“The dedication and hard work of local police officers have made our area a great place to live and raise a family. Having the endorsement of our law enforcement officials is an incredible honor,” Dr. Bonnen said. “I will proudly support the needs of our officers whose service keeps our families protected.”

Support for Dr. Bonnen’s campaign continues to grow, including endorsements from Texas Right to Life, Young Conservatives of Texas, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, Texas Association of Realtors, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Medical Association, Texas Hospital Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Association of Business, Texas Civil Justice League, and the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT).

In addition to being a successful neurosurgeon and founding partner of Houston Physicians’ Hospital, Dr. Bonnen is the founder and President of the Texas Brain and Spine Center. A member of the Heritage Bank Board of Directors, he also devotes his time to missions with Builders without Borders of Texas, Friendswood Community Church, and the Medical Strategic Network. Dr. Bonnen and his wife, Kim, have lived in Friendswood for more than a decade with their two daughters.

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Charley Wilkison, CLEAT Director of Public Affairs, said, “CLEAT is pleased to endorse Dr. Greg Bonnen’s campaign because of his longstanding commitment to law enforcement and criminal justice issues, and his public position regarding issues that will impact the rank and file officers of the state.”

“I am honored to be supported by the men and women in law enforcement who keep our families safe. Our officers protect us each time they put on their uniform and they deserve lawmakers who will protect their ability to do their job,” Dr. Bonnen said.

Support for Dr. Bonnen’s campaign continues to grow, including endorsements from Texas Right to Life, Young Conservatives of Texas, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, Texas Association of Realtors, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Medical Association, Texas Hospital Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Association of Business, and the Texas Civil Justice League.

In addition to being a successful neurosurgeon and founding partner of Houston Physicians’ Hospital, Dr. Bonnen is the founder and President of the Texas Brain and Spine Center. A member of the Heritage Bank Board of Directors, he also devotes his time to missions with Builders without Borders of Texas, Friendswood Community Church, and the Medical Strategic Network. Dr. Bonnen and his wife, Kim, have lived in Friendswood for more than a decade with their two daughters.

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Carol Sims, TCJL PAC Treasurer, said, “Dr. Greg Bonnen’s experience as a business owner and physician make him acutely aware of the need for business liability reforms.  As the next State Representative for District 24, we know Dr. Bonnen will be a valuable partner in maintaining and advancing lawsuit reforms that are good for Texans.”

“Frivolous lawsuits are damaging to small businesses, the court system, and our overall economy, which is why I am committed to keeping frivolous lawsuits out of Texas.  I appreciated Texas Civil Justice League’s endorsement and will support their efforts to protect the important lawsuit reforms that have helped keep Texas’ economy strong,” Dr. Bonnen said.

Support for Dr. Bonnen’s campaign continues to grow, including endorsements from Texas Right to Life, Young Conservatives of Texas, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, Texas Association of Realtors, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Medical Association, Texas Hospital Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, and the Texas Association of Business.

In addition to being a successful neurosurgeon and founding partner of Houston Physicians’ Hospital, Dr. Bonnen is the founder and President of the Texas Brain and Spine Center.  A member of the Heritage Bank Board of Directors, he also devotes his time to missions with Builders without Borders of Texas, Friendswood Community Church, and the Medical Strategic Network. Dr. Bonnen and his wife, Kim, have lived in Friendswood for more than a decade with their two daughters.

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“Dr. Bonnen, as a physician and business owner, knows that Obamacare is bad for Texas businesses.  He has already fought against the federal government’s destructive anti-jobs maneuvers – and won.  We know we can rely on Dr. Bonnen to advocate for Texas jobs and businesses to keep our economy moving in the right direction,” said Bill Hammond, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Business.

“We need a strong business climate in order to continue growing our environment.  As a business owner, I understand the importance of low taxes and regulations on our small businesses.  I understand what it takes to make payroll, balance a budget, and keep people working, and will bring that perspective to the Legislature as I work with the Texas Association of Business and others to advance pro-business measures,” Dr. Bonnen said.

Support for Dr. Bonnen’s campaign continues to grow, including endorsements from Texas Right to Life, Young Conservatives of Texas, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, Texas Association of Realtors, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Medical Association, Texas Hospital Association, and the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.

Founded in 1922, the Texas Association of Business is a broad-based, bipartisan organization representing more than 3,000 small and large Texas employers and 200 local chambers of commerce.

In addition to being a successful neurosurgeon and founding partner of Houston Physicians’ Hospital, Dr. Bonnen is the founder and President of the Texas Brain and Spine Center.  A member of the Heritage Bank Board of Directors, he also devotes his time to missions with Builders without Borders of Texas, Friendswood Community Church, and the Medical Strategic Network. Dr. Bonnen and his wife, Kim, have lived in Friendswood for more than a decade with their two daughters.

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The Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM) political action committee, the Manufacturers PAC of Texas (MPACT), today announced its endorsement of Greg Bonnen (R-Friendswood) in the House District 24 race in 2012.

“Manufacturing is a driving engine of the Texas economy and we proudly support candidates who consistently work to keep manufacturing in Texas strong,” said Warren Mayberry, chairman of MPACT.  “We are confident that Greg Bonnen will work to advance a strong manufacturing climate in Texas and he’s the right choice for his district.”

For a complete list of the Texas Association of Manufacturers’ policy principles, please visit http://www.manufacturetexas.org/TAM_principles.

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MPACT is the Political Action Committee for the Texas Association of Manufacturers, which represents over 400 large and small companies from every manufacturing sector, employing more than 838,000 Texans with an average compensation of $76,000 a year (the highest in the private sector). Texas Association of Manufacturers is online at www.manufacturetexas.org.  Join TAM on Facebook.com/TXManufacturers.

“Dr. Bonnen is a strong fiscal conservative who is committed to supporting Texas businesses, which are the lifeblood of our state’s economy. As a physician, he also brings practical experience and common sense to issues like health care and education,” said Texas Farm Bureau and AGFUND President Kenneth Dierschke. “His family is in the cattle business and he is familiar with agriculture issues. The citizens of House District 24 will be well represented with Dr. Bonnen serving them in Austin.”

Bonnen is a practicing neurosurgeon in Galveston County and he founded the Texas Brain and Spine Center. He also is chairman of the board for Houston Physician’s Hospital, which he helped found in 2003.

AGFUND is Texas Farm Bureau’s political action fund. It is a legal entity separate from the Texas Farm Bureau and may endorse and contribute to political candidates. AGFUND is funded by voluntary contributions from TFB members.
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Dr. Joseph Graham, President, Texas Right to Life said, “We are confident that Dr. Greg Bonnen’s dedication to protecting the sanctity of human life will make him an effective voice for the unborn in the Texas Legislature.  Texas Right to Life is pleased to lend our full support to Dr. Bonnen and has encouraged pro-life voters to do the same.”

“I am fully committed to protecting the life of the unborn, which is why I am so honored to have the endorsement of Texas Right to Life.   Human life is precious and delicate; something I’m confronted with on a daily basis as a surgeon.  Working with pro-life groups and individuals, we can ensure steps are taken to protect human life,” Dr. Bonnen said.

In addition to Texas Right to Life, support for Dr. Bonnen’s campaign continues to grow, including endorsements from Young Conservatives of Texas; Texans for Fiscal Responsibility; Texas Association of Realtors; the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association; the political arms of the Texas Medical Association and Texas Hospital Association; and the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.

In addition to being a successful neurosurgeon and founding partner of Houston Physicians’ Hospital, Dr. Bonnen is the founder and President of the Texas Brain and Spine Center.  A member of the Heritage Bank Board of Directors, he also devotes his time to missions with Builders without Borders of Texas, Friendswood Community Church, and the Medical Strategic Network. Dr. Bonnen and his wife, Kim, have lived in Friendswood for more than a decade with their two daughters.

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“Dr. Bonnen and hospitals, such as his Houston Phyicians’ Hospital, are major employers in the state, and workforce needs continue to grow as demand for services increases, especially among the elderly,” said John Hawkins, senior vice president of Advocacy and Public Policy for THA. “Dr. Bonnen, as a hospital owner and surgeon understands all too well the importance of sound health care policies. We look forward to working with Dr. Bonnen to address health care issues in the next legislative session.”

The 33-member HOSPAC board makes endorsements based on a candidate’s position on health care issues and input from local hospital representatives.

“Texas hospitals face numerous challenges in delivering care to our diverse, fast-growing population,” Hawkins said. “HOSPAC has endorsed candidates who recognize the importance of health care to all Texans, and value the role that hospitals play in caring for our communities as well as their significant contributions to the state’s economy.”

Learn more about HOSPAC at www.HOSPAC.org.

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About the Texas Hospital Association
Founded in 1930, the Texas Hospital Association is the leadership organization and principal advocate for the state’s hospitals and health care systems. Based in Austin, THA enhances its members’ abilities to improve accessibility, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care for all Texans. Learn more at www.tha.org  or follow THA on Twitter at http://twitter.com/texashospitals.

“As a surgeon and small businessman, Dr. Greg Bonnen understands that conservative principles which bolster the private sector, not inflate government, are critical to our state’s future success.  We are pleased to endorse Dr. Bonnen’s campaign and look forward to working with him in the Texas House,” said Tony McDonald, YCT Senior Vice Chairman.

“It is an honor to receive the endorsement of Young Conservatives of Texas, a well-respected organization that promotes the conservative values shared by families here in House District 24,” Dr. Greg Bonnen said.

In addition to being a successful neurosurgeon and founding partner of Houston Physicians’ Hospital, Dr. Bonnen is the founder and President of the Texas Brain and Spine Center.  A member of the Heritage Bank Board of Directors, he also devotes his time to missions with Builders without Borders of Texas, Friendswood Community Church, and the Medical Strategic Network. Dr. Bonnen and his wife, Kim, have lived in Friendswood for more than a decade with their two daughters.

Young Conservatives of Texas has promoted conservatism at universities across the Lone Star State for over three decades. The State’s most active political youth organization, YCT is composed of hundreds of members and alumni who participate in the full spectrum of politics. YCT issues the most respected ratings of the Texas legislature and is the only conservative group to have done so without interruption over the past 19 legislative sessions. For a full list of YCT’s endorsements, please visit www.YCT.org/endorsements.

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“Greg Bonnen is a principled conservative who will bring practical, commonsense principles to the Texas House,” said the president of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, Michael Quinn Sullivan. “Voters can count on Dr. Bonnen to oppose new taxes, reduce Texas’ tax burden, and demand greater accountability for how our money is spent in Austin.”

Bonnen is seeking the Republican nomination in the open-seat House District 24. The primary election is set for Tuesday, May 29.

“For a healthy Texas, we need strong conservatives like Greg Bonnen fighting for the values and principles that Texas families are demanding.”

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Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (www.EmpowerTexans.com) is one of the state’s leading organizations working to promote sound tax policy, government transparency, and greater efficiency in spending.