The March monthly general meeting will be at Bayland Park Community Center from 10:00AM to Noon on Saturday, March 27.

Our special invited speaker will be Dr. Richard Murray, Director, Center for Public Policy, University of Houston.  Dr. Murray is a native of Louisiana with B.A. and M.A. degrees in Government from Louisiana State University (1962, 1963) and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Minnesota (1967).  Dr. Murray has taught at the University of Houston since 1966 and is currently the Bob Lanier Professor of Public Policy in the UH Department of Political Science and Director of Surveying for the UH Center for Public Policy.  His academic interests are in Houston and Texas politics, focusing on campaigns and elections, political parties and interest groups and public opinion.  Professor Murray has written extensively in these areas, while teaching courses ranging from graduate seminars to introductory American Government.  Dr. Murray occasionally conducts polls for local media, and local governments and is a political analyst for Channel 13, KTRK Television.

Come hear Dr. Murray's insights and analysis of the March primaries and runoffs and the prospects for the Democrat candidates in this November's general elections.  Find out what Dr. Murray thinks about Bill White's chances are for unseating Rick Perry and if the Democrats have a real chance at regaining control of the Texas Legislature.

 As always you are encouraged to come early at 9:30AM to meet and greet local candidates, visit with club members, share the latest political gossip and enjoy our usual snacks prior to the meeting.  See you on Saturday - please don't be late!