Texas State Representative, District 2 Choose 1
Texas State Representative: 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. Diputado del Estado de Texas: Mandato de dos años. La Cámara de Diputados de Texas tiene 150 miembros de distritos diferentes en todo el estado. Con el Senado de Texas, la Cámara de Diputados de Texas: promulga y modifica leyes; aprueba el presupuesto estatal y aumenta o reduce los impuestos; aprueba enmiendas propuestas a la Constitución de Texas; y vuelve a dibujar los mapas de los distritos legislativos y del Congreso cada diez años. La Cámara de Diputados de Texas tiene el poder exclusivo de impugnar a funcionarios. Salario anual actual: $7,200, más $221 por cada día que la Legislatura esté en sesión, incluidas las sesiones especiales. Đại Diện Tiểu Bang Texas: Nhiệm kỳ hai năm. Hạ Viện Texas có 150 thành viên từ các địa hạt riêng biệt trên toàn tiểu bang. Phối hợp cùng Thượng Viện Texas, Hạ Viện Texas: ban hành luật và tu chính án; thông qua ngân sách tiểu bang và tăng hoặc giảm thuế; thông qua các bản tu chính được đề xuất cho Hiến Pháp Texas; và vẽ lại bản đồ của quận hạt lập pháp, thuộc quốc hội mười năm một lần. Hạ Viện Texas có đặc quyền luận tội các viên chức. Mức lương hàng năm hiện tại: 7.200 USD, cộng thêm 221 USD cho mỗi ngày Cơ Quan Lập Pháp tổ chức phiên lập pháp, bao gồm bất kỳ phiên họp đặc biệt nào. 德克萨斯州众议员: 任期两年。德克萨斯州众议院由来自全州各选区的 150 名议员组成。与德克萨斯州参议院一样，德克萨斯州众议院：制定和修改法律；通过州预算，提高或降低税收；通过对《德克萨斯州宪法》的拟议修正案；每十年重新绘制一次国会和立法机构选区地图。 德克萨斯州众议院拥有弹劾官员的专属权力。目前年薪：7200 美元，立法机构开会期间每天（包括任何特别会议）加221 美元。
Biographical Information
Background: What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?
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Immigration: What is the best use of state funds and resources to address immigration in our border communities?
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Public Education: What are your top priorities for public education?
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Abortion: What changes would you support to Texas abortion laws?
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Climate Change: What measures, if any, need to be taken at the state level to address the impacts of climate change?
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Elections: What measures can be taken to protect free and fair access to voting in Texas?
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Other Issues: What other issues do you believe will be most pressing in the next session of the Texas legislature, and what are your positions on these issues?
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Biographical Information
Campaign Website
http://KristenWashington.com
Background: What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?
A decade of experience in workforce development, local government, and community advocacy. My tenure as a Greenville City Council Member allowed me to address critical issues in our community.
Immigration: What is the best use of state funds and resources to address immigration in our border communities?
Ensure our border communities have the resources they need for safety, economic stability, and humanitarian support. We should invest in infrastructure, healthcare, and education, while also partnering with local leaders to address the root causes of immigration. By focusing on compassionate, practical solutions, we can protect our communities and uphold our values.
Public Education: What are your top priorities for public education?
My top priorities for public education are ensuring equitable funding, supporting our teachers with better pay and resources, and expanding access to early childhood education. I’m committed to strengthening special education programs and integrating technology in classrooms to prepare our students for the future. Our children deserve a world-class education, no matter where they live in Texas.
Abortion: What changes would you support to Texas abortion laws?
I support restoring a woman's right to make personal healthcare decisions without government interference. Texas's current abortion laws are too extreme and endanger women’s health. I would advocate for policies that protect access to safe, legal abortion and comprehensive reproductive healthcare, ensuring every woman has the freedom to make the best choices for herself and her family.
Climate Change: What measures, if any, need to be taken at the state level to address the impacts of climate change?
We need to prioritize renewable energy investments, protect our natural resources, and support policies that reduce carbon emissions. By strengthening current legislation on clean energy and environmental protections, we can create jobs, protect our communities, and build a sustainable future for Texas.
Elections: What measures can be taken to protect free and fair access to voting in Texas?
To protect free and fair access to voting in Texas, we need to expand early voting, ensure polling places are accessible, and protect mail-in voting. It’s crucial to fight against voter suppression laws and make sure every Texan, regardless of background or location, has an equal opportunity to cast their vote and make their voice heard.
Other Issues: What other issues do you believe will be most pressing in the next session of the Texas legislature, and what are your positions on these issues?
In the next session, we’ll face pressing issues like healthcare access, affordable housing, and public safety. I’m committed to expanding Medicaid, supporting policies that make housing more affordable, and ensuring our communities are safe through smart investments in education, mental health, and public services. We need to tackle these challenges head-on with compassion and common sense.