Staff Members Our hardworking staff is capable of answering any questions you may have. If you ever need anything, please feel free to contact us at any time. For our part, we are committed to ensuring that rural Texas gets all of the attention it deserves!  Toll-free Hotline:   (877)  99GO-TEX E-Mail: ruraltexas@tda.state.tx.us  Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas  78711 Gene Richards Assistant Commissioner for Marketing and Promotion (512) 463-7647 gene.richards@tda.state.tx.us Kerry Neely Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Marketing and Promotion (512) 475-0342 kerry.neely@tda.state.tx.us For general Rural Community information including Membership, Hardworking Communities, and Workshops: Natalie Houghton Marketing Coordinator for Rural Texas Communities (512) 463-6490 natalie.houghton@tda.state.tx.us Vacant Administrative Assistant for Rural Texas Communities (512) 463-6112 ruraltexas@tda.state.tx.us For information on Rural Community Grant Programs: Debbie Wall Funding Coordinator for Marketing and Promotion (512) 463-7731 debbie.wall@tda.state.tx.us Sonia Hernandez Grant Specialist for Marketing and Promotion (512) 463-8382 sonia.hernandez@tda.state.tx.us

Rural Economic Development Staff Toll-Free Rural Assistance Hotline (877) 428-7848