AUSTIN – TEXPAC, the political advocacy arm of the Texas Medical Association (TMA), has announced its endorsement of Rep. Myra Crownover (R-Denton) for Texas House of Representatives.
“The TEXPAC Board of Directors voted to support Representative Crownover because of her commitment to ensure Texas’ patients continue to have the opportunity to receive the highest quality care from qualified and competent physicians,” said Joe Todd, MD, chair of the TEXPAC Board of Directors.
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Today in Austin the Texas Alliance for Life PAC endorsed Myra Crownover for State Representative in District 64. The Texas Alliance for Life is committed to protecting the fundamental right to life of all innocent human beings from the moment of conception.
Friday, February 10, 2012
February 10, 2012 -- Today in Denton, the American Heart Association presented Myra Crownover with the "Heart of Honor" award for her leadership and commitment to public health issues. The Heart of Honor recognizes distinguished advocacy by elected officials and is awarded by AHA volunteers.
"The American Heart Association is a wonderful organization that has truly helped improve the health of all Americans" said Crownover. "I am humbled to receive this award from the AHA and I am honored to work with such a fine group of dedicated people."
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A Message to the Voters in Texas House District 64
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve you for the last ten years. When I came to Austin I had three priorities. First and foremost, I wanted to make sure that Texas government was respectful of the taxpayer. Second, I wanted to ensure that the citizens, organizations, and institutions that make Denton County great had a strong voice and a strong advocate in the Legislature. Finally, I wanted to take on some larger problems and implement common sense solutions that would better the lives of all Texans long after I am gone.
I am very proud of my work on behalf of the taxpayer regarding the budget. I have served four terms on the Appropriations Committee that drafts the Texas budget. Taking into consideration population growth and inflation, General Revenue spending is actually 6 % less today than it was when I was first elected in 2000. During that same period we have reduced the property tax rate by 1/3.
I am also proud of my work on behalf of the citizens and institutions that make Denton such a great place to raise a family. I have fought hard to promote and advance the missions of the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University. I also believe in the mission of the Denton State Supported Living Center and I have worked with the parents and families of the residents to protect and improve resident’s quality of life.
As Vice-Chair of the Energy Resources Committee I know firsthand how important it is to balance our need for energy independence while at the same time protecting the environment. I have authored legislation that requires oil and gas operators to clean up equipment on the surface of the land, and landmark legislation that requires gas-drilling operators to disclose the chemicals used to produce gas from the Barnett Shale. I absolutely believe that we can produce the energy we need domestically, while protecting the environment.
Finally, I think it is important to take on the big issues that will have a long-term impact. In 2005, I passed legislation expanding the number of genetic disorders that newborn Texans are screened for. Since that time over 500 newborn Texans have been saved from debilitating disease and death as a result. I have also passed legislation creating a framework to allow for the underground injection and storage of CO2 that reduces our carbon emissions while helping to produce more Texas oil.
Thank you for allowing me to serve you for these past 12 years. Serving as your State Representative continues to be an honor and a privilege.
Sincerely,
Myra Crownover
State Representative, District 64
