TDP Highlights Differences Between Paul Sadler & Grady Yarbrough

Paul Sadler 

Political/Legislative Experience

•         Lifelong Democrat

•         1991-2003 Texas House of Representatives (D-Henderson)

•         1995-2003 Chairman of the Public Education Committee

•         1997 Chairman of the Select Committee on State Revenue and Public School Finance

•         2001 Chairman of the Select Committee on Public School Employee Health Insurance

•         Legislative Budget Board Member

 Grady Yarbrough

Political/Legislative Experience

Run unsuccessfully as a Republican for land commissioner. Twice.

Major Legislative Accomplishments

•         Re-wrote the entire Education Code in 1995 (known as the “Ratliff-Sadler Act”);

•         Enacted public school employee health insurance for the first time in the history of the State;

•         Passed a $3.8 billion education package, which at the time included the largest property tax cut in the history of the State;

•         Provided teacher pay raises for three consecutive sessions for the first time in the history of the State;

•         Established critical need programs for prekindergarten and kindergarten;

•         Established the ninth grade initiative targeting students at risk of drop-out;

•         Increased funding for public school facilities.

Major Legislative Accomplishments

NONE

Recognitions for Legislative Work

•         Was named four times (1995, 1997, 1999 and 2001) to the prestigious Texas Monthly “Ten Best” legislators list.

•         Was named one of three “Outstanding Legislators” during each of his legislative sessions by the Dallas Morning News.

•         Received the John B. Connally “Award for Excellence in Education” from the Just For The Kids Foundation.

Recognitions for Legislative Work

No legislative work.

Newspaper Endorsements

Houston Chronicle: Paul Sadler is the clear choice in this important race

“We wholeheartedly endorse Sadler to carry the Democratic banner in November.”

San Antonio Express News: Sadler an excellent pick for Democrats

“Former state Rep. Paul Sadler, 57, has a stellar record of service in public office. His opponent, 75-year-old Grady Yarbrough, doesn't.”

“During his six terms as a legislator, Sadler earned a reputation as smart and hard-working.”

Dallas Morning News: Paul Sadler deserves Democrats’ nomination for Senate

“Texas Democrats have a proven legislator in former state Rep. Paul Sadler, who clearly deserves his party’s nomination in the race to replace retiring GOP Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison.”

Austin American-Statesman: Dems Should Pick Sadler for U.S. Senate

“… Paul Sadler is the clear choice. His legislative skill and talent can’t be denied.”

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“The Star-Telegram Editorial Board recommends Paul Sadler in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate.”

Austin Chronicle: Endorses Sadler

“In the Texas House (1991-2003), Sadler was a champion of education and health care, and a budget maven...He's a strong candidate who will make the case for Texas Democratic values.” 

Newspaper Endorsements

NONE

AFL-CIO Endorsed

Yes 

AFL-CIO Endorsed

No