Candidate for Texas House of Representatives - District 142 in 2026 Texas Primary Election.
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Get StartedHe will fight for you and your rights by protecting voting rights and standing up against the inequitable gerrymandering attempts. With experience in advocating for underserved communities, he will ensure that your voice is heard and his votes/policies reflect the needs of this district. Learn more
In Austin, James Joseph will always stand with the LGBTQ community of our district, and across the Great State of Texas. Learn more
Dr. Joseph also plans to push for better community policing practices that encourage relationships between the police and the communities they are sworn to serve. Learn more
All schools should have equal resources, and this starts with better pay for teachers and well-equipped classrooms. We cannot continue to exploit the goodwill of our teachers if we hope to foster a welcoming learning environment that invites students to ask questions and learn critical thinking skills that will allow them to bring us into the future. Learn more
James Joseph will proudly defend our communities' voice in education, and will introduce legislation to bring the HISD home, and restore the power of our elected school board. Learn more
He knows that protecting clean air, water, and land isn’t just about preserving nature, it’s about protecting our health, our economy, and our children’s future. In the State House, James will fight to hold polluters accountable, invest in renewable energy, and push for policies that put community well‑being above corporate profits. Learn more
James Joseph has experience working with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and advocating for constituents who face the negative impacts of the decreasing restrictions on industries, in addition to being an outspoken voice against the Fifth Ward cancer cluster. Our environment has taken care of us for centuries; it’s time that we protect it. Learn more
Dr. Joseph is calling for a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, because weapons of war have no place in our neighborhoods, schools, or places of worship. Learn more
We deserve someone willing to stand up and demand common-sense gun laws and background checks. Learn more
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