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The Rural Texas Summit Agenda: Voices for Change
The agenda for the upcoming Rural Texas Summit is here! Don't miss this opportunity to be part of building a stronger rural Texas!
Carla Schoonover-Porter
May 268 min read
🌾 Rural Texas Summit 2025: Building Power Where It’s Needed Most
📅 June 13–14, 2025 | 📍 Bastrop Convention Center Hosted by 134 PAC and CODA Rural Texas is at a crossroads. For decades, rural...
Carla Schoonover-Porter
May 133 min read
Building a Stronger Rural Texas Together
Hello everyone, I'm Carla Schoonover-Porter, co-founder of The 134 PAC and County Services Director. I am thrilled to share some exciting...
Carla Schoonover-Porter
Mar 62 min read
From Barriers to Bridges: The Impact of DEI on Rural Texans
Understanding DEI and Its Importance for Rural Texans What is DEI anyway and why should we care? As a Human Resources professional for...
Carla Schoonover-Porter
Jan 222 min read
On Being A First Down Democrat
Rural Democrats must change their way of thinking about success.
Jon Mark Hogg
Dec 22, 20244 min read
89th TX LEGE RURAL LOG
Pre-filing of bills brings few that benefit rural Texas.
The 134 Team
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Opinion: THE TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY MUST PICK ONE AND STICK WITH IT.
There are essentially two types of Texas Democrats and they both are drawing two different lessons from the results of the 2024 election. I
Jon Mark Hogg
Nov 17, 20243 min read
What Now?
Dear Rural Texas Democratic Party Chairs, As we reflect on the recent election results, it’s very clear that our journey has been...
Carla Schoonover-Porter
Nov 8, 20241 min read
Forget the National Noise. Get Local!
Listen up, Texas Democrats. We're tired of the big-city whispers and the echo chamber of national politics. It's time to turn our attention
Stuart Williams
Aug 11, 20242 min read
Republican Activists in Mineral Wells Sue Texas Secretary of State to Keep Kamala Harris off the Ballot
Mineral Wells Activists Sue to Keep Kamala Harris off the November Ballot
The 134 Team
Aug 8, 20241 min read
Defendants Countersue The 134 PAC In Voter Intimidation Lawsuit
The Defendants in The 134 PAC's voter intimidation lawsuit in Mineral Wells have counter-sued The 134 PAC.
The 134 Team
Aug 6, 20241 min read
West Texas Legislative Summit Disappoints - Again
This year's WTLS was another lost opportunity.
Jon Mark Hogg
Jul 31, 20244 min read
Why Going Local Is Rural Democrats Best Chance For Success.
For too long, the message from the top has been one of prioritizing a national agenda over the needs of our rural communities. We've been...
Stuart Williams
Jul 21, 20243 min read
The Lone Star State Needs a New Kind of Fire: Reclaiming Texas From the Top Down
The Lone Star State Needs a New Kind of Fire
Stuart Williams
Jul 18, 20242 min read
Reps. Arrington, Jackson and Pfluger Vote to Restore Confederate Monument to Arlington National Cemetery
It is ironic that the day before Flag Day, Representatives Arrington, Jackson and Pfluger voted to restore a confederate monument to...
Jon Mark Hogg
Jun 14, 20241 min read
The 134 PAC Sues Over Voter Intimidation
Yesterday we filed suit to stop voter intimidation in Palo Pinto County Texas. Every voter should be able to cast their ballot without...
The 134 Team
May 29, 20241 min read
Voter Protection Is Not Optional
Everyone should be able to vote without being harassed about it.
The 134 Team
May 10, 20241 min read
Electioneering Rules Upheld
A Federal Judge last week upheld the new Palo Pinto County Electioneering Rules
The 134 Team
Apr 30, 20241 min read
Extremists Sue Palo Pinto County for Protecting Voters from Intimidation
Extremist groups sue Palo Pinto County for Protecting Voters from Intimidiation
The 134 Team
Apr 20, 20242 min read
History and Hope in Concho County
I want to tell y'all a story about a lady named Elaine MItchell. She lives in Concho County (popl 3,000) out on the Edwards Plateau. It...
Jon Mark Hogg
Mar 24, 20242 min read
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