District 3 covers portions of Magnolia and Montgomery County. The seat is currently held by Rep. Cecil Bell Jr., R-Magnolia, who was elected to the position in 2013.
Primary early voting begins Feb. 17, and election day is March 3. The winners of the Democratic and Republican primaries will face off in the general election in November.
Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.
Cecil Bell Jr.
Occupation & Experience:
Contractor (Water & Wastewater Construction); Self-employed since 1983, providing jobs and critical infrastructure to Texans.
Candidate Website:
www.CecilBellJr.org
Why are you running for office?
For the last few years, I have listened to constituents and worked hard to pass conservative priorities that really make a difference in their lives. I want to continue working hard for the people of this district.
What would your top priorities be if elected?
Lowering property tax rates in a meaningful way. Increasing public safety and finding permanent solutions to border security. Address water availability & water rights in Texas.
What are the biggest challenges facing District 3?
Runaway property taxes. Out of control appraisals. Water cost and availability.
If elected, what will your priorities be regarding property taxes and housing affordability?
Pass appraisal reform. Pass 5% cap on all real property. Shot clock for permitting construction of new lots. Enhance private property rights.
How will you ensure your constituents are able to receive the appropriate aid after natural disasters?
As state representative, my role in disaster response/recovery includes working with MoCo officials to ensure damage value assessment is compiled and submitted to state and federal as required to meet disaster declaration(s) requirements. When state and/or federal disaster resources are mobilized, my role is to coordinate between MoCo …
Kristen Plaisance
Occupation & Experience:
Retired real estate and commercial photographer; Constitutional scholar, Election security-auditor/activists, Won against government
Candidate Website:
www.KristenPlaisance.com
Why are you running for office?
I got really tired of watching our legislature capitulate to special interests, violating our rights with unconstitutional bills; spending money out of control without constitutional authority- mostly on self-interested bills, vote buying (stealing money from taxpayers to give to special groups), corporate welfare and crony deals; and taxing us to …
What are the biggest challenges facing Texas House District 3?
I’ve been out at events and door to door talking to the people of House District 3. The overwhelming number of people I talk to are concerned about the burden of high property taxes and the ever increasing cost of living. Their dollars just don’t go as far as they....
If elected, what will your priorities be regarding property taxes and housing affordability?
I will fight to eliminate property taxes completely while still ensuring that local governments and schools are properly funded. I have been and will continue to put in countless hours researching the best plans to do this. Florida is once again leading the way and I will be watching what...
What would your top priorities be if elected?
1) Eliminate Property Taxes 2) Secure our Elections 3) Hold Government Accountable 4) End Big Government 5) Champion Republican Priorities
How will you ensure your constituents are able to receive the appropriate aid after natural disasters?
It is a Representative’s job to be your ally in government to defend your rights and to help you fix issues that are within the government’s authority. This is certainly true for a natural disaster. It will be my job to listen to the people so they can tell me...
James Alvarado
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Why are you running for office?
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What would your top priorities be if elected?
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What are the biggest challenges facing Texas House District 3?
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If elected, what will your priorities be regarding property taxes and housing affordability?
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How will you ensure your constituents are able to receive the appropriate aid after natural disasters?
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Nicole King
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Why are you running for office?
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What would your top priorities be if elected?
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What are the biggest challenges facing Texas House District 3?
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If elected, what will your priorities be regarding property taxes and housing affordability?
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How will you ensure your constituents are able to receive the appropriate aid after natural disasters?
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