Northeast Travis County Democrats - NETCo Dems

Democrats Spring Social
The TCDP Windsor Park Super Precinct is sponsoring a Democrats Spring Social. Get to know neighbors and ways to get involved in the fight for a better Blue Texas.
https://www.mobilize.us/traviscountydems/event/934185/

LUNCH & POLITICS, SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
> Freedom of Speech
> Candidates' Open Mic
• Join us for our regular third Saturday meeting for lunch and politics for a discussion of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution…
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
…with focus on freedom of speech and its consequence freedom of the press in Texas today with two of Austin’s outstanding proponents: Gus Bova of the Texas Observer and Kimberley Jones of the Austin Chronicle.
Note also that we will start with our Candidates’ Open Mic for any candidate on an upcoming ballot in northeast Travis County this year to briefly present themselves.
We will meet in the La Palapa Restaurant and Cantina at 6640 East Highway 290 in Austin starting at noon. Come early (from 11:30 a.m.) to settle in (and order lunch) before we start.

The North Shore Democrats have extended an invitation to meet the two Democratic candidates for Texas Lt. Governor — Vikki Goodwin and Marcos Vélez — face off in person on the North Shore on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the POA Clubhouse, 555 Venture Blvd S, Point Venture.

Space is limited so prior registration is required at https://www.mobilize.us/traviscountydems/event/923836/.

The club will also live-stream the event on the North Shore Democrats YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/-yh5lv.

It was a great Convention for Travis County Democrats on Mar 31!

A long read to get one's mind in gear for the Travis County Democratic Convention. 'Tip o' the hat' to Sammy for calling our attention to it. Find it at netcodems.substack.com.

Join us for Lunch & Politics -this- Saturday, March 14th

• to learn what you need to know about the Travis County Democratic Convention on the following Saturday

• and register to attend the Convention right at the meeting if you haven't done so already.

The doors open at 11:30 for our Noon start. See you
there!

[More info at https://netcodems.substack.com/p/our-march-politics-and-lunch-moved.]

Our March Politics & Lunch moved to Saturday March 14th

12 Noon at La Palapa Restaurant and Cantina, 6640 E Hwy 290, Austin, TX.

We are meeting one week earlier to prepare for the Travis County Democratic Convention Saturday, March 21st, at Austin High School 1715 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin TX 78703.

Our agenda on March 14th at La Palapa is everything you want to know about the Travis County Democratic Convention.

Details at https://netcodems.substack.com/.

Bring a friend to our monthly Lunch & Politics at La Palapa on Saturday, February 21st.

Candidates’ Open Mic is back. If you are (or will be) on a ballot in northeast Travis County, Texas, this year sign in on the candidate roster at the door for a couple minutes to introduce yourself and, perhaps, take a question or two.

Candidates, bring your signs! It is the time to boldly advertise the party primary election.

After the business session, our speaker will be club member Judge Laurie Eiserloh, presiding judge of Texas’ 455th District Court, to speak to our often confusing system of federal and state and criminal and civil courts.

More detail at:

NETCo Dems: Lunch & Politics - Saturday, Feb 21st, 2026 Candidates's Open Mic — Club business — Judge Laurie Eiserloh on our court systems: federal and state, criminal and civil.

"Crockett vs Talarico"
Texas U.S. Senate Democratic candidates debate replay.

For those of us who missed the live presentation or are ready for a refresher, here is the video, thanks to the AFL-CIO, KXAN-Austin, and YouTube.

LIVE: Crockett vs. Talarico Texas Senate Debate Thank you for watching! 👍🏿Like, 📱Share and 🎊Subscribe!Donate to Support Our WorkDonate: https://donate.stripe.com/9B6bJ18rxdNa4nTcpT3Nm00Social Media Lin...

Results of the NETCo Dems Club Officer Elections and Endorsements for the 2026 Texas Democratic Party Primary

The results of twenty-five contests in two elections on one ballot.
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In the lead election, club members in good standing elected the following officers:

Office of Club President: Caro DuBois
Office of Club Vice-President: Rae Rader
Office of Club Secretary: Iris Suddaby
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In the concurrent election, the NETCo Dems members in good standing voted to endorse candidates in 22 selected contested races in the 2026 Travis County Democratic Party Primary election. The NETCo Dems Executive Committee is pleased to announce that the NETCo Dems endorse the following:

Candidate — for the office

James Talarico — Senator for the State of Texas

Caitlin Rourk — U.S. Congressional District - TX 10

Claire Reynolds — U.S. Congressional District - TX 11

Tanya Lloyd — U.S. Congressional District - TX 27

Greg Casar — U.S. Congressional District - TX 37

Gina Hinojosa — Governor of Texas

Vikki Goodwin — Lt Governor of Texas

Joe Jaworski — Attorney General of Texas

Sarah Eckhardt — Comptroller of Public Accounts of Texas

Jose Loya — Commissioner of the General Land Office of Texas

Maggie Ellis — Chief Justice Supreme Court of Texas

Kristen Hawkins — Justice Supreme Court Place 7

Allison Bush — State Board of Education Position 5

Pooja Sethi — Texas House of Representatives - HD 47

Kathie Tovo — Texas House of Representatives - HD 49

Jeremy Hendricks — Texas House of Representatives - HD 50

Brigid Shea — Travis County Commissioner Precinct 2

George Morales III — Travis County Commissioner Precinct 4

Ciara Parks — Travis County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

Randall Slagle — Travis County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

Gabriel Padilla — Travis County Constable Precinct 4 - Unexpired Term

Doug Greco — Travis County Democratic Party Chair

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Hi Dem Friends, There will be a Multi-Club Candidate Forum in Pflugerville on Jan. 31.
Attendees can rsvp here: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/878740/

We also need some volunteers to help with the candidate forum.
Volunteer form: https://forms.gle/tTAfKMDSsxNLH5Jm8