Marc Veasey
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| Marc Veasey | |
| Texas House of Representatives District 95 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | Marc Veasey |
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Veasey is a community activist and has worked as a health care consultant, Legislative Aide to Democratic Congressman Martin Frost, Realtor, sports writer for Source Media's IT Network, and for the Star-Telegram.
Veasey is a member of the Fort Worth Ambassadors, Tarrant County Black Genealogical Society Advisory Committee, and Volunteer Center of Tarrant County.[1]
Issue positions
Veasey did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Committee membership
- Environmental Regulation Committee, Texas House
- Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee, Texas House
- Redistricting Committee, Texas House
Sponsored legislation
- HB 616 - Relating to a study regarding the effectiveness of the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act.
- HB 860 - Relating to sanctions available for certain academically unacceptable campuses.
- HB 3089 - Relating to the disposition of vehicles by a local government participating in a program designed to encourage the use of low-emission vehicles.[3]
Major donors
Below are Veasey's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[4]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Texas Democratic Party | $10,600 |
| Amber Anderson | $10,000 |
| Joe Lamantia | $10,000 |
| Brian Pardo | $5,000 |
| Brian Pardo | $5,000 |
External links
- Texas House of Representatives - Rep. Veasey
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Freedom Speaks profile
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