Monthly Archives: February 2012

Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Speaker Joe Straus Announce Joint Interim Committee to Study the Public School Finance System

AUSTIN—Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst and Texas House Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) announced appointments to the Joint Interim Committee to Study the Public School Finance System.  The joint interim committee will conduct a comprehensive study of the public school … READ MORE

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Area civic, business leaders meet with state government oficials at Lufkin/Angelina County Day at the capitol

Lufkin News February 29, 2012 Andy Adams Lufkin and Angelina County civic and business leaders got some one-on-one time with three high-ranking state government officials Tuesday afternoon in the Texas Capitol. The speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, the … READ MORE

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Op-Ed: Texas must keep right environment for manufacturing

UPDATE: I’m thankful that the Austin American-Statesman and the Houston Chronicle both picked up my op-ed on what more manufacturing jobs mean for the state of Texas. This issue is an important one to our future. Please take a moment … READ MORE

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A New Way to Engage

Dear Friends: This week, I am pleased to share with you several updated ways to help you stay connected, up-to-date and informed on the latest happenings in District 121 and at the Texas Capitol. Today, when you visit my website … READ MORE

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Thank you for reaching out to my campaign. I appreciate your interest in the issues that matter to our community and our state. Active, engaged citizens are the core strength of our great democracy and your involvement will help shape … READ MORE

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Support for our Military

With Joe’s leadership, the Texas House provided assistance for military men and women who suffer severe burns in the line of duty. Many of these wounded warriors are treated in San Antonio at the Brooke Army Medical Center, recently renamed … READ MORE

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Leadership for the Future

Joe Straus knows that our growing state has growing needs, from water resources to transportation infrastructure. During the last decade, Texas’ population grew by almost 21 percent, and even greater growth is projected for the next 10 years. He has … READ MORE

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Lifelong Republican and San Antonio Native

Joe Straus is a lifelong Republican who served in the administrations of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. He grew up in San Antonio, where several generations of the Straus family have lived and worked. He and his wife, … READ MORE

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Standing Up for San Antonio

Joe Straus’ first priority is standing up for the people who elected him, the residents of District 121. His selection by his peers to serve as their Speaker means greater clout for San Antonio at the state Capitol. San Antonio … READ MORE

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