Currently holds the office of Texas State Senate - District 27 until January 13, 2025.
Candidate for Texas State Senate - District 27 in 2024 Texas General Election.
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Get StartedIncrease access to capital to help small businesses come back from the pandemic and create a small business incubator fund to support innovation. Learn more
Support a strong business environment, especially for small businesses who are the driving force in job creation. Learn more
Increase investment in workforce development training, partnering with community colleges and Texas State Technical Institute. Learn more
Ensure state contracts are awarded evenly to businesses of all sizes. Learn more
Fund universal pre-K when brain development is critical and help ensure all children enter kindergarten ready to learn. Learn more
Address teacher burnout exacerbated by the pandemic by raising teacher pay and relieving the pressure to teach to the test. Learn more
Expand graduate degree programs throughout South Texas colleges to meet the demands for jobs in science, engineering, and energy industries. Learn more
Support and expand career technology education in K-12 to train for hirable job skills at salaries that can break the cycle of poverty. Learn more
Increase access to capital to help small businesses come back from the pandemic and create a small business incubator fund to support innovation. Learn more
Clamp down on price gouging during natural disasters and make sure the exorbitant costs incurred during the winter storm are not passed down onto consumers. Learn more
Support new mothers and expand Medicaid eligibility from 6 months to 1 year post pregnancy. Learn more
Expand Medicaid to ensure more working families have access to primary care doctors instead of relying on emergency rooms. Learn more
Address the nursing shortage and provide more scholarships to encourage young people into frontline health care careers and help keep the best and the brightest in our community. Learn more
Promote weatherization and strengthen emergency planning to ensure stability during hurricanes and natural disasters. Learn more
Advocate for increased broadband access for all residents to ensure everyone has access to quality telemedicine and expanded education. Learn more
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