TEXAS - STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 64
THE 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.) Map: Denton County Texas House Districtshttps://www.dentoncounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3303/House-of-Representatives House Districts 57, 63, 65, and 106 are entirely within Denton County. District 64 consists of part of Denton County and all of Wise County. The districts set out in bills enacted during the 87th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, apply to elections beginning with the primary and general elections in 2022:H.B. 1, State House Districts (PlanH2316)
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ANDY HOPPER
(Rep)
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LISA MCENTIRE
(Rep)
Q1: Qualifications: What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?
Q2: Elections: What changes should be made to Texas election laws to protect voting rights and ensure safe and secure elections?
Q3: Healthcare: What role should the state government play in promoting a healthy Texas population, and what steps would you take to ensure that healthcare is affordable and accessible for all Texans?
Q4: Economy: If elected, what specific legislative actions would you propose to bring good-paying jobs and economic opportunities to communities that have been left behind?
Q5: Energy: How would you ensure Texas has reliable, affordable energy while protecting the environment?
Q6: Water: What strategies would you support to secure Texas’s long-term water supply and manage growing demand over the next several decades?
Q7: Education: What policies would you support to ensure all Texas students have access to quality public education, regardless of school choice policies?
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Campaign Phone
9402300780
Education
B.S. From University of North Texas in Denton, Texas
Occupation
REALTOR
Serving on the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors has taught me so much about the taxes and the taxing systems that are in place. I have been a REALTOR for 17 years, serving as the President of the Greater Denton/Wise County Association of REALTORS. I have taken on several leadership roles in the real estate world. I have supervised 250 agents for Fathom Realty and 1,400 agents as the president of the Association. I was a legislative liaison at the state level for Texas REALTORS and a Federal Political Coordinator and a federal level. Beginning in 2016, I served as a Republican precinct chair in Denton County.
In the recent legislative session, there were several changes made to election laws. I think we should increase the penalties for those that are found not enforcing those laws and for those committing fraud.
Preventative care saves money in the long run. This is a challenge for rural residents. Expanding telehealth doctors and community hospitals so that healthcare is more readily accessible. We need more competition with insurance providers. Legislation needs to support Medicaid efficiency and fraud prevention. With the constant rising costs of insurance, people tend to let their policies lapse in order to pay other bills. We need to protect the more vulnerable, such as children and the elderly.
Small business loans need to be available and more accessible to rural areas. Tax abatements and grants for new businesses in rural areas could jump start the economy. Affordable housing in these areas will also attract a larger workforce.
We need a diverse mix of energy resources. Natural gas, nuclear and renewables, such as wind and solar are a few of the sources being used. Promote market competition and encourage environmental safeguards to those wanting to invest in the energy market. Encourage private companies that have new ideas and new technology to join the free market.
Water Districts can be federally funded by awarding grants and low interest loans to areas that are in need of affordable water sources. The infrastructure is old and faulty in many areas and needs to be updated. Several billions of gallons of water is being lost due to old pipes.
Supporting teachers with competitive salaries and benefits to attract high-quality educators. The retirement system, TRS needs to be evaluated to guarantee our retired teachers are being taken care of.
I am a big supporter of the CTE, Career and Technical Education programs in public schools. There are some rural schools that are too small to support these classes on their own. I would like to see neighboring rural communities partner to have a CTE program. These programs prepare students, that may not want to attend college to find a job.
LIsa McEntire for Texas House of Representatives District 64
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