Rafael Anchia — Democrat for State Representative, District 103

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Anchia Files DISD Reform Bill That Home Rule Foes are Certain to Love

A lot going on in Austin right now relating to education. Several bills have already been filed that could affect how school boards govern. I’ll write a post on those soon. Also, be sure to voice your support on social media for Rep. Eric Johnson’s pre-K bill, HB 1100, which will be discussed in the Public […]

by Amy Cowan | Monday, March 9th, 2015 | Categories: News Read more ›

State lawmakers want feds to end oil export ban

Texas stands to gain billions of dollars should the federal government remove a ban on most crude oil exports, experts testified, and Texas lawmakers are officially hankering for an end to the ban…. Read more here.

by Amy Cowan | Monday, March 9th, 2015 | Categories: News Read more ›

Officials: Rules Changes Have Upped Fracking Water Recycling

Oil and gas drilling companies using hydraulic fracturing in Texas say they are recycling more water than ever before thanks to a change in state rules, Texas’ three railroad commissioners told two House committees…Read More Here

by Amy Cowan | Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 | Categories: News Read more ›

Texas lawmakers face pile of LGBT-related bills

The 84th Texas Legislature is less than two weeks old, but lawmakers have already introduced three pieces of anti-LGBT legislation, and plans for a fourth have been widely reported in the media. Representatives from Equality Texas warned…Read More Here

by Amy Cowan | Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 | Categories: News Read more ›

Anchia Goes on Offense, Moves to Reaffirm Dream Act

Facing legislative efforts to overturn the Texas Dream Act and new state leaders who are open to its repeal, state Rep. Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, filed a resolution Thursday to reaffirm support for the act. The Dream Act allows undocumented college students to pay in-state tuition if they have lived in Texas for three years, have graduated from […]

by Amy Cowan | Friday, January 16th, 2015 | Categories: News Read more ›

Legislative preview: LGBTs playing defense

When the 84th session of the Texas Legislature convenes on Jan. 13, the state’s largest LGBT advocacy group will be ready for any fights. “We’re switching from offense to defense,” said Daniel Williams, legislative specialist for Equality Texas. As a result… Read more

by Amy Cowan | Friday, January 2nd, 2015 | Categories: News Read more ›

Legislators Seek to Overturn Anti-Gay Birth Certificate Law

The day Andy Miller and Brian Stephens jointly adopted their son Clark in 2007 was among the happiest of their lives. But the couple’s elation turned to disappointment… Read more

by Amy Cowan | Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 | Categories: News Read more ›

Trinity toll road debate draws hundreds of opponents but few supporters

If the planned Trinity toll road remains popular among Dallas residents, its supporters didn’t show up Wednesday at a panel-style debate on the divisive $1.5 billion project. Either that, or they sat virtually silent as regional and civic leaders defended the 9-mile road. Project critics… Read more

by Amy Cowan | Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 | Categories: News Read more ›

Anchia to host meeting on Trinity toll road project in North Oak Cliff

State Rep. Rafael Anchia will host a town hall meeting on the Trinity toll road project at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Chris Semos campus of Rosemont Elementary School. The town hall meeting is open to… Read more

by Amy Cowan | Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 | Categories: News Read more ›

Rafael Anchia: Texas should join states allowing same-sex marriage

When I was elected to the Legislature in 2004, I made it a priority to focus on the well-being of all my constituents, regardless of religion, race, gender or sexual orientation. Fighting for the equality of all does not mean diminishing the equality of some. Read more…

by Amy Cowan | Thursday, October 9th, 2014 | Categories: News Read more ›
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