Candidate for Texas State Senate - District 20 in 2020 Texas General Election.
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Fiscally responsible disaster assistance should be available to farmers and ranchers facing drought conditions. Learn more
We must do our part to attract new business by partnering with Federal Government entities to provide more affordable housing and expand vocational training. Learn more
Removal of unnecessary Federal regulations will boost our economy and allow us to get on with the business of governing according to our needs and goals. Learn more
I support Senator Cornyn’s TOOLS Act to help communities in their recovery efforts. The Act would allow localities to partner with area non-profits to revitalize neighborhoods and housing in the wake of a disaster, streamlining recovery efforts. Learn more
We must secure promised Federal funding to widen and deepen the Port Corpus Christi ship channel. Our Port is a national asset and largest exporter of crude oil in the U.S. $50 Billion of industrial projects currently underway rely on our ship channel and will create tens of thousands of jobs and Billions of dollars in economic activity. Learn more
Let’s scale STEM educational programs at Community and 4 year College levels to meet workforce demand and support a culture of innovation. Learn more
Let’s scale STEM educational programs at Community and 4 year College levels to meet workforce demand and support a culture of innovation. Learn more
We need to develop land use practices and encourage businesses to conserve ecosystems while enhancing our economy. Learn more
As we continue to expand, we must advance policies that preserve our natural habitats and ensure clean air and water to sustain our community. Learn more
Protecting our natural wildlife habitats and preserving our natural resources will safeguard the health of our families and ensure a strong tourism industry. Adequate quality water supplies are essential to support our ecosystem and agricultural industry. As we continue to expand, we must advance policies that preserve our natural habitats and ensure clean air and water to sustain our community. We need to develop land use practices and encourage businesses to conserve ecosystems while enhancing our economy. Learn more
Short-term solutions to Gun Violence entail strengthening security measures within and around schools. Long-term solutions include development and implementation of preventive education programs for parents, teachers, and students to identify and effectively deal with mental health problems among youth. Learn more
Reforming gun laws to raise legal age limit and tightening background checks will help to keep guns out of the hands of unstable youth and individuals. Learn more
Government reporting programs should be streamlined to allow physicians to provide needed care and enhance patient outcomes. Learn more
Rural healthcare and healthcare for veterans need to be enhanced to attract providers to remote areas and to assure healthcare is accessible closer to home. Learn more
Allowing purchasing of insurance for specific needs only, across state lines, and to those with pre-exising conditions will help meet healthcare needs of the under insured. Learn more
e need to allow private plans to compete against Medicare, giving patients more choices and revise rules for supplemental insurance programs. Learn more
We need to save Medicare, implementing cost-sharing mechanisms and revise rules for supplemental insurance programs. Learn more
I support Senator Cornyn’s TOOLS Act to help communities in their recovery efforts. The Act would allow localities to partner with area non-profits to revitalize neighborhoods and housing in the wake of a disaster, streamlining recovery efforts. Learn more
Immigration laws need to be reformed to make them fairer, merit based, and enforceable. DACA individuals who have demonstrated moral character and contributed to the tax base should be allowed to earn legal status and pursue the path to citizenship. A balance between honoring our immigrant heritage and securing the safety of our citizens needs to be reached. Learn more
DACA individuals who have demonstrated moral character and contributed to the tax base should be allowed to earn legal status and pursue the path to citizenship. A balance between honoring our immigrant heritage and securing the safety of our citizens needs to be reached. Learn more
We need to enhance Border security in a cost effective way, combining high technology with border wall expansion. Funds forfeited by drug cartel should be directed to pay for increased border security. Learn more
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