Texas Association of Realtors Endorses Texas Political Candidates

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

On March 2, 2010, the State of Texas will hold its Primary Election. The Texas Republicans and Democrats will select their nominees based on the outcomes of primary votes held on March 2, 2010, which is the first Tuesday in March.) If a runoff election is needed, it will be held on April 13, 2010, the second Tuesday in April.

The Texas Association of Realtors have officially announced its endorsement of political candidates. As part of this proclamation of endorsements, Texas Association of Realtors Chairman Bill Jones applauded all of the political candidates for their committedness to the interests of Texas homeowners.

"Texas has been fortunate to weather the recent economic storm better than other parts of the country, thanks in large part to our healthy real estate market," said Jones. "If we hope to continue, however, it's critical that Texas lawmakers keep the interests of homeowners foremost. When they return to work in 2011, they'll face tough budget decisions, but we cannot further increase the financial burden of property owners in Texas. The candidates Texas Realtors endorse today understand that, which is why we've pledged our full support."

Currently, Texas ranks 45th out of 50 states in home ownership. The Texas Association of Realtors aims to endorse political candidates who understand Texas homeowners' concerns. The Texas Association of Realtors is especially interested in candidates who will "work to lower the barriers to home ownership in Texas". That's the association's top priority this election season.

Texas Association of Realtors 2010 Candidate Endorsements

Texas Governor
Rick Perry

Texas Senate
District 2 Bob Deuell
District 5 Steve Ogden
District 8 Florence Shapiro
District 19 Carlos Uresti
District 29 Jose Rodriguez

Texas House of Representatives
District 2 Dan Flynn
District 4 Betty Brown
District 7 Tommy Merritt
District 11 Charles "Chuck" Hopson
District 14 Fred Brown
District 15 Rob Eissler
District 27 Dora Olivo
District 43 Tara Rios Ybarra
District 44 Edmund Kuempel
District 45 Patrick M. Rose
District 58 Rob Orr
District 59 Sidney "Sid" Miller
District 64 Myra Crownover
District 65 Burt Solomons
District 66 Mabrie Jackson
District 69 Lanham Lyne
District 76 Norma Chavez
District 83 Delwin Jones
District 84 Mark Griffin
District 91 Kelly Hancock
District 92 Todd Smith
District 98 Vicki Truitt
District 99 Charlie Geren
District 122 Lyle Larson
District 127 Addie Wiseman
District 146 Al Edwards

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