Video: Texas Tribune interviews Leticia Van de Putte
Date Posted: 2/06/2014 | Author: Jennifer Mitchell, CAE
This morning, Evan Smith of the Texas Tribune interviewed Sen. Leticia Van de Putte (D–San Antonio) in front of a live audience. Van de Putte is running for Lieutenant Governor this year. Watch the full video from today's event to learn more about the Democratic challenger vying for this important statewide elected office.
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