I’m writing you this morning with great news for Tarrant County and Senator Wendy Davis. Yesterday afternoon, Senator Davis and the Texas Attorney General reached a settlement on the Senate District 10 map that restores the original configuration created in 2001. Read Senator Davis’ statement online here.

Last year Texas Republicans violated the Voting Rights Act by purposefully mangling the minority vote, stripping African-American voters out of southeast Tarrant County and Hispanic voters from north Tarrant County, thereby packing these voters into two different districts-one that would run north to Denton County, and the other running south past Waco. Make no mistake about it — Senator Davis was targeted because she is a strong voice for public education and Tarrant County’s hard working families. Restoring these important communities of voters allows them the opportunity to elect the candidate of their choice in future elections.

Senator Davis didn’t back down, taking her fight for Tarrant County all the way to the Supreme Court.

Thanks to Senator Davis and her Senate District 10 partners, State Representative Marc Veasey, County Commissioner Roy Brooks, and Constable Sergio De Leon. Now that redistricting is over for Senate District 10, Senator Davis will continue to fight for everyday Texans on issues that impact all of us, and real emergencies, like education, health care and infrastructure.

It’s a great day for Tarrant County and the Tarrant County Democratic Party!

Thanks,
Steve

Chairman Steve Maxwell
Tarrant County Democratic Party

We are just days away from Roy Zimmerman’s one night only Tarrant County performance. Zimmerman is touring the country in this important election year and bringing his personal brand of political music and humor to Fort Worth this Saturday night.

Take a listen! Here is his tribute to America’s everyman (and woman), including many of you, “I am the precinct walker and I am the polling place volunteer.”, “I Approve This Message”.

And just in time for Valentine’s Day, here is his ode to Republicans, “My Conservative Girlfriend”.

The performance is a benefit for your Tarrant County Democratic Party and tickets are only $25. Make plans to attend Roy Zimmerman’s one night only show and reserve your tickets online today.

7:00 pm, Saturday, February 18, 2012
Agape Metropolitan Community Church
4615 E. California Parkway, Fort Worth, 76119

See you Saturday and bring a friend!

Thanks,
Steve

Chairman Stephen C. Maxwell
Tarrant County Democratic Party

This Monday came and went without a court-ordered settlement between the parties in the Texas redistricting case. We have no agreement, no new maps, and no set primary date. What a mess the Texas Republicans have caused — creating maps they knew were illegal and throwing the 2012 elections into chaos.

Be assured we are watching developments and will let you know what any actions by the Courts mean for Tarrant County voters.

Meanwhile, the work of the TCDP continues, registering voters, speaking to Tarrant County Community College and UTA government classes, and spreading Democratic messaging from Benbrook to Bedford. I’m so pleased to see nearly a dozen new volunteers at the headquarters since the New Year. There’s a place for you in our many standing committees and at our party headquarters. Join us!

Thanks,
Steve

Chairman Stephen C. Maxwell
Tarrant County Democratic Party

P.S. Come spend an evening of laughter at a concert by Roy Zimmerman, the country’s premier musical political satirist. Roy will be performing one night only, Saturday, February 18, in Fort Worth. The event is a fundraiser for your Tarrant County Democratic Party. R.S.V.P. online today!