Notice of Filing Period for Candidates
Saturday, November 9, 2019 – First day to file for all other candidates for offices that are regularly scheduled to be on the Primary ballot. The Hays County Democrats office will be staffed from 11 AM – 1 PM and on every Saturday between now and Dec. 9th. Other hours are Tuesdays 11 AM – 1 PM and Thursdays 5 PM – 7 PM. On Monday, Dec. 9, the final filing date, office will be staffed from 2 PM to 6 PM. Precinct Chair candidates may also file during this time. Office is located at 215 W. San Antonio Suite 2005 in San Marcos.
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Ready to Run in Hays County – Candidate Filing Period is Open
The candidate filing period is open and runs through Monday, December 9th. In Hays County, The Hays County Democrats office will be staffed from 11 AM – 1 PM and on every Saturday between now and Dec. 9th. Other hours are Tuesdays 11 AM – 1 PM and Thursdays 5 PM – 7 PM. On Monday, Dec. 9, the final filing date, office will be staffed from 2 PM to 6…
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Election Results for Nov 5 General Election
Hays County has published the unofficial election results from the November 5 election. Results are available for the following jurisdictions: City of Austin propositions, State of Texas Constitutional Amendments Headwaters Municipal Utility District Hays County Emergency Services Dist. No. 9 City of Buda Wimberley Independent School District City…
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Calling All Activists and Volunteers
Join us for a TDP Volunteer Trainer event on Thursday, November 14th in San Marcos. We will be training and mobilizing activists and volunteers to begin crucial field efforts for 2020 by reviewing an overview of the Texas political climate, and developing skills to maximize our effectiveness in our communities. We will talk about key metrics of…
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Hays County Democrats Adopt Resolution on Impeachment
The Hays County Democratic Party CEC (County Executive Committee) unanimously adopted the following resolution: Whereas, President Trump violated his oath of office by calling upon foreign government leaders to investigate a political opponent, and Whereas, President Trump, by these actions, encouraged active interference in the most sacred…
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HAYS COUNTY JUDGE RUBEN BECERRA
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra Putting People First
Judge Ruben Becerra held a special "First 100 Days in Hays County" event in late June of this year, but has not stopped on his mission to make Hays County more accessible and responsive. From criminal justice reform to County partnerships…
REP. ERIN ZWIENER - TX HOUSE DISTRICT 45
Rep. Erin Zwiener Sums Up 86th Legislative Session
Rep. Erin Zwiener (TX House District 45) highlighted her accomplishments and initiatives during the 86th legislative session. Representing both Hays and Blanco counties, Rep. Zwiener advocated strongly for issues important to the Hill…
Representative Erin Zwiener Introduces Rural Broadband Bill
3/20/2019 Representative Erin Zwiener introduced a bill that would allow public-private partnerships to help provide broadband access to rural Texans. Lack of broadband holds rural communities back from achieving their full educational and…
Representative Erin Zwiener Files Three Bills Aimed at Improving Elections and Ballot Access
3/18/19 Representative Erin Zwiener Erin Zwiener has filed three bills aimed at improving elections and ballot access in Texas. HB 2276 is a reaction to Hays County’s difficulties during early voting in 2018, while the other two bills are…
State Representative Erin Zwiener Files Eleven Bills Related to Pipeline Oversight
3/11/2019 State Representative Erin Zwiener filed eleven bills designed to bring public oversight to the common carrier pipeline routing and eminent domain processes. These bills were inspired by the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline, which…
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A Chance to Speak Out about Redistricting
Fair Maps Texas is a nonpartisan effort aimed at fixing the redistricting process in Texas. Gerrymandering has split up communities, broken up representation for communities with minority groups, and weakened representation for lower…
Help Hays County Dems Build the Base
It’s summertime so that means it’s time to get deputized! Yes, that’s right. You, too, can register voters in Hays County, and we’ll need as many Volunteer Deputy Registrars as we can find to build a voter base that will keep Hays County…
Helping those in Need
Here’s how to help migrants at the border
Austin-American Statesman, Letters to the Editor, July 8, 2019 https://www.statesman.com/opinion/20190708/letters-to-editor-july-8-2019 Letter to the Editor by Kate McCarty Here’s how to help migrants at the border The situation at the…
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Congressman Doggett Issues Statement on Urgency of Impeachment Hearings
Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) released the following statement today on the urgency of impeachment hearings. Congressman Doggett has consistently urged for greater transparency in the Trump administration, and has called for independent investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016…
