Q&A: Get to know the candidates for Texas House District 149

Why are you running for election to District 149?

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What do you believe is the most pressing issue facing District 149, and how do you plan to address it?

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What other issues would you focus on if elected?

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How would you prioritize federal spending to benefit District 149?

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Why do you believe you are the best candidate for this position?

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Why are you running for election to District 149?

I intend to continue giving back to the community and the state that has given me so much, and as a veteran of the Legislature, I'm uniquely qualified to do so. If re-elected, I'll continue my career-long fight to hold health insurers accountable, bolster consumer protections and expand voting access.

What do you believe is the most pressing issue facing District 149, and how do you plan to address it?

[House Bill] 3 was a great step toward improving public school funding, but there's still a long way to go. This fight includes keeping funding away from vouchers and in public schools, which will be a headline issue this upcoming session. I intend to vote against any measures that will use government …

What other issues would you focus on if elected?

Despite my work last session on addressing staffing shortages in law enforcement, there are still vacancies in police departments across the state. To address this, I intend to file a bill that will expand law enforcement eligibility to legal permanent residents just as Illinois, Colorado and Washington, D.C. have …

How would you prioritize federal spending to benefit District 149?

I would prioritize further funding our public school system. Specifically, I would encourage giving more grants to Alief ISD schools for improving facilities, programs and increasing pay for personnel.

Why do you believe you are the best candidate for this position?

If re-elected, I will bring decades of legislative experience to do just as I have done in the past—pass bills important to District 149. I intend to use my deep relationships with other members of the Texas House as well as pillars of the community to work for the district …