Currently holds the office of Texas House of Representatives - District 135 until January 13, 2025.
Candidate for Texas House of Representatives - District 135 in 2024 Texas General Election.
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Get StartedThere are concrete actions we can take now that I continue to fight for in Austin – like reforming our state bail system and strengthening the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve through deescalation training and community policing initiatives. Learn more
The inequities in our criminal justice system are serious and systemic challenge that we must confront with conviction and pragmatism. From the conduct of police officers to uneven sentencing to the for-profit prison model, critical changes are needed to ensure that all Americans are viewed equally in the eyes of the law. Learn more
Education professionals are the backbone of our education system. It’s time to give them a much-needed raise – our teachers, support staff, and hard-working administrators. We must also ensure that retired teachers are given the benefits and protections they deserve. Learn more
Funding a high-quality education system for our children is a top priority of mine. We need to evaluate our corporate tax structure and close corporate loopholes that drain our state’s revenue to the detriment of critical areas like education funding. Learn more
As the oil and gas industry contracts, more and more energy jobs will be tied directly to Clean Energy. That’s why it’s important to encourage commercial growth by incentivizing clean energy and pushing for more environmentally friendly business practices in Texas. Learn more
We need to strengthen our background check system and close loopholes that allow some gun sales to happen without even cursory check into whether or not an individual should own a guns. Learn more
I support the Second Amendment. I also believe that there exists no conflict between the the basic rights of gun owners and common-sense gun reform. Learn more
We should ensure access to a full range of reproductive healthcare and education, from sex ed to contraception to abortion to prenatal and postpartum care. Learn more
We must fight for Medicaid Expansion to reduce cost and expand access across Texas – and I won’t stop fighting until that’s a reality. Learn more
To accelerate progress, I believe that we must implement an incentive system for road construction, similar to what Mayor Bill White used so effectively with road renovations in our downtown area. We should reward contractors for finishing projects early, not delaying them unnecessarily. Learn more
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