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UT Hosting Statewide 2009 Students for Liberty Texas Conference

NEWS RELEASE
October 5, 2009 
For Immediate Release
Contact: Norman Horn
University of Texas at Austin
Libertarian Longhorns
normanh@mail.utexas.edu
512-484-5329
http://libertarianlonghorns.com/
 

 
 

UT Hosting Statewide 2009

Students for Liberty

Texas Conference
 

 AUSTIN, TEXAS - October 5, 2009  -   The Libertarian Longhorns and Young Americans for Liberty at the University of Texas have teamed up with Students For Liberty to host the 2009 Students For Liberty Texas Conference.  The conference will bring together students from all across Texas and leaders of the growing liberty movement to learn from each other how best to advance the cause of liberty on campus.
 
The conference will be held on October 24th, 2009, at the Thompson Conference Center on the University of Texas at Austin campus.  The conference will begin at 8am and conclude with a dinner at 5:30pm.  Each student attendee will not only benefit from the great speakers but receive free books, t-shirts, pamphlets, and 3 free meals at the conference.  Interested parties can learn more and register at http://libertarianlonghorns.com/sfltc-2009/. (Registration required.)
 
"The SFL Texas Conference is a great opportunity to reach new young people and introduce them to the ideas of liberty" said Norman Horn, President of the Libertarian Longhorns.  "We are bringing in top-notch speakers from across the county to share their knowledge with young activists from Texas.  Our Keynote Speaker will be renowned libertarian author and Vice President of the Cato Institute Gene Healy, whose insights on the expansion of presidential power will be invaluable to all attendees." 
 
Other speakers include Anthony Gregory of the Independent Institute and Campaign for Liberty, activist and author Mary Ruwart, Gil Guillory of the Molinari Institute, and Nigel Ashford of the Institute for Humane Studies. A panel discussion on local activism is also planned which will involve some of the most distinguished activist groups in Texas, including representatives from Texans for Accountable Government, the Libertarian Party of Texas, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Students for Concealed Carry on Campus, and the Institute for Justice.
 
Norman continued, "The conference is focused on students but is open to everyone interested in the ideas of liberty.  It is an extraordinary opportunity that no libertarian, no matter their age, should miss."
                    
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Texas Libertarians Visit Henderson, Ore City, Tyler

NEWS RELEASE
October 1, 2009 
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Robert Butler
512-758-9134
Libertarian Party of Texas
 

Texas Libertarians Visit

Henderson, Ore City, Tyler 

to Rally 2010 Candidates and Support County Affiliates
 AUSTIN, TEXAS - October 1, 2009  -   Libertarian Party of Texas (LPT) officials are visiting Henderson, Ore City, and Tyler this weekend (Oct 10th and 11th) as part of a three-month, 24-city tour through Texas to recruit local candidates and support their county parties in the 2010 elections.  The public and the media are invited to attend.
 
On Saturday, Libertarians will gather at 12 noon in Mojoe's Coffee Cafe, 106 Main St. in Henderson, and at 7:00PM in David Beard's Catfish Village on 16192 Hwy 155N  in Ore City.  On Sunday, Libertarians will meet at Luby's Cafeteria on 1815 Roseland Blvd. in Tyler at 2:00PM.

 
"It's time to stop complaining about politics as usual.  You can run for office yourself," said Robert Butler, Executive Director of the Libertarian Party of Texas.  "It's fun, and it's easier than you think!" 
 
Butler and LP Texas Chair Patrick Dixon will travel from Tyler to El Paso; Amarillo to Brownsville.  Along the way, they will help candidates and county parties organize their efforts and become more efficient.  Butler will present his new book, 18 Steps to Win a Local Election.  
 
Dixon announced, "We aim to break all prior records and challenge as many incumbent  
politicians as possible.  Over 200 potential candidates have already volunteered."
 
"Our goal this year is to help Texans channel their political frustration into practical and effective campaign action.  We will introduce the Libertarian Party and its objectives.  Then we will provide 'nuts and bolts' political training," said Dixon. "We'll have all the necessary paperwork to sign up candidates."
 
In 2008, 173 Libertarian nominees were on the November ballot.  In Texas, there are currently 8 elected Libertarians in office.
 

Tour Dates and Locations:
 
 
Date            County            City             Time          Meeting Place
 
Oct 3            Harris             Houston        12 Noon    Ziggy's Healthy Grill
                                                                              2202 W Alabama St
                                                                              (713) 527-8588
 
Oct 3           Galveston         Texas City      6:00 PM   Ryan's Family Steakhouse
                                                                               2330 FM 2004 Rd
                                                                               (409) 986-9343

Oct 4           Brazos             Bryan             12PM      C & J Bar-B-Que
                                                                              1010 S Texas Ave
                                                                              (979) 822-6033
 
 
Oct 10         Rusk              Henderson      12 Noon   Mojoe's Coffee Cafe 
                                                                              106 E Main St 
                                                                              (903) 392-8200
 
 
Oct 10         Upshur             Ore City         7:00PM    David Beard's Catfish Village
                                                                              16192 Hwy 155 N                          
 
 
Oct 11         Smith               Tyler             2:00PM     Luby's Cafeteria
                                                                              1815 Roseland Blvd 
 
 
Oct. 17        Midland            Midland         12 Noon     TBA*
 
 
Oct. 17        Lubbock           Lubbock        7:00PM      TBA*
 
 
Oct. 18        Potter              Amarillo         2:00PM      TBA*
                   Randall
 
Nov. 7          Tom Green       San Angelo   12 Noon      TBA*
 
 
Nov. 7          Taylor               Abilene                           Dos Amigos Restaurant 
                                                                                 3650 N 6th St 
                                                                                 (325) 672-2992
 
 
Nov. 8          Brown               Brownwood   3:00PM       TBA*
 
 
Nov. 14        Dallas               Dallas          12 Noon       Clear Sky 24
                                                                                 4440 Lawnview Ave
                                                                                 (214) 824-4150
 
 
Nov. 14         Tarrant             Ft. Worth      7:00PM        TBA*
 
 
Nov. 15         Denton             Lewisville      2:00PM        TBA*
 
 
Nov. 15         Collin                                   7:00OM        TBA*

 
* Check http://lptexas.org for tour updates.  
 
 
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Texas Libertarians Visit Houston, Texas City, Bryan

NEWS RELEASE
October 1, 2009 
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Robert Butler
512-758-9134
Libertarian Party of Texas
 

Texas Libertarians Visit

Houston, Texas City, Bryan 

to Rally 2010 Candidates and Support County Affiliates

 AUSTIN, TEXAS - October 1, 2009  -   Libertarian Party of Texas (LPT) officials are visiting Houston, Texas City, and Bryan this weekend as part of a three-month, 24-city tour through Texas to recruit local candidates and support their county parties in the 2010 elections.  The public and the media are invited to attend.
 
On Saturday, Libertarians will gather at 12 noon in Ziggy's Healthy Grill, 2202 W Alabama St. in Houston, and at 6:00PM in Ryan's Family Steakhouse on 2330 FM 2004 Rd in Texas City.  On Sunday, Libertarians will meet at C & J Bar-B-Que on 1010 S Texas Ave in Bryan at 12 Noon.
 
 
"It's time to stop complaining about politics as usual.  You can run for office yourself," said Robert Butler, Executive Director of the Libertarian Party of Texas.  "It's fun, and it's easier than you think!" 
 
Butler and LP Texas Chair Patrick Dixon will travel from Tyler to El Paso; Amarillo to Brownsville.  Along the way, they will help candidates and county parties organize their efforts and become more efficient.  Butler will present his new book, 18 Steps to Win a Local Election.  
 
Dixon announced, "We aim to break all prior records and challenge as many incumbent  
politicians as possible.  Over 200 potential candidates have already volunteered."
 
"Our goal this year is to help Texans channel their political frustration into practical and effective campaign action.  We will introduce the Libertarian Party and its objectives.  Then we will provide 'nuts and bolts' political training," said Dixon. "We'll have all the necessary paperwork to sign up candidates."
 
In 2008, 173 Libertarian nominees were on the November ballot.  In Texas, there are currently 8 elected Libertarians in office.
 

Tour Dates and Locations:
 
 
Date            County            City             Time          Meeting Place
 
Oct 3            Harris             Houston        12 Noon    Ziggy's Healthy Grill
                                                                              2202 W Alabama St
                                                                              (713) 527-8588
 
Oct 3           Galveston         Texas City      6:00 PM   Ryan's Family Steakhouse
                                                                               2330 FM 2004 Rd
                                                                               (409) 986-9343

Oct 4           Brazos             Bryan             12PM      C & J Bar-B-Que
                                                                              1010 S Texas Ave
                                                                              (979) 822-6033
 
Oct 10         Rusk              Henderson      12 Noon   Mojoe's Coffee Cafe
                                                                              106 E Main St 
                                                                              (903) 392-8200
 
 
Oct 10         Upshur             Ore City         7:00PM    David Beard's Catfish King
                                                                              7566 US HWY 259 N                           
 
Oct 11         Smith               Tyler             2:00PM     Luby's Cafeteria
                                                                              1815 Roseland Blvd 
 
Oct. 17        Midland            Midland         12 Noon     TBA*
 
 
Oct. 17        Lubbock           Lubbock        7:00PM      TBA*
 
 
Oct. 18        Potter              Amarillo         2:00PM      TBA*
                   Randall
 
Nov. 7          Tom Green       San Angelo   12 Noon      TBA*
 
 
Nov. 7          Taylor               Abilene                           Dos Amigos Restaurant 
                                                                                 3650 N 6th St 
                                                                                 (325) 672-2992
 
 
Nov. 8          Brown               Brownwood   3:00PM       TBA*
 
 
Nov. 14        Dallas               Dallas          12 Noon       Clear Sky 24
                                                                                 4440 Lawnview Ave
                                                                                 (214) 824-4150
 
 
Nov. 14         Tarrant             Ft. Worth      7:00PM        TBA*
 
 
Nov. 15         Denton             Lewisville      2:00PM        TBA*
 
Nov. 15         Collin                                   7:00OM        TBA*

 
* Check http://lptexas.org for tour updates.  
 
 
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Texas Libertarians Visit Kerville, San Antonio to Rally 2010 Candidates

NEWS RELEASE
September 18, 2009 
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Robert Butler
512-758-9134
Libertarian Party of Texas
 

Texas Libertarians Visit

Kerrville, San Antonio 

to Rally 2010 Candidates and Support County Affiliates

 AUSTIN, TEXAS - September 18, 2009  -   Libertarian Party of Texas (LPT) officials are visiting Kerrville and San Antonio Saturday as part of a three-month, 24-city tour through Texas to recruit local candidates and support their county parties in the 2010 elections.  The public and the media are invited to attend.
 
Libertarians will gather at 12 noon in Luby's Cafeteria, 1845 Sidney Baker St in Kerrville, and at 7:00PM in the Longhorn Cafe on 17625 W Blanco Rd in San Antonio.
 
"It's time to stop complaining about politics as usual.  You can run for office yourself," said Robert Butler, Executive Director of the Libertarian Party of Texas.  "It's fun, and it's easier than you think!" 
 
Butler and LP Texas Chair Patrick Dixon will travel from Tyler to El Paso; Amarillo to Brownsville.  Along the way, they will help candidates and county parties organize their efforts and become more efficient.  Butler will present his new book, 18 Steps to Win a Local Election.  
 
Dixon announced, "We aim to break all prior records and challenge as many incumbent  
politicians as possible.  Over 200 potential candidates have already volunteered."
 
"Our goal this year is to help Texans channel their political frustration into practical and effective campaign action.  We will introduce the Libertarian Party and its objectives.  Then we will provide 'nuts and bolts' political training," said Dixon. "We'll have all the necessary paperwork to sign up candidates."
 
In 2008, 173 Libertarian nominees were on the November ballot.  In Texas, there are currently 8 elected Libertarians in office.
 

Tour Dates and Locations:
 
 
Date            County            City             Time          Meeting Place

Sept 6         Travis              Austin         4:00PM      La Palapa
                                                                            6640 E Highway 290
                                                                            (512) 459-8729

Sept 12        McLennan       Waco         11:00AM    Lake Brazos Steakhouse
                                                                            1620 Lake Brazos Pkwy
                                                                            (254) 755-7797

Sept 12        Bell                Temple        5:00 PM    Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
                                                                            2501 Airport Rd
                                                                            (254) 778-4434

Sept 19        Kerr                Kerrville       12 Noon     Luby's Cafeteria
                                                                            1845 Sidney Baker St, 
                                                                            (830) 792-6363
 
Sept 19        Bexar             San Antonio  7:00 PM    Longhorn Café
                                                                             17625 W Blanco Rd # 1
                                                                             210-492-0301

Sept 20        Cameron         Brownsville     2:00PM    Denny's Restaurant
                                                                              6131 Paredes Line Rd
                                                                              (956) 542-2725
 
 
Sept 20        Nueces           Corpus Christi 7:00PM    La Bahia Restaurant
                                                                               224 N Mesquite St
 
 
Sept 27         El Paso          El Paso         7:00PM     Jaxon's Restaurant
                                                                               4799 N. Mesa St.
                                                                               (915) 544-1188
 
 
Oct 3            Harris             Houston        12 Noon    Ziggy's Healthy Grill
                                                                              2202 W Alabama St
                                                                              (713) 527-8588
 
Oct 3           Galveston         Galveston      6:00 PM   TBA*
 
Oct 4           Brazos             College Station 12PM     C & J Bar-B-Que
                                                                              1010 S Texas Ave
                                                                              (979) 822-6033
 
 
Oct 10         Rusk                Henderson     12 Noon   Mojoe's Coffee Cafe
                                                                              106 E Main St 
                                                                              (903) 392-8200
 
 
Oct 10         Upshur             Gilmer           7:00PM    David Beard's Catfish  
                                                                              Village, Ore City
                                                                              Hwy 155
 
Oct 11         Smith               Tyler             2:00PM      TBA*
 
 
Oct. 17        Midland            Midland         12 Noon     TBA*
 
 
Oct. 17        Lubbock           Lubbock        7:00PM      TBA*
 
 
Oct. 18        Potter              Amarillo         2:00PM      TBA*
                   Randall
 
Nov. 7          Tom Green       San Angelo   12 Noon      TBA*
 
 
Nov. 7          Taylor               Abilene                           Dos Amigos Restaurant 
                                                                                 3650 N 6th St 
                                                                                 (325) 672-2992
 
 
Nov. 8          Brown               Brownwood   3:00PM       TBA*
 
 
Nov. 14        Dallas               Dallas          12 Noon       Clear Sky 24
                                                                                 4440 Lawnview Ave
                                                                                 (214) 824-4150
 
 
Nov. 14         Tarrant             Ft. Worth      7:00PM        TBA*
 
 
Nov. 15         Denton             Lewisville      2:00PM        TBA*
 
Nov. 15         Collin                                   7:00OM        TBA*

 
* Check http://lptexas.org for tour updates.  
 
 
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Texas Libertarians Visit Brownsville, Corpus Christi to Rally 2010 Candidates

NEWS RELEASE
September 18, 2009 
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Robert Butler
512-758-9134
Libertarian Party of Texas
 

Texas Libertarians Visit

Brownsville, Corpus Christi 

to Rally 2010 Candidates and Support County Affiliates

 AUSTIN, TEXAS - September 18, 2009  -   Libertarian Party of Texas (LPT) officials are visiting Brownsville and Corpus Christi on Sunday as part of a three-month, 24-city tour through Texas to recruit local candidates and support their county parties in the 2010 elections.  The public and the media are invited to attend.
 
Libertarians will gather at 2:00PM in Denny's Restaurant, 6131 Paredes Line Rd in Brownsville, and at 7:00PM in Johnny Carino's Italian Restaurant on 1652 S Padre Island Dr. in Corpus Christi on Sunday.
 
"It's time to stop complaining about politics as usual.  You can run for office yourself," said Robert Butler, Executive Director of the Libertarian Party of Texas.  "It's fun, and it's easier than you think!" 
 
Butler and LP Texas Chair Patrick Dixon will travel from Tyler to El Paso; Amarillo to Brownsville.  Along the way, they will help candidates and county parties organize their efforts and become more efficient.  Butler will present his new book, 18 Steps to Win a Local Election.  
 
Dixon announced, "We aim to break all prior records and challenge as many incumbent  
politicians as possible.  Over 200 potential candidates have already volunteered."
 
"Our goal this year is to help Texans channel their political frustration into practical and effective campaign action.  We will introduce the Libertarian Party and its objectives.  Then we will provide 'nuts and bolts' political training," said Dixon. "We'll have all the necessary paperwork to sign up candidates."
 
In 2008, 173 Libertarian nominees were on the November ballot.  In Texas, there are currently 8 elected Libertarians in office.
 

Tour Dates and Locations:
 
 
Date            County            City             Time          Meeting Place

Sept 6         Travis              Austin         4:00PM      La Palapa
                                                                            6640 E Highway 290
                                                                            (512) 459-8729

Sept 12        McLennan       Waco         11:00AM    Lake Brazos Steakhouse
                                                                            1620 Lake Brazos Pkwy
                                                                            (254) 755-7797

Sept 12        Bell                Temple        5:00 PM    Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
                                                                            2501 Airport Rd
                                                                            (254) 778-4434

Sept 19        Kerr                Kerrville       12 Noon     Luby's Cafeteria
                                                                            1845 Sidney Baker St, 
                                                                            (830) 792-6363
 
Sept 19        Bexar             San Antonio  7:00 PM    Longhorn Café
                                                                             17625 W Blanco Rd # 1
                                                                             210-492-0301

Sept 20        Cameron         Brownsville     2:00PM    Denny's Restaurant
                                                                              6131 Paredes Line Rd
                                                                              (956) 542-2725
 
 
Sept 20        Nueces           Corpus Christi 7:00PM    Johnny Carino's
                                                                               1652 S Padre Island Dr
 
Sept 27         El Paso          El Paso         7:00PM     Jaxon's Restaurant
                                                                               4799 N. Mesa St.
                                                                               (915) 544-1188
 
 
Oct 3            Harris             Houston        12 Noon    Ziggy's Healthy Grill
                                                                              2202 W Alabama St
                                                                              (713) 527-8588
 
Oct 3           Galveston         Galveston      6:00 PM   TBA*
 
Oct 4           Brazos             College Station 12PM     C & J Bar-B-Que
                                                                              1010 S Texas Ave
                                                                              (979) 822-6033
 
 
Oct 10         Rusk                Henderson     12 Noon   Mojoe's Coffee Cafe
                                                                              106 E Main St 
                                                                              (903) 392-8200
 
 
Oct 10         Upshur             Gilmer           7:00PM    David Beard's Catfish  
                                                                              Village, Ore City
                                                                              Hwy 155
 
Oct 11         Smith               Tyler             2:00PM      TBA*
 
 
Oct. 17        Midland            Midland         12 Noon     TBA*
 
 
Oct. 17        Lubbock           Lubbock        7:00PM      TBA*
 
 
Oct. 18        Potter              Amarillo         2:00PM      TBA*
                   Randall
 
Nov. 7          Tom Green       San Angelo   12 Noon      TBA*
 
 
Nov. 7          Taylor               Abilene                           Dos Amigos Restaurant 
                                                                                 3650 N 6th St 
                                                                                 (325) 672-2992
 
 
Nov. 8          Brown               Brownwood   3:00PM       TBA*
 
 
Nov. 14        Dallas               Dallas          12 Noon       Clear Sky 24
                                                                                 4440 Lawnview Ave
                                                                                 (214) 824-4150
 
 
Nov. 14         Tarrant             Ft. Worth      7:00PM        TBA*
 
 
Nov. 15         Denton             Lewisville      2:00PM        TBA*
 
Nov. 15         Collin                                   7:00OM        TBA*

 
* Check http://lptexas.org for tour updates.  
 

Libertarians Hold Conference in El Paso

NEWS RELEASE
September 18, 2009 
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Robert Butler
512-758-9134
Libertarian Party of Texas
 

Libertarians Hold

Conference in El Paso 
 
to Rally 2010 Candidates and Support County Affiliates

 AUSTIN, TEXAS - September 18, 2009  -   The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPT) is holding a conference this Thursday through Saturday (Sept 24-26th) as part of a three-month, 24-city tour through Texas to recruit local candidates and support their county parties in the 2010 elections.  The public and the media are invited to attend.
 
Libertarians will gather at 6420 Escondido Dr, Suite 3 in El Paso on Thursday and Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:30PM, and on Saturday from 12 Noon to 6:30PM.  There will be a dinner reception afterwards at Jaxon's Restaurant on 4799 N. Mesa St.  The conference will include candidate training workshops.
 
 
"It's time to stop complaining about politics as usual.  You can run for office yourself," said Robert Butler, Executive Director of the Libertarian Party of Texas.  "It's fun, and it's easier than you think!" 
 
Butler and LP Texas Chair Patrick Dixon will travel from Tyler to El Paso; Amarillo to Brownsville.  Along the way, they will help candidates and county parties organize their efforts and become more efficient.  Butler will present his new book, 18 Steps to Win a Local Election.  
 
Dixon announced, "We aim to break all prior records and challenge as many incumbent  
politicians as possible.  Over 200 potential candidates have already volunteered."
 
"Our goal this year is to help Texans channel their political frustration into practical and effective campaign action.  We will introduce the Libertarian Party and its objectives.  Then we will provide 'nuts and bolts' political training," said Dixon. "We'll have all the necessary paperwork to sign up candidates."
 
In 2008, 173 Libertarian nominees were on the November ballot.  In Texas, there are currently 8 elected Libertarians in office.
 

Tour Dates and Locations:
 
 
Date            County            City             Time          Meeting Place

Sept 6         Travis              Austin         4:00PM      La Palapa
                                                                            6640 E Highway 290
                                                                            (512) 459-8729

Sept 12        McLennan       Waco         11:00AM    Lake Brazos Steakhouse
                                                                            1620 Lake Brazos Pkwy
                                                                            (254) 755-7797

Sept 12        Bell                Temple        5:00 PM    Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
                                                                            2501 Airport Rd
                                                                            (254) 778-4434

Sept 19        Kerr                Kerrville       12 Noon     Luby's Cafeteria
                                                                            1845 Sidney Baker St, 
                                                                            (830) 792-6363
 
Sept 19        Bexar             San Antonio  7:00 PM    Longhorn Café
                                                                             17625 W Blanco Rd # 1
                                                                             210-492-0301

Sept 20        Cameron         Brownsville     2:00PM    Denny's Restaurant
                                                                              6131 Paredes Line Rd
                                                                              (956) 542-2725
 
 
Sept 20        Nueces           Corpus Christi 7:00PM    Johnny Carino's
                                                                               1652 S Padre Island Dr
 
Sept 27         El Paso          El Paso         7:00PM     Jaxon's Restaurant
                                                                               4799 N. Mesa St.
                                                                               (915) 544-1188
 
 
Oct 3            Harris             Houston        12 Noon    Ziggy's Healthy Grill
                                                                              2202 W Alabama St
                                                                              (713) 527-8588
 
Oct 3           Galveston         Galveston      6:00 PM   TBA*
 
Oct 4           Brazos             College Station 12PM     C & J Bar-B-Que
                                                                              1010 S Texas Ave
                                                                              (979) 822-6033
 
 
Oct 10         Rusk                Henderson     12 Noon   Mojoe's Coffee Cafe
                                                                              106 E Main St 
                                                                              (903) 392-8200
 
 
Oct 10         Upshur             Gilmer           7:00PM    David Beard's Catfish  
                                                                              Village, Ore City
                                                                              Hwy 155
 
Oct 11         Smith               Tyler             2:00PM      TBA*
 
 
Oct. 17        Midland            Midland         12 Noon     TBA*
 
 
Oct. 17        Lubbock           Lubbock        7:00PM      TBA*
 
 
Oct. 18        Potter              Amarillo         2:00PM      TBA*
                   Randall
 
Nov. 7          Tom Green       San Angelo   12 Noon      TBA*
 
 
Nov. 7          Taylor               Abilene                           Dos Amigos Restaurant 
                                                                                 3650 N 6th St 
                                                                                 (325) 672-2992
 
 
Nov. 8          Brown               Brownwood   3:00PM       TBA*
 
 
Nov. 14        Dallas               Dallas          12 Noon       Clear Sky 24
                                                                                 4440 Lawnview Ave
                                                                                 (214) 824-4150
 
 
Nov. 14         Tarrant             Ft. Worth      7:00PM        TBA*
 
 
Nov. 15         Denton             Lewisville      2:00PM        TBA*
 
Nov. 15         Collin                                   7:00OM        TBA*

 
* Check http://lptexas.org for tour updates.  
 
 
                                                                ###
 

Libertarians Call for Candidates on Constitution Day

NEWS RELEASE
September 17, 2009 
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Robert Butler
512-758-9134
Libertarian Party of Texas
 

Libertarians Call for Candidates

on Constitution Day

 
 
AUSTIN, TEXAS - September 17, 2009  -   The Libertarian Party of Texas calls for candidates who will defend our founding document on Constitution Day.

"We call on Texans to help us defend the principles outlined in the US Constitution by running for office," said LPT Chair Patrick Dixon. "Lawmakers who even mention the constitutionality of proposed legislation have become the exception to the rule.  Only the Libertarian Party has consistently fought for these principles."
 
In recent years, the Libertarian Party has fought against the implementation of the federal REAL ID Act, the USA PATRIOT ACT, and the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, among other legislation that restricts citizens' rights listed in the Constitution.  Libertarians list the bank bail-outs and socialized medicine as spending proposals not authorized by the Constitution.
 
The Libertarian Party has invested in a number of candidate training measures to help increase their numbers in 2010 including: campaign training workshops, self-guided presentations, and webinars.  Their Executive Director Robert Butler has even written a book, 18 Steps to Win a Local Election, for Libertarian campaigns.
 
"We have seen the rise of Tea Parties, the 9/12 movement, and the Campaign for Liberty," said Butler.  "These are great pro-liberty groups, but only the Libertarian Party can place these candidates on the ballot.  That's what separates and defines our organization."
 
Butler and Dixon are currently on a three-month tour of Texas visiting county affiliates to recruit candidates for the 2010 elections.  This weekend they will be visiting Kerrville, San Antonio, Brownsville, and Corpus Christi.
 
The Libertarian Party of Texas fielded 173 candidates in 2008 and currently has 8 elected officials in Texas.

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Texas Libertarians Tour State to Rally 2010 Candidates and Support County Affiliates

NEWS RELEASE
September 2, 2009 
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Robert Butler
512-758-9134
Libertarian Party of Texas
 

Texas Libertarians Tour State

to Rally 2010 Candidates and Support County Affiliates

 AUSTIN, TEXAS - September 2, 2009  -   Libertarian Party of Texas (LPT) officials are planning a three-month, 24-city tour through Texas to recruit local candidates and support their county parties in the 2010 elections.  The public and the media are invited to attend.
 
Dr. Jim Lark, former Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, will start the tour with a special event on September 6th in Austin's La Palapa Restaurant at 4PM.
 
"It's time to stop complaining about politics as usual.  You can run for office yourself," said Robert Butler, Executive Director of the Libertarian Party of Texas.  "It's fun, and it's easier than you think!" 
 
Butler and LP Texas Chair Patrick Dixon will travel from Tyler to El Paso; Amarillo to Brownsville.  Along the way, they will help candidates and county parties organize their efforts and become more efficient.  Butler will present his new book, 18 Steps to Win a Local Election.  
 
Dixon announced, "We aim to break all prior records and challenge as many incumbent  
politicians as possible.  Over 200 potential candidates have already volunteered."
 
"Our goal this year is to help Texans channel their political frustration into practical and effective campaign action.  We will introduce the Libertarian Party and its objectives.  Then we will provide 'nuts and bolts' political training," said Dixon. "We'll have all the necessary paperwork to sign up candidates."
 
In 2008, 173 Libertarian nominees were on the November ballot.  In Texas, there are currently 8 elected Libertarians in office.
 

Tour Dates and Locations:
 
 
Date            County            City             Time          Meeting Place

Sept 6         Travis              Austin         4:00PM      La Palapa
                                                                            6640 E Highway 290
                                                                            (512) 459-8729

Sept 12        McLennan       Waco         11:00AM    Lake Brazos Steakhouse
                                                                            1620 Lake Brazos Pkwy
                                                                            (254) 755-7797

Sept 12        Bell                Temple        5:00 PM    Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
                                                                            2501 Airport Rd
                                                                            (254) 778-4434

Sept 19        Kerr                Kerrville       12 Noon     Luby's Cafeteria
                                                                            1845 Sidney Baker St, 
                                                                            (830) 792-6363
 
Sept 19        Bexar             San Antonio  7:00 PM    Longhorn Café
                                                                             17625 W Blanco Rd # 1
                                                                             210-492-0301

Sept 20        Cameron         Brownsville     2:00PM    Denny's Restaurant
                                                                              6131 Paredes Line Rd
                                                                              (956) 542-2725
 
 
Sept 20        Nueces           Corpus Christi 7:00PM    La Bahia Restaurant
                                                                               224 N Mesquite St
 
 
Sept 27         El Paso          El Paso         7:00PM     Jaxon's Restaurant
                                                                               4799 N. Mesa St.
                                                                               (915) 544-1188
 
 
Oct 3            Harris             Houston        12 Noon    Ziggy's Healthy Grill
                                                                              2202 W Alabama St
                                                                              (713) 527-8588
 
Oct 3           Galveston         Galveston      6:00 PM   TBA*
 
Oct 4           Brazos             College Station 12PM     C & J Bar-B-Que
                                                                              1010 S Texas Ave
                                                                              (979) 822-6033
 
 
Oct 10         Rusk                Henderson     12 Noon   Mojoe's Coffee Cafe
                                                                              106 E Main St 
                                                                              (903) 392-8200
 
 
Oct 10         Upshur             Gilmer           7:00PM    David Beard's Catfish  
                                                                              Village, Ore City
                                                                              Hwy 155
 
Oct 11         Smith               Tyler             2:00PM      TBA*
 
 
Oct. 17        Midland            Midland         12 Noon     TBA*
 
 
Oct. 17        Lubbock           Lubbock        7:00PM      TBA*
 
 
Oct. 18        Potter              Amarillo         2:00PM      TBA*
                   Randall
 
Nov. 7          Tom Green       San Angelo   12 Noon      TBA*
 
 
Nov. 7          Taylor               Abilene                           Dos Amigos Restaurant 
                                                                                 3650 N 6th St 
                                                                                 (325) 672-2992
 
 
Nov. 8          Brown               Brownwood   3:00PM       TBA*
 
 
Nov. 14        Dallas               Dallas          12 Noon       Clear Sky 24
                                                                                 4440 Lawnview Ave
                                                                                 (214) 824-4150
 
 
Nov. 14         Tarrant             Ft. Worth      7:00PM        TBA*
 
 
Nov. 15         Denton             Lewisville      2:00PM        TBA*
 
Nov. 15         Collin                                   7:00OM        TBA*

 
* Check http://lptexas.org for tour updates.  
 
 
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Stama Draws Early Libertarian Challengers

NEWS RELEASE
July 31, 2009 
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Robert Butler
512-758-9134
Libertarian Party of Texas
 

Strama Draws Early

Libertarian Challengers

Democrat Disappoints on Social, Privacy Issues
 
AUSTIN, TEXAS - July 31, 2009  -   Matt and Jax Finkle are not too happy with their state representative Mark Strama.  They are making plans to do something about it.

 
"Strama is too cozy with the Republican Party.  He needs to go," says Matt, who garnered 34.5% in the 2006 election for Travis County Justice of the Peace.  

 
The Finkles join several other Libertarians who are making plans to challenge Strama in the 2010 election for state representative district 50.  These Libertarians feel abandoned by Strama's failure to oppose implementation of the federal Real ID act, failure to support meaningful election reform, and failure to support individual rights.  His support of HB 5 (statewide smoking ban) and HB 873 (tax subsidy to the film industry) also draws the ire of many Libertarian and Democratic voters.

 
"Strama ignored us," says school teacher Emily Cowan, who is active with the drug policy organization NORML.  Cowan feels that Strama no longer is willing to listen to those with concerns about individual rights and is more interested in building good relations with moderate and right wing groups.

 
Libertarians were credited with helping Strama win his seat in 2004 over Republican Jack Stick.  The Libertarian candidate received 2,390 votes; the margin of victory was only 569 votes in the north Travis County district.  Libertarians feel they can reverse the outcome in the 2010 election.

 
Engineer Dave Baron is considering his first run for office by opposing Strama.  Baron says "Democratic and moderate voters can do much better by voting for a Libertarian than voting for Strama."

 
In all, the Libertarian Party has attracted the interest of 9 potential candidates in district 50 who would like Strama to be replaced.  They understand the challenges of trying to win a state representative race as a Libertarian are significant, but the party's increasing voting percentages are having an effect.  

 
"Our growth continues to strengthen our impact on both Democratic and Republican incumbents," says state chair Pat Dixon.  "Our ability to offer Democratic voters a choice that clearly defends individual rights and liberty is in contrast to incumbent Democrats like Mark Strama."

 
The party has until January 2 of 2010 for their candidates to formally apply for nomination to challenge Strama.  

 
Potential Libertarian candidates in district 50:
Emily Cowan, emcowan79@hotmail.com, 512-203-5820
Jax Finkle, jiggity.jax@gmail.com, (512) 740-6836
Matt Finkle, planetpainting@hotmail.com, 512-740-6836
Dave Baron, d.baron@ieee.org, (512) 918-3160
Rob Mick, robertmick@gmail.com
Duane Brandt, (512) 339-7251
Joe Brecht, joebrecht1@yahoo.com, (512) 751-0629
Edward Cox, ed@edwardcox.com, 512-491-0792
Marcelo Gonzalez, TheChristZealot@yahoo.com, 512-786-0449

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Libertarians Put the Brakes on Toll Road Transportation Bill

NEWS RELEASE
July 2, 2009 
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Robert Butler
512-758-9134
Libertarian Party of Texas
 

Libertarians Put the Brakes on

Toll Road Transportation Bill

Twitter and Facebook Play a Role
 
AUSTIN, TEXAS - July 2, 2009  -   The Texas Legislature left a controversial new toll road bill pending in committee today and Libertarians are claiming a major victory in stopping a billion dollar scheme to use taxes and pension funds to pay for private monopolies and foreign management of Texas toll roads.
 
Libertarians worked together with TURF, Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom, and Texans for Accountable Government (TAG), to stop what some have dubbed the largest tax increase in Texas history. 

On Wednesday morning, Libertarians from across the state converged at the Texas Capitol, emailed, and called their state representatives to demand that public-private partnerships funded with Texas tax dollars and pension funds be stopped.
 
"We used our extensive email lists, Twitter, and Facebook accounts to activate thousands of freedom-loving Texans," said LPT Executive Director Robert Butler.  "Our people called, emailed, and personally visited every member of the House and Senate.  Our press conference and grassroots effort had a major impact in potentially killing this bill.  We have to continue our public awareness campaign until the special session officially ends."
 
"Credit goes to the work of our staff and volunteers for discovering the ugly details behind this legislation," said Libertarian State Chair Patrick Dixon.  "For an organization with just over $100k in revenue, we certainly do have an impact on policy."

"Toll roads cost up to twice as much to build as non-tolled expressways," said LPT Executive Director Robert Butler.  "The toll roads aren't a free market privatization plan.  You're granting monopoly rights to private operators. The bonds backing these toll roads have clauses that prevent competition and are guaranteed with tax dollars."
 
In 2005, the State of Texas entered a 50-year agreement with a Spanish company named Cintra to develop the Trans-Texas Corridor, a 4,000-mile network up to 1,200 feet wide to carry parallel links of tollways, rails, and utility lines. Cintra's parent company, Grupo Ferrovial, S.A, was a major collaborator with Spanish dictator Francisco Franco and depends upon its political connections to secure toll road contracts around the world.  

In 2007, by a combined vote of 169-5, the Texas Legislature passed a moratorium on private toll contracts, called comprehensive development agreements (or CDAs) that privatize and sell Texas highways to the highest bidder. That moratorium ends August 31, 2009, and CDAs, except for approximately a dozen projects that were exempted, sunset with it. CDAs are the primary financial vehicle used to construct the Trans Texas Corridor.
 
 
"I want to cut taxes and spending," declared Libertarian activist Wes Benedict.  "They have refused to approve low-cost road improvements claiming they don't have the funds, then propose rail and toll roads which cost up to ten times more than buses and non-tolled roads per passenger mile of added capacity. Light rail and toll roads cost too much and do too little."
 
"We Libertarians and our friends at TURF and TAG have shown that an educated voter can change the course of legislation." noted Butler.  "This bill will be a litmus test in the 2010 elections, we'll make sure of that.
 

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