AUSTIN - October 1, 2009 - Libertarian Party of Texas (LPT) officials are visiting Henderson, Ore City, and Tyler this weekend (Oct 10th and 11th) as part of a three-month, 24-city tour through Texas to recruit local candidates and support their county parties in the 2010 elections. The public and the media are invited to attend.



On Saturday, Libertarians will gather at 12 noon in Mojoe's Coffee Cafe, 106 Main St. in Henderson, and at 7:00PM in David Beard's Catfish Village on 16192 Hwy 155N in Ore City. On Sunday, Libertarians will meet at Luby's Cafeteria on 1815 Roseland Blvd. in Tyler at 2:00PM.



"It's time to stop complaining about politics as usual. You can run for office yourself," said Robert Butler, Executive Director of the Libertarian Party of Texas. "It's fun, and it's easier than you think!"



Butler and LP Texas Chair Patrick Dixon will travel from Tyler to El Paso; Amarillo to Brownsville. Along the way, they will help candidates and county parties organize their efforts and become more efficient. Butler will present his new book, 18 Steps to Win a Local Election.



Dixon announced, "We aim to break all prior records and challenge as many incumbent

politicians as possible. Over 200 potential candidates have already volunteered."



"Our goal this year is to help Texans channel their political frustration into practical and effective campaign action. We will introduce the Libertarian Party and its objectives. Then we will provide 'nuts and bolts' political training," said Dixon. "We'll have all the necessary paperwork to sign up candidates."



In 2008, 173 Libertarian nominees were on the November ballot. In Texas, there are currently 8 elected Libertarians in office.



Tour Dates and Locations:



Date County City Time Meeting Place



Oct 3 Harris Houston 12 Noon Ziggy's Healthy Grill

2202 W Alabama St

(713) 527-8588



Oct 3 Galveston Texas City 6:00 PM Ryan's Family Steakhouse

2330 FM 2004 Rd

(409) 986-9343

Oct 4 Brazos Bryan 12PM C & J Bar-B-Que

1010 S Texas Ave

(979) 822-6033



Oct 10 Rusk Henderson 12 Noon Mojoe's Coffee Cafe

106 E Main St

(903) 392-8200



Oct 10 Upshur Ore City 7:00PM David Beard's Catfish Village

16192 Hwy 155 N



Oct 11 Smith Tyler 2:00PM Luby's Cafeteria

1815 Roseland Blvd



Oct. 17 Midland Midland 12 Noon TBA*



Oct. 17 Lubbock Lubbock 7:00PM TBA*



Oct. 18 Potter Amarillo 2:00PM TBA*

Randall



Nov. 7 Tom Green San Angelo 12 Noon TBA*



Nov. 7 Taylor Abilene Dos Amigos Restaurant

3650 N 6th St

(325) 672-2992



Nov. 8 Brown Brownwood 3:00PM TBA*



Nov. 14 Dallas Dallas 12 Noon Clear Sky 24

4440 Lawnview Ave

(214) 824-4150



Nov. 14 Tarrant Ft. Worth 7:00PM TBA*



Nov. 15 Denton Lewisville 2:00PM TBA*



Nov. 15 Collin 7:00OM TBA*



* Check lptexas.org for tour updates.



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About the Libertarian Party of Texas



The Libertarian Party of Texas supports more freedom and less government. We are fiscally conservative and socially tolerant.



We seek to restore the great American free enterprise system that made us the strongest, most powerful economy in the world: lower taxes, free markets, free trade, less regulation, and less red tape for businesses big and small.

We respect your right to live your life the way you see fit, and expect you to take responsibility for the consequences.



Find out more at:

lptexas.org