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Senator Zaffirini's 2007 Press Releases
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 December 19, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $300,000 Grant for Taft High School
December 19, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $297,268 Grant for Somerset High School
November 5, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Is Grand Marshal of Hebbronville Vaquero Festival Parade
October 29, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Invites Local Educators, Public to Educational Excellence Conference in Laredo
October 29, 2007
Senator Judith Zaffirini, Higher Education Leaders Conduct Telephone Town Hall Meeting with SD 21 Families
October 23, 2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the Community College Funding Consensus
October 19, 2007
Senators Zaffirini, Lucio Announce Grant To Increase Employment Opportunities For Students With Disabilities
October 18, 2007
Senator Judith Zaffirini to Attend Unveiling Ceremony Honoring Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in Zapata County
October 18, 2007
Senator Zaffirini to Attend and Speak at the 2007 Wilson County Farm Bureau Convention and BBQ
October 17, 2007
Senator Judith Zaffirini Announces Arts Grants
October 10, 2007
Senator Judith Zaffirini Dedicates UTHSCSA-Laredo Campus Extension Academic Building
October 9, 2007
Senator Judith Zaffirini to Dedicate New Academic Building at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio-Laredo Campus Extension
October 8, 2007
Zaffirini Receives 2007 Communicator of the Year Award
October 3, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $1,159,400 for San Patricio County Schools
September 21, 2007
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Senator Judith Zaffirini to Dedicate New Texas A&M International University Buildings and Recognize Scholarship Recipients
August 27, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Visits Students During Zaffirini Elementary School's Opening Day
August 16, 2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the 2007 Sales Tax Holiday
August 15, 2007
Laredo Awarded School Readiness Certifications
August 14, 2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Senate Higher Education Subcommittee Hearing
August 8, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $50,000 Grant for Lytle High School
August 8, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $50,000 Grant for Pettus High School
August 8, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $50,000 Grant for United South High School
August 8, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $50,000 Grant for East Central High School
August 8, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $50,000 Grant for Beeville High School
August 2, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $500,000 Grant for Rio Grande City CISD
August 2, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $177,184 Grant for San Diego ISD
August 2, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $40,000 Grant for United South High School
August 2, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $40,000 Grant for Mathis High School
August 2, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $40,000 Grant for LBJ High School
August 2, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $40,000 Grant for La Pryor High School
August 2, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $40,000 Grant for Carrizo Springs High School
August 2, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces $40,000 Grant for A.C. Jones High School
August 2, 2007
Senate Higher Education Subcommittee to Examine Health Insurance Funding for Community Colleges
July 31, 2007
Senator Judith Zaffirini Welcomes Operation Lone Star 2007 to Laredo and South Texas
July 30, 2007
Senator Judith Zaffirini Welcomes Operation Lone Star 2007 VIP Event
July 30, 2007
Senator Zaffirini to Host UT Student Send-Off in Laredo
July 23, 2007
Senator Zaffirini to Visit Bee County and Welcome Dr. Thomas Baynum to Coastal Bend College
July 20, 2007
Governor Signs Seven Bills Passed by Senator Zaffirini
July 18, 2007
OP-ED: Governor Perry's Veto of Community College Funding Makes Higher Education Less Accessible and Less Affordable for Many
July 13, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces English Literacy and Civics Education Program Grant Awarded to Educational Service Center Region 20
July 11, 2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding San Antonio's Texas Research Park Site Named Finalist for National Bio and Agro Defense Facility
July 10, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Secures Funding for New Wind Turbine Research Center to be Located in San Patricio County
July 10, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Secures Funding for New Wind Turbine Research Center to be Located in SD 21
July 3, 2007
LCC joins statewide rally over governor's veto of community college funding
June 18, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces English Literacy and Civics Education Program Grant Awarded to Rio Grande City Independent School District
June 18, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces English Literacy and Civics Education Program Grant Awarded to Educational Service Center Region 1
June 18, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces English Literacy and Civics Education Program Grant Awarded to Laredo Community College
June 12, 2007
Senator Judith Zaffirini Announces Operation Lone Star 2007 to Provide Free Health Services for Laredo, South Texas
June 12, 2007
Senator Zaffirini, state housing agency announce release of $97 million in homebuyer funds
June 11, 2007
Press Conference Announcing Operation Lone Star 2007 to Provide Medical Services for Laredo, South Texas
June 11, 2007
State housing agency to release $97 million for first time homebuyer initiative at June 12 event in Laredo
June 8, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Passes 72 Bills During 2007 Session
June 8, 2007
List of 72 bills passed by Senator Judith Zaffirini during the 80th Legislative Session (pdf)
May 30, 2007
Zaffirini, Guillen Prioritize Health, Human Services, Education and Public Safety as Legislature Passes $153 Billion Budget
May 29, 2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the Implementation of Scooter's Bill
May 29, 2007
Representatives King and Guillen, Senator Zaffirini Expand Higher Education Tuition Exemptions for Dependents of Volunteer Peace Officers
May 29, 2007
Representatives Dukes and Coleman, Senator Zaffirini Enhance Eliminating Health Disparities
May 21, 2007
Texas Organ Donor Registry Renamed the Glenda Dawson Donate Life-Texas Registry
May 18, 2007
Zaffirini Receives Communication Awards
May 15, 2007
New Law Provides Greater Access to State Resources for Film and Television Production Companies
May 15, 2007
Texas Legislature Passes HB 741 by Zaffirini, King and Guillen to Expand Higher Education Tuition Exemptions for Dependents of Volunteer Peace Officers
May 15, 2007
New Law Expedites Ad Valorem Tax Disputes in Local District Courts
May 11, 2007
Corpus Legislative Delegation Leads Regional Effort to Fund Defense Grant Program
May 10, 2007
New Law Allows Students With Disabilities to Participate in Graduation, Receive Attendance Certificates
May 9, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Casts 35,000th Consecutive Vote
May 9, 2007
Texas Legislature Passes SB 1500 by Senator Zaffirini to Establish the Glenda Dawson Donate Life-Texas Registry
May 9, 2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Student Loan Ethics Practices Legislation
May 8, 2007
Legislation Targets Conflicts of Interest Between Student Lenders and Colleges
May 8, 2007
Senate Passes SB 49 by Zaffirini to Establish Tax-Free Purchase Periods for College Textbooks
May 3, 2007
Senate Finance Committee Approves SB 49 by Zaffirini to Establish Tax-Free Purchase Periods for College Textbooks
May 1, 2007
Texas Senate Passes SB 769 by Zaffirini to Improve State Contracting Practices
April 27, 2007
Senate Passes Zaffirini's Bill to Protect Against "Botnets," Cybercrimes
April 27, 2007
Senate Passes SB 1234 by Zaffirini and Watson to Enhance Texas' Higher Education Master Plan
April 26, 2007
Senator Zaffirini, The Arc of Texas Prioritize Reducing Health and Human Services Waiting Lists
April 25, 2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Storm Damage in South Texas
April 25, 2007
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Appoints Senator Zaffirini to Appropriations Conference Committee
April 25, 2007
Senate Passes Zaffirini's CSSB 1865 to Create a Lifespan Respite Care Pilot Program
April 25, 2007
Senate Passes SB 1052 by Zaffirini to Provide Financial Incentives for Community College Students
April 23, 2007
Senate Passes SB 120 by Zaffirini to Strengthen Laws Preventing Online Solicitation of Minors
April 23, 2007
Senate Passes Zaffirini's Expansion of the Texas Early Education Model
April 23, 2007
Senate Finance Committee Approves SB 769 by Zaffirini to Improve State Contracting Practices
April 20, 2007
Senate Passes Senator Zaffirini's CSSB 1870 to Improve the Community Living Options Process
April 20, 2007
Senate Passes Zaffirini's Bill Modifying B-On-Time Loan Program
April 16, 2007
State Registry Allows Texans to Express their Wish to Save Lives
April 12, 2007
Zaffirini Secures Funding for Education, SD 21 as Senate Passes CSHB 1
April 12, 2007
Senate Education Committee Approves SB 50 by Zaffirini to Expand the Texas Early Education Model
April 12, 2007
Senate Criminal Justice Committee Approves Zaffirini's Bills Protecting Texans From Sexual Offenses
April 4, 2007
Senate Passes Zaffirini's Child Passenger Safety Bill
April 3, 2007
Senate Business and Commerce Committee Approves SB 142 by Zaffirini to Improve Access to Unemployment Insurance Benefits
March 29, 2007
Senate Passes SB 64 by Senator Zaffirini to Eliminate PAC Campaign Contribution Disclosure Loophole
March 28, 2007
AARP and Disability Groups Rally to Support Eliminating Waiting Lists for Persons With Disabilities
March 28, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Receives the Arc of Texas' 2007 Leadership Award for Championing Persons with Disabilities
March 27, 2007
Senate Passes SB 6 by Senator Zaffirini to Protect Texas Children from Online Exploitation
March 19, 2007
Senate International Relations and Trade Committee Unanimously Approves SB 99 by Zaffirini to Support Colonia Residents
March 14, 2007
Senate Passes "Scooter's Bill" by Senator Zaffirini
March 13, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces T-STEM Grants Awarded to Shekinah Learning Institute/Shekinah Radiance Academy
March 13, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces T-STEM Grants Awarded to Cotulla High School
March 13, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Announces T-STEM Grants Awarded to AC Jones High School
March 13, 2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Texas' Withdrawal from Accenture Health Services Contract
March 9, 2007
Senator Judith Zaffirini Welcomes Delegation from Karnes County to State Capitol
March 7, 2007
Senate Education Committee Unanimously Approves SB 673, "Scooter's Bill," by Zaffirini
March 6, 2007
UT-Austin Students from Mexico and Spain Honored at Capitol
March 5, 2007
Sen. Zaffirini Files Legislation Promoting Higher Education Excellence
February 28, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Files Bill to Protect Texans from "Botnets," Cybercrimes
February 21, 2007
Senator Zaffirini Files Bill to Protect Texas Children from Internet Predators
February 13, 2007
Senate Higher Education Subcommittee Holds First Hearing
February 7, 2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Orange-Maroon Day 2007
February 7, 2007
Senate Transportation Committee Unanimously Approves SB 60 by Zaffirini to Strengthen Child Passenger Safety
February 6, 2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Governor Rick Perry's State of the State Address
February 6, 2007
Sen. Zaffirini Files Bill Codifying Bee County Groundwater Conservation District
February 1, 2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding Governor Rick Perry's Higher Education Agenda
January 31, 2007
Senate Transportation Committee Unanimously Approves SB 61 by Zaffirini to Improve Emergency Preparedness
January 29, 2007
Texas Coalition for Insurance Services Parity Rallies to Support SB 54 by Zaffirini
January 29, 2007
Rally and Press Conference for Prosthetic Parity Coverage Today
January 24, 2007
Laredo Delegation Visits Capitol Today
January 23, 2007
Statement from Senator Judith Zaffirini Regarding the 110th Washington's Birthday Celebration
January 23, 2007
Sen. Zaffirini Files Bill Supporting Laredo's Municipal Workers
January 13, 2007
Dewhurst Re-appoints Zaffirini Higher Ed Chair, Finance Vice Chair
January 9, 2007
Zaffirini Begins Session as 2nd-Highest Ranking Senator
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