ANCHIA FILES LEGISLATION THAT WILL PROVIDE ACCURATE BIRTH CERTIFICATES FOR ADOPTED CHILDREN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Liz Zornes DECEMBER 17, 2014 (214) 943-6081/(512) 517-7380 (cell) ANCHIA FILES LEGISLATION THAT WILL PROVIDE ACCURATE BIRTH CERTIFICATES FOR ADOPTED CHILDREN House Bill 537 would amend the Texas Health and Safety Code to grant adopted children in Texas a birth certificate that correctly lists their parents State Rep. Rafael Anchia (D-Dallas) has filed a bill that would allow adopted children in Texas to have the names of both parents listed on their supplemental birth certificate, regardless of gender. This will be
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
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
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
Anchia to Host Town Hall Meeting on Trinity Tollroad Project
Media Advisory For Immediate Release November 18, 2014 Contact: Liz Zornes, Chief of Staff Rafael Anchia, State Representative D103 (214) 943-6081 When: Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. Where: Rosemont Elementary School, Chris Semos Campus 1919 Stevens Forest Drive Dallas, TX 75208 (Dallas, TX) State Representative Rafael Anchia will host a town hall meeting on the Trinity Tollroad Project on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Chris Semos campus of Rosemont Elementary School. The town hall meeting is open to the public and does not require
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
Commission proposes 60 percent City Council pay hike
Dallas City Council members — some unhappy with a proposed 32 percent raise — will now decide whether a 60 percent pay increase is enough to suit them. The Charter Review Commission’s final recommendations include a jump in council pay to $60,000 a year from $37,500. The decision