| 词条 | Mexican American Legislative Caucus |
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The Mexican American Legislative Caucus is a 501(c)(6) non-profit, non-partisan organization composed of members of the Texas House of Representatives committed to addressing issues of particular importance to Latinos across the state. HistoryThe Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC) was founded in 1973 in the Texas House of Representatives by a small group of lawmakers of Mexican American heritage for the purpose of strengthening their numbers and better representing a united Latino constituency across the state. MALC is the oldest and largest Latino legislative caucus in the United States. In the 1990s, recognizing the growth of the Hispanic population in Texas and anticipating a new ethnic majority, MALC opened membership eligibility to House members of any race or ethnicity who represent majority-Latino constituencies. MissionLatinos today represent Texas’ fastest growing political and economic sector. To meet the needs of this rapidly growing population, MALC serves as an information clearinghouse to Caucus members and non-members alike. By researching the implications of policy on Texas' Hispanic communities and by voting together, the Mexican American Legislative Caucus ensures that the interests of all Texans are represented. MALC’s educational outreach initiatives, conducted between bi-annual sessions of the Texas Legislature, strive to raise the level of Latino engagement in Texas government and politics. MembershipIn 2013, MALC has a membership of 40 House members from all parts of the state, and is the second-largest caucus in Texas. Members are on all but 3 House Committees in the Texas House of Representatives. MALC members vote as a bloc on consequential matters for Latino constituents. 2013 OfficersChairmanTrey Martinez FischerSan Antonio Vice-ChairmanEddie RodriguezAustin SecretaryArmando "Mando" MartinezWeslaco TreasurerMary GonzalezEl Paso Legal CounselAna Hernandez LunaHouston Roberto AlonzoDallas Carol AlvaradoHouston Rafael M. AnchíaDallas Lon BurnamFort Worth Terry CanalesEdinburg Garnet ColemanHouston Philip CortezSan Antonio Dawnna DukesAustin Joe FariasSan Antonio Jessica FarrarHouston Larry GonzalesRound Rock John GarzaSan Antonio Larry GonzalesRound Rock Naomi GonzalezEl Paso Bobby GuerraHidalgo Ryan GuillenRio Grande City Roland GutierrezSan Antonio Abel HerreroRobstown Tracy O. KingEagle Pass Oscar LongoriaWeslaco Jose Manuel LozanoKingsville Eddie Lucio, IIISan Benito Marisa MarquezEl Paso Ruth McClendonSan Antonio José MenéndezSan Antonio Joseph "Joe" MoodyEl Paso Sergio MuñozMission Elliott NaishtatAustin Alfonso "Poncho" NevárezEagle Pass René OliveiraBrownsville Mary Ann PerezHouston Joseph PicketEl Paso Richard Raymond PenaLaredo Justin RodriguezSan Antonio Jason VillalbaDallas Michael VillarrealSan Antonio Armando WalleHouston See also
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