01.09.07

Open House for the 80th Session of Texas Legislature, Jan. 9

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 12:00 am by M Beauregard

DATE: Tuesday, January 9, 2007
TIME: 12:00 noon
LOCATION: House and Senate Chambers
Texas State Capitol

1100 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

Watch and hear the Legislative ceremonies LIVE Online while at home or work beginning at noon :     http://www.house.state.tx.us/media/welcome.php

Our St. Rep. Jessica Farrar will provide a FREE bus (and food) to Austin for the day to witness the festivities, including swearing in ceremonies of newly elected Dem reps Ellen Cohen and Borris Miles.  Opening Day is the election for
"Speaker of the House", so come see if Houston’s own  St. Rep. Senfronia Thompson, District 141
 
(named amongst the 10 BEST Legislators in 2001 by Texas Monthly mag)  can defeat Tom Craddick as Speaker!!  This will be the first step to reform the Legislature to reflect a bipartisan spirit, so WE the people can move forward and get things done!
"Leadership is about setting priorities, not partisan agendas. We need leaders who respect differing viewpoints, find common ground and have the integrity to put Texas families first."

- Rep. Senfronia Thompson

Bus departs 6:45am from St. Patrick’s Church, 4918 Cochran (between Fulton & Hardy Rd) and 1 block N of Cavalcade and will return by about 6:45pm.  Call 713/691-6912 for a reservation if there are cancellations.

01.08.07

Annual State Democratic Executive Committee Meeting, Austin, 1pm and week-long parties

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 11:00 am by M Beauregard

Annual State Democratic Executive Committee Meeting

TIME:  Monday, January 8, 2007, the General Meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m.
PLACE:  Hyatt Regency Austin on the Town Lake, Texas I Ballroom, 208 Barton Springs Road
CONTACT:  Texas Democratic Party at 478-9800
Afterward, the state party will host a celebration for newly-elected legislators
at Thistle Café at 300 W. 6th St. (6th and Lavaca).  Please see the next entry
in this email.
COMMITTEE Schedule
Time Committee Room
9:00 a.m. Advisory Hill Country A
Finance Hill Country B
Legislative Hill Country C
10:00 a.m.
Grassroots Hill Country A
Resolutions/Comm.
Hill Country B
Sustaining Membership
Hill Country C
11:00 a.m. Convention Hill Country A
Nominations
Hill Country B
Rules
Hill Country C

Hotel Info:
Hyatt Regency Austin on Town Lake
208 Barton Springs Road

Austin, TX 78704
512 477-1234    512 480-2069 fax   
www.austin.hyatt.com

Texas Democratic Party’s Celebration of Democratic Victories
TIME:  Monday, January 8, 2007 at 4:30pm-6:30pm
PLACE:  Thistle Cafe, 300 W. 6th St. (6th and Lavaca)
CONTACT:  Jennifer or Natomi at 478-9800

Texas Democrats have so much to be proud of - sending Nick Lampson and Ciro  Rodriguez back to Congress, electing six new State Representatives and sweeping
local and county races in Dallas and Hays.

Join TDP Chair Boyd Richie and Democrats from across the state as we celebrate our victories in 2006.and get ready for even more in the coming years. Admission is free for Democrats! AND parking is free in the Comerica Building (entrances on both Lavaca and 7th Streets).


Annie’s’ List Victory and Swearing-In Celebration
TIME:  Monday, January 8. 2006 at 5:30pm-8:00pm
PLACE:  Sholtz Beer Garten, 1607 San Jacinto
Individual tickets can be purchased online at
www.annieslist.com for just $10.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Please Join Annie’s List and the Democratic Women of the Texas Legislature for a Swearing-In & Victory Celebration!

There is much to celebrate. Annie’s List has helped elect eight new pro-choice  Democratic women to the Texas Legislature in the last three years and five of those were in just the last 12 months! With these ladies taking their oath of office on January 9th, a party the night before was definitely in order.

They have booked a live musical performance by the Asylum Street Spankers (who are hilarious and politically astute on top of musically talented) as well as a BBQ buffet with plenty of beer and cocktails. A great time will be had by all!

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Tuesday, January 9, 2007

The 2007 Legislative Session begins at noon with the swearing in of the State House of Representatives and State Senate.  Please refer to this listed earlier in this email.


Senator Kirk Watson Open House
TIME:  Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 10:30am-2:00pm
PLACE:  Kirk Watson’s Senate Office, Texas Capitol Extension Room E1.712

You are invited to an Open House in Sen. Kirk Watson’s Capitol office on the
first day of the 80th legislative session.


State Rep. Valinda Bolton Open House
TIME:  Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 11:00am-2:00pm
PLACE:  Valinda Bolton’s State Representative Office, Texas Capitol Extension
Room E2.716

You are invited to an Open House in Rep. Valinda Bolton’s Capitol office on the first day of the 80th legislative session. Light refreshments provided.

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Wednesday, January 9, 2007
West Austin Democrats Meeting
TIME:  Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 7:00pm
PLACE:  Howson Library, 2500 Exposition

CONTACT:  Suzy Reid at 474-2696 or info@westaustindemocrats.org

Please join WAD for their regular monthly meeting where Roger Duncan will speak on Austin energy-conservation efforts and plans.

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Thursday, January 10, 2007
Capital Area Democratic Women Meeting

TIME:  Thursday, January 11, 2007, 11:30am networking, 12:00pm lunch
PLACE:  Nuevo Leon Restaurant, 1501 E. 6th St.

CONTACT:  Megan Woodburn at 538-1329 or cadw@cadw.org

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