanks to all who participated in the application process!
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| Texas Issues |
Voting for Election Integrity
Establishing integrity in our election process is a high priority for me as well as my colleagues in the Texas Conservative Coalition. I believe that voting is a significant right that should not be taken for granted, as many Americans have given their lives to secure the opportunity to express an opinion.
A couple of weeks ago, several House members and I met with our Secretary of State to discuss the severity of protecting elections from fraudulent voters. The Secretary serves as Chief Election Officer for Texas, assisting county election officials and ensuring the uniform application and interpretation of election laws throughout Texas.
In addition, the U.S. Supreme Court's recent 6-3 ruling in Crawford v. Marion County Election Board puts to rest the argument that voter identification is a ploy to deny access to the polls. The Justices recognized that states have a legitimate constitutional interest in utilizing photo identification to secure elections against vote fraud.
Every fraudulent vote silences the voice of a legitimate voter. The Supreme Court ruling gives the State Legislature a clear opportunity to significantly help stamp out vote fraud, modernize our election system, and win back the public's confidence in their constitutionally-granted right to vote.
Election integrity is a top priority for the Texas Conservative Coalition. When the 81st Texas Legislature convenes in January 2009, the Texas Conservative Coalition will lead the charge to require voter identification to guarantee that only legally qualified voters cast ballots on Election Day.
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| Contact Representative Christian |
| If you have questions or comments about your state government, please feel free to contact my office.
Rep. Wayne Christian
204 Houston Street
Center, Texas 75935 |
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