Roland Gutierrez products sold in local outlets. Masarrat Ali State Representative, District 119 While the successes of this past State Representative, District 122 session are many, we still have more work I entered elective public ahead. Our fight will continue for better Masarrat Ali was born in the service first as a City Coun- public schools, affordable public health historic town of Jhansi, India. He was the cilman and currently serve as the State care, effective public safety, and policies to oldest of 9 children all living in a small Representative of District 119 because I help strengthen the economic security of one-room home. His parents saw early wanted to make a difference. I feel that our citizens, reduce homeowners insurance signs of a great future for him and decided if we work together on the issues facing premiums, increase funding of CHIP – to send him to the Aligarh University, one us, we will enjoy a better community. Children’s Health Insurance Program, and of the oldest and most prestigious universi- In the last Legislative Session, Demo- efforts to incentivize a greener moreties of India. crats and Republicans passed a $182 environmentally sound . After earning various degrees in Billion budget, maintaining a $9 Billion Rainy Day A native of San Antonio, Gutierrez is a 1989 the sciences, he earned his Ph.D. in 1981 at the Central Drug Research Fund, increased public school funding, increased graduate of Central Catholic High School. He earned Institute in India due to his research in cancer genes. After spending pay for teachers, increased Texas Grants, as well as his BA in political science from the University of time as an assistant professor in Paris and in furthering his education provided tax relief to small businesses. These Texas at San Antonio and earned his law degree from in London, Dr. Ali was granted a post-doctoral fellowship at the successes came about through the diligent efforts of St. Mary's University School of Law. He is the sole Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans. He spent the House and Senate coming together to forge proprietor of his own law firm and is involved in the 10 years at LSU and Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton good legislation for the benefit of all Texans. Elder Law Clinic, which provides free legal services to Rouge as a research assistant professor. As your State Representative for District senior citizens. Representative Gutierrez, his wife His research in breast cancer brought him to the University 119, I passed nine bills, including measures to Sarah, and their daughters Izabella & Victoria live in of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Ali decided to base protect successful family health programs, provide a the San Jose neighborhood, where they attend his biotech company Alpha Diagnostic International (ADI) in San tax cut to small businesses, fund new courts to help Mission San Jose and are active in a variety of Antonio. ADI uses diagnostic solutions to help fight diseases such as streamline the local judicial process, and hold community projects. cancer, Alzheimer’s, obesity, diabetes, and to develop vaccines for foreign manufacturers accountable for harmful malaria and bird/swine flu. He has written over 50 articles which were published in biotech journals. Ruth Jones McClendon Austin by Dr. Larry C. Driver, Professor of Dr. Ali is blessed with a sincere, educated, and caring wife of State Representative, District 120 Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine at the 22 years, Parveen Akhtar, and three hard-working children. The Ali University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer family has lived in San Antonio for 17 years. Ruth Jones McClendon was Center, recognizing her for "outstanding Recently, Dr. Ali helped build a new community center geared first elected to the Texas House of legislative advocacy for the quality of life toward interfaith dialogue to bridge a gap over ignorance for the Representatives in 1996, representing of cancer patients." Representative sake San Antonio’s growing diversity. He embodies the American District 120 in San Antonio. Her service McClendon authored legislation in 2007 dream, an immigrant who came to America with only $20 in his during the 81st Regular Session of the to establish an interim review committee pocket only to rise to be the CEO of a pharmaceutical laboratory. Legislature marked her seventh term in to study current disparities in legislation After seeing a Republican carelessly represent Texas House office. affecting pain management and distribu- District 122 for the last 17 years, Dr. Ali couldn’t bear to see a new McClendon has served two tion of pain medications, and report on its Republican take his place without a challenge. terms as Chair of the House Committee findings to the 81st Legislative Session. A When Dr. Ali is elected, he expects to tackle the toll road issue on Rules and Resolutions. She also served as a strong advocate for the welfare of children, she is the whereby private corporations are trying to build toll roads where member of the House Committee on Transportation recipient of the 2006 Regional and State "Legislator none are needed. He is also prepared to help cut down the Texas during the 81st Legislative Session. Additionally, she of the Year" awards from the Texas Council of Child debt that grew out of control because of reckless Republican spend- has held a coveted seat for four terms on the power- Welfare Boards. The Texas Criminal Justice Coalition ing. After years of teaching in higher education, Dr. Ali wants to bring ful House Appropriations Committee, which writes presented her their outstanding leadership award his expertise to ensure our state has a better education system. His the $180 billion budget for the state of Texas. She for The Most Thoughtful Juvenile Justice Reformer in life has been changed by education, and he wants to ensure Texas served as Vice-Chair of the Criminal Justice Subcom- May, 2009. children get the same opportunities for success. mittee of the Appropriations Committee. A native Texan, born in Houston, and a In addition, she has served two appointed graduate of Phillis Wheatley High School and Texas terms on the influential Sunset Advisory Commis- Southern University, she earned sion (SAC). The SAC is comprised of five House mem- her Master of Arts degree from bers and five Senate members, in addition to two Webster University, was awarded public members serving on the panel. The work of an Honorary Doctorate from this Commission continues through the interim Guadalupe College Theological period between Sessions, when members study Seminary and a Honorary Associ- reports about the several agencies under periodic ates Degree from St. Philip’s review for renewal of their agency operations. Texas College. As a member of Holy Monthly distinguished her with "Honorable Redeemer Catholic Church, she Mention" as one of the Best Legislators of the 81st serves as a Lector and Extraordi- Session. Capitol Inside named her as one of seven nary Minister. She is married to Lt. House members of the twelve legislators in the "Top Colonel (retired) Denver McClen- Tier" of Legislators of the 81st Session. don, a member of the Alamo Representative McClendon was honored on Community College Board of September 10, 2007 with the Texas Advocacy Award Trustees, and together they have from the American Cancer Society. The award was four adult children. presented at the Texas Pain Summit meeting in Mike Villarreal tee to provide TEXAS Grants, our state's Joaquin Castro State Representative, District 123 primary college grants program, to 36,000 State Representative, District 125 more students. As a result, low-income State Representative Mike parents will receive a guide to child devel- Joaquin Castro Villarreal was born and raised in San opment and parenting skills and will be represents a portion of Bexar Antonio, Texas, the son of parents who more likely to read to their children during County in the Texas House of taught their children the importance of their formative first few years of life. More Representatives, which earning an education, working hard working parents can provide high-quality includes the cities of San and aspiring for a better life. He gradu- child care to their children at their work- Antonio and Leon Valley. ated from Central Catholic High School place. Children will be more likely to enroll Joaquin, along with his identi- and received an economics degree in pre-k and hit the ground running in cal twin brother Julian (mayor from Texas A&M University as well as a kindergarten. In grade school they will of San Antonio) are among master’s degree in public policy from spend fewer days on practice tests and the vanguards of a new class Harvard’s Kennedy School of Govern- more days learning. They are less likely to of Latino leaders that are ment. be stuck with an inexperienced or uncerti- emerging across the country. His professional background in finance led to fied teacher at a low-performing school. In fact, they He has received state and his employment at the Federal Reserve Board of Gover- may have a highly effective Teach for America teacher. national attention as a politi- nors, JP Morgan Securities. He currently directs the San The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has cal rising star in the Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning Antonio office for Public Financial Management, the failed to make sure that some employers follow workers News, Texas Monthly, Latina Magazine, People en Español, nation's leading public finance advisory firm. compensation requirements and keep their employees and numerous other publications. Mike was first elected to the Texas House of Representa- safe. TDI is now working to ensure that employers He was raised in San Antonio's Westside and tives in 1999 as a result of an aggressive grassroots report on their compliance with these requirements attended Jefferson High School before leaving his home- campaign, winning by one vote after defeating a judge thanks to a provision I included in the budget the last town to attend Stanford University. He double majored in backed by the local political establishment. He is two legislative sessions. communication and political science and graduated with currently in his 6th term in the House advancing a We passed the main bill of the 2007 legislative honors in 1996. He then attended Harvard Law School public agenda that invests in education, protects our session in the area of protecting consumers from preda- where he received his Juris Doctorate degree in 2000. quality of life and environment, values work and aspira- tory loans. Specifically, we reduced the likelihood that Joaquin returned to Texas, and at 27 years old, was elected tion, and ensures that government is accountable to workers filing their tax return will unknowingly take out to serve in the Texas House of Representatives in 2002. He citizens. Mike is known as a lawmaker who listens to all high-cost loans by establishing a "truth in advertising" represents House District 125, which stretches from the sides, studies the issues, and reaches his own indepen- requirement and state oversight of businesses provid- west to the northwest side of San Antonio and is rich in dent decisions. ing tax Refund Anticipation Loans. ethnic, social, and economic diversity. His biggest education victory in 2009 was Joaquin's interest in public service developed at a using his seat on the Education Appropriations Commit- young age from watching his parents' involvement in political campaigns and civic causes. His father, a retired teacher, and his mother, a longtime activist in the San Jose Menendez leaders working for us at all levels of government. Antonio community, instilled in him a deep respect for the Certainly here in Texas that should be an overrid- State Representative, District 124 democratic process. Joaquin grew up in the world of ing consideration as we head to the polls in politics and was raised to value the importance of serving November and select those who will represent us It is a privilege to serve the one’s community. in the coming year. families and citizen of House District Joaquin has worked in the for Each of us has witnessed the downward spiral 124 as your State Representative. With four terms and currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the of Texas’ schools, highways, healthcare, and all of your help we have met many Higher Education Committee and is a member of the the other services and programs that have been challenges facing not only our commu- County Affairs Committee. In the Legislature, Joaquin has reduced as a result of the current “leadership” in nity but Texas as well. I look forward to passionately fought to improve the quality of higher Austin. It is imperative that experienced officials, representing you once again in Austin education in Texas and to expand access and affordability committed to restoring these programs and resist- as our state faces the most difficult for our students. He has also worked tirelessly to improve ing illogical and politically motivated efforts by this issues that we have ever encountered public education, health care, teacher retirement, and the “leadership”, be returned to office in November. and while it will unquestionably be juvenile justice system. In addition to his work in the Texas Not only myself, but my many colleagues here in Bexar demanding, I am confident that we will be equal to the Legislature, Joaquin practices law in San Antonio. He has County and around the state are committed to that very task ahead of us. also taught as a visiting professor of law at St. Mary's important goal, and we need your continued support if Throughout the years I have always made the University and as an adjunct professor at Trinity University that is to be accomplished. interests and concerns of my constituents my most in San Antonio. I have worked very hard to earn your, trust, important priority. I will continue to do so as we face confidence and respect, and I humbly ask for your difficult decisions in balancing a budget with an continued support as we work together to ensure a relationships we have built with so many of you over the expected $18-20 billion dollar shortfall, address critical better future not only for ourselves and our children, years. I thank you again for the opportunity to serve as needs in education and healthcare for our children but for generations of Texans to come. It remains my your State Representative and appreciate your contin- increasing traffic congestion, quality services for a grow- pledge to each of you that I will continue to conduct the ued confidence in me. I will ing senior citizen population and work to create a more duties of the position you have entrusted to me in keep- again be honored to receive stable and productive economy and a host of other ing with the solemn oath I have taken as your represen- your vote in November. important issues in the coming months. tative and do so with honor and respect for the highest As our state and nation continue to struggle ideals of integrity, duty and responsibility. with the economic crisis, unemployment, healthcare, My family and I are extraordinarily blessed to national security and a host of concerns important to live as your neighbors and friends and we cherish the each of us, it is critical that we continue to have proven Rebeca Martinez personal injury, premises and products liability, construc- admitting her to State Bar Pro Bono College and the 4th Court of Appeals tion defect, oil and gas, environmental and toxic tort, as College of the State Bar. Her leadership among numer- well as multi-party class action defense. ous legal and public service organizations is indicative of Rebeca C. Martinez Rebeca joined a mid-size plaintiff litigation firm her commitment to the citizens of Texas. Rebeca has also is uniquely qualified to be an as a respected first-chair trial lawyer. She later became served on the Board of the Woman’s Council of St. Francis Associate Justice on the President of her own law practice, continuing to repre- of Assisi Catholic Church, where she married her Fourth Court of Appeals. By sent individuals and entities involved in multi-party husband, David. any measure - education, litigation both in state and federal court, and enlarging Through her practice, professional associations, courtroom litigation, judicial her practice to include family law and criminal defense. and community service, Rebeca C. Martinez has demon- temperament, diversity of Rebeca Martinez is the only candidate in this race with strated the integrity, fair-mindedness, work ethic, experience and passion for actual criminal and civil litigation experience, both as diligence and commitment to excellence required of an public service - Rebeca plaintiff and defense counsel, advocating on behalf of Associate Justice on the Fourth Court of Appeals. Martinez eclipses her oppo- those struggling to have their voices heard in the court- nent. With nearly 20 years of room. She is also the only candidate with practical court- Barbara Nellermoe active and varied legal experience, Rebeca displays the room experience beyond her tenure as a law clerk. 45th District Court perspective, judicial temperament and impartiality that Rebeca’s breadth of experience and knowledge of the law is as diverse as the cases that come before the Fourth voters deserve and expect. I am deeply grateful Court. A retiring Vietnam veteran, Rebeca’s father to Bexar County citizens The Fourth Court of Appeals is the second moved his family to Corpus Christi where she graduated who selected me to serve as highest court in Texas and the largest appellate district in from Incarnate Word Academy. Rebeca later graduated judge of the 45th District Texas, hearing appeals from thirty-two counties span- from Southern Methodist University distinguished as a Court for the past 8 years. ning much of the Hill Country and South Texas. This University Scholar. She received her law degree and the This is a civil law court where Court hears appeals of judgments and orders in civil and Faculty Award from Boston University School of Law. disputes concerning criminal cases entered by all of the trial courts in these After clerking with a large prestigious Boston law firm, children and family issues, counties. On any given day, the Fourth Court might hear Rebeca returned to Texas to serve with U.S. Magistrate business matters, and a convicted murderer’s appeal, claims regarding oil and Judge for the Southern District Eduardo de Ases, and personal injury matters are gas leases, or an appeal from a multi-million dollar later for 13th Court of Appeals Justice Federico Hinojosa resolved. I approach the courthouse every morning relish- verdict in a medical malpractice case. Because the Texas as his briefing attorney. ing the opportunity to preside over such trials with Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals do not Rebeca Martinez’s private practice began as fairness and compassion. grant judicial review of every case appealed from the associate counsel for a large insurance defense firm, I've been endorsed by the San Antonio Police Thornton, Summers, Biechlin, Dunham & Brown. She Fourth Court, the Fourth Court is often the final decision Officers' Association, the Defense Counsel of San Antonio, provided representation and trial defense to individuals, for the parties involved. San Antonio AFL-CIO Central Labor Council, and Stonewall small businesses and large corporations. Her practice The State of Texas has recognized Rebeca Marti- Democrats of San Antonio. It is my high privilege to serve. included every aspect of defending cases involving nez for her service to the profession and to the public by I humbly ask for your continued support in this endeavor. Our Democratic C

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I am privileged to be I was born in Corpus running for the 73rd District Judge Catherine Christi, Texas, into family, Court, one of the most historic Torres-Stahl was born and consisting of my parents, four courts in the State of Texas. The raised in San Antonio, Texas, brothers and four sisters. My 73rd District Court is, first and and graduated from Fox father, Arnulfo Rodriguez, foremost, a trial court that Tech High School. She was a barber who always had handles all forms of civil cases obtained her B.A. in English time to listen to those who from personal injury to family Communication-Arts from walked into his barber shop. law to contracts. The court was St. Mary’s University where Early on, my father instilled in previously presided over by the she graduated in 1988, Cum all his children the importance of respect, patience and late Judge Andy Mireles, a local legal legend that presided Laude. She then obtained kindness. My mother, Matilda Rodriguez, was a housewife over the court for over twenty years. her law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law in who was strong, decisive and nurturing. From my parents, I believe that I am uniquely qualified to preside 1993, embarking on a legal career that would begin a I learned to respect others, trust in those who earned it, over the 73rd District Court due to my education, experi- lifetime commitment to public service. and greet all I met with a smile. ence and background. After graduating from the Univer- Her legal career began at the District Attorney’s My family and I have lived in San Antonio for over sity of Texas at Austin, I attended Tulane University School Office, where she was a prosecutor in several specialized 20 years. I am presently married to Hugo Rojas, a local of Law. I thereafter continued my legal education at the units including Family Violence, Juvenile and the Appellate physician and we have two children, Jesse and Briana. University of Texas School of Law, becoming certified in sections and general trial courts. She left the District Before attending Law School at St. Mary’s University, I was mediation. Attorney’s office in 1997, and joined the law firm of Scott employed as a Radiologic Technologist for numerous I have spent the last 13 years practicing trial Jones & Associates, where she did insurance defense litiga- hospitals, clinics, and physician’s offices in the state of litigation, representing the people and small businesses tion. Within three 3 months of working in this capacity, she Illinois and Texas. I performed MRIs and CTs for over a of San Antonio in a diverse practice. I have litigated was appointed to serve as a City of San Antonio Municipal decade and discovered that my objective in life was to hundreds of cases, ranging from personal injury to Court Judge. help those in need. contracts to commercial cases and many others in Judge Stahl spent 9 ½ years at Municipal Court, I have been practicing law in San Antonio for between. In that time, I have built a solid reputation for where she ran the Juvenile Court. In 2000, she began to over 8 years. I am a strong advocate for children and legal skill, professionalism and trustworthiness, including work in conjunction with the COSA Community Initiatives families in crisis, and I have experience in family law, crimi- being named a Best Lawyer in Scene in SA Magazine for Department to develop and establish Teen Court, which nal law, probate law, employment law, and civil litigation. the last two years. Through the years of practicing litiga- became operational in August of 2002. Under her My dedication for the care and concern of others around tion, I have learned from the great judges of San Antonio guidance, this innovative peer court was a great success me is the reason I gladly devote about 30% of my practice and South Texas the proper and fair manner to dispense serving the City of San Antonio and its youth. to pro bono work. equal justice, as well as the temperament required of a She was elected in November of 2006 to the 144th District I pride myself in being honest, practical, fair and trial judge. Court, where she has sat for almost four years handling decisive. I have always advocated strongly on behalf of Aside from litigation, I am also a mediator, assist- felony cases. She is a member of the Inns of Court, San my clients, and I will continue to advocate strongly for a ing parties settle their differences without the necessity of Antonio Women’s Bar Association, Mayor’s Commission on Court that shall treat everyone fairly. trial. I have further had the honor of being appointed by the Status of Women and other organizations. She served I will respect the bench and all who enter its doors, the Bexar County Judges as a Guardian Ad Litem to as the Co-Chair of the Judicial Council for the Hispanic regardless of their standing in our society. When elected, children in over 50 cases, assisting the courts in ensuring National Bar Association for many years. my decisions as your Judge will stand the scrutiny and test that the best interests of the children are met in civil cases, As a wife and mother of two, her passion to of fairness. many of which were complex cases. provide a safe community motivates her to remain a No one should have to present themselves If elected, I commit to strictly follow the law and committed public servant, seeking re-election to the 144th before a tired and frustrated court. No one should have to dispense justice impartially and respectfully. I will also District Court. She has 16 years of experience protecting worry that they may be up against an opponent the court never forget that the court belongs to the citizens of children and families, arming her with a strong under- favors. We should all expect to come before an alert, fair, Bexar County and that I am there to serve everyone fairly standing of the law and earning her a reputation for and impartial Judge. and equally, regardless of wealth, race, gender or educa- possessing a professional, courteous, yet firm judicial If you elect me, I will always be that Judge, and I will treat tion. temperament. She remains tough on crime and criminals each and every one of you with respect, dignity, and On a personal note, I am the product of a single who pose a threat to the safety and well being of our fairness. mother who raised four children alone by stressing community, but is also cognizant of those that can be education and hard work. Because of my background, I saved through rehabilitation and treatment. not only can relate to the people that the court serves, but “I am committed to continue to advocate for also commit to stressing the importance of education to children and families. My life has been defined by a series our community by the use of the court system. Lastly, my of opportunities, which include serving the public through wife, Lori, and I have been married for over ten years and my unique perspective on this community and its needs. we are blessed with a daughter, Paloma, and two cats. The seriousness of the offenses that come before this court, require someone who will be conscientious, hardworking and dedicated to their duties. Every day I diligently carry out these duties with the necessary legal knowledge, discernment and commitment to justice for all parties, and am committed to these responsibilities.”