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Juvenile law is a hybrid of civil and criminal law.
Posted on March 28, 2008 at 01:19:09 AM by d1

II. JUVENILE LAW AND PROCEDURE IN TEXAS

Juvenile law and procedure in Texas is a combination of laws drawn from several areas. Juvenile cases are significantly different from adult criminal cases. It is also important to note that a juvenile case is actually a civil proceeding whereas an adult criminal defendant is charged in a criminal proceeding. Juvenile law is a hybrid of civil and criminal law. While the actual charges against a juvenile are brought by means of a civil lawsuit, the juvenile offender is given virtually the same constitutional rights, privileges and protections that an adult criminal defendant possesses. The juvenile system has its own set of terminology and processes that differ drastically from its adult counterpart.

The original Title III of the Texas Family Code was written in 1973 and has been amended numerous times over the years. The single most significant revision to juvenile law and procedure came in 1995 during the 74th Texas Legislature where juvenile justice reform was a major issue. Voluminous changes in the juvenile justice system resulted, most of those dealing specifically with violent and habitual juvenile offenders.

A. Introduction. Texas juvenile law is governed primarily by Title III of the Texas Family Code entitled the "Juvenile Justice Code". The main goals of the juvenile justice system in Texas, as mandated by TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. ' 51.01 (Vernon 1996), are to provide for the safety and protection of the public, promote the concept of punishment and accountability, and provide treatment and rehabilitation of the juvenile offender in the community.

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* Juvenile law is a hybrid of civil and criminal law. - By d1 March 28, 2008 at 03:04:38 AM

Juvenile law is a hybrid of civil and criminal law.
Posted on March 28, 2008 at 03:04:38 AM by d1

PRE-TRIAL ACCESS TO COUNSEL

In 1967, the In Re: Gault case came before the U.S. Supreme Court. In a landmark victory for juvenile justice, the high court ruled that children under the age of 18 have the right to counsel to assist with any criminal charges against them. The ACLU brought the case on behalf of the plaintiff, Gerald Gault. Forty years after the Gault ruling, the ACLU is still fighting for children’s right to counsel.

PRE-TRIAL ACCESS TO COUNSEL

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* The proceedings of the Juvenile Court failed to comply with the Constitution... - By d1 March 28, 2008 at 05:16:22 AM

The proceedings of the Juvenile Court failed to comply with the Constitution...
Posted on March 28, 2008 at 05:16:22 AM by d1

Argument: Friday, December 16, 1966
Decision: Monday, May 15, 1967
Issues: Civil Rights, Juveniles
Categories: children, criminal, due process, juveniles, right to confront witnesses, right to counsel, self-incrimination

Advocates
Norman Dorsen (Argued the cause for the appellants)
Merritt W. Green (Argued the cause for the Ohio Association of Juvenile Court Judges, as amicus curiae, urging affirmance)
Frank A. Parks (Argued the cause for the appellee, pro hac vice, by special leave of the Court)

Facts of the Case

Gerald Francis Gault, fifteen years old, was taken into custody for allegedly making an obscene phone call. Gault had previously been placed on probation. The police did not leave notice with Gault's parents, who were at work, when the youth was arrested. After proceedings before a juvenile court judge, Gault was committed to the State Industrial School until he reached the age of 21.

Question

Were the procedures used to commit Gault constitutionally legitimate under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?

Conclusion

No. The proceedings of the Juvenile Court failed to comply with the Constitution. The Court held that the proceedings for juveniles had to comply with the requirements of the Fourteenth Amendment. These requirements included adequate notice of charges, notification of both the parents and the child of the juvenile's right to counsel, opportunity for confrontation and cross-examination at the hearings, and adequate safeguards against self-incrimination. The Court found that the procedures used in Gault's case met none of these requirements.

# Conduct indicating a need for supervision (CINS) is defined as conduct, - By d1 March 28, 2008 at 01:29:24 AM

Conduct indicating a need for supervision (CINS) is defined as conduct,
Posted on March 28, 2008 at 01:29:24 AM by d1

B. Terminology and Related Procedural Processes. For purposes of juvenile law, there are several unique terms and definitions that are important to understand.

1. Child. To invoke the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, an alleged juvenile offender must fit the definition of a child under TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. ' 51.02. A child is a person who is 10 years of age or older and under 17 years of age, or a person who is 17 years of age or older and under 18 years of age who is alleged or found to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision as a result of acts committed before becoming 17 years of age.

2. Delinquent Conduct. Delinquent conduct is defined to be 1) conduct that violates a penal law of Texas or the United States that is punishable by imprisonment or by confinement in jail (i.e., Class B Misdemeanors through Capital felonies); 2) a violation of a lawful order of a juvenile court except an order prohibiting commission of fineable only offenses, runaway, or truancy; 3) conduct that violates a municipal or justice court order under circumstances that would constitute contempt of court; and 4) the third or subsequent offense of driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor. TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. ' 51.03 (a).

3. Conduct Indicating A Need For Supervision (CINS). Conduct indicating a need for supervision (CINS) is defined as conduct, other than traffic offenses, that violates 1) penal laws punishable by fine only or penal ordinances of any political subdivision of the state; 2) truancy; 3) runaway; 4) inhalant abuse; 5) an act that violates a school districts previously communicated written standards of student conduct for which the student has been expelled; or 6) conduct that violates a court order for a child declared at risk. TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. ?51.03 (b).

* 5) an act that violates a school districts previously communicated written standards of student cond - By d1 March 28, 2008 at 01:36:18 AM

5) an act that violates a school districts previously communicated written standards of student cond
Posted on March 28, 2008 at 01:36:18 AM by d1

3. Conduct Indicating A Need For Supervision (CINS). Conduct indicating a need for supervision (CINS) is defined as conduct, other than traffic offenses, that violates 1) penal laws punishable by fine only or penal ordinances of any political subdivision of the state; 2) truancy; 3) runaway; 4) inhalant abuse; 5) an act that violates a school districts previously communicated written standards of student conduct for which the student has been expelled; or 6) conduct that violates a court order for a child declared at risk. TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. ?51.03 (b).

The ACLU created "Know Your Rights" cards educate youth in Ohio about their rights in court. Get a printable PDF >

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* (3) the child has no parent, guardian, custodian, or other person able to return him to the court wh - By d1 March 28, 2008 at 01:55:43 AM

(3) the child has no parent, guardian, custodian, or other person able to return him to the court wh
Posted on March 28, 2008 at 01:55:43 AM by d1

4. Detention Hearing. If a child is taken into custody, juvenile court intake (usually the juvenile probation department) initially determines if the person meets the definition of "child" discussed above and whether probable cause exists to believe the child engaged in the offense. Intake then makes a determination on whether a child should be detained or not. The Texas Family Code has a built-in presumption in favor of releasing the child to a suitable parent or guardian. At least one of five statutory criteria to detain must be present. These five criteria are: (1) the child is likely to abscond or be removed from the jurisdiction of the court, (2) suitable supervision, care or protection for the child is not being provided by a parent, guardian, custodian, or other person, (3) the child has no parent, guardian, custodian, or other person able to return him to the court when required, (4) the child may be dangerous to himself or he may threaten the safety of the public if released, or (5) the child has previously been found to be a delinquent child or has previously been convicted of a penal offense punishable by a term in jail or prison and is likely to commit an offense if released. TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. Section 54.01.
If a child is detained by intake then a judge must make a finding of probable cause within 48 hours and hold a detention hearing within one or two working days. The court uses the same criteria as intake in deciding whether to detain a child. Detention hearings must then be held every 10 working days thereafter. In counties without detention centers, detention hearings must be held every 15 working days.

http://www.tjpc.state.tx.us/about_us/juv_justice_overview.htm

(2) suitable supervision, care or protection for the child is not being provided by a parent,

o (3) the child has no parent, guardian, custodian, or other person able to return him to the court wh - By d1 March 28, 2008 at 01:55:43 AM

o The proceedings of the Juvenile Court failed to comply with the Constitution... - By d1 March 28, 2008 at 05:16:22 AM
* Conduct indicating a need for supervision (CINS) is defined as conduct, - By d1 March 28, 2008 at 01:29:24 AM
o 5) an act that violates a school districts previously communicated written standards of student cond - By d1 March 28, 2008 at 01:36:18 AM
+ (3) the child has no parent, guardian, custodian, or other person able to return him to the court wh - By d1 March 28, 2008 at 01:55:43 AM

Some Ten People Including Two District Judges Followed Ortiz Like a Line of Ducks or was that Ducks Unlimited?

2008-02-15T00:47:00.000-08:00

EL Tentáculo Gigante and Grande are on Hillary's Bandwagon Like A Line Of Ducks.....
Posted on February 15, 2008 at 02:42:22 AM by JAIME KENEDENO

They will not look kindly on your endorsement of the Junior Senator from Illinois.

Hillary has excellent people to educate her on key pressure point issues and she is a quick study and I do see passion in her rhetoric but dont count on anything from Hillary. A Solomonista Maquinar backed Hillary and for in return WATT?

To continue the establishment of self dealing.
To bogart all of the advancement and the necessary elements of advancement of South Texas for their own amamantamientos sychophants.

Mamones or a line of Ducks QUACK QUACK QUACKING or were they.......?

You guys make up your own mind:

Crowds follow Ortiz on bathroom break

When Ortiz took off from a gathering of friends and elected officials,
some 10 people followed him like a line of ducks.

The group, including family members and two district judges, thought they were heading to the VIP holding area to meet Sen. Clinton prior to her speech.

Turns out that nature was calling and the congressman was answering. The crew that followed him stopped short and stood outside waiting before they followed him back to the arena to wait for Clinton.

Our Lord Giveth

Our Lord taketh away

Thank You Lord!

Maquinar de la Mamones

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2008-01-17T02:11:00.000-08:00

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If one disputes any claim by all means welcome to the show and put it (your dispute or objection) in writing. We run from nobody.

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Hegemony: Power, Culture & Ideology: Danny Guerra is Congressman Solomon Ortiz's Second Staff Resignation in Two Months. Why Did Danny Resign?.

2008-01-17T01:11:00.000-08:00

Hegemony: Power, Culture & Ideology: Danny Guerra is Congressman Solomon Ortiz's Second Staff Resignation in Two Months. Why Did Danny Resign?.

Danny Guerra is Congressman Solomon Ortiz's Second Staff Resignation in Two Months. Why Did Danny Resign?.

Congressman Ortiz Selects Denise Blanchard as Chief of Staff

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Congressman Solomon Ortiz has selected Denise Blanchard as his chief of staff.

Blanchard was formerly deputy chief of staff and district director. She was promoted to replace Fernando Gomez who resigned.

Blanchard, a Brownsville native and Ortiz' long-time Director of District Operations, has worked for Ortiz for more than 16 years. Her experience includes constituent services, district office operations, and a political understanding of South Texas. She began service with Ortiz in 1991, becoming District Director in 1995. Previously, she worked with the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, the Brownsville Economic Development Council and the Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport.

This is Ortiz's second staff resignation in two months.

Ortiz’s long-time communications director, Cathy Travis, resigned Dec. 31 to continue her writing career. Ortiz hired Dallas-native Danny Guerra, 25, to replace Travis. Guerra wrote previously for political news magazine Congressional Quarterly. According to The Brownsville Herald, he also worked previously with several Texas legislators.

And Let us Not Forget

Representative Ortiz to replace his long-time chief of staff, 'Lencho' Rendon with 'Nando' Gomez.

Ortiz, D-Corpus Christi, also announced the promotion of Denise Blanchard, director of district operations to deputy chief of staff, the post Gomez held.

Ortiz said that Gomez, “is very level-headed. He is not the type that gets angry. He always looks at the issue before he makes a decision and he always counsels with the staff.”

Ortiz said Gomez of Gregory worked in Washington, D.C., for eight years as legislative director for former U.S. Rep. Martin Frost, as Ortiz’s legislative director in 2005, followed by promotion to deputy chief of staff. Ortiz said Gomez handles military matters. Gomez also worked in Austin for the state Legislature.

and more

"These guys will be the bridge between legislation on Capitol Hill and my constituents in South Texas," Ortiz said. "They work well together and are universally respected on Capitol Hill and in South Texas. Both deeply understand and are committed to the needs of people in my congressional district."Did somebody say bridge?

Ortiz said both Gomez and Blanchard are also likely to follow in Rendon's footsteps, playing an active role in local politics.

South Texas Chisme: Nueces County Sheriff proves he is a Republican

2008-01-13T23:20:00.000-08:00

South Texas Chisme: Nueces County Sheriff proves he is a Republican

"People have a perception of who you are based on how you look," Kaelin said. "It is time to let the public know that there has been a change."

We at Los Kenedenos have received information (unconfirmed) that one of the new patrol vehicles has been totaled.

Why didnt anyone let the public know that one of these brand new cruisers has already been totaled.

If this is true (and it is believed to be true), why has the Good Sheriff not let us know of the bad news.

We need to hear the bad news immediately.

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2008-01-11T10:18:00.001-08:00

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Bourgeoisie: Who Dunnit?

2006-08-18T07:44:00.000-07:00

Bourgeoisie: Who Dunnit?

Was it the Social "Progressives"?

Was it the Democrats?

Was it the Republicans?

Was it in retaliation for the Republican attack on the Progressive Socialist pre fab party?

Was it kids who hear too much rhetoric?

Did you guys know 1440 KEYS has got a new Political Analyst by the name of Jenny Trejo?

More like a Republican defender and a weak one at that.

The Caller's own Jaime Powell writes "A Republican may lead District 33 for first time"

2006-08-13T03:04:00.000-07:00

A Republican may lead District 33 for first time

By Jaime Powell Caller-Times
August 13, 2006

Nueces County Republicans say they have a shot at electing the first Republican to the Texas House District 33 seat because of strong candidates for the nomination and a split in the Democratic Party over its nominee.

Former Nueces County Commissioner Joe McComb and local certified public accountant Raul Torres notified Republican Party Chairman Mike Bertuzzi that they want to be considered for the seat, vacated when longtime state Rep. Vilma Luna announced her resignation last month.

Luna was unopposed in the March primary election, but her resignation means precinct chairs from each party get to nominate someone to appear on the Nov. 7 ballot.

Republican precinct chairs will meet Tuesday night to determine their party's nomination, Bertuzzi said.

With the Democrats fighting over who will get their nomination, and the acrimony that decision is likely to create, it leaves an opening for a Republican to get into 33, which always has been held by the Democrats, Bertuzzi said.

"I think we have everybody in the same boat rowing in the same direction," Bertuzzi said.

"Does their fight help? It has to. Whoever our candidate ends up being, they should be able to mount a good campaign."

McComb, 59, a lifelong Republican ran for state representative in the 1970s against incumbent L. Dewitt Hale and lost by a percentage point. He went on to serve as a Corpus Christi city councilman for eight years before winning the Precinct 4 Nueces County commissioner seat in 1994, where he served another eight years.

"I think they need somebody up there who has experience at the city and county level and somebody who has some business experience that is also committed to this community," McComb said.

Torres, 51, is a local certified public accountant who has not held public office but ran for the Corpus Christi Independent School District Board and Nueces County clerk in 2004.

He said he wanted to run against Luna in 2004, but was told that she was so popular that she could not be beaten.

"It's a policy-making position I really have an interest in," Torres said. "It's a position that can have an impact on our lives."

Contact Jaime Powell at 886-3716

or powellj@ caller.com

Armstrong Ranch: A 20-gauge shotgun worth $2,073 that Katharine Armstrong and 10 other friends gave to Karl Rove

2006-06-22T00:02:00.000-07:00

Armstrong Ranch: A 20-gauge shotgun worth $2,073 that Katharine Armstrong and 10 other friends gave to Karl Rove

The state election code prohibits contributions from labor organizations and from most corporations.

2006-06-17T20:56:00.000-07:00

The state election code prohibits contributions from labor organizations and from most corporations. (Elec. Code § 253.091, et seq.) And according to a published report, Texans for Taxpayer Relief will be “funded at least in part with corporate money.” And when asked to defend the planned use of corporate money, Perry’s state spokeswoman said, "The tobacco companies are using corporate money to attack the tax bill" (Texas Weekly, Volume 22, Issue 41, Apr. 17, 2006). In short, corporate funds appear to be funding ads to further an officeholder activity of Governor Perry, raising serious legal issues.

The ads also may be an illegal corporate contribution because they appear coordinated with Governor Perry. The law appears clear that corporate-funded ads, even clearly those that are issue ads, are considered electioneering or officeholder activity if coordinated with a candidate or officeholder. Rick Perry’s personal involvement with this ad campaign appears to belie any claim that Texans for Taxpayer Relief’s ads operate independently from his official duties as Texas Governor....

Check out the letter here.

You figure after the corruption scandals dealing directly with corporate contributions (Texan for Republican Majority (TRMPAC), Texas Association of Business (TAB) and Tom Delay and Co.), you would think they would leave well enough alone. It is almost like they want to go to jail.

Getting directly to the point, Bell states “After four years of fighting the effects of corporate money in Texas politics, I am greatly disturbed that Rick Perry is raising unlimited corporate donations from the very same businesses that will benefit from his plan. This is exactly what I’m talking about when I say Rick Perry is taking ethics lessons from Tom DeLay.”

Ronnie Earle once said: "The reason corporations and labor unions are not allowed to give money to campaigns is because they are not individual people. They are things. And to allow things to control elections makes a mockery of government by the people.... If we allow corporations to control elections, we will destroy democracy."

Amen.

UPDATE: Via Quorum Report, Ronnie Earle responds to Bell's request.

"When a complaint alleging criminal conduct on the part of a candidate in an election or someone acting on his or her behalf is made by an opposing candidate or someone acting on his or her behalf, it is the policy of this office to monitor the situation but not take action until after the election, except in extraordinary circumstances.

"When the alleged criminal conduct involves actions by a third party, different considerations attach and each case is evaluated on its own merits and action is taken where warranted."[Emphasis added]

Hmmm... I bet the lawyers for the corporations that gave to this campaign have had their phones ringing off the hook today. Remember, you get a better deal if you flip early.

http://theredstate.typepad.com/texas/tom_delay/index.html

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2006-05-24T23:41:00.000-07:00

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2006-05-24T23:19:00.000-07:00

Behind every politician is money and power.

2006-05-24T22:23:00.000-07:00

davidg4781
Posts: 119

Respnse from your Congressman?
5/16/2006 8:01:35 PM

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Has anyone ever emailed their congressman and gotta a response? In the past, I've sent about 4 different questions/comments and never once recieve a response without having to call daily for about a week.

Is this the norm, or just those that represent my districts?

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curtis rock
Posts: 709

Re: Respnse from your Congressman?
5/16/2006 8:39:07 PM

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I''ve contacted Congressman Ortiz two times. I asked for his support of the Fair Tax, and the other time I asked for his support of some Credit Union legislation. Both times I received a reply, most likely from an automated response generated by his staffers. Either way, I still received a response and that''s all you can ask for.

I''ve lobbied with the Associated Builders and Contractors once, and do very small-scale lobbying locally when necessary. I find that most politicians are very happy to listen when you''re calm, clear, and cooperative.
davidg4781
Posts: 119

Re: Re: Respnse from your Congressman?
5/16/2006 10:52:50 PM

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I just sent an email about welfare reform. Pointless, I know, but that''s my annoyance right now.

The page I received was that her staffers review each email receive, but because of the vast number of emails, they can''t respond to every one.

I guess all the dead people and dogs that vote email her a few times a day.
curmudgeon
Posts: 2884

Write you message . . .
5/17/2006 6:04:16 AM

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. . . on the back of a hundred dollar bill.
Cal
Posts: 607
Re: Write you message . . .
5/17/2006 7:39:26 AM

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I will write letters and send them to the politicos and attach a one (1) dollad bill to the corner,

never did get replys.
Wild Ape
Posts: 2744

Glad you asked david
5/17/2006 10:25:08 AM

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As a matter of fact I wrote my Congressman, Senators, the Govenor, and Rick Perry all by email. I was fairly ticked about the border situation. A month later I got a response. This is, I''m told, normal.

I did get a letter from Rick Perry, formatted of course about that told me all the wonderful things he plans to do.

Ortiz sent me an email. If you like I will forward to you what he sent.

The Senators did the same thing.

The exception was Gene Seaman, to be honest I sent him a blast and got a response the same day from his staff. I was able to hammer things out but my perception of Seaman made a 180. I''m voting for him. I think he is the kind of statesman needed in Austin.
curtis rock
Posts: 709

Re: Glad you asked david
5/17/2006 11:13:37 AM

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Statesman or Politician?

There are no statesmen in office. Special Interest killed that a hundred or so years ago. Behind every politician is money and power.
Wild Ape
Posts: 2744

Re: Re: Glad you asked david
5/17/2006 11:23:22 AM

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You are right curtis but I don''t think they are all bad. I''ve stated before that America has the best politicians money can buy. I still believe that a voter has power for the few months before the politician is elected and special interest gets the rest. That is why I became a member of the special interest groups that share my same interest. Money talk. The system is the system.

Rudy has the right idea. Join the process and that way you get to work to get the best candidate out there to run for you instead of getting some other guy''s political horse.
Major Carrales
Posts: 379

Gene Seaman is the closest thing to a Statesman I have seen
5/17/2006 2:16:07 PM

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...I think very highly of Gene Seaman.

He is amicable and pleasant to speak with and has high ideals that have yet to be tainted by politics.
curmudgeon
Posts: 2884

Gene Seaman . . .
5/17/2006 2:22:31 PM

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. . . is so full of shit his eyes are brown. He missed his calling, he woulda made a dandy used car salesman.
curtis rock
Posts: 709

I like Gene Seaman
5/17/2006 3:16:03 PM

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I think Curmudgeon sees my point that all politicians, including those we hold in high regard like Gene Seaman, are influenced by the powers-that-be.

Gene Seaman has one of the deepest political pockets in South Texas. His warchest reminds me of Rambo. This race between him and Juan Garcia will be a big expensive battle.

A mere statesman cannot beat someone like Juan Garcia. It takes a professional politician like Gene.
LONEWOLF
Posts: 432
Re: I like Gene Seaman
5/17/2006 3:33:31 PM

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Right now Garcia''s base consists of the Corpus Democrats and some disgruntled Republicans in Aransas county.

Unless Garcia can come up with about $300,000-$400,000 real quick he''ll go down as a poser. davidg4781
Posts: 119

Re: Respnse from your Congressman?
5/24/2006 7:39:23 PM

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And, just to keep everyone up to date, I have yet to receive a response from state representative Yvonne Gonzalez Toureilles on welfare, and U.S. Representative Ruben E. Hinojosa and I think Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison on the FairTax.

On Hinojosa''s website, it does say that he responds only by snail mail, so I''ll give him a bit longer. Hutchinson has the whole state to worry about, so I can understand some delay in her response also.

As far as Toureilles, this is the third time I have emailed her and only received one response. In it, she responded with: ""In regards to the budget for the University of Texas A&M(sic): the funds appropriated for the Fiscal Years 2006-2007 were increased by over ten million dollars compared to the appropriated amount for the previous biennium.""

This was in response to my questioning about increasing tuition.

Good Thread Guys

2006-03-10T23:13:00.000-08:00

HardcoreHarryPosts: 1465

Joel Yowell Got spanked yesterday 3/8/2006 1:06:36 PM
Ouch! That had to hurt! I havenet heard any radio today but if Joel Yowell is on any the stations, what he has to say cannot be very nice as per his style. Hardcore Harry
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CalPosts: 468
Re: Joel Yowell Got spanked yesterday 3/8/2006 1:39:46 PM
Loved it,Loved it,loved it! Did not hear him on this AM,but then we still have Eric this PM. We did get a winner there. bet Curtis is doing hand stands and back flips over his canddates'' win.:)
curtis rockPosts: 343

Re: Re: Joel Yowell Got spanked yesterday 3/8/2006 1:53:37 PM
LOL I can''t do either of those (handstands or backflips), but I am very pleased with the outcome. The Republicans of Nueces County have spoken, and are ready for that leadership we''ve lacked. It''s time for new energy, and an accomplished community leader to take the reigns of the Republican Party! I''m anxious to see what direction Mr. Bertuzzi takes the Republican Party with his fresh approach. I''m also excited to see that change is afoot on the Democrat Party end. I personally know Alex, and I would like to see him win on that side.
curmudgeonPosts: 2329

Begin chairman of the Nueces County Republicans . . . 3/8/2006 3:55:23 PM
. . . is analagous to being captain of the Titanic.
bigoPosts: 276
Re: Begin chairman of the Nueces County Republicans . . . 3/8/2006 7:27:33 PM
Or Wiley Coyote.
mark blankenshipPosts: 380
Re: Joel Yowell Got spanked yesterday 3/8/2006 10:12:23 PM
I can''t help but think about Joel''s attack on Eric during the city council elections and how it''s ramifications opened up the oportunity for Mike Bertuzzi to win. Don''t get me wrong, Mike Bertuzzi won by his positive attitude and outlook. However, Joel''s comments revealed his shortcomings which gave Mike the opportunity to be successful.
Major CarralesPosts: 49

I will not encourage Dogs to bark nor Joel to Yowell! 3/8/2006 10:26:06 PM
Part of the new OVALTINE PLEDGE!!!
Wild ApePosts: 2159

Re: I will not encourage Dogs to bark nor Joel to Yowell! 3/9/2006 6:45:41 AM
Bertuzzi came to A&M and made an impression with the College Republicans. He tapped into some young men with energy who I''m sure helped his campaign. I don''t think Yowell ever came to the campus. He was incompetant IMHO. Bertuzzi will sink the Democrat hold in this county. He has the leadership to do it.
CalPosts: 468
Re: Re: I will not encourage Dogs to bark nor Joel to Yowell! 3/9/2006 9:02:30 AM
I doubt very much if he can scrounge enough votes to get ""Lying Loyd"" Neal our next county judge. I doubt if God himself could pull of that miracle.
curtis rockPosts: 343

Re: Re: Re: I will not encourage Dogs to bark nor Joel to Yowell! 3/9/2006 11:14:24 AM
They estimate it will take about 96,000 votes to accomplish this feat. Will you be one of those votes?
curmudgeonPosts: 2329

Yeah . . . 3/9/2006 11:26:54 AM
. . . right!
curtis rockPosts: 343

Re: Yeah . . . 3/9/2006 1:58:34 PM
Do you doubt the estimate?
CalPosts: 468
Re: Re: Yeah . . . 3/9/2006 2:07:40 PM
I doubt it very seriously. 96,000 votes is almost half the population of ""The Backwater Berg by the Bay"". I surely don''t beleive Neal has that many supporters. I doubt Oliveras has that many either.
curtis rockPosts: 343

Re: Re: Re: Yeah . . . 3/9/2006 8:27:24 PM
There''s roughly around 320,000 people in Nueces County. 96,000 would seal the deal...for Neal, I feel....for real.
The RealistPosts: 100
You know I read all your posts and you know what I think? 3/10/2006 7:47:57 PM
I think you believe you are one of the IN-CROWD! GET REAL!!! You are really quite a no one, or worse, some cog in a machine. You seem to have taken sides with the rich and powerful when you are neither. Seems like you think these people care what you think, GET REAL and guess again. Gord''n
curtis rockPosts: 343

Re: You know I read all your posts and you know what I think? 3/10/2006 7:55:52 PM
I''m not in any crowd. I''ve taken sides with people that would benefit my interests and career best. I can give a rats ass what you think about me, so save the personal attacks for when you''re not hiding behind a computer.
Major CarralesPosts: 49

Hey...Gordo... 3/10/2006 7:57:36 PM
...that is a bit out of line.
CalPosts: 468
Re: Re: Re: Re: I will not encourage Dogs to bark nor Joel to Yowell! 3/9/2006 11:57:55 AM
I will vote straight Republican,but will not vot for Neal. I will Never in my lifetime vote for another Democrat;Even should it be my brother or other family member. I will vote only for Republicans that think.
HardcoreHarryPosts: 1465

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: I will not encourage Dogs to bark nor Joel to Yowell! 3/9/2006 12:04:43 PM
I voted in every race in the Republican primary but left Neal''s blank. If he had run against a stray dog, I would have voted for the dog. Hardcore Harry
bigoPosts: 276
I''m curious 3/9/2006 8:12:01 PM
Does anyone know how many registered voters there are in Nueces County.
JusCommonCentsPosts: 15
Re: I''m curious 3/9/2006 9:22:28 PM
March 7, 2006 article in the Caller Times reported 193,079 voters in Nueces County.
LONEWOLFPosts: 319
Re: I''m curious 3/10/2006 1:31:26 PM
Number of registered voters is almost meaningless. Nueces County has a population of about 320,000. With 28% of the population under 18 years of age and allowing for no persons to be convicted felons or not of sound mind, that leaves you with a voter eligible population of about 229,000. 194,000 registered voters in the county (as per the County Registar''s office) would mean that Nueces County has 85% of it''s possible voters registered. Many counties in Texas have more registered voters than people because the voter rolls need a good purging. Recent action by the ledge'' has made it easier to remove names that don''t belong on the list but it will still be a long time before ""number of registered voters"" actually means anything. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/48355.html
bigoPosts: 276
Re: Re: I''m curious 3/10/2006 7:43:00 PM
The reason I ask that question is because from adding returns up in the paper, according to my math maybe 20,000 people voted. The I read on this forum that Neal needs 96,000 votes. I''m sure if he got 96,000 he would surely win, but IMHO if they let everyone vote twice they couldn''t come up with 96,000 votes

JUDGE LARRY COX, Now thats what I'm talkin bout!

2006-02-17T22:27:00.000-08:00

I had a pending case with one of my children. He was tardy too many times during the middle of the day. First of all my child is on time to school. I get him there and pick him up. I employ due diligence and keep in touch with his education. I was never informed of the tardy problem until I recieved a letter from the court. Gary Ganschow thwarted every reqirement of an attendance officer. He never contacted me and still to this day I have never spoken with the CCISD ramrod. I am sure he has done a lot of good for many but not in this case. Anyway, my wife was charged along with my son for contributing to his tardies even though they occurred in the middle of the day. I am disgusted with CCISD and they will now feel the byte as Suzie Luna is connected with this blatant singling out of my children. WOW! I never beleived that CCISD would stoop this low as to distress my children for my work as a writer. Well it is now evident this is going on.

So on with the story. I requested a jury trial and subpoenaed witnesses. They showed up to the Precinct 2 Place 2 Court in Flour Bluff. Without the states prosecutor all progress waited for Michelle's arrival. We waited for over an hour and still no show of Michelle. Finally Judge Cox came out and announced "the state has not met their burden" he went on to say, "if any of you would have been 45 minutes late I would be issuing a warrant". Then to everyones astonishment he said, "I am going to dismiss all or your cases". There was approximately 15-25 cases in that room including David Bonilla and one of his young female employees. David you had a ring on your finger. Somebody needs to tell your wife to remind you about sexual harassment in the work place. It is not worth it to mingle with the help. Try to elevate the attractive but there was no brains.

If it was Judge JAG he would have never dismissed the cases he would have told to come back and reset the date. Now that is what I call a crook. Judge Cox has my vote if I can vote for him.

Republicans running for office

2006-02-06T01:19:00.000-08:00

NUECES COUNTY REPUBLICAN FILINGS FOR 2006 PRIMARY
Judge 94th Judicial District------James Sales (Assistant District Attorney)
Judge 148th Judicial District-----Guy Williams (Attorney)
Judge 319th Judicial District----Tom Greenwell (Incumbent)
Judge County Court at Law #3-----Juan P. Reyna (Attorney)
Judge County Court at Law #4------David L. Jones (Attorney)
Justice 13th Court of Appeals----Rose Vela (District Judge)
State Representative District 32----Gene Seaman (Incumbent/Insurance)
Nueces County Judge----Loyd Neal (Insurance)
County Commissioner Precinct 4-----Chuck Cazalas (Incumbent)
Nueces County Sheriff----Fred W. Ballenger (Deputy Sheriff)
Nueces County Sheriff----Jim Kaelin (Retired DPS)
Nueces County District Clerk----Pedro (Peter) Cavazos (Academic Advisor)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2-----Larry G. Cox (Incumbent)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4----Duncan Neblett, Jr. (Incumbent)
Republican Party County Chairman-----Michael Bertuzzi (Financial Advisor)
Republican Party County Chairman----Joel Yowell (Incumbent)
Congress, District 27---Willie Vaden (VIP Company)