Local citizens encouraged to go to Lavaca County Day at the Texas Capitol

Folks can have an opportunity to go to the Texas Capitol in Austin and meet with legislators and staff.

This event will be on March 17 and all members, whether citizens or elected officials, are encouraged to attend.

“This is Lavaca County Day at the Capitol,” Coordinator Paul Yamarick said. “This is the second time we’ve held this. The sessions at the Capitol are held on a bi-annual basis. The first session was very successful, we had over 50 people show up. This will be a good educational opportunity for a lot of people. A lot of people don’t understand what goes on in Austin.”

Those wanting to attend can meet on March 17 at the Rotunda under the dome at the Capitol at 9 a.m.

At 9:30 a.m. there will be a tour of the Capitol. Afterwards, at 11 a.m., folks will gather in the Capitol Room E2. 1002 for a lunch.

Senator Lois Kolkhorst and Representative AJ Louderback will be in attendance.

“This will be a good educational opportunity,” Yamarick said. “There’s always things going on at the Capitol and we’d like to have our values shown. They listen to us and we’ll listen to them. There’s always current legislation going on. There are priorities that the lieutenant governor, the governor, and different parties put out. We’re interested in all of them. This is for educational purposes only and is open for all people of all parties.”

Yamarick said people who attend will learn a lot of things and get the opportunity to ask questions.

“We all have different values and different priorities,” Yamarick said. “Some people are interested in particular laws they want to get passed or laws they don’t want to get passed. An educated democratic republic is the only way this works.”

Folks of Lavaca County are encouraged to ask questions about local issues.

“If someone is interested in something going on locally, they’ll be able to get a chance to talk to the staff members of these representatives and getting to know the staff is a very good step in the process,” Yamarick said.

Many topics will be addressed.

“There’s different priorities that will be addressed,” Yamarick said. “There are things unique to Lavaca County or rural Texas people can bring up. We’ll do questions and answers, and I’ll lead a discussion to get ideas that people are interested in.”

Those interested or with questions, and for a head count, can call Yamarick at 713-889-8804.