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Texas State Senator District 5

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    Larry Nance
    (Rep)

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    Apollo Hernandez
    (Rep)

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    Charles Schwertner
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

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

Education: What steps, if any, should the Legislature take to ensure all Texas students have access to quality and equitable public education?

Energy: What steps, if any, should the Legislature take to ensure Texas has reliable, affordable energy while protecting the environment?

Healthcare: What role, if any, should the state government play in promoting a healthy Texas population, and what steps should the Legislature take to ensure that healthcare is affordable and accessible for all Texans?

Elections: What changes, if any, should be made to Texas election laws to protect voting rights and voting access for all eligible voters?

Campaign Website http://larrynance.com
I have an MBA degree, with over 10 yrs of public service leadership chairing committees, & 37 yrs of private sector mgmt. experience. I am a veteran & know how to listen, lead, & deliver results.
The Legislature should ensure funding is equitable across districts, reduce unfunded mandates, and give teachers the tools and support they need to succeed. Local educators and parents should have a stronger voice in decisions, with a focus on student safety, workforce readiness, and accountability for results.
Texas should continue to support and explore a diverse energy portfolio that includes traditional sources, nuclear power and renewable sources to ensure long term reliability and affordability. The Legislature must strengthen grid reliability, encourage innovation, and promote responsible environmental stewardship, without placing unnecessary burdens on consumers.
The state should help ensure healthcare is affordable, accessible, and patient-centered. The Legislature should promote transparency in pricing, provide access to care, especially for seniors and rural communities, promote nutrition education, and preventive measures to protect health. Stop the misuse of technology, including AI, to deny medical services or claims.
Texas should protect election integrity with required voter ID while ensuring all eligible voters have reasonable access to vote. The Legislature should support secure elections, clear and consistent rules, accessible polling locations, & transparency and accountability in the election process. Requiring the disclosure of a candidate's pending legal action to the public should also be expected.
Campaign Website http://apollofortexas.com
Former Recon Marine, multi-tour combat veteran, and cybersecurity professional with graduate degrees from UT Austin and Texas A&M Law, committed to fiscal responsibility, education, and public safety.
Texas should fully fund classrooms, raise teacher pay, and reduce unfunded mandates that pull time and dollars away from students. Expand career and technical education, strengthen school safety, support parental transparency, and respect local control so communities can meet their students’ needs.
Texas should prioritize grid reliability by investing in natural gas, nuclear, and responsible renewables, while strengthening transmission and weatherization. Streamline permitting, encourage new energy technology, and protect air and water without driving up costs for families or businesses. We also need to increase cybersecurity resilience for our critical infrastructure.
The state should expand access to affordable care by strengthening primary and rural healthcare, supporting mental health services, and increasing transparency in pricing. Reduce regulations that drive up costs, encourage competition, and empower patients and doctors to make healthcare decisions, not bureaucrats.
Texas should protect election integrity while ensuring access for eligible voters. Maintain secure voter ID, accurate voter rolls, and transparent processes. Invest in voter education so Texans understand ballots, candidates, and issues, ensuring informed participation and confidence in our elections.
Campaign Website http://www.drschwertner.com
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