Two candidates are vying to serve as Texas House District 132's representative in the Nov. 5 general election.
Zooming out
Democrat challenger Chase West will go against incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Schofield. HD 132 covers portions of Harris County, the Katy area, Cypress and Waller.
The details
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*indicates incumbent
Chase West
Experience:
As a Harris County native, I have grown up with many of my constituents and…
Occupation:
small business owner/substitute teacher for Katy ISD
Candidate Website:
https://westfortx.com
Contact Information:
281-698-7268
Why are you running for Texas House District 132?
It’s time that the average worker in HD 132 has a voice in Austin that can represent their families in a positive way. As a working father of a 22 year old and educator, I know the difficulties this district faces financially and educationally. Unfortunately, we have no voice right …
What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of District 132?
Education has to be first. In [Cy-Fair] ISD, we have to make sure that kids can get to and from school safely, plus, we also have to make sure that they have access to libraries with books of many different genres so that they can learn more about their own interests.
What do you think is the most pressing issue for local residents, and what will you do to address it?
Education seems to be the top issue in Cypress. I plan to push to release excess funds so that the school district can functionally operate without any voucher scams. In Katy, health care seems to be a more pressing issue and I plan to fight for universal health care from Day 1.
What is something you believe that the state should prioritize in the next legislative session?
Reversing the abortion ban.
Mike Schofield*
Occupation:
incumbent Texas House District 132 representative
Why are you running for Texas House District 132?
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire by press time.
What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of District 132?
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire by press time.
What do you think is the most pressing issue for local residents, and what will you do to address it?
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire by press time.
What is something you believe that the state should prioritize in the next legislative session?
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire by press time.
