Mark Strama
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| Mark Strama | |
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| Texas House of Representatives District 50 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2005 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Website | Mark Strama |
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Strama is a Sylvan Learning Center franchise owner. He has worked as a Consultant/Director of Business Development for Accenture eDemocracy Services (2003-2004), Senior Vice President of Public Elections for Election.com (2000-2003), and Founder/Chief Executive Officer of NewVoter.com, Incorporated,( 1999-2000).
Strama is a founding member of the Pflugerville Independent School District MEN in Education Program, member/Bronze-Level Sponsor of the Greater Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce, sits on the Board of Directors of KidsVoting United States of America, and member of the Pflugerville Council of Neighborhood Association.[1]
Issue positions
Strama's answers to the Texas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.
When asked his legislative priorities he replied:
"I believe we need to overhaul our state testing system in public schools so that education does not revolve around testing; however, testing is effective at assessing student needs and adopting instruction to meet those needs. I believe Texas needs to continue to incentivize and stimulate the renewable energy industry, and lead - not fight - the evolution from oil and gas to clean, affordable energy technologies. Finally, I will continue to advocate campaign finance reform and redistricting reform so that politicians can be held accountable by voters."[2]
Committee assignments
- Energy Resources Committee, Texas House
- Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Committee, Texas House (Chair)
Sponsored legislation
- HB 104 - Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
- HB 105 - Relating to limits on political contributions and expenditures in connection with certain legislative and executive offices; providing civil and criminal penalties.
- HB 516 - Relating to the establishment and funding of a green job skills training program.
- HB 1314 - Relating to the availability of certain financial information on Internet websites of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.[3]
Major donors
Below are Strama's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[4]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Texans for Lawsuit Reform | $11,000 |
| Charles C Butt | $5,000 |
| Dell PAC | $5,000 |
| Michael Dell | $5,000 |
| Texas Trial Lawyers Assoc | $4,500 |
External links
- Texas House of Representatives - Rep. Strama
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Texas State Directory profile
- Freedom Speaks profile
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