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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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