Community Forum - News from Mike

Press Release: Over 8,000 Texas Classrooms Exceed State Class Size Limits

MikeVillarreal — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The extraordinarily high number of waivers is largely a consequence of the legislature's decision to cut support for public education by $5.4 billion....

Following State Budget Cuts, UTSA Proposes Tuition Hike

MikeVillarreal — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking to increase undergraduate tuition for fulltime in-state students from the current $2,891 per semester to $3,004 this fall and $3,121 in the fall of 2013....

My column in the SA Express-News on education cuts

MikeVillarreal — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

I asked Tricia Najera, a kindergarten teacher at Blattman Elementary in Northside ISD, what this looks like in her classroom. “When you have 23 kids on the carpet for a lesson you try to meet the needs of the kids the best you can,” she said

Press Release: Education & Budget Challenges Await Perry in Texas

MikeVillarreal — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

"I welcome the Governor back to Texas. I would be happy to fill him in on all the things that he missed while he was gone, from the harm done by his education cuts to the state's struggles for clean air and water."

Four Ways You Can Help "Save Texas Schools"

MikeVillarreal — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Attend the Save Texas Schools conference in San Antonio on February 3-4, and more...

Facebook Conversion Underway - How to Get in touch with Me

MikeVillarreal — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:00:00 GMT

You can now find me at: facebook.com/Rep.Mike.Villarreal.

E-newsletter - A Community in Mourning

MikeVillarreal — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:00:00 GMT

I write to you today with a heavy heart. Last week, Rebecca Elizabeth Gonzalez died in her San Antonio home along with her daughter, Samvastion Ochoa, and friend Pamela Susan Wenske. Fire destroyed their home.

"Texas Tuition Promise Fund" Enrollment Ends Feb. 28 - Villarreal Urges Parents to Consider Options

MikeVillarreal — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT

On February 28, 2010, the state of Texas will close the current enrollment period for the "Texas Tuition Promise Fund," which allows Texans to lock in tomorrow's college tuition costs today....

"Villarreal Urges Texans to Participate in Census"

MikeVillarreal — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Today Representative Mike Villarreal joined the Texas Latino Complete Count Committee in encouraging Texans to engage in the upcoming U.S. census. Rep. Villarreal also reiterated his recommendation to Governor Rick Perry to direct state agencies to support census participation. "Governor Perry has failed to seize this opportunity to bring more of our tax dollars back home to our public schools, job training programs, hospitals, transportation projects, and senior centers," noted Rep. Villarreal.

"Villarreal Cautions Consumers on Tax Refund Anticipation Loans (RALs)"

MikeVillarreal — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

As more Texans begin filing their 2009 tax returns, Representative Mike Villarreal urges consumers throughout the state to report Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL) providers that violate Texas law. The lawmaker also encourages working families to consider the 0% APR RefundExpress Alternative RAL offered at several Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) locations in San Antonio.