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Summary

Representative Ruth Jones McClendon

Full Name: Ruth Jones McClendon
Office: State House (TX) - District 120, Democratic
First Elected: 11/05/1996
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Denver; 4 Children
Birth Date: 10/05/1943
Birth Place: Houston, TX
Home City: San Antonio, TX
Religion: Member, Sunset Advisory Commission

Recent Key Votes

SB 29 - Restricts Certain Types of Touching During Searches by Government Officials
Legislation (Nay)

June 29, 2011 - -Prohibits a public servant from committing certain actions while performing his or her assigned job duties including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. 1):-Performing ...

SB 8 - Management and Operation of Public Schools
Legislation (Nay)

June 16, 2011 - Authorizes school districts to suspend or dismiss an employee if the employee's contract is voided by actions, including, but not limited to, one of ...

HB 5 - Interstate Health Care Compact
Legislation (Nay)

June 16, 2011 - -Requires member states to seek Congressional approval of the Compact (Sec. 1). -Authorizes each member state's legislature to regulate health care within the state, and ...

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Recent Public Statements

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011-2012 Texas National Federation of Independent Business Positions [House Only] 50%
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 17%
2011 Texas Association of Business Cumulative Score 33%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($75,411.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Ruth Jones McClendon refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Webmail
http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/email/?district=120&session=83

Capitol Website
http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/?district=120

Capitol
Room CAP 3S.02, Capitol
Post Office Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
Phone: 512-463-0708
Fax: 512-463-7071

District
403 South WW White Road
Suite 210
San Antonio, TX 78219
Phone: 210-225-2107
Fax: 210-333-7700

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