Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Texas 18th Congressional District in 2026 Texas Primary Election.
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Get StartedExpanding paid internships, after-school centers, and tech-skills programs that open pathways to careers—not incarceration. Learn more
Investing in violence interruption, restorative justice, and youth mental health supports so young people get the help they need early. Learn more
Expanding survivor-centered support—including safe housing, trauma care, and legal protection—for those facing domestic and family violence. Learn more
Working to streamline the paperwork veterans face when applying for benefits—so earned care isn’t delayed or denied. Learn more
Fighting to restore VA funding and protect the care veterans have earned. Learn more
Expanding job training and trade programs connected to the area’s core industries: energy, petrochemical, health care (The Medical Center), transportation and logistics (Ship Channel). Learn more
Working to ensure residents have the skills and tools they need to thrive in an AI-driven economy. Learn more
Prioritizing outreach and contract-readiness support for women-, minority-, and veteran-owned firms so neighborhoods across the district keep more of the wealth they create. Learn more
Breaking down barriers to federal contracting with clear navigation, training, and matchmaking so entrepreneurs of all backgrounds can compete, win, and scale. Learn more
Supporting community-based maternal health programs that center prevention, doulas, and culturally responsive care. Learn more
Working to bring more federal resources to the district to tackle the maternal mortality crisis head-on. Learn more
Expanding affordable, community-based, culturally responsive mental health services so help is accessible to everyone, where and when they need it. Learn more
Increasing access to mobile mental health units, 24/7 crisis teams, and trauma-informed counseling centers across the district. Learn more
Backing the Credit for Caring Act and other measures to provide financial relief for unpaid caregivers. Learn more
Using tax credits, grants, and low-interest loans to bring grocery stores, farmers markets, and mobile vendors into underserved neighborhoods. Learn more
Expanding paid leave, flexible scheduling, and job protections so working caregivers don’t have to choose between a paycheck and their loved ones. Learn more
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