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

Tarrant County Democrats, it’s time to prepare for duty! Please join us for Democratic training, including:

• Nuts and bolts of a Precinct Convention (Caucus)
• A Mock Convention
• Q & A Session

Sunday, February 19, 2012
Mochalux Coffee and Tea Company
1101 East Bardin Road # 101
Arlington, TX 76018

All Membership meetings are 3rd Sunday of each month, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Website: www.360cda.org
A downloadable flier is available online here.