Texas State Representative District 27
Member of the Texas Legislature. Advocates for home district. Originates all bills for revenue and appropriation of funds for operation of state government. Working with the state Senate, he/she initiates proposals for constitutional amendments, brings any charges of impeachment for trial in the Senate. Term of office: 2 years.
What training, experience and background make you the best qualified candidate to be your party’s nominee for this office?
What are the two (2) most pressing issues that you will face in the office that you seek? Describe your specific plans/ideas for addressing these issues.
What specific actions would you take to address living standards and the quality of life of your constituents who are lower income earners?
I have served as State Representative for the past 16 years. I have held numerous leadership positions including Chair of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, Chair of the Texas House Progressive Caucus, Chair of the Texas HBCU Legislative Caucus. Vice Chair, Texas House Democratic Caucus. I have also won numerous Legislator of the Year Awards. I have a Law Degree from Texas Tech Law School. I have served as an Associate Municipal Judge for the City of Houston
1) Texas leads the nation with the highest number of uninsured residents. I plan to file legislation again for Medicaid expansion so that all Texans have access of quality affordable healthcare.
2) Vouchers hurting our public schools. I plan to file legislation to repeal vouchers and fully fund our local public schools so that all our children have an opportunity for a strong public school education regardless of their zip codes to compete in a global economy.
First of all I plan to file legislation again to raise the minimum wage in Texas that is currently $7.25/hour to at least $15.00 an hour and increased each year until it reaches $25.00 an hour. Second, I will continue advocating for affordable housing with tax credits to build more affordable housing for seniors and middle class families.
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