When: Wednesday, May 17th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Where: Landmark Grill, 1297 Justin Road, #310, Lewisville, TX 75077.

What: Come gather with your fellow Democrats, eat & greet & get all the deets!

Ever wish more of your like-minded Democrat neighbors were as informed and committed to voting every election every time as you are? Do you know that this is where precinct chairs come in handy?

Billy Poer is responsible for Precinct Chair Development for the Denton County Democratic Party. He will join us to discuss this invaluable role and how you too can become a precinct chair.

Local Elections

If you did not vote during early voting, your final chance to vote in local elections is May 6, 7 am to 7 pm.  Local elections are non-partisan and the most important elections in which you can vote.  The winners of these election control how our schools are run, our property values, and our local taxes, and influence decisions regarding local ordinances.  They also become a stepping stone to higher office.

As voter turnout is usually low, they are also the elections in which your vote truly matters. For instance, school board races in LISD are determined by a simple majority.   It’s your chance to influence your community, so please vote and take a family member or friend.  Not sure who to vote for?  We recommend these candidates:

LISD Place 6:  Michelle Akhitab

LISD Place 7: Dr. Staci Barker

Flower Mound Town Council Place 2:  Chris Drew

In Denton county, on election day you must vote at the location specified for your precinct. This site will tell you what your precinct is
https://www.votedenton.gov/voter-information/voter-lookup/#VoterEligibilitySearch

Election Day voting locations are here: https://www.votedenton.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/0523-Election-Day-Locations.pdf

United States Senator for Texas

Colin Allred announces run against Ted Cruz. see his announcement video calling out Ted Cruz for, among other things, abandoning his constituents during the deep freeze.

His campaign website is https://colinallred.com/

Texas House Legislation

A poll conducted by UT Austin indicates Texans significant bipartisan support for increasing age limits for purchasing guns and implementation of “red flag” laws.

May 29th is Sine Die, which is the last day to pass bills in the regular session.

HB 1899 Rep. Meyer- Passed in the House on 5/4/2023  making insider trading a felony.

HB 4233  Reps. Zwiener / Frank / Garcia – Passed in the House on 5/4/2023 requiring training regarding runaway prevention conservators of the Department of Family and Protective Services. This follows a news article in which teens who were reported missing from the TX foster care system were found to be trafficked in St. Louis Missouri.

HB 636  Reps. Patterson/Cain/Hefner/Swanson- Allows an election judge, early voting clerk and/or deputy early voting clerk to possess a handgun at a polling location.

SB 14 This bill that bans gender affirming care has passed the senate and is being voted on by the house.

https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home

Contact your Representative to let them know your opinions on these bills. Voting is happening soon so do not wait.

When: Saturday, April 29th, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Where: Parker Square, Flower Mound

What: Organized by the Greater North Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, there will be games for kids, prizes, amazing food, performances by local artists, and over 60+ vendors. FMAD will have a booth there. https://gnthcc.org/event/gnthcc-annual-5-de-mayo-fiesta/

• Looking for 2 – 3 volunteers to help set up, decorate, & staff the booth for two-hour shifts.
• Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars are welcome!
• Contact Mary Infante to volunteer for a 2-hour time slot at marinfante9@gmail.com or if you can contribute decorations.
  • Set up begins at 3:00.
  • The last shift will be 7-9pm (includes takedown of booth, tent, and supplies).

When: Saturday, April 29th, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

Where: Flower Mound High School, 3411 Peters Colony, Flower Mound, 75022

What: Join us at the KFMB’s Semi-Annual Spring Trash-Off, Recycle Drop-Off, & Environmental Fair. Check-in is at 8:30 am at the high school. You then go to your selected location to pick up trash & recyclables. Then it’s back to the high school for In & Out Burgers, environment-related festival booths, & native plant sales. FMAD will have a booth. We need 2-3 volunteers to staff the booth from 10am-12pm, hand out flyers, and supervise our environmental activity.

Click this link for more details: https://kfmb.org/trash-off

When: Saturday, April 22nd, 9:00 am

Where: Morning Edition, 380 Parker Square Road, 1400 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound

What: Join us for breakfast and socialize with your fellow Democrats. 

FMAD Monthly Club Meeting

When: Tuesday, April 18th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Where:
Landmark Grill, 1297 Justin Road, #310,
Lewisville, TX 75077

What: Come gather with your fellow Democrats. Landmark Grill has a variety of menu options, so you can eat & greet & get all the latest deets! Tracy Fisher has been invited to provide an update on current legislation regarding education. Sheila Taylor (LISD School Board Member, Place 3) has been invited to provide an update on LISD. Current candidates for our local elections are welcome to speak and meet with club members.