The Ellis-Hill Association of REALTORS and its statewide organization, the Texas Association of REALTORS has endorsed Rep. Jim Pitts in his re-election to Texas House District 10, applauding Pitts’ commitment to Texas homeowners. The announcement was made today during a lunch meeting of the Ellis-Hill Association of REALTORS in Waxahachie.
“I am voting for Jim Pitts because he has taken care of his constituents and represented us well in Austin,” said Midlothian Realtor, Janet Calvert. “As a local Realtor, I have been able to count on Representative Pitts to act to bolster homeownership in the state. Jim Pitts has also promoted policies and supported initiatives in the best interests of property rights and homeownership throughout the state during his time in office.”
“The next legislative session will be filled with difficult decisions,” said Texas Association of Realtors Chairman, Joe Stewart. “That’s why we need lawmakers like Pitts who understand the critical role homeowners play in keeping our state prosperous, which is why we’ve pledged our full support.”
“I am honored to have the full support and endorsement of the Ellis-Hill and Texas Association of Realtors. Realtors help individuals and families fulfill the American dream of owning their own home. Working together, we can make homeownership more accessible for Texans, which has a significant impact on our state’s economic strength and success,” Rep. Pitts said.
Pitts is receiving broad local and statewide support in his re-election campaign, including endorsements from the Waxahachie Firefighters’ Association, Gov. Perry, Attorney General Abbott, Comptroller Combs, Texas Association of Business, Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association, Texas Alliance for Life, Texas Right to Life, National Rifle Association, and Texas State Rifle Association.
Pitts is a Waxahachie attorney. He also owns the Ellis County Abstract and Title Company, is a director of Citizens National Bank in Waxahachie, and is a Director of Sims Library. Pitts previously served as President of the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, President of the board of trustees of Presbyterian Children’s Services, and President of the Waxahachie Independent School District. He and his late wife Evelyn, have three children.
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May 8th, 2012
Today Governor Rick Perry endorsed State Representative Jim Pitts for re-election to House District 10 during an event held at Victron Energy in Waxahachie.
Governor Rick Perry said, “Jim Pitts has been an effective leader in the House. During Jim’s time as Appropriations Chairman, we have successfully implemented not only the largest property tax cuts in our state’s history, but also the largest reduction in government spending in the state’s history. I look forward to working with Jim to advance additional conservative, responsible budgeting principles that will keep our economy the strongest in the nation.”
“The budget writing process requires making difficult decisions, but it is those decisions that are bringing more people and opportunity to our State. Governor Perry’s leadership on issues from tort reform to slashing wasteful government spending has allowed us to keep taxes low and Texans working. I am proud to have the support of Governor Perry; together we will continue to advance conservative measures that reflect the values of Texas,” Chairman Pitts said.
Pitts is receiving broad local and statewide support in his re-election campaign, including endorsements from the Waxahachie Firefighters’ Association, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs, Texas Association of Business, Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association, Texas Alliance for Life, Texas Right to Life, National Rifle Association, and Texas State Rifle Association.
Pitts is a Waxahachie attorney. He also owns the Ellis County Abstract and Title Company, is a director of Citizens National Bank in Waxahachie, and is a Director of Sims Library. Pitts previously served as President of the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, President of the board of trustees of Presbyterian Children’s Services, and President of the Waxahachie Independent School District. He and his late wife Evelyn, have three children.
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May 7th, 2012
The Business and Commerce Political Action Committee, the political arm of the Texas Association of Business, has endorsed Rep. Jim Pitts in his House District 10 re-election campaign.
“Jim Pitts, as Appropriations Chairman has proven time and again that he understands what it takes to grow jobs and the economy in Texas,” said David Perkins with TXI, a local Texas Association of Business member. “Jim’s efforts to keep taxes and regulations low have enabled our business, along with thousands of others throughout the state, to remain strong at a time when businesses have struggled to survive in other states. BAC-PAC and business leaders here in House District 10 are proud to endorse Jim’s re-election campaign.”
Rep. Pitts said, “I am humbled to have the support of BAC-PAC, which represents the very businesses here at home and throughout Texas that keep people employed and our economy strong. A strong business climate is critical to the future success and growth of our state. Along with my colleagues, I have worked hard to balance the budget without raising taxes and cut state government spending. These conservative measures are good for business and keep people working and out of the unemployment line.”
Pitts is receiving broad local and statewide support in his re-election campaign, including endorsements from the Waxahachie Firefighters’ Association, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs, Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association, Texas Alliance for Life PAC, Texas Right to Life, National Rifle Association, Texas State Rifle Association, Texas Association of Family Physicians, Texas Farm Bureau, and Texans for Lawsuit Reform.
Pitts is a Waxahachie attorney. He also owns the Ellis County Abstract and Title Company, is a director of Citizens National Bank in Waxahachie, and is a Director of Sims Library. Pitts previously served as President of the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, President of the board of trustees of Presbyterian Children’s Services, and President of the Waxahachie Independent School District. He and his late wife Evelyn, have three children.
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May 3rd, 2012
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Political Action Committee (TSCRA PAC) today announced its support of Rep. Jim Pitts for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives, District 10.
“Rep. Pitts is a leader in the legislature and a strong advocate for Texas landowners,” said Jerry Stone, rancher and TSCRA member from Malakoff.
“Rep. Pitts has long demonstrated his support of property rights and free enterprise, which is why the TSCRA PAC is proud to support him,” Stone continued.
TSCRA PAC is the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s political action committee.
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TSCRA is a 135 year-old trade association and is the largest and oldest livestock organization based in Texas. TSCRA has more than 15,000 beef cattle operations, ranching families and businesses as members. These members represent approximately 50,000 individuals directly involved in ranching and beef production who manage 4 million head of cattle on 76 million acres of range and pasture land primarily in Texas and Oklahoma, but throughout the Southwest.
May 2nd, 2012
The political advocacy arm of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas’ largest physician specialty organization, has endorsed State Rep. Jim Pitts for reelection to Texas House District 10.
“Texas faces a severe shortage of primary care physicians to care for our growing and aging population,” said Dr. David Williams, a family physician from Waxahachie. “Family physicians are supporting Jim Pitts because he is firmly committed to investing in the education and training of our physician workforce to care for our communities.”
During his tenure in the Texas House, Rep. Pitts has:
- Cut unnecessary administrative hassles, paperwork and waste from our health care system;
- Championed comprehensive medical liability reforms to ensure patients’ access to health care;
- Passed sweeping patients’ rights reforms, including protecting patients and health care professionals from abusive tactics of health insurers;
- Fought for affordable health insurance for individuals and small businesses; and
- Strengthened our public health safety net through initiatives to improve childhood immunization rates and address Texas’ childhood obesity epidemic.
“The spirited debate on health care funding and access to care will continue next legislative session and much is at stake for our patients,” Williams said. “Jim Pitts will work to ensure our health care dollars are spent efficiently and will be a steadfast advocate for our patients.”
The Texas Academy of Family Physicians the state’s largest medical specialty organization representing more than 7,000 family physicians, residents, and medical students, promotes and assures the maintenance of high-quality health care. It provides its members with a unified voice for family medicine and continues to be one of the most patient-oriented, public health-focused organizations in Texas.
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