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Michael Quinn Sullivan is president and CEO of Empower Texans, and its premier project, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility.

Texas Monthly has named Sullivan one of the 25 most influential people working in Texas politics. The article dubbed him "the enforcer" for his ability to motivate grassroots voters. The national political magazine "Campaigns & Elections" listed him as one of the state's most influential political figures.

Date

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Time

7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. The conversation will begin promptly at 8 a.m.

Location

The Austin Club
110 E. Ninth Street, Austin, TX 78701 (map)

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PLEASE NOTE: This event will take place at The University of Texas–Pan American, in Edinburg, Texas.

State Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, D-McAllen, was first elected to represent SD-20 in 2002. He previously served in the Texas House from 1981 to 1991 and again from 1997 to 2002. He is now the chairman of the Texas Senate Hispanic Caucus, vice chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and serves on the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Criminal Justice, Natural Resources, Redistricting (Select), Transportation and Homeland Security committees.

State Rep. Veronica Gonzales, D-McAllen, has represented HD-41 since 2005 and was first female to represent the district. She currently serves as chairwoman of the House Border and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and is serving her third session on the Public Health Committee. 



State Rep. Aaron Peña, R-Edinburg, a South Texas attorney, was first elected to represent HD-40 in 2002. He is the current chairman of the House Technology Committee and also serves on the Voter ID, Redistricting and Homeland Security committees.

Date

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Time

7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 am. Event begins promptly at 8 am.

Location

The University of Texas – Pan American Student Union Theater
1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Texas 78539 (map)

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State Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, talks to a colleague on the House floor on May 16, 2011.

State Representative David Simpson, R-Longview, represents District 7 in the Texas House. From 1993 to 1998, Simpson served as mayor of the city of Avinger, Texas. 

Simpson is president and CEO of Avinger Timber LLC, which owns and manages timberlands in several counties in northeastern Texas. He also manages other small businesses, including Simpson Publishing Company, which he founded. 

Date

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Time

7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. The conversation will begin promptly at 8 a.m.

Location

The Austin Club
110 E. Ninth Street, Austin, Texas 78701 (map)

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