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State Senator, District 18

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.

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    Erica Gillum
    (Dem)

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

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district Texas SD 18
Campaign Website http://www.gillumfortexas.com
Public Email gillumfortxsenate@outlook.com
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I’m ready for this role because I’ve already been doing the work. I’ve served as a City Council member and Mayor, working directly with residents to solve real problems, not just talk about them.

I’ve also owned a small business since 2002, so I know what it means to balance a budget, create jobs, and make tough decisions that affect families and livelihoods.

I bring hands-on leadership, accountability, and a commitment to people over politics. I’m not here for titles. I’m here to serve, listen, and keep our city moving forward together.
The biggest issues we face come down to quality of life, healthcare you can reach, infrastructure that works, and schools our kids deserve.

Too many families in rural and suburban areas have to leave their own community just to see a doctor. That’s not right. I will work to recruit providers, expand telehealth through stronger broadband coordination, and create local incentives so healthcare professionals can live and stay here, not just visit.

And growth only works if it makes life better. Roads shouldn’t flood, traffic shouldn’t double overnight, and classrooms shouldn’t overflow. I will push for development that pays for the infrastructure it requires, prioritize maintenance over patchwork fixes, and coordinate with school districts
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