Q&A: Learn more about the candidates running for Texas House, District 26

Why are you running for this position?

I believe good people who have the ability to stand up have an obligation to stand up so that our community gets true public servants. I passed laws to put child predators and human traffickers behind bars, held insurance companies accountable for overcharging families and fought to lower property taxes.

What would your top priorities be if elected?

My priorities are protecting our kids from predators and traffickers, holding Big Tech accountable for child safety online, forcing insurance companies to stop overcharging policyholders and lowering property taxes through real appraisal reform. Fort Bend families deserve a fighter with a proven record of achieving these results.

What are the biggest challenges facing this district?

Property taxes and insurance costs are pricing families out of Fort Bend. Predators and traffickers targeting our kids online remain a real threat. And explosive growth across Fort Bend and Katy is straining roads, schools and infrastructure faster than local resources can handle.

How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process?

I stay directly accessible to the people I represent because District 26 owns this office. I give constituents my personal cell phone number, hold public meetings, knock on doors and vote our district’s convictions, rather than my own. This is why Republicans and Democrats both praise my record in Austin.

What projects are most important for the legislature to focus on for the future of Texas?

I've built my career as a public adjuster fighting insurance companies for policyholders, and I bring that same fight to Austin. The Legislature must keep insurance, housing and energy costs affordable so working families in Fort Bend aren't priced out of their own community.

What do you see as the greatest challenge for Texas/the Houston area in the next five years?

Keeping Fort Bend affordable and delivering common sense solutions ending the continuous road construction cycle. I'm fighting to bring down property taxes by reining in the out-of-control home appraisal process and supporting Texas energy production to lower the cost of everyday goods.

Why are you running for this position?

I’m a Fort Bend County native with both professional experience and academic training in business, healthcare, public administration and education. I’m running because our community deserves leadership that listens, shows up and speaks truth. I’ll lead with integrity, put everyday Texans first, and help everyone thrive, not just survive.

What would your top priorities be if elected?

My top priorities are strong public schools, affordable healthcare and economic stability. I’ll focus on lowering costs, expanding access to essential services, and ensuring government is transparent, accountable and responsive to the people. By listening to, and investing in, the community, we can make government work better for everyone.

What are the biggest challenges facing this district?

The biggest challenges are affordability, safety, education and healthcare access. My plan is to work collaboratively with the community, invest in prevention and opportunity, and push for practical policies that help families stay safe, healthy, and financially secure while strengthening trust and accountability in government.

How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process?

People should not have to fight to be heard or have the right connections to get their representative’s attention. I plan to listen, show up and make sure people actually have a say before decisions are made. That means regular town halls, community meetings, open office hours and staying accessible.

What projects are most important for the legislature to focus on for the future of Texas?

The legislature should focus on strengthening public education, expanding healthcare access, improving disaster preparedness, modernizing infrastructure and investing in workforce development. These projects ensure Texas can grow responsibly while keeping families safe, communities resilient, and the economy strong for future generations across urban, suburban and rural communities statewide for all.

What do you see as the greatest challenge for Texas/the Houston area in the next five years?

Rapid growth is Texas’s greatest challenge. Without thoughtful planning, it strains schools, healthcare, infrastructure, housing and public safety. Over the next five years, we need responsible leadership focused on affordability, smart infrastructure investment, disaster resilience, workforce readiness, and long-term solutions that keep communities livable, safe and economically strong.