Yesterday, I had the honor of being asked by the family of Timothy Cole to participate in the dedication of a Texas State Historical marker that was placed near his grave. Tim Cole was the first person in the history of Texas to be exonerated of a crime after they had died. The memorial details Tim’s history Continue Reading »

I look forward to the full weekend of MLK related events that are planned in Arlington and Grand Prairie this year. The weekend kicks off tonight at UTA with the Arlington MLK Committee’s ”Sharing the Dream” Awards Banquet and continues throughout the weekend. The full schedule of Arlington events can be found here. I do want to take Continue Reading »

Within the next week to ten days we will find out from the US Supreme Court whether or not a state legislature can essentially bypass the Voting Rights Act by running out the clock on the required pre-clearance process. For the sake of voters everywhere, I hope the answer is a resounding NO. The Justices Continue Reading »

The close of 2011 allows us to reflect on the successes and challenges we’ve faced throughout this year and reaffirms the importance of family, friends and community. As you celebrate (safely) this evening, remember that by working together we can fulfill the promise and potential of the coming year for all Texas families. I wish Continue Reading »

I’m sorry, Mom. Being a candidate means that I have to do some things you so patiently and lovingly taught me weren’t “proper.” I have to talk about myself. I know that it may look like bragging, but voters need to know who I am, what my record of public service is and why I’m Continue Reading »

The US Supreme Court has “stayed” the San Antonio Federal Court’s redrawn Congressional, State House, and State Senate maps.  Basically, the Supreme Court has indicated that there is at least one issue that they feel needs to be addressed.  At this time, it is not clear what map(s) will be used for the 2012 elections. Once we have Continue Reading »

Paula is honored to have earned community leader Marlon Rollins’ endorsement for her re-election campaign to HD93.  Rollins is a successful businessman in Arlington who was born and raised in District 93 and had considered filing as a candidate for the District 93 seat.  Paula and Marlon share a vision that today’s young people be Continue Reading »

Today I received a call from Annie’s List informing me that I have received their endorsement!  The endorsement read (in part) “We are proud to endorse Paula Pierson, an Annie’s List incumbent who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2007-2010. After Republicans severely gerrymandered HD-93, the federal court just restored the district lines. Continue Reading »

Please join me in commemorating World AIDS Day today. Our sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, husbands and wives, friends and lovers all have been taken from our families much too soon. Please take a moment today to think of a happy time with someone you have lost or a moment to thank those who continue to Continue Reading »

I am pleased to have been able to file for re-election today in my former district, Texas House District 93. I have lived and worked in our community for more than 40 years and I am committed to supporting the families and businesses that call Arlington and Grand Prairie home. The current legislature has slashed funding Continue Reading »