Texas Community College Student Day

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1 Texas Community College Student Day Austin, Texas February 17, 2005

2 Dear Student Leaders of Texas: As students, you are about to partake in a historical event in Texas. February 17, 2005 will mark the first ever Texas Community College Student Day. You will be joined by hundreds of your peers from every corner of the state; uniting for a common goal of increasing awareness of the importance of our schools - the community and technical colleges of Texas. There has never been a group of community college students this large that has taken on the charge of being heard in Austin as one cohesive group. We will also be joined by college faculty members, and college presidents who carry our same message. In the enclosed packet, you will find blue ribbons (to be worn on your shirt/jacket). This will serve two purposes - a unified identification system, and your ticket into lunch. Additionally, you will find copies of a special section of Texas Monthly and a community college fact sheet. These are to be left with legislators that you visit to remind them of the importance of community colleges to the Texas economy. Finally, there are supplementary materials in the packet that will further describe what we are specifically asking for, communication advice, a capitol map, a todo list and an agenda of the day. I applaud each of you in your efforts and commitment to your fellow 1.1 million Texas community and technical college students. Together, we will have a positive impact this legislative session, and will make Texas history in the process. Sincerely, Cal Pifer President, Texas Junior College Student Government Assn. Kingwood College

3 Table of Contents Page Keynote Speaker Senator Todd Staples 1 Activity Schedule 2 Effective Communication with Elected Officials 3 Points to Ponder: Community Colleges 4 Committees Senate Education Sub-Committee on Higher Ed. 8 Senate Committee on Finance 10 House Committee on Appropriations 14 Sub-Committee on Education House Committee on Appropriations 16 House Committee on Higher Education 22 State and Federal Legislative District Listing by College 24 State and Federal Legislative Members 34 Legislative Process in Texas 56 Capitol Maps 62 0

4 Keynote Speaker - Senator Todd Staples Occupation: Small Business Owner Education: Texas A&M University, B.S Legislative Experience: Texas House: , Texas Senate: present Hometown: Palestine, Texas Party: Republican Born and raised in East Texas, Todd Staples was re-elected to serve his second term in the Texas Senate in Staples served as Mayor Pro Tem of Palestine before being elected to the Texas House of Representatives in Senator Staples represents all or part of 16 counties. Senator Staples is well-regarded for his conservative approach, fiscal responsibility and strong work ethic. Staples' legislative priorities encompass balancing the budget without tax increases, prioritizing spending to ensure education funding remains the first priority, implementing tort reform measures to curb escalating insurance costs, enhancing property taxpayers' rights, creating economic development opportunities for local communities, attracting and retaining highly qualified teachers and state employees and protecting natural resources for future Texans. Moreover, Senator Staples continues to address the needs and issues of Senate District 3, such as funding for community colleges and universities and environmental concerns affecting timber and agricultural resources. During the 78th Legislative Session, Staples authored legislation to give major relief to taxpayers and school districts across Texas. Among the bills passed were Senate Bill 340, addressing tax equity and tax fairness by providing penalties to those who do not abide by current property rendition laws; Senate Bill 1646, resolving the timber capitalization rate and providing a fair and balanced timber valuation process; and Senate Bill 671, implementing a "grace period" for school districts that would have received reduced state funding if their Property Value Study indicated a higher total value of property than was appraised locally. Staples currently chairs the Senate Committee on Infrastructure Development and Security and the interim Select Committee on Workers' Compensation in addition to serving on several other committees: Education, Finance, Natural Resources, the Subcommittee on Higher Education, the Joint Select Committee on Public School Finance, the Select Interim Committee on Water Policy, the Joint Study Commission on Water for Environmental Flows and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) Permitting Process Study Committee. Staples also chaired the Republican Caucus during the 78th Legislative Session. The recipient of many awards, Staples was most recently inducted into the Texas A&M Tyrus R. Timm Honor Registry of Former Students in Agricultural Economics. In 2003, Senator Staples was presented the Civil Justice Leadership Award by Texans for Lawsuit Reform, the Texas Association of Business "Fighter for Free Enterprise," and he was named a "Champion for Children" by the Equity Center for his work on behalf of school children. In 2002, Staples received Deep East Texas Legislator of the Year, the Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas "Legislative Champion" and was recognized by the Texas County and District Attorneys Association. Additionally, Staples has repeatedly been named among Texas' Top 10 Conservative Legislators, is a recipient of the Family Law Association Award for Efforts in Family Law and Juvenile Justice, was recognized by the Texas Water Conservation Association, is a member of the Texas Association of REALTORS Legislative Hall of Fame and served on a Conservative Coalition Task Force to meet government needs during the 2003 budget crunch without increasing taxes. Todd Staples attended Trinity Valley Community College and graduated with honors from Texas A&M University where he earned a B.S. in Agricultural Economics. Upon graduation, he returned home to start the real estate appraisal and brokerage firm he operates today. Staples is also a member of the Popp & Ikard property tax law firm focusing on valuation issues in mediation and arbitration, and he and his father are partners in a cow-calf operation. A member and deacon of Norwood Heights Baptist Church, Senator Staples and his wife, Janet, have four children. 1

5 Activity Schedule February 17, 2005 Prior to 9:00 a.m. Busses arrive, drop off & bus parking is on east side of Capitol, one block walking distance 9:00 a.m. Meet on Capitol steps (Congress St.) 9:30 a.m. Welcome by Cal Pifer Special welcome by Honored Guests 10:00 a.m. Group walks to House & Senate to hear resolutions read 11:45 a.m. Members of Capitol Press Corps arrive to luncheon area 12:00 p.m. Lunch on Capitol lawn 12:30 p.m. Special Address by Honored Guests Including Keynote Speaker Senator Todd Staples 1:30 p.m. Planned program ends Students visit with their local legislators 2

6 Effective Communication with Elected Officials To communicate effectively you must be two things: appropriate and knowledgeable. Appropriate: Be polite to everyone at all times. Dress, speak and behave in professional way at all times. Explain your perspective, but avoid abrasive, combative gestures, tones or language. When talking to legislators and/or their staff get to the point quickly and keep the conversation brief. These are very busy people. Write notes summarizing what the legislator/staff person asks or says about community colleges. Provide information when and if you have that information, but avoid guessing. If you do not know the answer to a question they ask, write down the question with the legislator s name, and give it to the trip coordinator for your college. They will then find the information the legislator requested. Make appointments in advance whenever possible. Always thank them for their time and consideration of your perspective. Never give up if your message seemed ill received the first time. Write, or call again to give the legislator updates and to find out if their perspective changed. Most people take time and multiple exposures to an idea before embracing change. Knowledgeable: Learn something about the legislator so you can connect on a personal level. Read the overview materials in this packet. Discuss when and why changes occurred so that you are comfortable talking about this topic. Consider the impact funding changes will have on your college experience, your community and the state as a whole. You might personalize this information for the legislator; e.g., In my case, this would mean... Ask each other questions so that you will be prepared to answer any questions the legislators/staff pose. Keep in mind that almost every legislator has a community college in their district. Although many of legislators may have attended a major university, they often take pride in their community college. 3

7 Points to Ponder: Community Colleges Community Colleges are being crippled by budget cuts that have occurred over the last 3 years. It s bad for Texas because it takes away the opportunity for higher education for the majority of its citizens. This has a direct impact on the economy and the need for a trained workforce. Students cannot afford to make up the slack with ever increasing tuition and local taxpayers cannot be expected to continue to bear more than their fair share. The state must make funding for community colleges a top priority by adding $357.9 million to their budget, and fully funding employee benefits so colleges can hire faculty and expand the number of courses. 1. STUDENTS ARE HURT BY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FUNDING CUTS 2. MORE STUDENTS ARE ATTENDING COMMUNITY COLLEGES 3. TUITION AT COMMUNITY COLLEGES HAS GONE UP 4. GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS COVER LESS OF COLLEGE COSTS 5. ALL TEXANS WILL SUFFER OR BENEFIT 6. HOW CAN WE KEEP OUR COMUNITY COLLEGES STRONG? 1. STUDENTS ARE HURT BY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FUNDING CUTS Over the last three years state funding cuts have caused many changes in community colleges. Tuition has increased significantly. The number and variety of course offerings have declined. 4

8 Fewer support materials and copies of important information are available to students. Fuller classes result in less interaction and support from professors. Hiring delays at many colleges mean it is harder to get help from counselors, librarians and tutors. Many students have had to delay or prolong their college educations because they can not get into classes that fit around their family or work schedules. Proposed state funding for community colleges would throw budgets back to 1995 levels. This lower funding rate does not take into consideration the increased number of community college students or the growing cost of equipping colleges with the latest technologies to ensure up-to-date instruction. In response to state funding cuts, community colleges were forced to increase local taxes as well as tuition. In the last two decades the state of Texas has shifted more and more of the burden of higher education to local tax payers and students. Students cannot afford to take up the slack with ever increasing tuition and local taxpayers cannot be expected to continue to bear more than their fair share. Education is an investment in the future of our state, and one the state must fund if Texas is going to grow economically in the years to come. Every time the legislature overlooks community colleges, it is limiting our hopes for a brighter tomorrow. 2. MORE STUDENTS ARE ATTENDING COMMUNITY COLLEGES More than a million students attend Texas community colleges. Deregulation of university tuition forced more students into community colleges. Already operating on smaller budgets, this increased student population combined with decreases in funding endangers our community college system. The 79 th Legislature must adjust community college funding to reflect the growing number of students. 3. TUITION AT COMMUNITY COLLEGES HAS GONE UP Since 2002 when state funding for community colleges started its downward plunge, tuition and fees have increased 64%. How much more can students afford? How many years of good wages will we lose as we delay completion of our degrees due to rising costs? How many millions of dollars will the state lose in sales taxes for items we can not buy because of our reduced income potential? 4. GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS COVER LESS OF COLLEGE COSTS Grants and scholarships have failed to keep pace with skyrocketing costs of tuition, student service fees, books and the cost of living. While community college tuition and fees have increased 64% in the last three years, the maximum award for Pell Grants have not increased one dime. Even if scholarships and grants increase, they are pointless if community colleges have to reduce faculty, limit course offerings, or possibly close their doors. 5

9 Costs of College and Grants In District Students w/o Dependents Living with Parents In District Other Students Out of District Students w/o Dependents Living with Parents Out of District Other Students Maximum Pell Award ALL TEXANS WILL SUFFER OR BENEFIT Texas depends on community colleges to transform lives by offering open enrollment and affordable tuition. If the state does not increase community college funding, colleges will have to increase tuition to the point that it will create a barrier for many of us. As students, if we earn a certificate or associates degree, we vastly increase our earning power over our entire lifespan. This expanded income translates into greater spending and a larger tax base for the whole state. Texans with educations beyond high school are also healthier, less likely to commit crimes or draw welfare or unemployment. Education Level Average Earnings Increase From HS/GED HS/GED $21,227 NA 1Year Certificate $24,628 $3,400 2-Year Associates $28,960 $7,733 1-Year Post Associate $32,976 $11,749 The 79 th Legislature s investment in community college education will create opportunities, spur business growth and expand the state s tax base. Expanded funding for Texas community colleges is essential to the economic health of our state. Use every opportunity to make our government officials aware of the services community colleges provide and the wisdom of supporting our community colleges. 6. HOW CAN WE KEEP OUR COMUNITY COLLEGES STRONG? To enable opportunity and growth for Texas, we must stop the downward spiral of community college funding and restore hope for our futures. A. Add $357.9 million to the community college funding to restore the state s commitment to keep higher education affordable for a brighter future for all Texans. B. Fully fund employee benefits so that community colleges can hire faculty and offer courses. Without this, students will not have access to higher education and skilled workers will not enter the Texas workforce. 6

10 Community College A Wise Investment 514,548 students took credit classes in the fall of 2003 compared to 472,818 at public Texas universities. Community Colleges educate 45% of all Texans enrolled in post secondary education. Community College transfer students are more successful than students who begin college at universities. Compared to students who enroll in universities their freshman year, community college students are more likely to graduate, and are more likely to graduate in less time. Community Colleges serve a broad cross section of Texans and have made great strides in Closing the Gaps to make college accessible to more Texans. Average earnings for someone with a 1-year certificate are $26,353 or 16% more than someone with just a high school diploma. Average earnings for someone with an associate degree are $30,974 or 36% more than someone with just a high school diploma. The support of state and local government in a two-year community college associates degree for one student will earn 15.9% return on our investment with a payback period of 8.2 years. After the first 8 years, students expanded earning and spending will contribute to an ever larger tax base for the remainder of their career. Community College Students are hard workers who are already working and stretching their dollars as far as they can. 72% of community college students work while attending college. Ninety-five percent of community college students remain in the state, therefore keeping the return on the taxpayer s investment in the state. The State of Texas benefits from community college students who improve themselves because they are healthier and are less likely to draw welfare, unemployment or commit crimes Absenteeism- Days/Year HS/GED 1 year post HS 2 years post HS Associates Degree Smoking Average Alcohol Abuse Average Incarceration Rates Community College Funding is Good for Students, Businesses, Taxpayers and the Great State of Texas! 7

11 Key Committees In The Senate and House of Representatives

12 Committees Senate Education Sub-Committee on Higher Education Chair: Senator Royce West Office: CAP 3E.10 * Senate Education Sub-Committee on Higher Education * Senate Committee on Finance Occupation: Senior Partner, Law Firm of West & Gooden, P.C. Education: University of Texas at Arlington, B.A., M.A.; University of Houston, J.D. Legislative Experience: Senate Member, present Home Office: Dallas Party: Democrat District 23 Community Colleges: Dallas Community College District Senator Kip Averitt Office: EXT E1.608 * Senate Education Sub-Committee on Higher Education * Senate Committee on Finance Occupation: Small business owner Education: MBA, Baylor University, 1978; B.S., Economics & Finance, Baylor University, 1977 Home Office: McGregor Party: Republican District 22 Community Colleges: Hill College Senator Kyle Janek Office: CAP 3E.16 * Senate Education Sub-Committee on Higher Education * Senate Committee on Finance Occupation: Anesthesiologist Education:Texas A&M University, B.S., 1980; University of Texas Medical Branch, M.D., 1983; Internship/Residency in Anesthesiology, 1986 Legislative Experience: House Member, ; Senate Member, 2002-present Home Office: Houston Party: Republican District 17 Community Colleges: Houston Community College System, Brazosport College, Galveston College Senator Todd Staples Office: EXT E1.808 * Senate Education Sub-Committee on Higher Education * Senate Committee on Finance Occupation: Small Business Owner Education: Texas A&M University, B. S Legislative Experience: Texas House: , Texas Senate: present Home Office: Palestine, Texas Party: Republican District 3 Community Colleges: Trinity Valley Community College, Angelina College 8

13 Senator Tommy Williams Office: CAP GE.7 * Senate Education Sub-Committee on Higher Education * Senate Committee on Finance Occupation: President, Woodforest Financial Services Education: Texas A&M University, BBA, 1978 Legislative Experience:House Member, , Senate Member, present Home Office: The Woodlands Party: Republican District 4 Community Colleges: Kingwood College, Montgomery College, Senator Judith Zaffirini Office: CAP 1E.12 * Senate Education Sub-Committee on Higher Education * Senate Committee on Finance Vice-Chair: Senate Committee on Finance Occupation: Communications Specialist; 13 years of teaching experience Education: The University of Texas at Austin, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.; University of Houston; Laredo Junior College Legislative Experience: Senate Member, present Home Office: Laredo District 21 Party: Democrat Community Colleges: Laredo Community College 9

14 Senate Committee on Finance Chair: Senator Steve Ogden Office: CAP GE.4 Senate Committee on Finance Occupation: Oil & gas producer Education: B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, 1973; Graduate, Naval Nuclear Power School, 1974; M.B.A. Texas A&M University, 1987 Legislative Experience: House Member, ; Senate Member, present Home Office: Bryan District 5 (College Station) Party: Republican Community Colleges: Austin Community College Cypress Creek Vice-Chair:Senator Judith Zaffirini Office: CAP 1E.12 *Senate Committee on Finance * Senate Education Sub-Committee on Higher Education Occupation: Communications Specialist; 13 years of teaching experience Education: The University of Texas at Austin, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.; University of Houston; Laredo Junior College Legislative Experience: Senate Member, present Home Office: Laredo Party: Democrat District 21 Community Colleges: Laredo Community College Senator Kip Averitt Office: EXT E1.608 * Senate Committee on Finance * Senate Education Sub-Committee on Higher Education Occupation: Small business owner Education: MBA, Baylor University, 1978; B.S., Economics & Finance, Baylor University, 1977 Home Office: McGregor Party: Republican District 22 Community Colleges: Hill College Senator Gonzalo Barrientos Office: CAP 3E.18 Senate Committee on Finance Occupation: Advertising and Public Relations Education: University of Texas at Austin, 4 years Legislative Experience: House Member, ; Senate Member, present Hometown: Austin Party: Democrat District 14 (Austin) Community Colleges: Austin Community College Eastridge, Highland Business Center, Northridge, Rio-Grand Campus, Riverside 10

15 Senator Kim Brimer Office: EXT E1.810 Senate Committee on Finance Occupation: Businessman Education: B.S. Business Administration, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1967 Legislative Experience: House Member, ; Senate Member (2003) Hometown: Fort Worth Party: Republican District 10 (Ft. Worth) Community Colleges: Tarrant County Junior College District, Temple Junior College Senator Bob Deuell Office: EXT E1.708 Senate Committee on Finance Occupation: Family Physician Education: George Mason University, Medical College of Virginia Legislative Experience: Senate Member, present Hometown: Greenville Party: Republican District 2 (Mesquite) Community Colleges: Tyler Junior College Senator Robert Duncan Office: CAP 3E.12 Senate Committee on Finance Occupation: Attorney Education: Texas Tech University, B.S.; Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D Legislative Experience: House Member, ; Senate Member, present Hometown: Lubbock Party: Republican District 28 (Lubbock) Community Colleges: Claredon College, South Plains College, Western Texas College Senator Kyle Janek Office: CAP 3E.16 * Senate Committee on Finance * Senate Education Sub-Committee on Higher Education Occupation: Anesthesiologist Education:Texas A&M University, B.S., 1980; University of Texas Medical Branch, M.D., 1983; Internship/Residency in Anesthesiology, 1986 Legislative Experience: House Member, ; Senate Member, 2002-present Home Office: Houston Party: Republican District 17 Community Colleges: Houston Community College System, Brazosport College, Galveston College 11

16 Senator Jane Nelson Office: CAP 1E3 Senate Committee on Finance Occupation: Businesswoman, former teacher Education: University of North Texas, B.S. Legislative Experience: Senate Member: present Hometown: Lewisville Party: Republican District 12 (Grapevine) Community Colleges: Tarrant County Junior College District Northeast & Northwest Senator Florence Shapiro Office: CAP 3E.2 Senate Committee on Finance Occupation: Owner & President, Shapiro & Company Education: University of Texas-Austin, B.S. in Secondary Education Legislative Experience: Senate Member, present Hometown: Plano Party: Republican District 8 (Plano) Community Colleges: Collin County Community College District, Dallas County Community College District, Brookhaven & Irving Senator Eliot Shapleigh Office: EXT E1.706 Senate Committee on Finance Occupation: Attorney, Peticolas, Shapleigh, Brandys and Kern Education: Rice University, B.A. 1974; University of Texas School of Law, J.D Legislative Experience: Senate Member present Hometown: El Paso Party: Democrat District 29 (El Paso) Community Colleges: El Paso Community College District, Mission Del Paso, Northwest, Rio Grande, Transmountain, Valle Verde, Senator Todd Staples Office: EXT E1.808 * Senate Committee on Finance * Senate Education Sub-Committee on Higher Education Occupation: Small Business Owner Education: Texas A&M University, B.S Legislative Experience: Texas House: , Texas Senate: present Home Office: Palestine, Texas Party: Republican District 3 Community Colleges: Trinity Valley Community College, Angelina College 12

17 Senator Royce West Office: CAP 3E.10 * Chair: Senate Education Sub-Committee on Higher Education * Senate Committee on Finance Occupation: Senior Partner, Law Firm of West & Gooden, P.C. Education: University of Texas at Arlington, B.A., M.A.; University of Houston, J.D. Legislative Experience: Senate Member, present Home Office: Dallas Party: Democrat District 23 Community Colleges: Dallas Community College District Senator John Whitmire Office: CAP 1E.13 Senate Committee on Finance Occupation: Attorney Education: University of Houston, B.A.; Bates College of Law, University of Houston Legislative Experience: House Member, ; Senate Member, present Hometown: Houston Party: Democrat District 15 (Houston) Community Colleges: Houston Community College System Northeast, North Harris Montgomery Community College District, North Harris College, San Jacinto College District, North Campus Senator Tommy Williams Office: CAP GE.7 * Senate Committee on Finance * Senate Education Sub-Committee on Higher Education Occupation: President, Woodforest Financial Services Education: Texas A&M University, BBA, 1978 Legislative Experience:House Member, , Senate Member, present Home Office: The Woodlands Party: Republican District 4 Community Colleges: Kingwood College & Montgomery College 13

18 House Committee on Appropriations Sub-Committee on Education Rep. Lois W. Kolkhorst Office: EXT E1.510 House Committee on Appropriations Chair Sub-Committee on Education Appropriations Occupation: Business Owner and Investments Education: BA, TCU Home Office: Brenham Party: Republican District 13 Community Colleges: Blinn County College Rep. Dan Branch Office: EXT E1.424 House Committee on Appropriations + Sub-Committee on Education Appropriations Occupation: Attorney Education: BA and BS, OCU; JD, SMU Law School Home Office: Dallas Party: Republican District 108 Community Colleges: Dallas County Community College District, El Centro College Rep. Myra Crownover Office: EXT E2.508 House Committee on Appropriations + Sub-Committee on Education Appropriatons Occupation: Real Estate/Oil Education: BA, SMU; MA, Texas A&M Home Office: Lake Dallas Party: Republican District 64 Community Colleges: Tarrant County Junior College District, Northwest Campus and Northeast Campus, Collin County Community College, and North Central Texas College Rep. Ryan Guillen Office: EXT E2.210 House Committee on Appropriations + Sub-Committee on Education Appropriations Occupation: Rancher Businessman Education: BS, Texas A&M Home Office: San Diego Party: Democrat District 31 Community Colleges: Laredo Community College and South Texas Community College Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon Office: EXT E1.304 House Committee on Appropriations + Sub-Committee on Education Appropriations Occupation: Business Owner Education: BA, Texas Southern University; MA, Webster University Home Office: San Antonio Party: Democrat District 120 Community Colleges: Alamo Community College District, San Antonio College & St. Phillips College 14

19 Rep. Todd Smith Office: EXT E2.308 House Committee on Appropriations + Sub-Committee on Education Appropriations Occupation: Attorney Education: BA, SMU; JD, UT Austin Home Office: Bedford Party: Republican District 92 Community Colleges: Tarrant County Junior College District, Northeast Campus 15

20 House Committee on Appropriations Chair: Rep. Jim Pitts Office: CAP 1N.9 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Attorney Education: BBA, MBA, and JD, SMU Home Office: Waxahachie Party: Republican District 10 Community Colleges: Hill College Vice-Chair: Rep. Vilma Luna Office: CAP 4S.3 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Attorney Education: BS, Southwest Texas State; JD, University of Houston Home Office: Corpus Christi Party: Democrat District 33 Community Colleges: Del Mar College Rep. Leo Berman Office: EXT E2.908 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Retired U.S. Army Lt.Col. Education: BA, Political Science, SMU; Graduate, U.S. Army Command and General College Home Office: Tyler Party: Republican District 6 Community Colleges: Tyler Junior College Rep. Dan Branch Office: EXT E1.424 House Committee on Appropriations + Sub-Committee on Education Appropriations Occupation: Attorney Education: BA and BS, OCU; JD, SMU Law School Home Office: Dallas Party: Republican District 108 Community Colleges: Dallas County Community College District, El Centro College Rep. Betty Brown Office: EXT E1.402 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Rancher Education: Attended SMU Home Office: Athens Party: Republican District 4 Community Colleges: Trinity Valley Community College 16

21 Rep. Fred Brown Office: EXT E2.808 *House Committee on Appropriations *House Committee on Higher Education Occupation: Car Dealer Education: Attended Texas A&M Home Office: Bryan Party: Republican District 14 Community Colleges: Blinn County College Rep. Warren Chisum Office: CAP GW.15 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Oil & Gas Producer and Rancher Education: Home Office: Pampa Party: Republican District 88 Community Colleges: Claredon College & Frank Phillips College and South Plains College Rep. Myra Crownover Office: EXT E2.508 House Committee on Appropriations + Sub-Committee on Education Appropriatons Occupation: Real Estate/Oil Education: BA, SMU; MA, Texas A&M Home Office: Lake Dallas Party: Republican District 64 Community Colleges: Tarrant County Junior College District, Northwest Campus and Northeast Campus, Collin County Community College, and North Central Texas College Rep. John Davis Office: EXT E2.610 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Roofing Contractor Education: BBA, Baylor University; BA, University of Houston Clear Lake Home Office: Houston Party: Republican District 129 Community Colleges: San Jacinto College District, South Campus Rep. Dawnna Dukes Office: EXT E1.504 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Business Resource Consultant Education: BS, Psychology Texas A&M Home Office: Austin Party: Democrat District 46 Community Colleges: Austin Community College District, Main Office & Highland Business Center 17

22 Rep. Al Edwards Office: CAP 1N.8 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Real Estate Education: BS, Texas Southern University Home Office: Houston Party: Democrat District 146 Community Colleges: Houston Community College System Rep. Dan Gattis Office: EXT E2.804 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Attorney and Rancher Education: BS, Texas A&M; JD, South Texas College of Law Home Office: Austin Party: Republican District 20 Community Colleges: Austin Community College District, Cypress Creek Campus, Blinn College and Temple College Rep. Ryan Guillen Office: EXT E2.210 House Committee on Appropriations + Sub-Committee on Education Appropriations Occupation: Rancher Businessman Education: BS, Texas A&M Home Office: San Diego Party: Democrat District 31 Community Colleges: Laredo Community College and South Texas Community College Rep. Pat Haggerty Office: CAP 4N.9 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Real Estate Broker Education: BA and MA, UT El Paso Seminary Home Office: El Paso Party: Republican District 78 Community Colleges: El Paso Community College District, Northwest Campus & Transmountain Campus Rep. Peggy Hamric Office: CAP GW.7 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: State Representative Education: BS, Education University of Oklahoma Home Office: Houston Party: Republican District 126 Community Colleges: North Harris Montgomery Community College District, Cy-Fair College 18

23 Rep. Glenn Hegar Office: EXT E2.506 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Farmer Education: BA, Texas A&M; MA and JD, St. Mary s University Home Office: Katy Party: Republican District 28 Community Colleges: Wharton County Junior College Rep. Ruben Hope Office: EXT E1.508 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Attorney Education: BBA and JD, UT Austin Home Office: Conroe Party: Republican District 16 Community Colleges: North Harris Montgomery Community College District, Kingwoood College Rep. Chuck Hopson Office: EXT E2.604 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Pharmacist Education: BS, University of Houston Home Office: Jacksonville Party: Democrat District 11 Community Colleges: Panola College Rep. Carl Isett Office: EXT E2.318 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Accountant Education: BA and MS, Accounting & Finance Texas Tech University Home Office: Lubbock Party: Republican District 84 Community Colleges: South Plains College Rep. Tracy King Office: EXT E1.302 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Hearing Aid Specialist Education: BS, Texas A&M Home Office: Eagle Pass Party: Democrat District 80 Community Colleges: Southwest Texas Junior College Rep. Lois W. Kolkhorst Office: EXT E1.510 House Committee on Appropriations Chair Sub-Committee on Education Appropriations Occupation: Business Owner and Investments Education: BA, TCU Home Office: Brenham Party: Republican District 13 Community Colleges: Blinn County College 19

24 Rep. Armando Mando Martinez Office: EXT E1.312 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Fire Fighter and Paramedic Education: BS, University of Texas Pan American Home Office: Weslaco Party: Democrat District 39 Community Colleges: South Texas Community College Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon Office: EXT E1.304 House Committee on Appropriations + Sub-Committee on Education Appropriations Occupation: Business Owner Education: BA, Texas Southern University; MA, Webster University Home Office: San Antonio Party: Democrat District 120 Community Colleges: Alamo Community College District, San Antonio College & St. Phillips College Rep. Jose Menendez Office: EXT E1.220 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Commercial Marketing Executive Education: BBA and BA, SMU Home Office: San Antonio Party: Democrat District 124 Community Colleges: Alamo Community College District, Northwest Vista College Rep. Aaron Pena Office: EXT E1.512 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Attorney Education: BA, UT Austin; JD, Texas Southern University Home Office: Edinburg Party: Democrat District 40 Community Colleges: South Texas Community College Rep. Joseph Pickett Office: EXT E1.308 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Real Estate Education: Home Office: El Paso Party: Democrat District 79 Community Colleges: El Paso Community College District 20

25 Rep. Vicki Truitt Office: EXT E2.502 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Healthcare Consultant Education: Home Office: Southlake Party: Republican District 98 Community Colleges: Tarrant County Junior CollegeDistrict Rep. Sylvester Turner Office: CAP 1W.5 House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Attorney Education: BA, University of Houston; JD, Harvard Law Home Office: Houston Party: Democrat District 139 Community Colleges: Houston Community College System, Northeast College 21

26 House Committee on Higher Education Chair: Rep. Geanie Morrison Office: EXT House Committee on Higher Education Occupation: State Representative Education: Victoria College Home Office: Victoria Party: Republican District 30 Community Colleges: Victoria College Vice-Chair: Rep. Tony J. Goolsby Office: CAP 1W.6 House Committee on Higher Education Occupation: Insurance Education: BS, University of North Texas Hometown: Dallas Party: Republican District 102 Community Colleges: Dallas County Community College District, Richland College B&O Chair: Rep. Fred Brown Office: EXT E2.808 *House Committee on Higher Education *House Committee on Appropriations Occupation: Car Dealer Education: Attended Texas A&M Home Office: Bryan Party: Republican District 14 Community Colleges: Blinn College Rep. Glenda Dawson Office: EXT E2.312 House Committee on Higher Education Occupation: Speaker Facilitator Education: BBA, Sam Houston; Masters of Occupational Ed, University of Houston Home Office: Pearland Party: Republican District 29 Community Colleges: Alvin Community College and Wharton County Junior College Rep. Pete Gallego Office: CAP 4S.5 House Committee on Higher Education Occupation: Attorney Education: BA, Sul Ross State; JD, UT Austin Home Office: Alpine Party: Democrat District 74 Community Colleges: El Paso Community College and Odessa College 22

27 Rep. Helen Giddings Office: CAP GN.12 House Committee on Higher Education Occupation: Small Business Owner Education: UT Arlington Home Office: DeSoto Party: Democrat District 109 Community Colleges: Dallas County Community College District, Cedar Valley College Rep. Linda Harper-Brown Office: EXT E2.316 House Committee on Higher Education Occupation: CEO Education: Texas Colleges Home Office: Irving Party: Republican District 105 Community Colleges: Dallas County Community College District, North Lake College Rep. Jesse Jones Office: CAP 1W.4 House Committee on Higher Education Occupation: Baylor University Professor Education: BS, Texas College; MS, Highland Univ. NM; PhD, Arizona State Univ.; PhD, Chemistry Arizona State Home Office: Dallas Party: Democrat District 110 Community Colleges: Dallas County Community College District Rep. Patrick M. Rose Office: EXT E2.420 House Committee on Higher Education Occupation: Realtor Education: BA, Public Policy Princeton University Home Office: San Marcos Party: Democrat District 45 Community Colleges: Austin Community College District 23

28 Community Colleges Senators, Representatives And U.S. Congressmen

29 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN TEXAS 79 TH LEGISLATURE, 2005 PUBLIC COMMUNITY COLLEGES Senator (Texas Senate) Representative (Texas House) Congressman (U.S. Congress) I. ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SAN ANTONIO MAIN OFFICE 26 Senator Leticia Van De Putte 123 Representative Mike Villarreal 20 U.S. Congressman Charlie Gonzalez 1. NORTHWEST VISTA COLLEGE SAN ANTONIO 26 Senator Leticia Van De Putte 124 Representative Jose Menendez 20 U.S. Congressman Charlie Gonzalez 23 U.S. Congressman Henry Bonilla 2. PALO ALTO COLLEGE SAN ANTONIO 19 Senator Frank L. Madla 117 Representative David Leibowitz 28 U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar 3. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE 26 Senator Leticia Van De Putte 25 Senator Jeff Wentworth 120 Representative Ruth Jones McClendon 121 Representative Elizabeth Ames Jones 123 Representative Mike Villarreal 20 U.S. Congressman Charlie Gonzalez 21 U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith 4. ST. PHILLIPS COLLEGE SAN ANTONIO 19 Senator Frank L. Madla 120 Representative Ruth Jones McClendon 28 U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar 5. ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 11 Senator Mike Jackson 29 Representative Glenda Dawson 22 U.S. Congressman Tom DeLay 6. AMARILLO COLLEGE 31 Senator Kel Seliger 87 Representative David A. Swinford 13 U.S. Congressman William Thornberry 24

30 7. ANGELINA COLLEGE LUFKIN 3 Senator Todd Staples 12 Representative Jim McReynolds 2 U.S. Congressman Ted Poe II. AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT MAIN OFFICE 14 Senator Gonzalo Barrientos 46 Representative Dawnna Dukes 45 Representative Patrick M. Rose 10 U.S. Congressman Michael T. McCaul 8. CYPRESS CREEK CAMPUS AUSTIN 5 Senator Steve Ogden 20 Representative Dan Gattis 31 U.S. Congressman Eddie John R. Carter 9. EASTRIDGE CAMPUS AUSTIN 14 Senator Gonzalo Barrientos 51 Representative Eddie Rodriguez 25 U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett 10. HIGHLAND BUSINESS CENTER 14 Senator Gonzalo Barrientos 46 Representative Dawanna Dukes 25 U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett 11. NORTHRIDGE CAMPUS AUSTIN 14 Senator Gonzalo Barrientos 48 Representative Todd Baxter 10 U.S. Congressman Michael T. McCaul 12. PINNACLE CAMPUS AUSTIN 25 Senator Jeff Wentworth 47 Representative Terry Keel 21 U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith 13. RIO GRAND CAMPUS AUSTIN 14 Senator Gonzalo Barrientos 49 Representative Elliot Naishtat 21 U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith 14. RIVERSIDE CAMPUS AUSTIN 14 Senator Gonzalo Barrientos 51 Representative Eddie Rodriguez 25 U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett 15. BLINN COUNTY COLLEGE BRENHAM 18 Senator Kenneth L. Armbrister 13 Representative Lois W. Kolkhorst 14 Representative Fred Brown 20 Representative Dan Gattis 31 U.S. Congressman John R. Carter 25

31 16. BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE LAKE JACKSON 17 Senator Kyle Janek 25 Representative Dennis Bonnen 14 U.S. Congressman Ron Paul 17. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE DISTRICT KILLEEN 24 Senator Troy Fraser 54 Representative Suzanna Gratia Hupp 11 U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway 18. CISCO JUNIOR COLLEGE 24 Senator Troy Fraser 60 Representative Jim Keffer 17 U.S. Congressman Chet Edwards 19. CLARENDON COLLEGE 28 Senator Robert L. Duncan 88 Representative Warren Chisum 13 U.S. Congressman William Thornberry 20. COLLEGE OF THE MAINLAND TEXAS CITY 11 Senator Mike Jackson 23 Representative Craig Eiland 9 U.S. Congressman Al Green 21. COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 8 Senator Florence Shapiro 66 Representative Brian McCall 64 Representative Myra Crownover 3 U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson III. DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT DALLAS MAIN OFFICE 23 Senator Royce West 108 Representative Dan Branch 110 Representative Jessie Jones 30 U.S. Congressman Eddie Bernice Johnson 22. BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE FARMERS BRANCH 8 Senator Florence Shapiro 115 Representative Jim H. Jackson 114 Representative Will Hartnett 24 U.S. Congressman Kenny Marchant 32 U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions 23. CEDAR VALLEY COLLEGE LANCASTER 23 Senator Royce West 109 Representative Helen Giddings 30 U.S. Congressman Eddie Bernice Johnson 24. EASTFIELD COLLEGE MESQUITE 16 Senator John Carona 101 Representative Elvira Reyna 5 U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling 26

32 25. EL CENTRO COLLEGE DALLAS 23 Senator Royce West 108 Representative Dan Branch 30 U.S. Congressman Eddie Bernice Johnson 26. MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE DALLAS 23 Senator Royce West 104 Representative Roberto R. Alonzo 32 U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions 27. NORTH LAKE COLLEGE IRVING 8 Senator Florence Shapiro 105 Representative Linda Harper-Brown 24 U.S. Congressman Kenny Marchant 28. RICHLAND COLLEGE DALLAS 16 Senator John Carona 102 Representative Tony Goolsby 3 U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson 29. DEL MAR COLLEGE 20 Senator Juan Hinojosa 33 Representative Vilma Luna 27 U.S. Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz IV 30. EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 29 Senator Eliot Shapleigh 76 Representative Norma Chavez 79 Representative Joseph Pickett 74 Representative Pete P. Gallego 16 U.S. Congressman Silvestre Reyes 31. MISSION DEL PASO 29 Senator Eliot Shapleigh 75 Representative Chente Quintanilla 16 U.S. Congressman Silvestre Reyes 32. NORTHWEST CAMPUS 29 Senator Eliot Shapleigh 78 Representative Pat B. Haggerty 16 U.S. Congressman Silvestre Reyes 33. RIO GRANDE CAMPUS 29 Senator Eliot Shapleigh 77 Representative Paul Cruz Moreno 16 U.S. Congressman Silvestre Reyes 34. TRANSMOUNTAIN CAMPUS 29 Senator Eliot Shapleigh 78 Representative Pat B. Haggerty 16 U.S. Congressman Silvestre Reyes 35. VALLE VERDE CAMPUS 29 Senator Eliot Shapleigh 76 Representative Norma Chavez 16 U.S. Congressman Silvestre Reyes 27

33 36. FRANK PHILLIPS COLLEGE BORGER 31 Senator Kel Seliger 88 Representative Warren Chisum 13 U.S. Congressman William Thornberry 37. GALVESTON COLLEGE 17 Senator Kyle Janek 23 Representative Craig Eiland 9 U.S. Congressman Al Green 38. GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE DENISON 30 Senator Craig Estes 62 Representative Larry Phillips 4 U.S. Congressman Ralph M. Hall 39. HILL COLLEGE HILLSBORO 22 Senator Kip Averitt 10 Representative Jim Pitts 17 U.S. Congressman Chet Edwards V. HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM MAIN OFFICE 13 Senator Rodney Ellis 147 Representative Garnet F. Coleman 146 Representative Al Edwards 18 U.S. Congressman Sheila Jackson Lee 40. CENTRAL COLLEGE HOUSTON 13 Senator Rodney Ellis 147 Representative Garnet F. Coleman 18 U.S. Congressman Sheila Jackson Lee 41. NORTHEAST COLLEGE HOUSTON 6 Senator Mario Gallegos 15 Senator John Whitmire 139 Representative Sylvester Turner 140 Representative Kevin Bailey 148 Representative Jessica Cristina Farar 18 U.S. Congressman Sheila Jackson Lee 29 U.S. Congressman Gene Green 42. NORTHWEST COLLEGE HOUSTON 17 Senator Kyle Janek 132 Representative William A. Callegari 10 U.S. Congressman Michael McCall 43. SOUTHEAST COLLEGE HOUSTON 6 Senator Mario Gallegos 145 Representative Rick Noriega 29 U.S. Congressman Gene Green 44. SOUTHWEST COLLEGE HOUSTON 17 Senator Kyle Janek 137 Representative Scott Hochberg 7 U.S. Congressman John Culberson 28

34 VI. HOWARD COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT BIG SPRINGS MAIN OFFICE 31 Senator Kel Seliger 85 Representative James E. Laney 19 U.S. Congressman Randy Neugebauer 45. HOWARD COLLEGE BIG SPRING 31 Senator Kel Seliger 85 Representative James E. Laney 19 U.S. Congressman Randy Neugebauer 46. SOUTHWEST COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF BIG SPRINGS 31 Senator Kel Seliger 85 Representative James E. Laney 19 U.S. Congressman Randy Neugebauer 47. KILGORE COLLEGE KILGORE 1 Senator Kevin Eltife 7 Representative Tommy Merritt 1 U.S. Congressman Louie Gohmert 48. LAREDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE 21 Senator Judith Zaffirini 42 Representative Richard Raymond 31 Representative Ryan Guillen 23 U.S. Congressman Henry Bonilla 28 U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar 49. LEE COLLEGE BAYTOWN 6 Senator Mario Gallegos 128 Representative Wayne Smith 29 U.S. Congressman Gene Green 50. MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE WACO 22 Senator Kip Averitt 56 Representative Charles Anderson 17 U.S. Congressman Chet Edwards 51. MIDLAND COLLEGE MIDLAND 31 Senator Kel Seliger 82 Representative Tom Russell Craddick 11 U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway 52. NAVARRO COLLEGE CORSICANA 22 Senator Kip Averitt 8 Representative Byron Cook 6 U.S. Congressman Joe Barton 53. NORTHEAST TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE MT. PLEASANT 1 Senator Kevin Eltife 3 Representative Mark Homer 4 U.S. Congressman Ralph M. Hall 29

35 54. NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GAINSVILLE 30 Senator Craig Estes 68 Representative Rick L. Hardcastle 64 Representative Myra Crownover 26 U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess VII. NORTH HARRIS MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT HOUSTON 6 Senator Mario Gallegos 141 Representative Senfronia Paige Thompson 29 U.S. Congressman Gene Green 55. CY-FAIR COLLEGE 7 Senator Jon Lindsay 126 Representative Peggy Hamric 7 U.S. Congressman John Culberson 56. KINGWOOD COLLEGE HOUSTON 4 Senator Tommy Williams 16 Representative Ruben W. Hope 8 U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady 57. MONTGOMERY COLLEGE CONROE 4 Senator Tommy Williams 15 Representative Rob Eissler 8 U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady 58. NORTH HARRIS COLLEGE HOUSTON 15 Senator John Whitmire 141 Representative Senfronia Paige Thompson 2 U.S. Congressman Ted Poe 59. TOMBALL COLLEGE TOMBALL 7 Senator Jon Lindsay 130 Representative Corbin Van Arsdale 10 U.S. Congressman Michael McCall 60. ODESSA COLLEGE ODESSA 31 Senator Kel Seliger 81 Representative G.E. West 74 Representative Pete P. Gallego 11 U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway 61. PANOLA COLLEGE CARTHAGE 1 Senator Kevin Eltife 11 Representative Chuck Hopson 1 U.S. Congressman Louie Gohmert 62. PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE PARIS 1 Senator Kevin Eltife 3 Representative Mark Homer 4 U.S. Congressman Ralph M. Hall 30

36 63. RANGER COLLEGE RANGER 24 Senator Troy Fraser 30 Senator Craig Estes 60 Representative Jim Keffer 19 U.S. Congressman Randy Neugebauer VIII. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE DISTRICT PASADENA MAIN OFFICE 11 Senator Mike Jackson 144 Representative Robert E. Talton 22 U.S. Congressman Tom Delay 64. CENTRAL CAMPUS PASADENA 11 Senator Mike Jackson 128 Representative Wayne Smith 22 U.S. Congressman Tom DeLay 65. NORTH CAMPUS PASEDENA 15 Senator John Whitmire 142 Representative Harold V. Dutton 29 U.S. Congressman Gene Green 66. SOUTH CAMPUS HOUSTON 11 Senator Mike Jackson 129 Representative John E. Davis 22 U.S. Congressman Tom DeLay 67. SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE LOVELLAND 28 Senator Robert L. Duncan 83 Representative Delwin L. Jones 84 Representative Carl Isett 88 Representative Warren Chisum 19 U.S. Congressman Randy Neugebauer 68. SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE MCALLEN 20 Senator Juan Hinojosa 36 Representative Ismael Flores 39 Representative Armando Mando Martinez 40 Representative Aaron Pena 31 Representative Ryan Guillen 25 U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett 69. SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE UVALDE 19 Senator Frank L. Madla 80 Representative Tracy King 23 U.S. Congressman Henry Bonilla IV. TARRANT COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT FT. WORTH MAIN OFFICE 10 Senator Kim Brimer 90 Representative Lon Burnam 98 Representative Vicki Truitt 12 U.S. Congressman Kay Granger 31

37 70. NORTHEAST CAMPUS HURST 12 Senator Jane Nelson 92 Representative Todd Smith 64 Representative Myra Crownover 26 U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess 71. NORTHWEST CAMPUS FORT WORTH 12 Senator Jane Nelson 99 Representative Charlie Geren 64 Representative Myra Crownover 12 U.S. Congressman Kay Granger 72. SOUTH CAMPUS FORT WORTH 10 Senator Kim Brimer 95 Representative Marc Veasey 26 U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess 73. SOUTHEAST CAMPUS ARLINGTON 9 Senator Chris Harris 96 Representative William Zedler 6 U.S. Congressman Joe Barton 74. TEMPLE JUNIOR COLLEGE TEMPLE 10 Senator Kim Brimer 90 Representative Lon Burnam 20 Representative Dan Gattis 12 U.S. Congressman Kay Granger 75. TEXARKANA COLLEGE TEXARKANA 1 Senator Kevin Eltife 1 Representative Stephen J. Frost 4 U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall 76. TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE BROWNSVILLE 27 Senator Eddie Lucio 37 Representative Rene O. Oliveira 27 U.S. Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz 77. TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHENS 3 Senator Todd Staples 4 Representative Betty J. Brown 5 U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling 78. TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE TYLER 1 Senator Kevin Eltife 2 Representative Bob Deuell 6 Representative Leo Berman 1 U.S. Congressman Louie Gohmert 79. VERNON REGIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE VERNON 30 Senator Craig Estes 68 Representative Rick L. Hardcastle 13 U.S. Congressman William Thornberry 32

38 80. VICTORIA COLLEGE VICTORIA 18 Senator Kenneth L. Armbrister 30 Representative Geanie Morrison 14 U.S. Congressman Ron Paul 81. WEATHERFORD COLLEGE WEATHERFORD 30 Senator Craig Estes 61 Representative Phil King 12 U.S. Congressman Kay Granger 82. WESTERN TEXAS COLLEGE SNYDER 28 Senator Robert L. Duncan 72 Representative Scott Campbell 11 U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway 83. WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE 18 Senator Kenneth L. Armbrister 28 Representative Glenn Hegar 29 Representative Glenda Dawson 14 U.S. Congressman Ron Paul 33

39 Contact Information Texas 79 th Legislature And U.S. Congressmen In Alphabetical order

40 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS ALPHABETICAL LISTING 79 TH LEGISLATURE, 2005 Senator (Texas Senate) Representative (Texas House) Congressman (U.S. Congress) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE ALMA A. ALLEN Capitol Office: EXT E1.216 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: Fondren Road, Suite 500 Houston, TX District Phone: HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE RAY ALLEN Capitol Office: CAP GN.7 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 801 West Freeway, Suite 280 Grand Prairie, TX District Phone: (972) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE ROBERTO R. ALONZO Capitol Office: EXT E2.910 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 351 West Jefferson Blvd, Suite 600 Dallas, TX District Phone: (214) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE RAFAEL ANCHIA Capitol Office: EXT E1.316 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: () - HOUSE DISTRICT 56 - REPRESENTATIVE CHARLES "DOC" ANDERSON Capitol Office: EXT E1.422 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 900 Austin Ave., Suite 804 Waco, TX District Phone: (254) SENATE DISTRICT 18 - SENATOR KENNETH L. ARMBRISTER Capitol Office: CAP 1E.14 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 3205 E. Mockingbird Victoria, TX District Phone: (361) SENATE DISTRICT 22 - SENATOR KIP AVERITT Capitol Office: EXT E1.608 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: River Square Center, 215 Mary, Suite 303 Waco, TX District Phone: (254) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE KEVIN BAILEY Capitol Office: CAP 1N.10 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 507 Sam Houston Pkwy, #310 Houston, TX District Phone: (281)

41 SENATE DISTRICT 14 - SENATOR GONZALO BARRIENTOS Capitol Office: CAP 3E.18 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box Austin, TX District Phone: (512) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 6 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN JOE BARTON Address: 2109 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT 48 - REPRESENTATIVE TODD BAXTER Capitol Office: EXT E2.802 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: (512) HOUSE DISTRICT 6 - REPRESENTATIVE LEO BERMAN Capitol Office: EXT E2.908 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 6028 Tyler, TX District Phone: (903) HOUSE DISTRICT 9 - REPRESENTATIVE ROY BLAKE Capitol Office: EXT E2.404 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 201 E. Pilar, Room 209 Nacogdoches, TX District Phone: (512) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE DWAYNE BOHAC Capitol Office: EXT E2.414 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 2600 Gessner, Suite 212 Houston, TX District Phone: (713) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 23 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN HENRY BONILLA Address: 2458 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT 25 - REPRESENTATIVE DENNIS BONNEN Capitol Office: EXT E2.602 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 122 E. Myrtle Angleton, TX District Phone: (979) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 8 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN KEVIN BRADY Address: 428 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE DAN BRANCH Capitol Office: EXT E1.424 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 2100 McKinney Ave., Suite 1501 Dallas, TX District Phone: (214) SENATE DISTRICT 10 - SENATOR KIM BRIMER Capitol Office: EXT E1.810 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1600 W. 7th St., Ste. 650 Ft. Worth, TX District Phone: (817)

42 HOUSE DISTRICT 4 - REPRESENTATIVE BETTY J. BROWN Capitol Office: EXT E1.402 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 108 S. Pinkerton, Suite 105 Athens, TX District Phone: (903) HOUSE DISTRICT 14 - REPRESENTATIVE FRED BROWN Capitol Office: EXT E2.808 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1920 West Villa Maria Road, Suite 303 Bryan, TX District Phone: (979) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 26 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN MICHAEL C. BURGESS Address: 1721 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT 90 - REPRESENTATIVE LON BURNAM Capitol Office: EXT E2.708 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1305 W. Magnolia, C Fort Worth, TX District Phone: (817) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM A. "BILL" CALLEGARI Capitol Office: EXT E2.608 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1550 Foxlake Dr., Suite 114 Houston, TX District Phone: (281) HOUSE DISTRICT 72 - REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT CAMPBELL Capitol Office: EXT E2.820 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 1389 San Angelo, TX District Phone: (325) SENATE DISTRICT 16 - SENATOR JOHN CARONA Capitol Office: CAP 4E.2 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 8080 N. Central Expy., Suite1440, LB 44 Dallas, TX District Phone: (214) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 31 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN JOHN R. CARTER Address: 408 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT 73 - REPRESENTATIVE CARTER CASTEEL Capitol Office: EXT E2.906 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box New Braunfels, TX District Phone: (830) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE JOAQUIN CASTRO Capitol Office: EXT E1.318 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 6502 Bandera, Ste. 106 San Antonio, TX District Phone: (210)

43 HOUSE DISTRICT 76 - REPRESENTATIVE NORMA CHAVEZ Capitol Office: EXT E2.214 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 6070 Gateway East, Suite 300 El Paso, TX District Phone: (915) HOUSE DISTRICT 88 - REPRESENTATIVE WARREN CHISUM Capitol Office: CAP GW.15 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2061 Pampa, TX District Phone: (806) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE GARNET F. COLEMAN Capitol Office: CAP GW.17 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 5445 Alameda, Suite 403 Houston, TX District Phone: (713) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN MIKE CONAWAY Address: 511 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT 8 - REPRESENTATIVE BYRON COOK Capitol Office: EXT E1.322 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: () - HOUSE DISTRICT 17 - REPRESENTATIVE ROBBY L. COOK Capitol Office: EXT E2.204 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 219 East Main Street Eagle Lake, TX District Phone: (979) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE FRANK J. CORTE Capitol Office: CAP 4N.6 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 2040 Babcock Rd., Ste. 402 San Antonio, TX District Phone: (210) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE JOE CRABB Capitol Office: CAP 1N.7 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1110 Kingwood Drive, #200 Kingwood, TX District Phone: (281) HOUSE DISTRICT 82 - REPRESENTATIVE TOM RUSSELL CRADDICK Capitol Office: CAP 2W.13 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 500 West Texas, Suite 880 Midland, TX District Phone: (432) HOUSE DISTRICT 64 - REPRESENTATIVE MYRA CROWNOVER Capitol Office: EXT E2.508 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 535 Lake Dallas, TX District Phone: (940)

44 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 28 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR Address: 1404 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN JOHN CULBERSON Address: 1728 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE JOHN E. DAVIS Capitol Office: EXT E2.610 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1350 NASA Rd. 1, #212 Houston, TX District Phone: (281) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE YVONNE DAVIS Capitol Office: CAP GS.6 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 400 S. Zang Blvd., # 801 Dallas, TX District Phone: (214) HOUSE DISTRICT 29 - REPRESENTATIVE GLENDA DAWSON Capitol Office: EXT E2.312 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 2404 Grand Blvd., Suite 130 Pearland, TX District Phone: (281) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 22 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN TOM DELAY Address: 242 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) Capitol Office: CAP 1N.12 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 3000 S. 31st Street, Suite 505 Temple, TX District Phone: (254) HOUSE DISTRICT 63 - REPRESENTATIVE MARY DENNY Capitol Office: CAP GW.8 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1001 Cross Timbers Road, #1245 Flower Mound, TX District Phone: (972) HOUSE DISTRICT 22 - REPRESENTATIVE JOE D. DESHOTEL Capitol Office: EXT E2.306 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: One Plaza Square, Suite 203 Port Arthur, TX District Phone: (409) SENATE DISTRICT 2 - SENATOR BOB DEUELL Capitol Office: EXT E1.708 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: LBJ Freeway, Ste. 400 Mesquite, TX District Phone: (972) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 25 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN LLOYD DOGGETT Address: 201 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUIDLING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT 55 - REPRESENTATIVE DIANNE WHITE DELISI 38

45 HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE JOE DRIVER Capitol Office: CAP 4S.6 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 201 South Glenbrook Dr. Garland, TX District Phone: (972) HOUSE DISTRICT 46 - REPRESENTATIVE DAWNNA DUKES Capitol Office: EXT E1.504 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: (512) SENATE DISTRICT 28 - SENATOR ROBERT L. DUNCAN Capitol Office: CAP 3E.12 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1500 Broadway, Suite 902 Lubbock, TX District Phone: (806) HOUSE DISTRICT 57 - REPRESENTATIVE JIM DUNNAM Capitol Office: EXT E2.322 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 715 Elm St., Suite 101 Waco, TX District Phone: (254) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE HAROLD V. DUTTON Capitol Office: CAP 1W.10 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 8799 N. Loop East, Suite 305 Houston, TX District Phone: (713) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE AL EDWARDS Capitol Office: CAP 1N.8 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: /2 Griggs Road Houston, TX District Phone: (713) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 17 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN CHET EDWARDS Address: 2264 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT 23 - REPRESENTATIVE CRAIG EILAND Capitol Office: EXT E1.204 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 8419 E. F. Lowery Expressway Texas City, TX District Phone: (409) HOUSE DISTRICT 15 - REPRESENTATIVE ROB EISSLER Capitol Office: EXT E1.314 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 1110 Magnolia, TX District Phone: (281) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE GARY ELKINS Capitol Office: EXT E1.408 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 9601 Jones Road, Suite 215 Houston, TX District Phone: (832)

46 SENATE DISTRICT 13 - SENATOR RODNEY ELLIS Capitol Office: CAP 3E.6 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 440 Louisiana, Suite 575 Houston, TX District Phone: (713) SENATE DISTRICT 1 - SENATOR KEVIN ELTIFE Capitol Office: CAP GE.5 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P. O. Box 12068, Capitol Station Austin, TX District Phone: (903) HOUSE DISTRICT 43 - REPRESENTATIVE JUAN M. ESCOBAR Capitol Office: EXT E2.704 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 635 E. King Street, Room 109 Kingsville, TX District Phone: (361) SENATE DISTRICT 30 - SENATOR CRAIG ESTES Capitol Office: CAP 3E.8 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: Bank One Tower, 4245 Kemp Blvd., Suite 306 Wichita Falls, TX District Phone: (940) HOUSE DISTRICT 69 - REPRESENTATIVE DAVID L. FARABEE Capitol Office: EXT E2.422 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 900 8th Street, Suite 115 Wichita Falls, TX District Phone: (940) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE JESSICA CRISTINA FARRAR Capitol Office: CAP GW.4 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box Houston, TX District Phone: (713) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TREY MARTINEZ FISCHER Capitol Office: EXT E2.710 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1910 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX District Phone: (210) HOUSE DISTRICT 36 - REPRESENTATIVE ISMAEL "KINO" FLORES Capitol Office: CAP GN.10 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 121 E. Tom Landry Mission, TX District Phone: (956) HOUSE DISTRICT 2 - REPRESENTATIVE DAN FLYNN Capitol Office: EXT E1.324 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 999 Canton, TX District Phone: (903) SENATE DISTRICT 24 - SENATOR TROY FRASER Capitol Office: CAP 1E.15 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P. O. Box Austin, TX District Phone: (254)

47 HOUSE DISTRICT 1 - REPRESENTATIVE STEPHEN J. FROST Capitol Office: EXT E2.320 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: () - HOUSE DISTRICT 74 - REPRESENTATIVE PETE P. GALLEGO Capitol Office: CAP 4S.5 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 777 Alpine, TX District Phone: (432) SENATE DISTRICT 6 - SENATOR MARIO GALLEGOS Capitol Office: EXT E1.804 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 41 Galena Park, TX District Phone: (713) HOUSE DISTRICT 20 - REPRESENTATIVE DAN GATTIS Capitol Office: EXT E2.804 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: () - HOUSE DISTRICT 99 - REPRESENTATIVE CHARLIE GEREN Capitol Office: EXT E2.310 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1011 Roberts Cutoff River Oaks, TX District Phone: (817) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE HELEN GIDDINGS Capitol Office: CAP GN.12 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1510 North Hampton, #220 DeSoto, TX District Phone: (972) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN LOUIE GOHMERT Address: 508 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 20 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN CHARLIE GONZALEZ Address: 327 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT 41 - REPRESENTATIVE VERONICA GONZALES Capitol Office: EXT E2.302 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 1416 McAllen, TX District Phone: (956) HOUSE DISTRICT 93 - REPRESENTATIVE TOBY GOODMAN Capitol Office: CAP 4N.4 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1600 E. Lamar, Suite 250 Arlington, TX District Phone: (817) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TONY GOOLSBY Capitol Office: CAP 1W.6 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 9696 Skillman, Suite 210 Dallas, TX District Phone: (214)

48 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 12 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN KAY GRANGER Address: 440 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 9 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN AL GREEN Address: 1529 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 29 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN GENE GREEN Address: 2335 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT 91 - REPRESENTATIVE BOB E. GRIGGS Capitol Office: EXT E2.606 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 6617 Precint Line Rd. North Richland Hills, TX District Phone: (817) HOUSE DISTRICT 94 - REPRESENTATIVE KENT C. GRUSENDORF Capitol Office: CAP 1W.2 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1221 W. Nathan Lowe Road Arlington, TX District Phone: (817) HOUSE DISTRICT 78 - REPRESENTATIVE PAT B. HAGGERTY Capitol Office: CAP 4N.9 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 4855 N. Mesa, Suite 102a El Paso, TX District Phone: (915) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 4 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN RALPH M. HALL Address: 2405 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT 19 - REPRESENTATIVE MIKE "TUFFY" HAMILTON Capitol Office: EXT E2.314 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 119 Mauriceville, TX District Phone: (409) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE PEGGY HAMRIC Capitol Office: CAP GW.7 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 7915 FM 1960 West, #325 Houston, TX District Phone: (281) HOUSE DISTRICT 31 - REPRESENTATIVE RYAN GUILLEN Capitol Office: EXT E2.210 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 332 San Diego, TX District Phone: (361)

49 HOUSE DISTRICT 68 - REPRESENTATIVE RICK L. HARDCASTLE Capitol Office: EXT E2.706 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1930 Fannin Vernon, TX District Phone: (940) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE LINDA HARPER- BROWN Capitol Office: EXT E2.316 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 125 East John Carpenter Fwy., Suite 250 Irving, TX District Phone: (972) SENATE DISTRICT 9 - SENATOR CHRIS HARRIS Capitol Office: CAP 3S.5 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 2001 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 150 Arlington, TX District Phone: (817) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE WILL HARTNETT Capitol Office: CAP GW.5 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 9713 N. Central Expressway Dallas, TX District Phone: (214) HOUSE DISTRICT 28 - REPRESENTATIVE GLENN HEGAR Capitol Office: EXT E2.506 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 1008 Katy, TX District Phone: (281) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 5 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN JEB HENSARLING Address: 132 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT 34 - REPRESENTATIVE ABEL HERRERO Capitol Office: EXT E2.816 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: () - HOUSE DISTRICT 53 - REPRESENTATIVE HARVEY HILDERBRAN Capitol Office: CAP GW.12 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 125 Lehmann Drive Kerrville, TX District Phone: (830) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE FRED HILL Capitol Office: CAP 1W.3 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 770 N. Coit, Suite 2485 Richardson, TX District Phone: (972) SENATE DISTRICT 20 - SENATOR JUAN "CHUY" HINOJOSA Capitol Office: CAP 3S.3 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 612 Nolana, Suite 410 B McAllen, TX District Phone: (956) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 15 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN RUBEN HINOJOSA Address: 2463 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202)

50 HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT HOCHBERG Capitol Office: CAP 4N.5 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 7011 Harwin, Suite 230 Houston, TX District Phone: (832) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TERRI HODGE Capitol Office: EXT E2.818 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 4032 Swiss Ave. Dallas, TX District Phone: (214) HOUSE DISTRICT 3 - REPRESENTATIVE MARK HOMER Capitol Office: EXT E2.408 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1849 Lamar Paris, TX District Phone: (903) HOUSE DISTRICT 16 - REPRESENTATIVE RUBEN W. HOPE Capitol Office: EXT E1.508 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 2040 Loop 336 West, Suite 116 Conroe, TX District Phone: (936) HOUSE DISTRICT 11 - REPRESENTATIVE CHUCK HOPSON Capitol Office: EXT E2.604 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 214 South Main Jacksonville, TX District Phone: (903) HOUSE DISTRICT 26 - REPRESENTATIVE CHARLIE HOWARD Capitol Office: CAP 4S.4 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: Southwest Fwy. Sugar Land, TX District Phone: (281) HOUSE DISTRICT 5 - REPRESENTATIVE BRYAN HUGHES Capitol Office: EXT E1.416 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: Harrison County Annex, 102 West Houston Marshall, TX District Phone: (903) HOUSE DISTRICT 71 - REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT D. "BOB" HUNTER Capitol Office: CAP GW.11 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 1498 Abilene, TX District Phone: (325) HOUSE DISTRICT 54 - REPRESENTATIVE SUZANNA GRATIA HUPP Capitol Office: EXT E1.414 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 751 Lampasas, TX District Phone: (512) HOUSE DISTRICT 84 - REPRESENTATIVE CARL ISETT Capitol Office: EXT E2.318 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1001 Main Street #602 Lubbock, TX District Phone: (806)

51 HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE JIM H JACKSON Capitol Office: EXT E2.702 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: () - SENATE DISTRICT 11 - SENATOR MIKE JACKSON Capitol Office: EXT E1.806 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1109 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, TX District Phone: (713) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 18 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE Address: 2435 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) SENATE DISTRICT 17 - SENATOR KYLE JANEK Capitol Office: CAP 3E.16 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 7777 Southwest Freeway, Suite 102 Houston, TX District Phone: (713) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 30 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Address: 1511 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN SAM JOHNSON Address: 1211 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT 83 - REPRESENTATIVE DELWIN L. JONES Capitol Office: CAP 3S.2 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 5609-A Villa Drive Lubbock, TX District Phone: (806) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE JESSE W. JONES Capitol Office: CAP 1W.4 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 7125 Marvin D. Love Freeway, Suite 325 Dallas, TX District Phone: (214) HOUSE DISTRICT 47 - REPRESENTATIVE TERRY KEEL Capitol Office: EXT E2.212 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: (512) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE BILL KEFFER Capitol Office: EXT E2.402 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 8401 N. Central Expressway, Suite 630 Dallas, TX District Phone: (866) HOUSE DISTRICT 60 - REPRESENTATIVE JIM KEFFER Capitol Office: EXT E2.418 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 857 Eastland, TX District Phone: (800)

52 HOUSE DISTRICT 61 - REPRESENTATIVE PHIL KING Capitol Office: EXT E2.822 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 2110 Fort Worth Hwy. Weatherford, TX District Phone: (817) HOUSE DISTRICT 80 - REPRESENTATIVE TRACY O. KING Capitol Office: EXT E1.302 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1995 Williams Street Eagle Pass, TX District Phone: (512) HOUSE DISTRICT 44 - REPRESENTATIVE EDMUND P. KUEMPEL Capitol Office: CAP 3N.6 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 523 E. Donegan Seguin, TX District Phone: (830) HOUSE DISTRICT 13 - REPRESENTATIVE LOIS W. KOLKHORST Capitol Office: EXT E1.510 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 1867 Brenham, TX District Phone: (979) HOUSE DISTRICT 52 - REPRESENTATIVE MIKE KRUSEE Capitol Office: CAP GW.18 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: () - HOUSE DISTRICT 85 - REPRESENTATIVE JAMES E. "PETE" LANEY Capitol Office: CAP 3N.5 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Drawer 900 Hale Center, TX District Phone: (806) HOUSE DISTRICT 89 - REPRESENTATIVE JODIE LAUBENBERG Capitol Office: EXT E2.812 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 507 East Boydstun, B Rockwall, TX District Phone: (972) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE DAVID LEIBOWITZ Capitol Office: EXT E1.208 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: () - SENATE DISTRICT 7 - SENATOR JON LINDSAY Capitol Office: EXT E1.704 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: Kuykendahl, Suite 251 Houston, TX District Phone: (281) SENATE DISTRICT 27 - SENATOR EDDIE LUCIO Capitol Office: CAP 1E.5 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 7 North Park Plaza Brownsville, TX District Phone: (956)

53 HOUSE DISTRICT 33 - REPRESENTATIVE VILMA LUNA Capitol Office: CAP 4S.3 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 4525 Gollihar #200 Corpus Christi, TX District Phone: (361) HOUSE DISTRICT 67 - REPRESENTATIVE JERRY A. MADDEN Capitol Office: EXT E1.506 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box Plano, TX District Phone: (972) SENATE DISTRICT 19 - SENATOR FRANK L. MADLA Capitol Office: EXT E1.610 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1313 Southeast Military Dr., Suite 101 San Antonio, TX District Phone: (210) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 24 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN KENNY MARCHANT Address: 501 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT 39 - REPRESENTATIVE ARMANDO "MANDO" MARTINEZ Capitol Office: EXT E1.312 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 800 W. Railroad St., Suite G3 Weslaco, TX District Phone: () - HOUSE DISTRICT 66 - REPRESENTATIVE BRIAN MCCALL Capitol Office: CAP 4N.8 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 609 W. 15th St., Suite 200 Plano, TX District Phone: (972) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 10 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN MICHAEL T. MCCAUL Address: 415 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE RUTH JONES MCCLENDON Capitol Office: EXT E1.304 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 403 S. W. W. White Rd.,, Suite 210 San Antonio, TX District Phone: (210) HOUSE DISTRICT 12 - REPRESENTATIVE JIM MCREYNOLDS Capitol Office: CAP GN.9 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 203 South First Lufkin, TX District Phone: (936) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE JOSE MENENDEZ Capitol Office: EXT E1.220 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 7121 US Hwy. 90 West, Suite 240 San Antonio, TX District Phone: (210)

54 HOUSE DISTRICT 7 - REPRESENTATIVE TOMMY MERRITT Capitol Office: EXT E1.320 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 201 Estes Drive Longview, TX District Phone: (903) HOUSE DISTRICT 59 - REPRESENTATIVE SID MILLER Capitol Office: EXT E2.904 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 6407 South US Hwy. 377 Stephenville, TX District Phone: (254) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE JOE E. MORENO Capitol Office: EXT E1.212 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1026 Mercury Dr. Jacinto City, TX District Phone: (713) HOUSE DISTRICT 77 - REPRESENTATIVE PAUL CRUZ MORENO Capitol Office: CAP 1W.9 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 2314 Montana El Paso, TX District Phone: (915) HOUSE DISTRICT 30 - REPRESENTATIVE GEANIE MORRISON Capitol Office: EXT E2.722 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 4642 Victoria, TX District Phone: (361) HOUSE DISTRICT 97 - REPRESENTATIVE ANNA RENSHAW MOWERY Capitol Office: CAP 1N.5 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 6421 Camp Bowie Blvd., #310 Fort Worth, TX District Phone: (817) HOUSE DISTRICT 49 - REPRESENTATIVE ELLIOTT NAISHTAT Capitol Office: CAP GW.16 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: (512) SENATE DISTRICT 12 - SENATOR JANE NELSON Capitol Office: CAP 1E.3 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1235 S. Main St., Suite 280 Grapevine, TX District Phone: (817) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 19 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN RANDY NEUGEBAUER Address: 429 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE JOE M. NIXON Capitol Office: CAP 4S.2 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: (713)

55 HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE RICK NORIEGA Capitol Office: EXT E2.718 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 2900 Woodridge, Suite 305, Chase Bank, Gulfgate Houston, TX District Phone: (713) SENATE DISTRICT 5 - SENATOR STEVE OGDEN Capitol Office: CAP GE.4 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 7607 East Mark Dr., Ste. 241 College Station, TX District Phone: (979) HOUSE DISTRICT 37 - REPRESENTATIVE RENE O. OLIVEIRA Capitol Office: CAP 4N.10 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 855 W. Price Rd., Suite 22 Brownsville, TX District Phone: (956) HOUSE DISTRICT 27 - REPRESENTATIVE DORA F. OLIVO Capitol Office: EXT E2.806 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2130 Missouri City, TX District Phone: (281) HOUSE DISTRICT 58 - REPRESENTATIVE ROB ORR Capitol Office: EXT E1.410 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 201 W. Ellison, Suite 201 Burleson, TX District Phone: (817) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 27 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN SOLOMON P. ORTIZ Address: 2470 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT 18 - REPRESENTATIVE JOHN OTTO Capitol Office: EXT E1.418 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 104 W. Clayton Dayton, TX District Phone: () - CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 14 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN RON PAUL Address: 203 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT 70 - REPRESENTATIVE KEN PAXTON Capitol Office: EXT E2.712 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 201 West Virginia Pkwy. McKinney, TX District Phone: (972) HOUSE DISTRICT 40 - REPRESENTATIVE AARON PENA Capitol Office: EXT E1.512 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1108 South Closner Edinburg, TX District Phone: (956) HOUSE DISTRICT 62 - REPRESENTATIVE LARRY PHILLIPS Capitol Office: EXT E2.720 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 421 North Crockett Sherman, TX District Phone: (903)

56 HOUSE DISTRICT 79 - REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH C. "JOE" PICKETT Capitol Office: EXT E1.308 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1790 Lee Trevino #307 El Paso, TX District Phone: (915) HOUSE DISTRICT 10 - REPRESENTATIVE JIM PITTS Capitol Office: CAP 1N.9 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 200 N. Rogers Waxahachie, TX District Phone: (972) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN TED POE Address: 1605 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT R. PUENTE Capitol Office: CAP 4N.7 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 2823 E. Southcross San Antonio, TX District Phone: (210) HOUSE DISTRICT 75 - REPRESENTATIVE CHENTE QUINTANILLA Capitol Office: EXT E1.218 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 120 North Horizon Ste. A-112 El Paso, TX District Phone: (915) HOUSE DISTRICT 42 - REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD RAYMOND Capitol Office: EXT E2.902 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1110 Houston St., Third Floor Laredo, TX District Phone: (956) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 16 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN SILVESTRE REYES Address: 2433 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE ELVIRA REYNA Capitol Office: CAP GN.11 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: LBJ, #700 Mesquite, TX District Phone: (972) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE DEBBIE RIDDLE Capitol Office: EXT E2.208 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 3648 F.M West, Suite 106 Houston, TX District Phone: (281) HOUSE DISTRICT 21 - REPRESENTATIVE ALLAN B. RITTER Capitol Office: EXT E2.410 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O Box 365 Nederland, TX District Phone: (409)

57 HOUSE DISTRICT 51 - REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE RODRIGUEZ Capitol Office: EXT E2.412 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: (512) HOUSE DISTRICT 45 - REPRESENTATIVE PATRICK M. ROSE Capitol Office: EXT E2.420 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 302 W. Hopkins San Marcos, TX District Phone: (512) HOUSE DISTRICT 32 - REPRESENTATIVE GENE SEAMAN Capitol Office: EXT E2.406 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 2222 Airline, Suite A9 Corpus Christi, TX District Phone: (361) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 32 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN PETE SESSIONS Address: 1514 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) SENATE DISTRICT 31 - SENATOR KEL SELIGER Capitol Office: EXT E1.712 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 9155 Amarillo, TX District Phone: (806) SENATE DISTRICT 8 - SENATOR FLORENCE SHAPIRO Capitol Office: CAP 3E.2 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 5000 Legacy Dr., Ste. 494 Plano, TX District Phone: (972) SENATE DISTRICT 29 - SENATOR ELIOT SHAPLEIGH Capitol Office: EXT E1.706 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 800 Wyoming, Suite A El Paso, TX District Phone: (915) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 21 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN LAMAR SMITH Address: 2184 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202) HOUSE DISTRICT 92 - REPRESENTATIVE TODD SMITH Capitol Office: EXT E2.308 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 2725-A Central Drive Bedford, TX District Phone: (817) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE WAYNE SMITH Capitol Office: EXT E2.810 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: Lee College, Rundell Hall #111, 511 S. Whiting Street Baytown, TX District Phone: (832)

58 HOUSE DISTRICT 86 - REPRESENTATIVE JOHN T. SMITHEE Capitol Office: CAP 1W.11 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 320 S. Polk, 1st Floor Amarillo, TX District Phone: (806) HOUSE DISTRICT 38 - REPRESENTATIVE JIM SOLIS Capitol Office: CAP GN.8 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1418 E. Tyler, Suite 6 Harlingen, TX District Phone: (956) HOUSE DISTRICT 65 - REPRESENTATIVE BURT R. SOLOMONS Capitol Office: EXT E1.420 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1029 Rosemeade Pkwy., #108 Carrollton, TX District Phone: (972) SENATE DISTRICT 3 - SENATOR TODD STAPLES Capitol Office: EXT E1.808 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 504 E. Hodges St. Palestine, TX District Phone: (903) HOUSE DISTRICT 50 - REPRESENTATIVE MARK STRAMA Capitol Office: EXT E2.416 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: () - HOUSE DISTRICT 87 - REPRESENTATIVE DAVID A. SWINFORD Capitol Office: CAP 4N.3 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 724 South Polk, Suite 760 Amarillo, TX District Phone: (806) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT E. TALTON Capitol Office: CAP GW.6 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 3622 Fairmont Pkwy., Ste. B Pasadena, TX District Phone: (281) HOUSE DISTRICT 24 - REPRESENTATIVE LARRY TAYLOR Capitol Office: EXT E2.714 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 174 Calder Road, Ste. 116 League City, TX District Phone: (281) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE SENFRONIA PAIGE THOMPSON Capitol Office: CAP 3S.6 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: Homestead Road Houston, TX District Phone: (713) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 13 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN WILLIAM THORNBERRY Address: 2457 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC Phone: (202)

59 HOUSE DISTRICT 35 - REPRESENTATIVE YVONNE GONZALEZ TOUREILLES Capitol Office: EXT E2.716 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: () - HOUSE DISTRICT 98 - REPRESENTATIVE VICKI TRUITT Capitol Office: EXT E2.502 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1256 Main Street, #248 Southlake, TX District Phone: (817) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE SYLVESTER TURNER Capitol Office: CAP 1W.5 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 6915 Antoine Street, Suite E Houston, TX District Phone: (713) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE CARLOS I. URESTI Capitol Office: EXT E1.306 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1114 SW Military Dr., #103 San Antonio, TX District Phone: (210) HOUSE DISTRICT 130 REPRESENTATIVE CORBIN VAN ARSDALE Capitol Office: EXT E1.412 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: Jones Road, Suite 175 Houston, TX District Phone: (281) SENATE DISTRICT 26 - SENATOR LETICIA VAN DE PUTTE Capitol Office: EXT E1.606 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 3718 Blanco Rd., Suite 2 San Antonio, TX District Phone: (210) HOUSE DISTRICT 95 - REPRESENTATIVE MARC VEASEY Capitol Office: EXT E1.310 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: () - HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE MIKE VILLARREAL Capitol Office: EXT E2.510 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1809 Blanco Rd. San Antonio, TX District Phone: (210) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE HUBERT VO Capitol Office: EXT E2.304 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: () - SENATE DISTRICT 25 - SENATOR JEFF WENTWORTH Capitol Office: CAP 1E.9 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 1250 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 925 San Antonio, TX District Phone: (210)

60 HOUSE DISTRICT 81 - REPRESENTATIVE G.E. "BUDDY" WEST Capitol Office: CAP GS.2 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box Odessa, TX District Phone: (432) SENATE DISTRICT 23 - SENATOR ROYCE WEST Capitol Office: CAP 3E.10 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 5787 S. Hampton Rd., Suite 385 Dallas, TX District Phone: (214) SENATE DISTRICT 15 - SENATOR JOHN WHITMIRE Capitol Office: CAP 1E.13 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 803 Yale Street Houston, TX District Phone: (713) SENATE DISTRICT 4 - SENATOR TOMMY WILLIAMS Capitol Office: CAP GE.7 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P. O. Box 8069 The Woodlands, TX District Phone: (281) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE MARTHA WONG Capitol Office: EXT E1.406 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 3015 Richmond Ave., Suite 190 Houston, TX District Phone: (713) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE BEVERLY WOOLLEY Capitol Office: EXT E1.404 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 2200 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 625 Houston, TX District Phone: (713) SENATE DISTRICT 21 - SENATOR JUDITH ZAFFIRINI Capitol Office: CAP 1E.12 Capitol Address: P.O. Box Austin, Texas Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 627 Laredo, TX District Phone: (956) HOUSE DISTRICT 96 - REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM "BILL" ZEDLER Capitol Office: EXT E2.814 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: 7000 S. Cooper Street, Suite K Arlington, TX District Phone: (817) HOUSE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 121 Capitol Office: EXT E2.504 Capitol Phone: (512) District Address: P.O. Box 2910 District Phone: (512)

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63 Legislative Process in Texas Introducing a Bill A bill may be introduced by any member of the legislature in the member's own chamber, and the steps in a bill's progress in each house are basically the same. A bill passed by one house must proceed to the other for final passage before going to the governor for approval or veto. To introduce a bill in the House of Representatives, a state representative must first submit the required number of copies of the bill for filing to the chief clerk of the house, who sequentially numbers each document according to the order in which it is received. The house rules of procedure permit unrestricted introduction of bills during the first 60 calendar days of each regular session. After the 60-day deadline, the introduction of any bill other than a local bill or a bill relating to a matter declared by the governor to be an emergency requires the consent of at least four-fifths of those members present and voting. To introduce a bill in the senate, a senator must first submit the required number of copies of the bill to the secretary of the senate, who sequentially numbers each document according to the order in which it is received. The senate rules of procedure also permit unrestricted introduction of bills during the first 60 calendar days of each regular session. After the 60-day deadline in the senate, the introduction of any bill other than a local bill or a bill relating to a matter declared by the governor to be an emergency requires the consent of at least four-fifths of the membership of the senate. The Role of Committees The size of the legislature and the volume of work confronting it each session make thoughtful deliberation on the many proposed measures by the entire membership impossible. The committee stage in the deliberative process is at the core of legislative politics since the fate of bills under consideration hinges on committee action. A large percentage of all legislation is never reported out of committee. Thus, committee action is the first crucial step in the process by which a bill becomes law. Referral to a Standing Committee The Texas Constitution provides that no bill may be considered on the floor of a chamber by its members unless the bill first has been referred to a committee and the committee has issued its report on the bill. When a bill is introduced or received from the opposite chamber for consideration, it is read for the first time by its caption and referred by the speaker or lieutenant governor to an appropriate committee. Known as standing committees, these bodies are created in the rules of the respective houses at the beginning of each regular session and typically consist of seven to 15 members. In the house rules, each committee is assigned jurisdiction over a specific subject matter, and the speaker refers legislation to house committees based on those subject matter jurisdictions. In its rules, the senate does not provide subject matter jurisdictions for its committees. Although the 56

64 lieutenant governor is free to refer legislation in the senate to any standing committee, unofficial subject matter jurisdictions are usually established and followed to prevent duplication of effort by committees. In the House of Representatives, the membership of committees is determined in part by seniority and in part by appointments by the speaker. Each representative sits on at least one committee, and most representatives sit on two or three committees. The house typically has approximately 30 standing committees. In the senate, the membership of committees is determined entirely by appointment by the lieutenant governor. Senators typically sit on three or four committees each. The senate typically has approximately 10 standing committees. Immediately after a bill has been referred to committee, a determination must be made as to whether a fiscal note or other impact statement is required and, if so, a copy of the bill is sent to the Legislative Budget Board for preparation of the note or statement. In preparing the note or statement, the Legislative Budget Board may consult the state agencies affected by the legislation. In the house, the fiscal note must be attached to the affected bill before a public hearing on the bill may be held, and if the bill is reported from committee, the fiscal note must be attached to the bill when it is printed and distributed to the members of the house. With regard to other impact statements, a bill may proceed through the legislative process before the impact statement is completed, but a copy of the impact statement must be distributed to the members as soon as it has been completed. Senate practice is for a copy of the fiscal note to be provided to the committee members before the bill is reported from committee and to be included as part of the senate committee report. A bill requiring extensive analysis is often assigned to a subcommittee of the standing committee to which the bill has been referred. Subcommittees are appointed by the committee chair from the standing committee's membership. After careful scrutiny of the bill under consideration, the subcommittee makes a report to the full committee. The Committee Process All committee business is required to be conducted in open meetings. No official action or vote may be taken except in a meeting that is open to the public. The house rules permit a house committee or subcommittee to meet: (1) in a public hearing where testimony is heard and where official action may be taken on bills, resolutions, or other matters; (2) in a formal meeting where the members may discuss and take official action without hearing public testimony; or (3) in a work session for discussion of matters before the committee without taking formal action. The senate rules do not provide for different types of meetings. Therefore, testimony may be heard and official action may be taken at any meeting of a senate committee or subcommittee. Although a committee is not required to solicit public testimony on any bill referred to it, public testimony is almost always solicited on bills of outstanding importance, allowing citizens the opportunity to present arguments on different sides 57

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66 of an issue. In the senate, a public hearing must be held on a bill before it can be reported from committee. A house committee or subcommittee holding a public hearing during a legislative session must post notice of the hearing at least five calendar days before the hearing during a regular session and at least 24 hours in advance of the hearing during a special session. If a house committee or subcommittee is convening for a formal meeting or a work session, written notice must be posted and transmitted to each member of the committee two hours in advance of the meeting or an announcement must be filed with the journal clerk and read in the house while the house is in session. A senate committee or subcommittee must post notice of a meeting at least 24 hours before the meeting. Committee Reports After considering a bill, a committee may choose to take no action or may issue a report on the bill to the house or senate. The committee report, expressing the committee's recommendations regarding house or senate action on a bill, includes a record of the committee's vote on the report, the text of the bill as reported by the committee, a detailed bill analysis, a fiscal note or other impact statement, and other attachments as necessary. The required parts of the committee report are assembled and printed and distributed to the members as a single document. Committee reports are advisory only and may take several forms. The committee may recommend passage of the bill without amendments, or it may recommend amendments to the bill or even substitute a new bill for the original document. In the house, all committee reports are referred to the chief clerk, who forwards them to the printer. After being printed, a copy of the house committee report printing (which includes bill text, the committee's recommendation and vote on the bill, the bill analysis, the fiscal note, and other necessary impact statements and attachments) is placed in the post office box of each member of the house. The chief clerk then delivers a certified copy of the committee report to the appropriate calendars committee (the Committee on Calendars or the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars) for placement of the bill on a calendar for consideration by the full house. Calendars committees are given wide discretion in scheduling bills for floor action. The senate rules also require committee reports to be printed. After being printed, a copy of the senate committee report printing (which includes bill text, the committee's recommendation and vote on the bill, the bill analysis, the fiscal note, and other necessary impact statements and attachments) is placed in the bill book on each senator's desk in the senate chamber. Except for the role of the Committee on Administration in scheduling local and noncontroversial bills for consideration, there is no equivalent to a calendars committee in the senate. The senate's regular order of business lists all bills and resolutions that have been reported favorably from committees in the order in which they were reported to the senate. For all practical purposes, the regular order of business is merely a listing of bills that are eligible for consideration, because the senate rules provide that a bill on the regular order of business may not be brought up for floor consideration 59

67 unless the senate sponsor of the bill has filed with the secretary of the senate a written notice of intent to suspend the regular order of business for consideration of the bill. Floor Action The first real floor consideration of a bill occurs on its second reading. After it is read the second time, again by caption only, the measure is subject to debate and amendment by the entire membership of the chamber. On second reading, a bill may be amended by a simple majority. If no amendment is made, or if those proposed are disposed of, the final action on second reading of a bill is a vote on its passage to engrossment, if the bill is being considered in the chamber in which it was introduced, or passage to third reading, if the bill is being considered in the opposite chamber. The bill is then laid before the body for a third reading and final passage. A bill may be amended again on third reading, but amendments at this stage require a two-thirds majority for adoption. Although the Texas Constitution requires a bill to be read on three separate days in each house before it can have the force of law, this constitutional rule may be suspended by a fourfifths vote of the house in which the bill is pending. In such cases, the bill is given an immediate third reading following the vote to pass the bill to engrossment or third reading. The senate routinely suspends this constitutional provision in order to give a bill an immediate third reading. The house, however, rarely suspends this provision, and third reading consideration of a bill in the house normally occurs on the day following second reading consideration. After a bill has been read a third time, it is voted on for final passage. If the bill receives a simple majority vote, it is considered passed, and the chief clerk of the house or the secretary of the senate, as appropriate, certifies the bill's final passage, noting on it the date of its passage and the vote by which it passed. When the bill is passed in the originating chamber, the bill is engrossed, and an exact and accurate copy of the bill, with all corrections and amendments incorporated into it, is prepared and sent to the opposite chamber for consideration. When the bill is passed in the opposite chamber, a new copy of the bill is not prepared. Rather, the bill is immediately returned to the originating chamber with any amendments simply attached to the bill. Governor's Action Upon receiving a bill, the governor has 10 days in which to sign the bill, veto it, or allow it to become law without a signature. If the governor elects to veto the bill and the legislature is still in session, the bill is returned to the house in which it originated with an explanation of the governor's objections. A two-thirds majority in each house is required to override the veto. If the governor neither vetoes nor signs the bill within the allotted time, the bill becomes law. If a bill is sent to the governor within 10 days of final adjournment, the governor has until 20 days after final adjournment to sign the bill, veto it, or allow it to become law without a signature. 60

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