Candidate for Texas House of Representatives - District 132 in 2026 Texas Primary Election.
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Get StartedRepeal Texas’s Total Abortion Ban and Replace it with Gestational Limits Based on Medical Consensus. Restore abortion access up to the point of fetal viability (18 weeks) with clear exceptions for maternal health and fetal abnormalities. Learn more
Establish Legal Protections for Healthcare Providers. Enact legislation that shields medical professionals from criminal prosecution when providing abortion care under defined medical circumstances. Learn more
Invest in Reproductive Health Infrastructure and Education. Expand access to family planning, contraception, and comprehensive sex education to reduce unintended pregnancies. Reproductive health policy must be proactive, not just reactive. Learn more
Provide every student with a laptop and high-speed internet, funded by state and federal partnerships, addressing the 20% of Texas households without broadband access. Learn more
Universal Pre-K: Establish free, full-day pre-K for all 4-year-olds (and eventually 3-year-olds), building on current programs that only serve some low-income families. Learn more
Reduce reliance on high-stakes STAAR tests, which disproportionately harm low-income and minority students, and replace them with holistic assessments (e.g., portfolios, growth metrics). Learn more
21st-Century Curriculum: Shift from rote memorization and standardized test obsession (STAAR) to project-based learning, critical thinking, and digital literacy. Include climate education and comprehensive, inclusive history reflecting Texas’s multicultural roots. Learn more
Shift funds from bloated prison systems or corporate subsidies (e.g., 20 billion in annual tax breaks) to schools. Learn more
Strengthen school boards with training and resources while curbing state takeovers of struggling districts (like Houston ISD in 2023), ensuring local voices—especially parents of color—shape decisions. Learn more
Invest 10 billion over a decade to repair crumbling schools (e.g., in Dallas ISD, where some buildings are over 50 years old) and build sustainable, storm-resistant campuses given Texas’s weather challenges. Learn more
After-School Programs: Allocate grants for enrichment like tutoring, arts, and sports, especially in districts where 52% of students are Hispanic and may lack access to extracurriculars. Learn more
Cap Property Tax Growth: Implement progressive tax reforms to ease the burden on working families while ensuring wealthy districts don’t hoard resources, redirecting excess funds to underperforming schools. Learn more
Ban new charter school expansions unless they meet the same transparency and equity standards as public schools, and end voucher programs that siphon funds from public education. Learn more
Lobby for increased Title I funding and infrastructure grants from the Federal Government. Learn more
Fully Fund Benefits: Restore full state funding for teacher healthcare and pensions, reversing cuts made in recent years, to retain experienced educators. Learn more
Graduation rates rise from 90% to 95%, achievement gaps narrow by 50%, and Texas ranks in the top 10 states for education. Learn more
Raise Teacher Salaries: Increase average teacher pay from 58,000 (below the national average) to at least 65,000 statewide, with bonuses for those in high-need subjects (e.g., STEM, special education) or underserved areas like the Rio Grande Valley. Learn more
Reduce Classroom Sizes: Hire more teachers and aides to lower student-teacher ratios. Learn more
Increase corporate taxes on Texas’s booming energy and tech sectors, close tax loopholes for high earners, and legalize recreational cannabis (with revenue earmarked for education, as in Colorado). Learn more
Reform the Foundation School Program to prioritize additional resources for low-income districts, English language learners, and students with disabilities. Learn more
We need campaign finance reform that puts power back where it belongs: with the people. Learn more
Cap appraisal increases. Legislate a lower cap on how much the appraised value of homes can increase annually by lowering the current cap from 10% to 5%. Learn more
Increase homestead exemption. Learn more
Establish a task force to review the property appraisal process for transparency, accuracy and fairness. Learn more
Expand tax relief programs for specific demographics like seniors, veterans, or those with disabilities. Learn more
Explore alternative revenue services to replace property tax revenue in the Texas Government. Learn more
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