Currently holds the office of Texas House of Representatives - District 113 until January 11, 2027.
Candidate for Texas House of Representatives - District 113 in 2026 Texas Primary Election.
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Get StartedWe need to overturn SB 8 and make abortion legal, accessible, and safe beyond 6 weeks. Most people don’t know they are pregnant until after 6 weeks, and they are now being driven out of state to get the care they need for themselves and their family. Learn more
Rhetta will continue to work with leadership at all levels of government and others in our community who are unafraid to have the uncomfortable conversations necessary to find solutions, eliminate racial inequities, and eradicate racism. It will take all of us, working through this together, to find common ground solutions that will push us forward and in the right direction. Learn more
Rhetta hopes to pass the rest of the George Floyd Act and continue the work she and others have done to eliminate the school to prison pipeline. Rhetta promises to remain dedicated to making our communities safe for ALL of us, no matter what race, nationality, gender, or sexual orientation you are. Learn more
She wants to continue fostering a supportive atmosphere where Texans can continue to start their own businesses, create jobs, and employ local residents. Learn more
Investing in our teachers, students, and neighborhood public schools will continue to be Rhetta’s top priority in Austin and has to be a top priority for the state. Learn more
Rhetta vows to continue fighting for an equitable and just education system that works for all students and teachers. Learn more
Fully fund all day Pre-K. Learn more
Rhetta believes we need to invest in vocational training and apprenticeships. While going to college has proven to be a good path for many, not all Texans want to go to college or are able to. Some of our school districts are already doing this, and we need to look at those successes to ensure our citizens have a good job, with a livable wage. Learn more
Proud gun safety advocate and has been one of the few voices advocating for gun safety as Vice Chair of the Committee of Homeland Security and Public Safety. She strongly believes that we can and need to curtail gun violence in our communities and schools with common sense safety measures. Learn more
Permitless carry has made it possible to bypass gun safety training and make our communities less safe. Learn more
Rhetta wants to ensure all Texans have access to quality healthcare. She will work on expanding affordable medical coverage to improve overall health, through preventative care programs. Rhetta will fight against any law that attempts to take away protections and access to affordable healthcare. Learn more
We need to pass legislation that would make healthcare more affordable for the middle class and retired Texans. With a rising cost of living, it’s more important than ever to make sure our health needs are met without breaking the bank. Learn more
We need to expand Medicaid in Texas. State leaders are leaving federal money on the table that could be used to provide low-income Texans and families with affordable healthcare. It is irresponsible to leave this money on the table and leave our most vulnerable neighbors behind. Learn more
We need to raise the minimum wage in Texas to 15/hr to ensure fair wages for all. Learn more
Rhetta believes we need to increase teacher pay, provide additional training and support for our teachers. Learn more
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