We also want to obtain representation in Austin as soon as we can. Steve Balas is chairman of the Committee on Texas Legislative Issues and is doing a great job. While there continues to be an effort to keep this issue from coming to the House floor for a vote, indications are that a compromise may be close at hand that will indeed lift the 40 year ban on selling rice to Cuba. It is expected that as much as 100,000 Metric Tons of milled rice could move into the Island within 6 months. PAC - Please do not forget we need to contribute to those who are helping us.
Any amount is needed and appreciated.