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 Team
Jon Mark Hogg
Founder
Tom Green County
Jon Mark is a West Texas lawyer, former County Chair for Tom Green County, and former Democratic candidate for Congress in TX-11.
Stuart Williams
Co-Founder
Lubbock County
Stuart is a rural organizer and former Lubbock County Party Chair.
Carla Schoonover Porter
Co-Founder/County Services
Palo Pinto County
Carla is the Palo Pinto County Party Chair. County Services Director and Treasurer for
The 134 PAC.
Bridgette Goldstein
Communications Director
Palo Pinto County
Bridgette is Communications Director for The 134 PAC and an activist dedicated to the future of rural Texas.
Guy Stuart
Messaging Director
Burnet County
Guy is Messaging Director for The 134 PAC. Former SDEC member, former County Chair for Burnet County. Current President of Burnet County Democratic Club.
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.