FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 15, 2015   ANCHIA FILES RESOLUTION THAT WILL AFFIRM SUPPORT FOR THE TEXAS DREAM ACT HCR 40 would encourage other states to adopt legislation similar to HB 1403   (Austin) -- Today, Rep. Rafael Anchia (D-Dallas) filed HCR 40 in support of the Texas DREAM Act.  The Texas DREAM Act, filed as HB 1403 by former Rep. Rick Noriega (D-Houston) and passed with bipartisan support in 2001, allows in-state tuition for undocumented residents who meet certain requirements.  HCR 40 was filed in response to bills that

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

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                 CONTACT: Friday March 8, 2013                                                                                                         Jeff Madden (512) 463-1211     PUBLIC HEARING ON TRANSNATIONAL LABOR FLOWS AND COMMERCE SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MARCH 11, IN THE TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   AUSTIN-- On Monday, March 11 at 10AM in room E1.014 of the Texas Capitol, the House Committee on International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs will hold a public hearing on the topic of Transnational Labor Flows and Commerce. It will consist of invited testimony only from the following immigration policy experts:   Norman Adams, Texans for

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                              Contact: Scott Flukinger JANUARY 29, 2013                                                         (512) 463-0746/(202) 550-2955 (cell)   Representative Anchia applauds President Obama's statement today calling for immediate, comprehensive immigration reform Now is the time for America to embrace the immigrant community as a generator of tax revenue, jobs and growth   (Austin) -- Representative Rafael Anchia applauds President Obama's statement today renewing his commitment to comprehensive immigration reform and challenging Congress to enact legislation that reflects America's values and aspirations.  "Today, with the President's leadership, Americans are finally getting down