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State Representative, District 129

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.

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    Albert Wittliff
    (Dem)

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

Issues: 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.

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district 129
Campaign Website http://www.votewittliff.com
Campaign Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/61585146896749/
Campaign X URL @votewittliff129
Campaign Instagram URL http://www.instagram.com/votewittliff129
Education BA George Washington University; MS George Mason University
Public Email votewittliff129@gmail.com
Occupation Security Consultant
I have dedicated my life to public service. After studying international affairs and conflict resolution, I started my career in intelligence at the Pentagon. I was there during the 9/11 attack, and was called to federal service as a Special Agent with the Diplomatic Security Service and later Homeland Security. During my career, I directed high-profile protection details around the world, conducted counter-terrorism investigations, and led disaster response teams during Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Now, I bring that experience to local industry as a security consultant.

I don't like bullies. I have fought them overseas and in our backyard, and I'm ready to stand up to them at the Texas Capitol so our state can work for everyone.
The two most pressing issues are education and public safety. As a father of two sons and law enforcement professional, I have up-close expertise on these issues.

Public dollars belong in public schools. That means investing in teachers, securing safe campuses, and ensuring every child has access to a quality education. I intend to stop the funnelling of our tax dollars to private schools.

Public safety isn't just a response to a problem, or a crisis, or a disaster; it's preparation. We need upgrades to oil and gas infrastructure and to accept new energy sources that make our grid more reliable. Law enforcement, fire, and medical personnel deserve proper resources, effective training, and the ability to focus on their core responsibiliti
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