TEXAS SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS Scheduled to preside at hearing for charter school bill SB 31 today (June 6); SB 31 gives PSF guarantee to all charter operators. Note ....... cash amounts the following state officials have accepted from TCSA lobbyists: Chair: Sen. Florence Shapiro ........... $ 4,000 from Delisi / TCSA lobbyists Charter bill author: SB 597, amendment 4 to HB 6, SB 31 Vice Chair: Sen. Dan Patrick ........... $ 2,500 from Delisi / TCSA lobbyists Charter bill author: SB 127 Sen. John Carona ............................ $ 1,500 from Delisi / TCSA lobbyists Sen. Wendy Davis Sen. Mario Gallegos, Jr. Sen. Steve Ogden ............................ $ 5,000 from Delisi / TCSA lobbyists Sen. Kel Seliger Sen. Leticia Van de Putte ................ $ 2,000 from Delisi / TCSA lobbyists + $3,200 Turkey trip Sen. Royce West TEXAS HOUSE PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Chair: Rep. Rob Eissler..................... $ 1,500 from Delisi / TCSA lobbyists Author: HB 1437 Vice Chair: Rep. Scott Hochberg....... $ 5,000 from Delisi / TCSA lobbyists Rep. Alma Allen Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock ................. $ 500 from Delisi / TCSA lobbyists Rep. Harold V. Dutton, Jr. ............... $ 2,000 from Delisi / TCSA lobbyists Rep. Ryan Guillen Rep. Dan Huberty ............................ $ 500 from Delisi / TCSA lobbyists Rep. Mark Shelton ........................... $ 1,000 from Delisi / TCSA lobbyists Rep. Todd Smith Rep. Mark Strama ........................... $ 1,000 from Delisi / TCSA lobbyists Rep. Randy Weber Also: Rep. Jose Menendez ........................ $ 500 from Delisi / TCSA lobbyists Distributed pro-Harmony flyer asking state representatives to vote against 3 fiduciary duty-of-care safeguards for our children's textbook money, the PSF; the flyer claimed 0% dropout rates and 100% graduation rates which a spokesman for the Texas Education Agency said were self-reported. Rep. Menendez was also sole author of HR 235 honoring Harmony "Public" Schools -- which had not submitted its name change documentation to TEA. The pro-Harmony flyer subsequently distributed by representative Menendez bore "Harmony Science Academy" logo -- the operation's original name on its charter applications to TEA. Rep. Mike Villareal Wrote then withdrew amendment to SB 1811 Sen. Jane Nelson ............................ $4,000 from Delisi 2 months later co-authored Senate Resolution SR 85 honoring Turkish imam Fethullah Gulen 482460 00020673 Coh---- Nelson, Jane Delisi, Dianne $ 4,000.00 12/10/2010 Austin Tx 78701 Delisi Communications Lobbyist Sen. Troy Fraser ............................ Turkey trip: Not quite "Priceless" 2 months later co-authored SR 85 honoring Turkish imam Fethullah Gulen 478944 00016469 Spac--- Fraser For Texas Senate, Expedia, $ 306.96 10/24/2010 Hotel Expense On Way Home From Turquoise Council Tour Of Turkey 478944 00016469 Spac--- Fraser For Texas Senate, Ramada, $ 118.65 10/19/2010 Hotel Expense - Turquoise Council Tour Of Turkey Istanbul Turkey Zz 478944 00016469 Spac--- Fraser For Texas Senate, Ramada, $ 125.96 10/13/2010 Hotel Expense - Turquoise Council Tour Of Turkey Sen. Leticia Van de Putte ............... $3,200 Turkey trip 4 months later co-authored SR 85 honoring Turkish imam Fethullah Gulen 478989 00020909 Coh---- Van De Putte, Leticia British Airways, $ 61.72 8/20/2010 Intl Gift Purchase -turkey East Elmhurst Ny 11369 479636 00020909 Coh---- Van De Putte, Leticia Capitol Gift Shop, $ 162.38 8/04/2010 Gifts For Turkey Parliament Members Austin Tx 78710 478989 00020909 Coh---- Van De Putte, Leticia Gizem Gini Ve Seramik Sanayi Ticaret, $ 111.59 8/12/2010 Gifts For Staff Ktahya Turkey Zz 99999 478989 00020909 Coh---- Van De Putte, Leticia Gizem Gini Ve Seramik Sanayi Ticaret, $ 141.30 8/12/2010 Gifts For Staff Ktahya Turkey Zz 99999 478989 00020909 Coh---- Van De Putte, Leticia Hagia Sophia Museum, $ 60.00 8/12/2010 Museum Entrance Fee Istanbul Turkey Zz 99999 478989 00020909 Coh---- Van De Putte, Leticia Kosar-tur, $ 220.00 8/16/2010 Bosphorus Boat Tour- Included Turkish Constituents Iskelesi Turkey 478989 00020909 Coh---- Van De Putte, Leticia Yunus Gida Ve Iht.mad.as, $ 132.86 8/17/2010 Gifts Istanbul. Turkey Zz Raindrop Turkish Foundation, Van De Putte, Leticia $ 3,200.00 08/17/2010 478989 http://204.65.203.5/public/479636.pdf Houston Chronicle: "Advocates Rally in Austin for Charter School Support" (Feb. 2011) Mentions as charter school supporters addressing rally: Dan Patrick, Scott Hochberg, Jose Menendez, all of whom have accepted Texas Charter School Ass'n lobbyst Delisi's PAC money. |
Texas Charter School Association (TCSA) 700 Lavaca Suite 930 Austin, TX 78701 Registered Lobbyists (Texas Ethics Commission) Delisi, Dianne W. [Former state representative ] (00021123) 823 Congress Suite 1000B Austin, TX 78701 Type of Compensation: Prospective $25,000 - $49,999.99 Delisi, Thomas (00064063) 823 Congress Suite 1000B Austin, TX 78701 Type of Compensation: Prospective $25,000 - $49,999.99 Client - Start: 01/01/2011 Term Date: 03/02/2011 Duckett, Joellen (00065319) 700 LAVACA ST SUITE 930 AUSTIN, TX 78701 Type of Compensation: Prospective $10,000 - $24,999.99 Client - Start: 01/24/2011 Term Date: 12/31/2011 Dunn, David [TCSA executive director] (00037709) 700 LAVACA ST SUITE 930 AUSTIN, TX 78701 Type of Compensation: Prospective $25,000 - $49,999.99 Client - Start: 01/31/2011 Term Date: 12/31/2011 Garcia, Veronica (00066715) 700 LAVACA ST SUITE 930 AUSTIN, TX 78701 Type of Compensation: Prospective $10,000 - $24,999.99 Client - Start: 03/11/2011 Term Date: 12/31/2011 Glenn, Eric (00038847) 1122 Colorado Suite 200 Austin, TX 78701 Type of Compensation: Prospective Less Than $10,000.00 Client - Start: 01/18/2011 Term Date: 12/31/2011 Janek, Kyle L. [Former state senator] (00020534) 919 Congress Ave Suite 1500 Austin, TX 78701 Type of Compensation: Prospective $25,000 - $49,999.99 Client - Start: 01/14/2011 Term Date: 12/31/2011 Laibovitz, Megan (00067149) 1122 Colorado Suite 200 Austin, TX 78701 Type of Compensation: Prospective $ 0.00 Client - Start: 01/18/2011 Term Date: 12/31/2011 Love, Jarod Alan (00065256) 823 Congress Suite 1000B Austin, TX 78701 Type of Compensation: Prospective $25,000 - $49,999.99 Client - Start: 01/01/2011 Term Date: 12/31/2011 Matthews, C. L. (00042976) 1122 Colorado Suite 200 Austin, TX 78701 Type of Compensation: Prospective $10,000 - $24,999.99 Client - Start: 01/18/2011 Term Date: 12/31/2011 Thomas, Amanda (00065320) 700 LAVACA ST SUITE 930 AUSTIN, TX 78701 Type of Compensation: Prospective $10,000 - $24,999.99 Client - Start: 01/31/2011 Term Date: 12/31/2011 |
| "THE ENVELOPE PLEASE" Let's follow the money ..... from Texas Charter School Association ..... to Delisi Communications PAC .... to Texas state senators & representatives voting on SB 31 & other charter school bills. |
| AUTHORS: Lucio | Fraser | Huffman | Nelson | Van de Putte SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 85 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Fethullah Gulen for his ongoing and inspirational contributions to the promotion of global peace and understanding; and WHEREAS, A Turkish scholar, author, poet, preacher, and educational activist, Fethullah Gulen has inspired a worldwide social movement that promotes humanistic values and service and is known as the Hizmet Movement or the Gulen Movement; and WHEREAS, Based on the principle that each human being is of value, regardless of background, faith, or culture, the Gulen Movement offers a multifaceted approach to seeking world peace; it places a strong emphasis on intercultural understanding and the embracing of differences; it values compassionate acts of care and concern; and it promotes the importance of education in laying the groundwork for fostering better |
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PAC Contributor: Delisi Communications PAC; Treasurer: Dianne White Delisi [former Texas state representative] Account: 00066420 Acronym: Delisi PAC Committee Type: General Purpose Files Reports: Semi-Annually 823 Congress, Ste. 1000B Austin, TX 78701 (512) 467-7003 ======================================== |
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| relationships between diverse populations; and WHEREAS, The Gulen Movement emphasizes the core concept that peace is a function of tolerance and dialogue; it offers "Living to let others live" as the foundation of a life of altruistic service and calls on the younger generation to combine intellectual enlightenment with spirituality to make the world a better place; and WHEREAS, The strength of the universal values promoted by the movement has led to the creation of the Gulen Institute at the University of Houston, which promotes academic research as well as grassroots activity as a means to bring about positive social change; Fethullah Gulen and the movement for social justice he inspired are truly deserving of recognition for their impact on our global society; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Fethullah Gulen for his dedication to working toward a better world through education, service, tolerance, and the free exchange of ideas and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. January 25, 2011 Signed: Senators Lucio ........ Fraser ......... Huffman .......... Nelson ......... Van de Putte |