Link to this race https://www.vote411.org/ballot?lwv-ballot-widget-raceid=20824136THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 3. LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT Sec. 4. ELECTION AND TERM OF MEMBERS OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The Members of the House of Representatives shall be chosen by the qualified voters for the term of two years. Representatives shall take office following their election, on the day set by law for the convening of the Regular Session of the Legislature, and shall serve thereafter for the full term of years to which elected. (Amended Nov. 8, 1966, and Nov. 2, 1999.)Sec. 7. QUALIFICATIONS OF REPRESENTATIVES. No person shall be a Representative, unless he be a citizen of the United States, and, at the time of his election, a qualified voter of this State, and shall have been a resident of this State two years next preceding his election, the last year thereof a resident of the district for which he shall be chosen, and shall have attained the age of twenty-one years.(Amended Nov. 2, 1999.)Two-year term. The Texas House of Representatives has 150 members from separate districts across the state. With the Texas Senate, the Texas House: enacts and amends laws; passes the state budget and raises or lowers taxes; passes proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution; and redraws congressional and legislative district maps every ten years. The Texas House has the exclusive power to impeach officials. Current annual salary: $7,200, plus $221 for every day the Legislature is in session, including any special sessions.Map https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/fyiwebdocs/PDF/house/dist63/m1.pdf
Campaign Phone
(469) 346-5741
Education
Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD & BS Biomedical Science Texas A&M
Experience
previously elected to Texas House 2018 & 2020
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Incumbent: No
Michelle Beckley was elected on November 8, 2018, to represent House District 65 in the Texas House of Representatives and was re-elected in 2020. During redistricting, she was drawn into House District 63.
Her political inspiration stemmed from attending the 2017 Dallas Women's March.
Beckley's roots are firmly planted in her district. She attended public school in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District before earning a degree in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University in 1992.
Her love for her community led her to manage and eventually purchase the Kookaburra Bird Shop in 2003. Beckley, along with her husband, Martin Mikes, resides in Carrollton.
She is committed to protecting small businesses, ensuring Texans can recieve high quality healthcare, and advocating for balanced economic and environmental policies in Texas.
Texans deserve better from its elected officials.
Texas must collaborate with the federal government to achieve comprehensive immigration reform and tackle the underlying factors driving migrants to come to the United States. Let us cease exploiting migrants for Abbott's political maneuvers and prioritize genuine solutions.
Texas must prioritize fully funding public education and take decisive action to prevent Abbott's special interest voucher groups from jeopardizing our public schools. With a significant surplus, it is crucial that we invest in the education of our future leaders.
Lewisville ISD, alone, would lose $20 million annually if the voucher scam bill passes.
Texas must prioritize several key areas to maintain its position as a frontrunner in wind and solar energy and environmental preservation. These include:
1. Continuously supporting and advancing initiatives that promote renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.
2. Investing in research and development to improve and enhance the efficiency of renewable energy technologies.
3. Expanding the use of mass transit solutions to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable transportation.
By focusing on these initiatives, Texas can contribute to a greener future and set an example for other regions to follow.
Denton County's pursuit of election day vote centers is crucial. In 2021, I successfully paved the way by securing my legislative priority within the comprehensive voting bill. This approach offers both convenience and financial prudence.
Key benefits of vote centers:
1. Enhanced convenience for voters.
2. Improved accessibility to the voting process.
3. Efficient use of resources.
4. Ensuring free and fair elections.
Texas urgently requires to implement comprehensive gun reform. This reform should include the following key measures:
1. Mandating universal background checks for all firearms purchases.
2. Strengthening restrictions on access to assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
3. Improving mental health evaluation and reporting systems to prevent firearms access to individuals deemed a threat to themselves or others.
4. Implementing stricter regulations on gun sales at gun shows and online platforms.
5. Enhancing law enforcement resources and funding for proactive prevention of gun violence.
It is imperative that Texas takes bold action to address the pressing issue of gun violence and ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens.
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