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  • Statement by Farouk Shami

    Mar 2, 2010 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2010 Statement by Farouk Shami "I want to thank each and every person who has given their time, energy and votes to my campaign for Governor of Texas.  Although this wasn't the outcome we'd hoped for, do not get discouraged.      A...

  • Farouk Shami Campaign Releases New Song

    Mar 1, 2010 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2010 CONTACT: Jessica Gutierrez (832) 367-9602 Jessica@faroukforgovernor.com Farouk Shami Campaign Releases New Song HOUSTON — In a last minute push to win supporters and motivate Texans to go to the polls tomorrow, Farouk Shami has publically...

  • Farouk Shami says he will veto voter photo ID bill

    Feb 22, 2010 - For Immediate Release: Sunday, February 22, 2010 Farouk Shami says he will veto voter photo ID bill but Bill White supported voter photo ID bill in 1997 By DAVID A. DÍAZ   Legislativemedia@aol.com Democrat Farouk Shami, who has been endorsed by the Mexican American Democrats,...

  • Statement-Austin Plane Crash

    Feb 18, 2010 - Statement-Austin Plane Crash "I was just informed about the plane that crashed into our state capital's Echelon Building.  It is my understanding that no one was hurt, however my staff is keeping me updated as this story unfolds.  It is always troubling to hear about these types of...

  • Shami's Campaign is Focused on Winning

    Feb 17, 2010 - Shami's  Campaign is Focused on Winning "I want to thank Vince Leibowitz, Kelly Love Johnson and Charlie Ray for their hard work on the campaign.  After a meeting with my senior staff, we came to an understanding that there were strategic differences between a few of us.  Three...

  • Response to WFAA Interview

    Feb 12, 2010 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2010 Response to WFAA Interview HOUSTON - Farouk Shami, like most Americans, still grapples with the events that transpired on September 11, 2001.  When asked, in an interview earlier this afternoon as to whether or not he believed...

  • Mayor White Has Major Stake in Barnett Shale Production Company

    Feb 9, 2010 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2010 Mayor White Has Major Stake in Barnett Shale Production Company Maybe That's Why Mayor White Won't Support a Moratorium on Drilling HOUSTON - In last night's debate, Mayor White refused to join Farouk Shami in calling for a...

  • Farouk Shami Wins Democratic Debate

    Feb 8, 2010 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Farouk Shami Wins Democratic Debate Shami Offers Business Sense While His Opponent Presents 'Business as Usual' FORT WORTH -During tonight's state-wide televised debate between Farouk Shami and his opponent, former Mayor...

  • Former Houston Mayor Trying To Whitewash His Record

    Feb 5, 2010 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 05, 2010   Former Houston Mayor Trying To Whitewash His Record Bill White Uses TV Commercial to Write Revisionist History AUSTIN —Former Houston mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White released his second...

  • Will Bill White Take a Stand on Border Policy?

    Feb 4, 2010 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4   Will Bill White Take a Stand on Border Policy? Democratic Candidate for Governor Farouk Shami Challenges His Opponent to Come Clean About His Stance on Immigration Issues in Texas McALLEN —During a tour in the Rio...