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** CELEBRATING 10 YEARS
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Familia,
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, we’re thrilled to share that this marks the 10th anniversary of Latino Texas PAC. For a decade, we’ve worked together to amplify Latino voices, increase representation, and champion the issues that matter most to our community. This milestone is a testament to your unwavering support, growing interest and dedication to our mission and for that we are grateful.
As we celebrate this important anniversary, we’re also looking ahead to the next 10 years. Our focus is on building an even stronger and more impactful organization, and we can’t do it without you.
** What’s Happening in Q1:
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1. Board Retreat – Shaping Our Path Forward
In just a few weeks, our Board of Directors will come together for a strategic retreat to map out events and initiatives for the rest of the year. From advancing accountability and partnership efforts to supporting Latino candidates, we are focused on making 2025 a landmark year for our PAC and the communities we serve.
2. Election Debriefing Event – Understanding 2024’s Impact
Election Night in 2024 brought us so much to unpack and learn from as we continue to try to build power for our Latino community. We will be hosting an Election Debriefing Event featuring top local experts to analyze the results of the 2024 elections and discuss what they mean for Texas. Stay tuned for event details—we’d love to see you there!
** We Want Your Input!
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Your voice matters to us. To ensure our plans align with the priorities of our members, we’re inviting you to complete a short survey questionnaire. Your feedback will guide discussions during our board retreat and shape our focus areas for 2025.
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The survey takes just a few minutes, and your insights are invaluable to our mission.
** Let’s Make 2025 Exceptional
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The past 10 years have shown the power of collective action, and together, we are proud of our achievements. As we celebrate this milestone, we also commit to making the next decade even more impactful. Thank you for being a vital part of our PAC and for your unwavering support of our shared mission.
We can’t wait to work alongside you to empower our community and drive change. If you have any questions or would like to get involved in upcoming events, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Here’s to a successful, impactful year ahead!
In Solidarity,
Latino Texas PAC Board
** Candidate Spotlight
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Congratulations to our 2024 endorsed candidates on their election wins!
Latino Texas PAC board members were happy to join Judge Jennifer Caughey during her investiture on January 10th.
** Keeping Up in Texas:
Key News You Need to Know
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Stay informed on the latest developments affecting our communities, from national policies with local impact to state legislative updates and local governance. Here’s what’s making headlines:
🏛️ Legislative & Policy Updates:
* Budget estimate opens path for ‘life-changing decisions for Texans’ by lawmakers ([link removed])
* Texas lawmakers consider additional property tax relief amid projected $20 billion surplus in 2025 session ([link removed])
* Rep. Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker in blow to insurgent GOP movement ([link removed])
* What Houston-area school districts are asking lawmakers for ahead of the legislative session ([link removed])
🏠 Community & Local Impact:
* A Houston agency was supposed to help Third Ward fight gentrification. It built a $22M tower instead. ([link removed])
* Annette Ramirez has been sworn in as Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar ([link removed])
* Some Houston immigrants fear Trump's mass deportation plans. Others react with indifference ([link removed])
* Harris County's Christian Menefee, Adrian Garcia join opposition to Trump's birthright citizenship ban ([link removed])
** We need your help to support candidates, pledge $75 and become a member today so that we can fulfill our mission
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