Candidate for Texas House of Representatives - District 58 in 2024 Texas General Election.
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Get StartedOn the criminal side of childhood sex abuse: A) Harsher penalties for these crimes. Learn more
Absolute sentencing guidelines to exclude the possibility of probation for the first offense. No more wiggle room. A two strikes rule. This legislation is currently not drafted, but I am currently consulting with prosecutors and district attorneys from across the state on the way ahead. Learn more
The Statute of Limitations for "most" crimes against our children has already been eliminated. However, there are a few laws that need to be modified to bring them up to the current standard. Learn more
I will introduce a bill that civilly and completely eliminates the statute of limitations for child sex abuse crimes in the State of Texas, with a legislative lookback window for athree years. This legislation is already drafted. Learn more
Texas could explore the use of targeted fees or special taxes on specific goods, services, or industries. For example, taxes on luxury items, non-essential services, or environmental impact fees could generate revenue while reducing the need for property taxes. Learn more
Many states make tax accommodations to entice new business into their states, that is nothing new. If Texas were to increase corporate taxes by a few percentage points, we would still be in the top five states that are most favored by corporations, which could reduce the burden on property taxes. Learn more
Texas could implement taxes on digital streaming services, software, online marketplaces, and other internet-based transactions to capture revenue from emerging industries. This approach would be fairer to brick-and-mortar businesses that are already subject to taxes and would tap into a growing sector of the economy. Learn more
If elected, I will reject vouchers if it is submitted again. Learn more
By increasing taxes or royalties on the extraction of oil, natural gas, and other natural resources, Texas could raise significant revenue. This approach would take advantage of the state's natural wealth and offset the need for property taxes. Learn more
Texas needs to employ any and all legal means at its disposal, that are humane, to protect our border with Mexico, in the absence, inability or unwillingness of the United States and Mexican governments to do so. The US/Mexican border is not Ellis Island, but with a national, sensible immigration policy that is not protracted in nature, it very well could be one day. Learn more
Property owners may face rising tax bills with little to no increase in the quality of services, such as public education or infrastructure. This disconnect leads to frustration and erodes public trust in local government and the tax system. Eliminating property taxes would remove this unfair burden, creating the opportunity for a more transparent and equitable system of funding public services. Learn more
By broadening the sales tax base to include more goods and services, the state could significantly increase revenue. A broader sales tax base would ensure that more transactions contribute to public services, spreading the tax burden across all residents rather than concentrating it solely on property owners. A consumption-based tax is also seen as more equitable, as individuals are taxed based on what they spend, not what they own. Learn more
Eliminating property taxes would provide immediate financial relief to millions of Texans and foster a more stable housing market. Learn more
Texas could design an income tax with progressive rates, ensuring that higher-income individuals contribute more, while protecting low- and middle-income earners. This shift would balance the tax burden more fairly and align Texas with other states that fund services through both income and sales taxes. Such a system would reduce over-reliance on property taxes while ensuring a steady stream of revenue for state needs. Forty-one states tax both property and income. Learn more
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