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Three Opportunities to Join Our Team - Internships Available in Our District, State and Political Offices

MikeVillarreal — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Please see the below postings for three internships opportunities on my team. The first posting is for my district office in San Antonio, the second posting is for my political office in Austin, and the third posting is for my capitol office for next legislative session.

All I want for My 39th Birthday is...

MikeVillarreal — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:00:00 GMT

All I want for my 39^th birthday is a Texas budget that illustrates an investment in educating our children equal to how much we talk about the importance of our children.

Money in Your Pocket - Sales Tax-Free Weekend Around the Corner!

MikeVillarreal — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:00:00 GMT

This weekend, August 20-22, is the annual sales tax-free weekend in Texas. You save approximately eight dollars for every $100 you spend on eligible items, including school supplies. You can find a list of eligible items here.

It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's - Superman! - See the Movie, Get a $5 Gift Card to Donate to a Classroom

Administrator — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Pledge to see the movie, "Waiting for Superman", and DonorsChoose.org is will donate $5 gift cards to every person who pledges to see the film by September 15th.

Press Release: Villarreal Calls for Balancing the Budget Without Abandoning Higher Education

Administrator — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 06:00:00 GMT

The State should not balance the budget on backs of college students.

New Official Facebook Page

MikeVillarreal — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Check out my new official facebook page.

Overwhelmingly Successful Education Caucus - Now What?

MikeVillarreal — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:00:00 GMT

What do you think we should do next with our big, bold education policy ideas?

Enrolling More Women in the Women's Health Program is a No-Brainer

Administrator — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 06:00:00 GMT

"As we struggle with a state budget deficit and a sky-high rate of unplanned pregnancies, giving more women the opportunity to enroll in the Women's Health Program is a no-brainer," said Rep. Villarreal.

Press Advisory: Women's Health Program - Saving Money & Strengthening Families

Administrator — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 06:00:00 GMT

State Rep. Mike Villarreal and Healthy Futures of Texas President Dr. Janet Realini will hold a press conference to announce the results of a recent state study of the Women's Health Program (WHP) and call for increasing WHP enrollment as a key strategy for addressing the state budget crisis and strengthening Texas families.

More on the Distortion of School Ratings

MikeVillarreal — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Here's another column on the distortions of school ratings our subcommitee spotlighted and I outlined in my recent blog post.