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State Representative, District 134

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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    Carolyn B. Bryant
    (Rep)

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    Mike Michna
    (Rep)

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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.

district 134
Campaign X URL @carolynbfortexas
Education UCLA
Occupation Sports Nutrition
Dynamic, driven professional with more than 20 years of experience in leadership, innovation and grassroot level advancements in public policy, sports and nutrition.
Winning the primary is first goal. And convincing voters to select candidates based on policy instead of a blind allegiance to a particular party in the general election.
district 134
Campaign Website http://www.votemichna.com
Campaign X URL @MikeMichna134
Occupation Houston fire fighter
I am a 20-year firefighter with the City of Houston, currently serving as an Engineer Operator, where I make critical decisions under pressure to protect lives and property. I am also a United States Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, which instilled discipline, leadership, and accountability. In addition, I have real-world experience in small business and financial management, giving me a practical understanding of budgets and economic policy. Raised in a family rooted in law enforcement, faith, and public service, I bring integrity, calm leadership, and a results-driven mindset to representing House District 134.
Issue 1: Property taxes and cost of living. Rising property taxes are pricing families out of District 134. I will support increasing the homestead exemption, limiting annual appraisal increases, and requiring voter approval for new local tax hikes. I will also oppose unfunded state mandates that shift costs onto homeowners and push for disciplined state budgeting to ensure tax relief is sustainable.

Issue 2: Public safety and infrastructure reliability. I will advocate for consistent funding for firefighters, police, and emergency services, and support investments in flood control, drainage, and grid reliability. Protecting lives and property must remain a core function of state government.