The Houston Tea Party Society is presenting an informational meeting tomorrow night to help you (and me) prepare for the very long ballot this November. From the Facebook event information:

Join Houston’s original Tea Party in the ultimate election day primer for what’s on your ballot.

In this free event we’ll go over the issues on local, state, and federal levels to make sure Houston is up to speed on what we’ll be voting on and how you can change the electoral landscape.

We’re bringing together a panel of seasoned activists and watchdogs to share information we all should know before early voting begins!

Local issues, like what are the details of the Metro, HCC, and HISD bonds and the city of Houston? What we should watch for in the Texas State Legislature? How can you help in Senate races in other states?

Be informed and ready for November! Please bring all you and your friends and don’t miss it!

If this event is typical of others presented by Felicia Cravens and the HTPS, it will be long on information and short on rhetoric, so those of you that are frightened by media portrayals of tea party groups can relax and attend. You’ll learn facts that will help you make the right decision on down ballot items, particularly several bond issues and a METRO vote. Rumors are that several high-profile Republicans (namely those known for pay-to-play endorsements) will either sit out regarding the bond/METRO issues or will actively support the bonds and vote against the METRO resolution. If you attend, you will have the knowledge to agree or disagree with them.

So come on out and be informed BEFORE you vote! I know, a novel idea, but it is worth trying.

Event:  Houston Tea Party Society Election Season Ballot Primer

Date: Tuesday, October 9th

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: The Westin Galleria Houston 5060 West Alabama, Houston, Texas 77056 (click for map)