The following interview with Texas Representative Wayne Smith is one of a series of interviews conducted by VOCES Action and TexasGOPVote with members of the Hispanic Republican Conference in the 82nd session of the Texas Legislature. Representative Smith represents House District 128, which includes Harris County.

Rep. Wayne Smith impressed me with his attitude of recognizing the ability of other state representatives. He expressed his participation with the Hispanic Republican Conference and explained how we can have a sensible conversation about protecting our natural resources and exploring and developing our vast resources without the environmentalists politicizing it.

This interview was done during a busy and long day in session, and so we did not have enough time to cover everything. I really desire to have more time with Rep. Smith and would like to have a follow up interview with him. Rep. Smith also served in the U.S. Army in the Republic of Vietnam, and I am very grateful for his service to our country.

I would like to talk more with him next time about the Second Amendment and about pro family values. I like the fact that he strongly supports Second Amendment rights, including the right-to-carry handgun law, and that he’s a strong social and fiscal conservative.

The Hispanic Republican Conference has been growing. Originally it was formed by the House’s five Hispanic Republicans but has since been joined by other State Representatives whose districts have at least 30% Hispanic constituents. The Hispanic Republican Conference will be addressing some issues that have been controversial in parts of the state with large Hispanic populations.

Hispanics make up 36% of the Texas population and this percentage is growing. Hispanics share Republican conservative values of fiscal responsibility, faith, hard work, family values, and are pro-life. VOCES Action has been educating and empowering Americans with Hispanic backgrounds, and who hold conservative values, to make more responsible and informed voting decisions.

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AUSTIN, TX-Back in February, members of the Texas Republican Representatives Campaign Committee (TRRCC) joined Chairman Munisteri at RPT headquarters to present the party with a generous donation of $15,000 and a pledge to continue the momentum of our party’s success through additional fundraising.

Today, we are pleased to announce that TRRCC has generously followed through on that pledge and provided another $5,000 contribution to the RPT. We are very grateful for the support and wish to recognize all of the board members of TRRCC: Chairman Harvey Hilderbran, Myra Crownover, Lois Kolkhorst, Jim Keffer, Ken Paxton, Larry Taylor, Larry Phillips, Kelly Hancock and Wayne Smith.

As the organization approaches the anniversary of its second full year in existence, TRRCC continues to be a strong Republican presence in the State House. The committee has been modeled after the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) and is geared towards a Texas culture of solid, conservative principles.

Said RPT Chairman Steve Munisteri, “The continued support of groups like TRRCC is vital to the ongoing success of our state party not only this year, but as we grow and move forward into 2012. I am grateful for this contribution to the RPT, and would like to recognize and thank Chairman Harvey Hilderbran for following through on his committment to support the state party with his time, talents and resources. All of the board members of TRRCC have taken an active role in strengthening the Republican Party of Texas and voiced their committment to continue their support in the critical election year approaching in 2012. I thank each of them for their leadership, and for the generosity of this new contribution.”

Community Resource Credit Union was honored in a resolution on the House floor by State Rep. Wayne Smith for its 75 years of service to the city of Baytown and vital role in the local economy…

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When State Representative Wayne Smith said her name, Vesta Grubb’s heart was pounding so hard she was sure the audience could hear it…

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AUSTIN —Last month, Rep. Wayne Smith (R-Baytown) filed H.B. 1933 relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; providing penalties. This bill was heard in the House Committee on Environmental Regulation last week, the committee for which Representative Smith is the chairman. Metal theft has become a major problem for many Texas communities because stolen metal can easily be recycled for cash…

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Last Wednesday, there was a meeting of the Cedar Bayou Navigation District Board…

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Rep. Wayne Smith (R-Baytown) has been named Chairman of the Texas House Committee on Environmental Regulation by House Speaker Joe Straus. Smith was also appointed to serve on the County Affairs Committee…

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Texas House Speaker, Joe Straus (R- San Antonio) recently released a proclamation appointing Rep. Wayne Smith (R-Baytown) to the newly created House Select Committee on Election Contest. This committee is charged with helping decide the outcome of the contested race for Austin area’s State House District 48 seat…

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U.S. Rep. Ted Poe, State Rep. Wayne Smith and School Board Trustee Robert Hoskins presented flags to the Baytown City Council…

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State Rep. Wayne Smith delivered the Christmas ornament that was displayed on the Lone Star Tree in 2009 to the Art League of Baytown during the Art League’s Holiday Party on Dec. 19…

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