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Paul J. Tisch
Paul J. Tisch is the former Place 6 incumbent on the Round Rock School Board in Texas. He defeated challenger Tony A. Pitts in the general election on November 4, 2014. He resigned his seat in 2017.
Elections
2014
The November 4, 2014, general election in Round Rock Independent School District featured five seats up for election. In the Place 1 race, incumbent Claudio Cruz faced a challenge from Nikki Gonzales. Place 3 incumbent Diane Cox ran for re-election against challenger Bryan Black. Since Place 5 incumbent Catherine Hanna did not file for re-election, Paul K. Emerson, Suzi David and Allen McKee competed for her seat. Place 6 incumbent Paul J. Tisch faced a challenge from Tony A. Pitts. Place 4 incumbent Terri Romere ran unopposed.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Paul J. Tisch Incumbent |
61.7% | 17,207 | |
| Nonpartisan | Tony A. Pitts | 38.3% | 10,666 | |
| Total Votes | 27,873 | |||
| Source: Travis County Clerk, "Unofficial Results," accessed November 6, 2014 • Williamson County Clerk, "Unofficial Results," accessed November 6, 2014 These results are unofficial. They will be updated once certified election results are available. | ||||
Funding
Candidates must file reports with the Texas Ethics Commission or the appropriate county clerk. They must disclose the amount of each contribution (or the value and nature of any in-kind contribution), the name and address of the individual or political committee making the contribution and the date of the contribution. Filers must also report all expenditures, including the date of an expenditure, the name and address of the person to whom the expenditure is made and the purpose of the expenditure.[1]
Endorsements
Tisch did not receive any endorsements during the election.
About the district
Round Rock Independent School District is located in both Travis County, Texas and Williamson County, Texas. Combined, the areas of Travis and Williamson Counties are home to 1,446,945 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau.[2] In the 2011-2012 school year, Round Rock Independent School District was the 22nd-largest school district in Texas and served 45,034 students.[3]
Demographics in Travis County
Travis County overperformed in comparison to the rest of Texas in terms of higher education achievement in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 44.2 percent of Travis County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 26.3 percent for Texas as a whole. The median household income in Travis County was $56,403 compared to $51,563 for the state of Texas. The poverty rate in Travis County was 17.4 percent, the same rate as the entire state.[2]
| Racial Demographics, 2013[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Travis County (%) | Texas (%) |
| White | 81.0 | 80.3 |
| Black or African American | 8.9 | 12.4 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Asian | 6.2 | 4.3 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.8 | 38.4 |
Demographics in Williamson County
Williamson County overperformed in comparison to the rest of Texas in terms of higher education achievement in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 37.6 percent of Williamson County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 26.3 percent for Texas as a whole. The median household income in Williamson County was $70,849 compared to $51,563 for the state of Texas. The poverty rate in Williamson County was 6.8 percent compared to 17.4 percent for the entire state.[2]
| Racial Demographics, 2013[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Williamson County (%) | Texas (%) |
| White | 84.1 | 80.3 |
| Black or African American | 6.7 | 12.4 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| Asian | 5.6 | 4.3 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.8 | 38.4 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Recent news
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See also
- Round Rock Independent School District, Texas
- Round Rock Independent School District elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission, "Campaign Finance Guide for Candidates and Officeholders Who File With Local Filing Authorities," September 1, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 United States Census Bureau, "Travis County, Texas," accessed September 2, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed July 29, 2014
| 2014 Round Rock Independent School District Elections | |
| Travis County, Texas and Williamson County, Texas | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Place 1: • Incumbent, Claudio Cruz • Nikki Gonzales Place 3: • Incumbent, Diane Cox • Bryan Black |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
