Texas

Texas Arab American Population
U.S. Census Estimated Arab American Population: 91,567
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey Rolling 5-Year Average – U.S. Census Bureau
Key Election Resources
Voter registration deadline for the General Election: April 11, 2013
Early Voting: April 29 - May 7, 2013
Primary Election: May 11, 2013
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Candidate information
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State Party Information
Texas Democratic Party
Boyd Richie, Chairman
richie@txdemocrats.org
505 West 12th Street,
Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: (512) 478-9800
Fax: (512) 480-2500
Website: www.txdemocrats.org
Email: yellowdog@txdemocrats.org
Twitter: @TXDemParty
Texas Republican Party
Steve Munisteri, Chairman
smunisteri@texasgop.org
1108 Lavaca, Suite 500
Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: (512) 477-9821
Fax: (512) 480-0709
Website: www.texasgop.org
General Email: info@texasgop.org
Twitter: @RepPartyofTexas
News
May 15, 2013 — Blog
Amir Omar: A Political Sacrifice for Democracy
Despite a disappointing loss in his bid to become Mayor, former Richardson, Texas City Council member Republican Amir Omar said he “would not change a thing” about his campaign, and vowed to stay involved in community service. In an email to supporters over the weekend, Omar wrote, “I sincerely want what is best for our City and you can count on me staying very involved by giving back to our community.” Read More »
April 26, 2013 — Blog
Texas Drone Bill
HB912, Texas State Representative Lance Gooden’s drone bill, would make it a Class C misdemeanor to possess or use many images captured by drones. While the proposal doesn’t specifically limit drone surveillance, the prohibition of capturing or using images is one step towards addressing privacy and profiling concerns. Read More »
March 18, 2013 — Blog
Act Now: Say No to Drone Surveillance in the US
We’ve written a number of times about the lack of transparency around the administration’s drone policy and its constitutional implications. As the administration continues to face scrutiny for its use of drones abroad, state legislators are introducing legislation to combat the use of drone surveillance domestically. More than twenty state, including New Jersey , have considered creating laws that would limit or ban the use of unmanned aerial systems, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Read More »
Organizations to Know*
Arab American Cultural and Community Center
Arab American Educational Foundation
Arab American Voters
*Please contact Emily Manna if you would like your organization listed.
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