What People Are Saying
Constituent Comments:
“We continue to appreciate greatly your service to the state and the Legislature. Thank you so much for the crucial role you played in the Highway 6 proposal.”
“Keep up the good work! I am pleased to see you are concerned with important issues instead of ideological nonsense!”
“Thank you for your support for our schools. We need more people like you who care about making education the number one focus.”
GHASP Galveston Houston Association for Smog Prevention July 12, 2007
“We are grateful for your dedication to improving air quality in Houston. Thank you for authoring House Bill 2890 during the 80th legislative session, which would have reduced toxic air pollution in our communities.
Quorum Report 5/24/07
“As QR reported yesterday, legislation to revise sunset dates for some state agencies caught folks’ attention after it was discovered that the Texas Department of Insurance would have its review date pushed back to 2011. That would mean that the state agency with arguably one of the greatest impacts on the everyday lives of Texans would go 18 years between reviews. Rep. Hubert Vo won approval to instruct the conferees (appointed to the conference committee on the bill) to keep the TDI sunset date unchanged.”
Association of Texas Professional Educators 9/6/06
Presenting their Freedom to Teach Award to Hubert Vo – “For demonstrating exceptional support of public education.
Alief Independent School District Board of Trustees “You Make a Difference” award for speaking out on important issues affecting the district and public education.
“Mr. Vo never hesitates to step up to the plate on behalf of Alief ISD,” said Superintendent Louis Stoemer. “When he is not representing us in Austin, he is very involved and visible in the community.”
Houston Chronicle 10/08/2006
Vo has shown a refreshing willingness to work across party lines for the benefit of his constituents.
The Quorum Report May 30, 2005
HOUSE MEMBERS CONTINUE TO BESTOW HONORS ON THEIR PEERS
Various members being noted while the House waits to adjourn.
In other action on the House floor this evening, Rep. Hubert Vo was named Freshman of the Year by the Legislative Study Group.
Houston Chronicle Editorial | 11/10/04
Two cities / Immigrant’s win in state House race shines a light on Houston’s political and social future. (Excerpt)
THIS year’s race for state representative, District 149, can be seen as a tale of two cities. In one city, year after year, the white Republican residents in the majority choose a white, Republican representative committed to low taxes and inadequate government services. In the other city, the population is diverse and growing more so. An immigrant from Vietnam is able to get slightly more than half the vote by expressing concern for children’s health insurance, education and other social services.
The first city is an historical reference point. The second city constitutes today’s reality and sheds light on Houston’s future.
The Chronicle endorsed the candidacy of incumbent Republican state Rep. Talmadge Heflin, in part because of his assurance that he would work in the coming session to restore funds cut from children’s health and other social programs. The Chronicle congratulates Democrat Hubert Vo on his apparent victory, secured by the slender margin of 31 votes.
Vo embodies Houston’s open and constantly changing society. A native of Vietnam, Vo gained his education in Houston and made the most of his business opportunities. Vo’s grass-roots campaign imparts the lesson that in evolving suburban districts, Republicans cannot take victory for granted.
