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We are proud to introduce the next governor of the great State of Texas, Ms. Jane “Bitzi” Johnson Miller. She is a staunch Conservative Republican whose proud Texan traditions are deep rooted here in the Lone Star State. A native Texan who grew up in West Texas, she comes from a great line of proud Texans including former Governor Joe “Big Daddy” Johnson. Ms. Miller attended Harvard and earned a Master’s in Business Administration. In this difficult and uncertain time of economic recession, she has

Rubesh Phaiju Professor Sherry Sharifian GOVT 2306-71003 28 November 2017 Committees Texas House of Representative consists of many committees which are working for the development of society and the people. Some of the committees which I would consider, if elected are Opioids & Substance Abuse Select Committee, Business & Industry Committee and Economic & Small Business Development Committee.

The current state of the Texas education policy is very complex and its roots can be traced all the way back to times were there was no equality in the public school system, we can even say it can be traced as far back to the state’s split from Mexico. This was a very problematic situation that began to be reformed heavily starting in 1954. The legislations that passed to resolve this problem have morphed the Texas Public education policy into what it is today.

Harris County in the state of Texas was formed in the winter of 1836, and was first called Harrisburg County after an early settler named John Richard Harris. The name changed from Harrisburg County to Harris County in 1839. In the United States House of Representatives, Ted Poe, a Republican, currently represents my district (Northwest Harris County). John Whitmire was elected in 1983 as a Democrat, and he represents Northwest Harris County in the Texas Senate. There are seven major

Texas remains a large state with masses of diversity in addition. Despite all the Texas greatness and large land there remains one issue that stays still not immense in, which is voting. Surprisingly, only twenty-two percent of Texans vote. Furthermore, Texas is positioned second to last with the lowest voting rate. There exist plenty of reasons Texas has such a minimal voter turnout rate. One reason mentioned in the Texas Civil Health Index “transpires Texas demographic” (Texas 20). In addition, another reason befalls that people actually believe that their vote doesn’t matter. Finally, a third reason stands that people ensue uneducated. Voting will transform our lives, if citizens just speak up everything will be just the way Texans want it. Texans need to benefit of their freedom and not let only segment of the state control our appeals and needs. It is essential to vote; that will be the only way our voice could be heard; it

Representative John Frullo has been on the Texas political scene since the 1990s. Prior to his service in the Texas Legislature, Frullo was a “successful Lubbock businessman and CPA auditing government entities.” (house.state.tx.us) Representative Frullo has served on many committees during his service in the Texas Legislature, including The Culture, Recreations, and Tourism Committee and The Licensing and Administrative Committee. True to his Republican Party values, Representative Frullo believes in small government, is a supporter of pro-gun rights, and supports many pro-life issues facing the citizens of Texas.

Alignment of ideas My ideas as candidate align with the Democrats in that they both are promising to address freedom as well as equal opportunities for all the citizens in the district. Furthermore, my ideas as a candidate align with the Republican ideas because they both believe in the education of the younger generation in the district as well as in the protection of our borders.

Amaya 2 Marlene M. Amaya Professor Sharifian GOVT-2306-73011 5 May 2018 The Committees I will be discussing the three committees that I would potentially serve in the Texas House and Senate; should I be elected for the position and or positions. There are several committees in the Texas House and the Senate that all play a significant role in the services and aid provided to the residents of each state; particularly speaking when it comes to the state of Texas. I will explain the functions of each committee and why my placement in such committees are justified. Additionally, the reason it serves my district’s needs, and how it emphasizes my experience and interests. As well as, the constituent service I would be most inclined to do, the type

Rupchan Simkhada Sherry Sharifian Govt 2306 4th May 2018 When You Win “The Committees of Texas House are: Agriculture & Livestock, Business & Industry, Calendars, Corrections, County Affairs, Criminal Jurisprudence, Culture, Recreation & Tourism, Cybersecurity, Defense & Veterans' Affairs, Economic & Small Business Development Economic Competitiveness, Elections, Energy Resources, Higher Education, Homeland Security & Public Safety, Insurance, International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs, Investments & Financial Services, Pensions, Public Education, Public Health, Transportation, Higher Education Formula Funding, Interim, Partnership Advisory Commission, State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory etc.”( house.state.tx.us)

I was selected to write about the 29th District of Texas, which is located in the eastern portion of the greater Houston area. This entire district is located in Harris County. Pasadena, Humble, and Jacinto City are some of the largest cities in the district. The current population is 718,000 people which is a very large leap from the census before that, 653,000. This district is very diverse and is considered a major-minority district which means that the majority of the population is other races other than white.

The State of Texas on the United Census Bureau’s website, for July 1, 2016, but there was not a comparison for Murphy, Texas so the last comparison was April 1, 2010. As of April 1, 2010, there were “9.6% of children under the age of five years old in the City of Murphy, Texas and 7.7% in the State of Texas” (Bureau, U.C., 2017.). “The United States report stated “6.5% under the age of 5 years old”

. With a population of roughly 26 million, Texas has a unique blend of languages, cultures, and political ideologies. With such a huge population and varying interests, there are many representatives to help voice the majority concerns and interests within the state. These representatives hold office in varying levels of government such as local, state, and national government positions. My permanent home is in Keller, Texas, and I am represented at all three levels of government. My local government consists of six city council members who all represent the city of Keller. The council consists of members: Debbie Bryan, Gary Reaves, Tom Cawthra, Bill Dodge, Bill Hodnett, and Rick Barnes. Further up in the chain of government is Representative Giovanni Capriglione. Representative Capriglione represents me in the state government level in the 98th district. Finally, in the national level of government, republican Congressman Michael C. Burgess represents me. Congressmen Burgess represents congressional district 26. Michael Burgess addresses several needs of the citizens of the 26th district and has taken certain stances on a variety of issues and topics. Three issues Congressman Burgess considers priorities are energy, federal spending, and health care. Burgess has made headlines regarding the stances he has taken on these issues. Burgess believes that his stances best represent the 26th district of Texas and serve the citizens best. Along with his role of congressman,

In order to become a member of the Texas state legislature, there are certain demands that must be met. A senator, for example, must be twenty-six or older, a U.S. citizen,

Intensifying pre-kinder is a major concerns after the 2011 Texas Legislation eliminated all grants for full-day programs. It is said that success made in pre-K lasts a lifetime, and children with a high quality pre-K program begin school with more advanced skills in comprehension and problem solving. If programs to elongate school days do not pass the next option would be to increase the number of days students attend school. With smaller amount of schools along with estimated population growth Texas educators have put a lot of thought into this option.

According to the census 2000, the total number of people in school between nursery and high school is approximately 57 million. Out of those 57 million, roughly 49 million are in public school. In students 15 – 17 years old, 30.8 % are below the modal grade. Furthermore, between 10 through 12 graders the annual dropout rate is 4.7%.