Schools want Perry to seek grant money
January 6th, 2010

By ERICKA MELLON

School superintendents are calling on Gov. Rick Perry to put aside politics and seek a competitive federal education grant worth as much as $700 million for Texas classrooms.

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Texas Democrats optimistic they’ll break string of losses in statewide races
January 5th, 2010

By CHRISTY HOPPE / The Dallas Morning News

AUSTIN – It’s the new year – smokers want to quit; others want to lose weight. The Democrats are resolved simply to quit losing. (more…)

DECLARACIÓN DEL PDT SOBRE EL FIN DEL PERIODO DE ANUNCIOS DE CANDIDATURA
January 4th, 2010

El Presidente del Partido Demócrata de Texas Boyd Richie emitió el siguiente comunicado al final del periodo para anuncios de candidatura. (more…)

RICHIE: ON THE PASSING OF KELLY FERO
January 4th, 2010

Below is a statement from TDP Chairman Boyd Richie on the passing of political consultant and strategist Kelly Fero: (more…)

TDP STATEMENT ON CLOSING OF FILING PERIOD
January 4th, 2010

Texas Democratic Party Chairman Boyd Richie issued the following statement at the closing of the candidate filing period today. (more…)