Our Purpose
The 134 PAC is the leading voice for Texas Democrats and rural county parties in Texas. Our purpose is to advocate, connect and educate organizers, activists, candidates, and urban Democrats about the needs, difficulties and challenges of rural Democrats. We also provide assistance, mentorship, networking opportunities, and other resources to grow and strengthen the party. We accomplish this by fostering partnerships with county chairs, non-profit organizations, activists, and other like-minded groups.
Our Mission
Our mission is to support and strengthen the Democratic Party and county party organizations in rural Texas. In part, we do this through providing grants of financial support that include candidate support, voter turnout support, county services mentorship programs, and other political infrastructure programs.
Our Vision
Our vision is to build a better Texas by growing rural Democratic County Parties and increasing the competitiveness of Democratic candidates throughout rural Texas.
The 134 PAC TEAM
We Believe in Rural Texas
The leadership of The 134 PAC is made up of rural organizers, county party leaders, advocates, and coalition builders from communities across Texas who are committed to strengthening Democratic infrastructure in often overlooked rural regions. Together, they bring decades of experience in grassroots organizing, relational outreach, civic engagement, agricultural advocacy, environmental leadership, and county party development. United by a shared belief that rural Texas matters, the team works collaboratively to build stronger connections, support local leadership, and help create sustainable organizing networks that empower communities across the state.
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Co-Founder
County Services Director
Treasurer
Carla Schoonover-Porter
Messaging Director
Guy Stuart
Coalition Director
Steve Bridges
Regional Director - Big Bend Region
Ramon Aranda- Rodriguez
The 134 and Beyond
Although originally founded to focus on the needs of rural counties in Western Texas, The 134 PAC's scope is expanding beyond geography. Counties outside The 134 have reached out seeking to be included in what we are trying to do and we welcome them. Our programs, assistance and grants are by no means limited to 134 counties. We are here to help rural Democrats, wherever they may live.
Our History
The 134 PAC was founded by Carla Schoonover, Jon Mark Hogg, and Stuart Williams, who came together around a shared commitment to strengthening Democratic organizing and representation in rural Texas.
As the organization has grown and evolved, both Jon Mark Hogg and Stuart Williams have stepped away from their roles with The 134 PAC to pursue other professional and political interests.
We remain grateful for their contributions to the founding and early development of the organization.
Today, The 134 PAC continues to build on that foundation with a growing network of leaders, county parties, candidates, organizers, and supporters committed to strengthening Democratic infrastructure throughout rural Texas.
We Believe in Rural Texas.