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Democratic candidate Merrie Fox is running against incumbent republican candidate Carrie Isaac to be District 73's state representative.
What you need to know
District 73 encompasses parts of Comal and Hays County. Isaac and Fox both ran unopposed in the primaries. Isaac was elected by voters in November 2022, as previously reported by Community Impact.
Early voting for the general election begins Oct. 19 and goes through Oct. 30. Election Day is Nov. 3.
For more information on voting and polling locations, visit your county's website or www.votetexas.gov. For more election coverage, visit www.communityimpact.com.
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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.
Retired school principal, Executive Director of Circle Arts Theatre, wife, mom, volunteer, community member
What is the most important issue facing your constituents in the coming legislative session, and how do you intend to address it?
Water quality and availability are significant concerns across HD73. I will work to improve wastewater treatment standards, provide authority to county officials to manage reasonable growth, support groundwater conservation districts to effectively address commercial overpumping, and incentivize rainwater collection and the reuse of treated wastewater for irrigation.
What other issues are a high priority for you?
I am committed to providing real tax and rental relief for individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. I will also work to ensure public schools are adequately funded, remove state-sponsored religion from classrooms and implement a transparent and reasonable accountability system that accurately reflects school performance.
School districts are struggling financially due to a number of factors. How will you approach school funding in the next session?
I will work to increase the Basic Allotment and index it to inflation so funding keeps pace with the increasing costs of operating schools. I will also oppose legislation that uses taxpayer money for private school vouchers. <br><br>
How will you balance the development of data centers and other large projects with constituent concerns about rapid growth?
I will support legislation requiring transparency from large-project developers for permits, water and energy usage and environmental impacts. I will also promote legislation that enables local elected officials to manage growth and ensure that development does not come at the expense of our natural resources or quality of life.<br><br>
What is the most important issue facing your constituents in the coming legislative session, and how do you intend to address it?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire.
What other issues are a high priority for you?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire.
School districts are struggling financially due to a number of factors. How will you approach school funding in the next session?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire.
How will you balance the development of data centers and other large projects with constituent concerns about rapid growth?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire.
