TO: My call to public service came from God’s plan for me and my family. It was God’s calling that led me to run for office and it is His call once again that brings me back. Since my first election, I have become a respected voice for prosperity, limited government and innovative policy solutions in Austin. Many of my legislative achievements have received national acclaim and several are now national model policies. With God's blessing, I have the strength and vision to continue to serve our community, and I humbly ask for your vote on Nov. 3.

TO: We must permanently repeal the unnecessary business regulations that were suspended during the pandemic to promote a speedy economic recovery. Second, we must revisit laws giving chief executives in Texas unlimited, sweeping powers to infringe upon the basic rights of Texans due to a pandemic. These laws were designed for a brief natural disaster, not a nine-month and counting event devoid of any ability of the people to oppose such restrictions. Finally, a comprehensive look at our system of state and local public health resources is necessary to ensure that we are better prepared for the next pandemic.

TO: Last session we substantially increased funding for flood infrastructure projects. I also amended the budget to provide funding for high-resolution flood mapping that gives consumer-friendly digital models showing actual water accumulation during historic and future flood conditions. We provided better disclosure to prospective home buyers about previous flood damage to property. Finally, I will work with commissioners court and Harris County Flood Control so that bond funding for flooding that is slated for our area is not diverted and repurposed elsewhere.

TO: The No. 1 priority is to protect the increased level of education funding I voted for in the 86th legislative session. I won’t accept decreases to this funding if re-elected. I will also continue to push for flexibility and local control in standardized testing as I did when I filed House Bill 4386 last session. I will continue to work with our local school boards and superintendents to improve public education in our district.

TO: We must make health care more affordable for everyone. Last session, I did so by banning surprise medical bills, requiring price disclosures at emergency rooms and lowering drug prices through accountability. This session I will push for upfront pricing for medical services, increased competition and innovation in the health care marketplace. I will expand convenient access to providers through telemedicine, direct primary care and community health centers. Finally, I want patients to be in control of their health care experience, not tiny cogs in massive government-run health care bureaucracy. I will push for more choice, more convenience and customer feedback tools for quality.

BH: I am running for the Texas House to be the voice of working Texas families. District 130 is diverse and deserves a representative who will fight to ensure equal opportunity and equal protection under the law for everyone. As a parent and educator, I understand that families want what is best for their children, and I will serve the district as a compassionate, pragmatic problem-solver willing to work across the aisle to serve all residents.

BH: Our current leaders’ indecision and indifference has devastated our communities, and they continue to downplay the threat of the virus. If elected, I will support policy grounded in science and the advice of public health experts. I will make sure schools receive the resources needed to educate children safely, support legislation to help people and businesses get back on their feet, provide all workers with paid sick leave and fix our broken unemployment insurance system.

BH: As a flood victim, I know how devastating it is when an extreme weather event upends people’s lives. Representing 130, I will fight for investments in flood mitigation infrastructure to protect homes and businesses, prioritize improvements to our reservoirs and drainage systems and ensure that developers are held to high standards. I will also push for investments in renewable energy and contribute solutions to the climate crisis that is making extreme weather events more destructive.

BH: Funding for public education is a continuous investment in our children, educators and retirees. We must increase the state’s contribution to keep pace with population growth and reduce the tax burden on property owners. In response to the pandemic, we must fully fund our schools regardless of how students opt to learn and suspend accountability ratings and standardized testing for this school year. Finally, retired teachers must be given the annual cost-of-living-adjustments that they deserve.

BH: Texas is one of only 12 states that refuses to expand Medicaid. Consequently, we have the largest uninsured population in the country and lose billions of dollars in federal assistance. I will fight to expand Medicaid to improve the health of our residents and increase funding for our health care system. I will also push to lower prescription drug prices and advocate for Texas insurance plans to cover birth centers and expand women’s options during childbirth.