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State Representative, District 18

The Texas House of Representatives is one of two chambers that make up the Texas Legislature. The representative is one of 150 representatives from separate districts across the state. Working with the Texas Senate, the Texas House considers proposed laws and resolutions, considers proposed constitutional amendments for submission to the voters, appropriates all funds for the operation of state government, and periodically redraws federal and state congressional maps. All bills for raising revenue considered by the legislature must originate in the House of Representatives. The House alone can bring impeachment charges against a statewide officer, which charges must be tried by the Senate. Current annual salary: $7,200, plus $221 for every day the Legislature is in session, including any special sessions. Term: Two (2) years

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    Janis Holt
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

Background: What would you like people to know about you?

Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?

Education: What measures do you support or would you sponsor to ensure all Texas students have access to quality public education, regardless of school choice policies?

Healthcare: What measures do you support or would you sponsor to ensure that healthcare is affordable and accessible for all Texans and what role should the state government play in promoting a healthy Texas population?

Elections: What changes would you support to Texas election laws to protect voting rights and access while maintaining safe and secure elections?

Economy: What measures do you support or would you sponsor to bring economic opportunities with good-paying jobs to communities across Texas?

Water: What measures do you support or would you sponsor to address the Texas water issues (supply, waste, sources and ownership)?

Other Priorities: What issues are high priorities for the people of your district? Please give specific examples of measurable actions that you would take to address these issues.

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This race is uncontested. We did not reach out to the candidate for responses.
This race is uncontested. We did not reach out to the candidate for responses.
This race is uncontested. We did not reach out to the candidate for responses.
This race is uncontested. We did not reach out to the candidate for responses.
This race is uncontested. We did not reach out to the candidate for responses.
This race is uncontested. We did not reach out to the candidate for responses.