Candidate for Texas House of Representatives - District 41 in 2026 Texas Primary Runoff Election.
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Get StartedWork to protect and stabilize USMCA trade relationships that are vital to South Texas economic prosperity. Learn more
Expand micro-grants for start-ups and emprendedores, and improve access to capital for women- and Latino-owned businesses. Learn more
Fight to cut unnecessary state red tape for small businesses. Learn more
Extend benefits like free full-day Pre-K (passed for teachers) to all school support personnel (aides, custodians, cafeteria workers) to improve recruitment and retention for the entire school team. Learn more
Champion programs that fully support dual-language instruction and invest in better resources and training for overworked bilingual educators. Learn more
Oppose all attempts to funnel public education dollars into private school voucher schemes. Instead, direct state resources to fully fund public education and increase the Basic Allotment. Learn more
Support state action to cap insulin prices, increase transparency, and prevent price gouging on essential medications. Learn more
Fight in the Texas House to expand Medicaid, bringing billions of federal dollars back to Texas and covering hundreds of thousands of uninsured Valley residents — including access to mental health care. Learn more
Housing Stability: Advocate for policies that stabilize the housing market and provide relief against surging rents and property taxes that are displacing working families. Learn more
Champion modern ports of entry and faster customs processes that support businesses and truckers. Learn more
Julio will fight in the Texas House for sustained funding for drainage, pumps, levees, and flood control infrastructure, with a focus on communities that have been ignored for decades. He will push to ensure flood mitigation dollars reach colonias and working-class neighborhoods, support home repair and flood-proofing assistance, and advance smarter planning standards so new development doesn’t make flooding worse for existing residents. Learn more
Julio will push for state support to improve Valley Metro service by increasing bus frequency, reducing wait times, and modernizing routes so workers, students, and seniors can get where they need to go on time. Reliable public transportation means better access to jobs, school, healthcare, and local businesses — and less traffic for everyone. Learn more
Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA): Secure a permanent and meaningful Cost of Living Adjustment for all retired teachers and state employees whose pensions have been decimated by inflation. Learn more
Wage Dignity and Labor Rights: Repeal Texas's "Right to Work for Less" laws, which are designed to weaken unions and drive down wages. Fight for strong labor protections and prevailing wage standards on all state contracts. Learn more
Paid Family Leave: Fight for a statewide Paid Family Leave program so no family must choose between a paycheck and caring for a newborn or sick loved one. Learn more
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