Richard Peña Raymond's
2009 Capitol Report

"Reporting from Austin"
Direct from the Texas Capitol in Austin

My friends,

Thank you for viewing my Video Blog. I hope you find it informative and stimulating.

The 81st Legislative session is now underway and once again, I'll be reporting on a regular basis to keep you informed, so please check back often.

And, as always, if you have any questions or concerns, I urge you to contact my office in Laredo or in Austin.

Mil gracias.

Su servidor,

Richard Peña Raymond
State Representative, Laredo


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Video Blog Archive


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Conference committee hammers out state budget..

Published: 5/21/09


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H1N1 virus update and news from the budget conference committee.

Published: 5/7/09


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After marathon session, the House passes the state budget.

Published: 4/21/09


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My bill will increase insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening; Republicans continue to push their Voter ID Act. We will fight it.

Published: 3/30/09


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Governor Perry refuses over $555 million in Federal stimulus to help unemployed Texans. Democrats and Republicans both working to overturn his decision.

Published: 3/17/09


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After some persuasion, Governor Perry is convinced to accept Federal Stimulus funds to help Texas economy
Después de ser persuadido, el Gobernador Perry se ve convencido a aceptar fondos del paquete de Estímulo Federal para ayudar la economía de Texas.

Published: 2/24/09


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Today, we received committee assignments; I'm proud to have been named Vice-Chair of the House Appropriations Committee
Hoy recibimos asignaciones de los Comités, me da mucho orgullo haber sido nombrado Vice-Director del Comité de Finanzas

Published: 2/12/09


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81st Legislature opens with the election of a new Speaker of the House: Rep. Joe Straus.
We have hope for a new era of cooperation in the House of Representatives.

Published: 1/15/09


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Now is the time for Unity.
We must help Barack Obama become President of the United States.

Published: 6/16/08


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Wrapping up the 80th Legislative Session.
Ultimo Informe de la  80 (Octogésima) Legislatura.

Published: 6/20/07


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Speaker Tom Craddick siezes "absolute" control of House of Representatives; House fights to remove him.
Tom Craddick acapara el control "absoluto" de la Cámara de Representantes; y la Cámara lucha para quitarle el puesto.

Published: 5/27/07


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As session nears its end, we pass legislation to change the TAKS testing system.
La sesión se llega a su fin, pasamos la legislación para cambiar el TAKS.

Published: 5/16/07


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Homeland Security legislation passed by the House; will result in millions in help for local law enforcement.
La legislación de la Seguridad de la Nación es Aprobada; generando millones de dólares de ayuda para las organizaciones Policíacas.

Published: 5/8/07


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Republican Voter ID bill aims to make it harder for Texans to vote. Every single Democrat in the House opposed it.
El Proyecto de Ley de los Republicanos propone una Identificación para el Votante que complica el proceso de votación. Todos y cada uno de los Demócratas nos opusimos.

Published: 4/25/07


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Our prayers go out to the victims of the Virginia Tech massacre. More news about Governor Perry's Terrorist Watch List.
Nuestras oraciones son para las víctimas de VirginiaTéch. Más noticias acerca de la Lista de Terroristas del Gobernador Rick Perry.

Published: 4/19/07


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Disturbing news from the Governor's office; improper secret database being amassed on thousands, perhaps millions of Texans.
Perturbadora Información de la Oficina del Gobernador; recopilación secreta de datos privados de millones de Tejanos.

Published: 4/13/07


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House passes CHIP package, restoring eligibility to thousands of Texas children.
La Camara de Diputadas aprueba CHIP, y se lo brinda a miles de niños en Texas.

Published: 4/5/07


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House passes Appropriations Bill; a move in the right direction.
Cámara de Diputados aprueba el Presupuesto del Estado; vamos hacia una dirección correcta.

Published: 4/2/07


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An update on some of the issues we've discussed so far this Session.
Resumiendo Algunos Temas que Hemos Discutido hasta Ahora en Esta Sesión.

Published: 3/14/07


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We need to stop the shocking abuses in the Texas Youth Commission, and we need an independent investigator to lead the effort.
Necesitamos parar los abusos en la Comisión de la Juventud de Tejas, y nosotros necesitamos a un investigador independiente para dirigir el esfuerzo.

Published: 3/8/07


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Our teachers' pay should be raised to keep pace with the national average.
El  Salario de Nuestros Maestros Debe Aumentar para Estar al Nivel Nacional.

Published: 3/1/07


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HB 1098 passes out of committee -- Young girls should not be required to get HPV vaccine before entering 6th grade.
HB 1098 es aceptado --  Las jovencitas no tendrán que hacerse esta  vacunación antes del sexto año escolar.

Published: 2/22/07


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TAKS testing is hurting our schools. We need additional criteria for assessing our students.
El  Examen de TAKS esta Afectando a Nuestras Escuelas. Necesitamos criterios adicionales para evaluar a nuestros estudiantes.

Published: 2/15/07


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Reaction and response to Gov. Perry's "State of the State" address.
La reacción y la respuesta al Discurso de Estado del Gobernador.


Published: 2/6/07


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Today I cosponsored a bill to move the 2008 Texas Primaries to February.
Hoy yo patrocine un proyecto de ley para cambiar las Primarias de Texas del 2008 a Febrero.


Published: 1/31/07


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Committee assignments met with mixed reactions.
Las asignaciones de comités provocan reacciones encontradas.


Published: 1/29/07

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House sets rules for 80th Legislative Session; some good, some disappointing.
La Cámara Establece las Reglas para la Sesión: se Aprueba Propuesta de Raymond "En Dios Confiamos" .


Published: 1/12/07

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First Day of the 80th Legislature: Dominated by race for Speaker of the House.
Primer día de la Octogésima legislatura: Dominada por la carrera del Presidente de la Cámara


Published: 1/09/07
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