About Us
We, as the Fort Bend County, (FBCo), chapter of the Tejano Democrats, (TD), seek to maximize the participation of Hispanics in the Fort Bend County Democratic Party, (FBCDP), as a powerful force in determining the outcome of elections at all levels of the national, state, county and local political process, and intend to contribute fully to an inclusive and effective Texas Democratic Party, (TDP). We shall raise our voices on issues which directly affect the Hispanic community, and thus, the progress of our State.
Article I – Name
The name of this organization shall be Fort Bend County Tejano Democrats, (FBCTD)
Article II – Purpose
The purpose of this organization shall be to seek full representation of Hispanics at all levels and in all activities of the FBCDP. This shall include, but not be limited to, maintaining good standing in accordance with the Tejano Democrats of Texas, (TDTX / TD); selecting, screening, supporting, recruiting and endorsing Democratic candidates; taking appropriate public stands on issues relevant to our communities; and proposing, supporting, and, when necessary, opposing legislation relevant to the Hispanic community.
The Tejano Democrats is the largest Latino based political organization affiliated with the Texas Democratic Party. Its mission is to advance the Tejano/a community of Texas through political networking, legislative activism, candidate identification, and community education. The goals of the organization are growth, fund-raising, and GOTV campaigns that lead to effective progress through measurable outcomes
Percentage of Latinos in Texas
Percentage of Latinos in Fort Bend County
Our Board
La Voz del Pueblo!
Veronica Piña
Chair
Doug Beaton
Vice-Chair
Carmen Piña
Treasurer
Jennifer Cantú
Secretary
Dr. Eliz Markowitz
Sergeant-at-arms
Carlos García
Parliamentarian
Elizabeth Mendoza
Legal Advisor
Mohammad Usman Aijaz (Jazz)
Youth Vice Chair
Daysi Marin
Communications
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