Candidate for Texas House of Representatives - District 12 in 2026 Texas General Election.
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Get StartedInstead of building a separate system, I want Texas to invest more directly in the schools already serving our communities. That means adequate public-school funding, better pay for teachers, and dedicated classroom resources so educators are not expected to cover basic supplies out of their own pockets. It also means helping schools recruit and retain good teachers and making sure students have the support they need to succeed. Learn more
And education should not stop at high school. Adults also need affordable, accessible opportunities to continue learning, build new skills, or prepare for a changing workforce. Education should create opportunity at every stage of life. Parents deserve choices when it comes to their children’s education, but those choices should not come at the expense of strong neighborhood public schools. My goal is to repeal SB 2 and refocus our attention on a public education system that is accountable to taxpayers, available to every Texas child, and part of a broader commitment to lifelong learning. Learn more
Water is just as important. As Texas continues to grow, we have to be smarter about how we use and protect it. Conserving water, expanding responsible reuse, and planning for future demand can help make sure our communities have a reliable supply for generations to come. Learn more
Texas has a long history as an energy leader, and I believe we have an opportunity to lead again as we move toward cleaner sources of energy. We should encourage a transition that reduces emissions while creating jobs and new opportunities for Texas workers. I support a carbon fee-and-dividend program as one way to encourage that transition, with the money it generates reinvested directly into Texas communities. Learn more
I believe healthcare is a basic human right, and I support expanding Medicaid in Texas. Expansion would build on a system our state already operates rather than require us to create something entirely new. It would allow more low-income Texans to access routine, preventive, and lifesaving care while also helping hospitals and healthcare providers get paid for care that too often goes uncompensated. Learn more
Expanding Medicaid would give more Texans a way to access the healthcare they need while strengthening the providers and hospitals our communities depend on. I want Texas to accept Medicaid expansion and use it responsibly to build a healthier state where access to care depends less on a person’s paycheck. Learn more
A Texas state representative does not control ICE or federal immigration law, and I think it is important to be honest about that. But Texas lawmakers do make decisions about how our state and local governments interact with federal enforcement. I support giving communities greater discretion over those relationships and pushing for transparency and humane treatment in detention facilities. Learn more
My parents’ story shaped how I see immigration and why I believe our policies should balance responsibility with basic humanity.Millions of undocumented immigrants are already living, working, raising families, and contributing to communities across the United States. Simply pretending they can all be removed is neither practical nor humane. Learn more
Immigration enforcement must also respect due process. No American citizen or person lawfully present in this country should have to fear being wrongly detained, and undocumented immigrants should still be treated with basic dignity while their cases are resolved. Learn more
Growth can be good for our communities, but it should be responsible growth. The people who live in Grimes County should have a voice in how their community changes and confidence that their needs are being considered alongside the economic opportunities the project may bring. Learn more
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