Texas Parent PAC endorses Dan Barrett

by: Matt Glazer

Mon Nov 19, 2007 at 02:30 PM CST

"Dan Barrett is a skilled, experienced advocate who will stand up for the needs of schoolchildren and their parents," said Texas Parent PAC board member Pam Meyercord of Dallas. "He will be a courageous, independent legislator who acts in the public interest and steers clear of divisive partisan politics."

Texas Parent PAC joins United Educators Association in supporting Barrett because of his strong stance in fighting for teachers and students.

Meyercord said Barrett will work to change the way the state house does business so there is real progress on solving problems and less political bickering in Austin.

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"Unlike his opponent, Dan Barrett opposes taking money away from public schools to fund private school tuition vouchers," said Ellen Jones of Euless, a Texas Parent PAC board member. "Barrett understands that Texas taxpayers cannot afford to subsidize private schooling through voucher schemes. Our limited state and local funds must be used to strengthen public schools in every neighborhood so children can succeed academically and their communities and families prosper."

As the release points out, Barrett put himself through the University of Texas and Texas Tech Law School.  His mother was an administrative assistant at an Austin elementary school and his father was on staff at the University of Texas.  He has been an advocate in the courtroom fighting for municipalities and school districts in litigation in areas ranging from construction, insurance claims, and boundary disputes.

While Shelton is out arguing against CHIP and protecting Craddick, Barrett has been a leader in the community.

In Fort Worth, Barrett is known for his collegial leadership style and ability to bring people together to accomplish goals. He has been active in Leadership Fort Worth for the last 10 years, served as a member of the Board for Volunteers of America, and was president of four Tarrant County legal professional associations. From 1990 to 1997 he was a trustee on the board of Shakespeare in the Park.

Show your support for Dan Barrett today.