Houston area officials to speak at Texas Democratic Convention in El Paso
Houston Public Media: Houston area officials to speak at Texas Democratic Convention in El Paso
Day 2 of the Texas Democratic Convention in El Paso is underway.
The convention kicked off Thursday night and continues through Saturday morning. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and newly elected Senator Molly Cook will be among the local officials in attendance.
Texas Senator Carol Alvarado says the energy is high and democrats are motivated and united against the Republican party policies she calls, "draconian policies" when discussing the hottest topic at the debate: women's rights.
"It is not just about whether you are pro-choice or pro-life or your personal position on abortion, it is about the simple fact that in Texas we have taken away that liberty and freedom for women,” Alvarado said. “It is very hypocritical when you have Republicans who beat their chest and they say they want less government, but they turn around and pass policies, I call it, draconian policies on women's health.”
Other topics on the table include immigration, gun reform and public school funding.
Alvarado says the Democrats are also gearing up to support statewide candidate, U.S. Congressman, Colin Allred, who aims to defeat Senator Ted Cruz, in the November election.
“I think he would take care of the issues that are important to Texas. He has defended policies that the Biden administration has put forth,” Alvarado said.
She says Abbott has claimed he is gaining ground in support of the voucher program because he only needed a couple more seats, which he says he has.
"There are going to be horrible extreme policies that Republicans will push and pass, because they have the numbers, and the governor will sign it. Our only recourse is going to be in court." Alvarado said.
The convention ends Saturday morning.