The following is a news release from The Texas Tribune:
The Texas Tribune will host a free, open-to-the-public lunchtime event – A Conversation with State Sen. Charles Perry and State Reps. Dustin Burrows and John Frullo, at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 3, at Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
Perry, R-Lubbock, has represented Senate District 28 since 2014. He serves as chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Committee and sits on the Criminal Justice, Transportation and Health & Human Services committees. Previously, Perry served two terms in the Texas House. He is also a practicing CPA in Lubbock.
Burrows, R-Lubbock, has represented House District 83 since 2015. He sits on the House Investments & Financial Services and Agriculture & Livestock committees. Burrows currently practices at the law firm of McClesky, Harriger, Brazill & Graff and primarily focuses on commercial litigation and representing agriculture producers in West Texas.
Frullo, R-Lubbock, has represented House District 84 since 2011. He serves as chairman of the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee and sits on the Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee. Previously Frullo served as chairman of the Lubbock County Republican Party and sat on the board of directors for the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.
The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A session. A light lunch will be provided. The conversation will be livestreamed at texastribune.org/livestream, and the video will be available for viewing afterward. For media RSVP, contact Natalie Choate at nchoate@texastribune.org. General registration is open at texastribune.org/events.
WHAT:
A Texas Tribune Conversation with State Sen. Charles Perry and State Reps. Dustin Burrows and John Frullo
WHO:
State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock)
State Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock)
State Rep. John Frullo (R-Lubbock)
Evan Smith, Texas Tribune CEO and co-founder
WHERE:
Texas Tech University – United Supermarkets Arena, City Bank Conference Center, 1701 Indiana Ave., Lubbock, TX 79409. Complimentary visitor parking is available in the parking lots adjacent to the arena (parking map). To park in these lots, register your car in advance of the event here.
WHEN:
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Friday, November 3. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Conversation and livestream begin promptly at noon.
CONTACT:
The Texas Tribune – Natalie Choate (512-716-8640 or nchoate@texastribune.org)
This event is presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and is hosted by Texas Tech University. This series of conversations is generously sponsored by AT&T, BP, PepsiCo, Walmart and Southwest Airlines, the official airline of Texas Tribune Events. Media support provided by Texas Tech University Public Media, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and KAMC, your local election headquarters. Foundation support is provided by the Hatton W. Sumners Foundation. Tribune events are also supported through contributions from our founding investors and members. Though donors and corporate sponsors underwrite Texas Tribune events, they play no role in determining the content, panelists or line of questioning.
The Texas Tribune is a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization that informs Texans – and engages with them – about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Learn more at texastribune.org.
(News release from The Texas Tribune)