Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Texas 23rd Congressional District in 2026 Texas Primary Election.
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Get StartedGretel supports policies that make it easier for small businesses to start, grow, and thrive. This includes access to affordable capital, grants for rural entrepreneurs, support for local manufacturers and artisans, and improved broadband and infrastructure so businesses can compete in a modern economy. She believes in strengthening local chambers, business incubators, and community organizations that help small employers succeed. Learn more
Gretel is committed to restoring strong environmental protections and ensuring public agencies have the resources they need to protect land, water, and wildlife. She supports science-based decision-making, climate resilience investments, and policies that prevent special interests from exploiting public resources at the expense of local communities. Learn more
Gretel also understands the challenges farmers and ranchers face. She supports programs that help family agricultural operations manage rising costs, conserve water, adapt to a changing climate, and stay profitable without sacrificing their land or way of life. She believes in expanding resources for soil health, drought resilience, and regenerative practices that strengthen both the land and the local economy. Learn more
Her priorities include improving access to primary care, mental health care, reproductive health care, and preventive services. When people can get the care they need close to home, families are healthier and communities are stronger. Learn more
Gretel believes health care is a basic right for every person. She supports expanding Medicaid so more Texans can receive affordable, reliable care. She is committed to protecting and strengthening Medicare so seniors can access the doctors and treatments they depend on. She also supports stronger services and funding for people with disabilities, including home and community based care that allows individuals to live with independence and dignity. Learn more
Her priorities include modernizing the immigration system, reducing backlogs, strengthening legal pathways, improving border infrastructure in ways that prioritize safety and humanity, and ensuring families are not separated. Gretel believes immigration reform must be rooted in compassion, smart policy, and respect for human rights. Learn more
Gretel supports creating a clear and achievable path to citizenship for long term residents who live, work, and raise families in the United States. She believes Dreamers deserve permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship that honors their contributions. She is committed to protecting and expanding DACA so young people can pursue education, careers, and stability without fear of being torn from the only home they have ever known. . Learn more
Raising wages, expanding workforce training and apprenticeships, and creating jobs through investments in infrastructure, clean energy, and resilient communities. She believes families should be able to build financial security through stable employment, affordable housing, and access to childcare. Learn more
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