Four-year term. The Texas Senate has 31 members from separate districts across the state. With the Texas House of Representatives, the Texas Senate: 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 Senate has the exclusive power to approve or reject appointments made by the governor to fill vacancies in state or district offices and to hold trial for officials impeached by the Texas House of Representatives. Current annual salary: $7,200, plus $221 for every day the Legislature is in session, including any special sessions.
Education
MA, Political Science, Sam Houston State University; BA, Mathematics, Drew University
Occupation
PT Coordinator, Engage the Electorate
TX SD-11 has been my chosen home for nearly two decades, and I have watched as it has changed and grown. I have long been engaged in the community through volunteer work, neighborhood leadership, and local civic involvement. Recently, I graduated with my master's degree in political science, having gone back to school to better understand how the system works. As a mother and a cancer survivor, I have experienced the issues that are affecting our district firsthand—affordability, public education, and healthcare. But what qualifies me most for this is how I care deeply for the community and want to see it thrive. I will listen to constituents in every corner to fully understand their needs and properly represent all of SD-11 in Austin.
1.Affordability - Insurance costs are pricing families out of their homes, all while energy and healthcare costs are skyrocketing. We need to tackle this from both ends-increasing minimum wage as well as regulating home insurance, legislating consumer protections, and expanding Medicaid.
2.Public education - Our state constitution touts free public schools as essential to the preservation of the liberties and rights of the people, yet we underfund schools and drain resources from them. We must properly fund our public schools by raising the per student allotment and giving teachers and staff the significant pay raise and benefits they deserve. I am committed to listening to educators to create legislation that helps them in tangible ways.
district
11
Education
Masters of Science in Psychology from University of Houston Clear Lake
Occupation
Small Business Owner
I completed my Master of Science in Psychology at the University of Houston–Clear Lake where my research focused on how people change their identity, sense of belonging, and purpose in life.
I have worked full time since 2018, starting in the call center of a telecommunications company and am currently a Systems Specialist. My work experience is in data science, systems architecture, project management, process improvement, and automation engineering. I also own and operate a local hosting company.
I have spent significant time and training developing a deep understanding of processes and process improvement. This is invaluable in creating efficient and effective legislation.
1. Introduce and Pass a direct to ballot initiative constitutional amendment. Direct to ballot initiatives allow for citizens of Texas to author and vote on specific issues they care about at the ballot box.
2. Texas Medicare for all through a constitutional amendment. I have developed a plan to convert business expenditures on healthcare premiums into a Texas insurance fund. This can be used to work with healthcare providers directly, develop hospital infrastructure in underserved communities, and maintain high standards of care.
