Candidate for Texas House of Representatives - District 2 in 2024 Texas General Election.
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Get StartedShe believes that we must appropriately fund education, invest in our infrastructure and use taxpayer dollars wisely. She will always look at ways to eliminate wasteful expenditures, and work towards lowering the tax burden on our constituents while still providing excellent services. Learn more
She will work to improve TRS benefits, provide teachers a much-deserved pay raise, so we can attract quality educators to teach our children. Kristen also supports giving retired teachers a Cost-of-Living Adjustment to make sure they’re benefits keep pace with inflation. Learn more
Kristen supports increasing the basic allotment for students, and is opposed to unfunded state mandates, high stakes testing, and the A-F letter grading system. Learn more
Kristen also supports allowing full practice authority for nurse practitioners. Learn more
Kristen will fight to expand Medicaid and telehealth services so East Texans don’t have to travel far for medical care. Learn more
Healthcare is a right, and Kristen is committed to ensuring Rural Texans have access. Learn more
Kristen believes we need to do more to increase internet access in rural communities, and will fight to increase the funding in the Broadband Infrastructure Fund. Learn more
Recognizing the need for fair wages, Kristen will fight to increase the minimum wage in Texas. Raising the minimum wage will help ensure that all workers in East Texas are paid a living wage, reducing poverty and allowing families to achieve financial stability. This will also help retain talent and attract new businesses to the area. Learn more
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