Currently holds the office of Texas House of Representatives - District 144 until January 13, 2025.
Candidate for Texas House of Representatives - District 144 in 2024 Texas General Election.
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Get StartedDuring the 86th Legislative Session, Mary Ann passed House Bill 4347, which amended the Tax Code to allow the City of Baytown to use state and local hotel tax revenue and other tax proceeds to construct a convention center hotel on Bayland Island. The center will bring revenue to the City by attracting various industries, businesses and tourists to Baytown. Learn more
Mary Ann will continue to work with the Texas Workforce Commission with the goal of creating programs aimed at helping businesses survive, while getting Texans back to work safely. Learn more
House District 144 contains San Jacinto College and Lee College, and both play a key role in helping to close the gap between high school graduates and energy industry jobs at all levels. Mary Ann will continue to partner with these institutions and support increased funding. Learn more
During the 86th Legislative Session, Mary Ann proudly supported House Bill 3745, which renewed the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) and its funds. TERP funding is utilized by various industries in the region and serves as a great incentive for helping reduce pollution and improve air quality. Learn more
Last session, Mary Ann worked with the Alzheimer’s Association on House Bill 284, which would have required that nursing homes and assisted living facilities disclose to patients and/or loved ones, whether or not they have a state-issued certification to care for Alzheimer’s patients. Alzheimer’s certified facilities are required to provide additional staff, a planned activity program, adequate security, and supervision. The bill passed the House of Representatives, however, it did not make it past the Senate floor. Mary Ann plans to carry this bill again in hopes of protecting vulnerable Alzheimer’s patients and ensuring they have proper care. Learn more
Mary Ann will continue to push for better quality and easier access to health care. She will continue to support Medicaid expansion for the state of Texas. Currently, we are leaving millions of dollars on the table that can be used to help Texans in need. Learn more
Transportation safety and infrastructure quality have been a part of Mary Ann’s legislative priorities each session. Learn more
Hurricane Harvey greatly impacted the area and made it clear that improving flood infrastructure is critical. Mary Ann supported the Harris County Bond Program in August 2018, which helped increase funding for the Harris County Flood Control District. Today, we see the results of many projects underway, from drainage projects to dam repair and improved flood mapping. At the state level, Mary Ann voted in favor of several bills aimed at helping the region better deal with flooding. Learn more
Mary Ann believes in protecting all Texans and has worked tirelessly to pass legislation with the safety of consumers in mind. Learn more
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