Grass Roots Insitutute of Texas Gives Almost $700000 in In-Kind Contributions

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas The Grass Roots Institute of Texas PAC or GRIT as it is better known to many Texans announced it has made in-kind contributions during this reporting period of almost $700000. GRIT founded early last year has risen rapidly in credibility & influence said Bill Burch of Arlington the groups chairman.   GRIT has sent more than 50 million emails in the last three weeks on behalf of its endorsed candidates said Burch. The candidates for Texas State Representatives supported by GRIT include:

1. James White - HD12
2. Jose Aliseda - HD35
3. Rebecca Cervera - HD 41
4. Paul Workman - HD 45
5. Jason Issaac - HD 47
6. Patrick McGuinness - HD 50
7. Marilyn Jackson - HD 51
8. Marva Beck - HD 57
9. Dee Margo - HD 78
10. Jim Landtroop - HD 85
11. Bill Zedler - HD 96
12. Cindy Burkett - HD 101
13. Stefani Carter - HD 102
14. Linda Harper-Brown - HD 105
15. Rodney Anderson - HD 106
16. Kenneth Sheets - HD 107
17. Dan Branch - HD 108
18. John Garza - HD 117
19. Jim Murphy - HD 133
20. Ken Legler - HD 144
21. Fernando Herrera - HD 148 and
22. Jack OConnor - HD149

Burch said GRIT believes it most likely that Statewide Republican Candidates will win their elections.  The Group sent 10s of millions of emails throughout Texas said Burch on their behalf in an effort to help the down ballot candidates. If the Texas Independent voters know how great the Republican candidates are they will be more likely to vote straight Republican said Burch. The statewide officeholders and candidates supported by GRIT are:

1. Gov. Rick Perry
2. Lt. Gov David Dewhurst
3. Comptroller Susan Combs
4. Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson
5. Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples
6. Railroad Commissioner David Porter
7. Justice Debra Lehrmann
8. Justice Eva Guzman and
9. Judge Michael Keasler

The GRIT Board of Directors and its members have a track record of significant achievements this year said Burch including the largest training of Republican Delegates & Alternates in Texas history held in conjunction with the Denton County Republican Party. GRIT plans to continue its historic initiatives said Burch. For instance in order to help continue & solidify the change of politics in Texas GRIT is working to make sure that at least two of the GRIT Hispanic candidates win thus starting a trend. The group will also have a goal of passing legislation during the 2011 Session said Burch. As one of the fastest growing organizations in America GRIT plans to expand to other states beginning in June of next year Burch said. More information on the Grassroots Institute of Texas can be found by visiting the groups website at www.grit-texas.org