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The New York Times is reporting that for the first time in more than a decade the battle over securing the border has shifted from Arizona to Texas. According to the story:

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Grading the Perry Vetoes
6/15/2013 11:55 AM

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  1. Re: My op-ed in the Express-News: Future of Texas Begins in Pre-kinder Classrooms

    Thanks for your support, Raul!

    --Mike Villarreal

  2. Re: State Leaders' Proposal Prolongs Severe Education Cuts

    We really need new leadership in this state! What's more important than educating the next generatio...

    --Raul

  3. Re: My op-ed in the Express-News: Future of Texas Begins in Pre-kinder Classrooms

    Great editorial. Prekindergarten makes such a difference. I'm glad to see you and the Mayor pushing ...

    --Raul

 
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Letters to Senators Cornyn and Hutchison: Make the DREAM Act a Reality



Today I sent the below letter to Senators Cornyn and Hutchison urging them to support the DREAM Act.



State Representative Mike Villarreal - Texas House District 123 San Antonio
P.O. Box 830601, San Antonio, Texas 78283 -- 210.378.0197
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