Thomas Latham's
First Term Achievements |
| Thomas Co-authored and Passed: |
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The Castle Doctrine, which increases Texan's rights to use force when protecting their property |
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Jessica's Law, which significantly increased penalties for child predators |
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A bill preventing fraudulent use of a child's personal directory information |
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A bill to increase the penalty for burglary of motor vehicles |
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A bill to increase the penalty for graffiti |
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A bill to eliminate the telecommunications infrastructure fund tax from local phone bills |
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A bill to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot to eliminate property tax on one personal vehicle also used for business purposes |
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A bill preventing the Governor from mandating every girl receive a papilloma virus vaccination |
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A bill to increase penalty on intoxication assault against police and fire first responders |
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A bill to make it a crime to use or exhibit firearms in school parking lots or on school buses |
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A bill to renew the Texas Tomorrow Fund |
| Thomas Authored and Passed: |
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A bill requiring police officer ID cards to show specific pieces of information to reduce criminal impersonation |
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A bill providing continuing education opportunities for truancy magistrates |
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A bill requiring line-of-duty injury coverage for all volunteer police and fire personnel |
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A bill closing a loophole in the public information law that required municipalities to release certain information of minor children |
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A bill to allow DPS officer polygraph examinations for those who want to serve on federal task forces |
| Service and Honors: |
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Vice Chair, Committee on Law Enforcement, Texas House of Representatives |
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Winner, 2007 Fighters for Free Enterprise Award, Texas Association of Business |
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Legislator of the Year - 2007, Association of Texas Professional Educators, Region 10 |
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Member, Task Force for Voter Integrity and Illegal Immigration Studies |
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Member, Urban Affairs Committee, Texas House of Representatives |
Republican Thomas Latham Announces Bid
For Re-Election To Texas House, District 101
Conservative Leader Vows To Continue His Fight
For Lower Taxes, Safer Communities, Better Schools & Smaller Government
August 31, 2009 – DALLAS, TX – Republican Thomas Latham announced the launch of his reelection campaign for a second term in the Texas Legislature. Latham, a conservative Republican, represented District 101 in the Texas House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009. District 101 is located in East Dallas County and includes Mesquite, Balch Springs and Sunnyvale.
"I'm proud to have the support of so many friends and neighbors who have encouraged me to return to the Legislature," said Latham. "They want the leadership that our district deserves – and they know I'll continue to stand for more opportunities for a better education and safer communities for families. They want the confidence in a representative who stands up for property taxpayers. This recession has changed the playing field for so many in Texas, and with cities in our area and across the state facing tremendous budget shortfalls, our taxpayers are looking for conservative principles to lead the way forward."
A Mesquite native, Latham has dedicated his life to public service. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam as a member of the 101st Airborne Division and was a career officer in the Garland Police Department, where he achieved the rank of Commander. Latham also has served on the Sunnyvale Planning and Zoning Commission, the Sunnyvale Town Council and Board of Adjustments, and was selected as a member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Criminal Justice Policy and Development Committee. Most recently, he served on the Texas Racing Commission after being appointed by Governor Rick Perry.
"I am committed to being a positive voice for conservative change in the Texas House," Latham said. He is seeking his party’s nomination in the March 2, 2010 Republican Primary. Thomas Latham resides in Sunnyvale with his wife, Mary. The Lathams have a daughter, Leslie, who is married to Scott Milder, and three grandchildren, Thomas, 10; Grace, 8; and Mandy, 4. For more information on the Thomas Latham for Texas House campaign, please call (214) 536-8810 or email info@LathamForTexas.com.
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