Two-year term. One of 38 members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas. With the U.S. Senate, the House of Representatives makes laws; raises revenues, appropriates federal funds and manages the federal debt; regulates commerce among states and with other nations; declares war and maintains and regulates the military; establishes the federal court system and defines federal crimes; and directs the census every ten years. The House has the exclusive power to impeach federal officers, including the President. Current annual salary: $175,000
I believe in fixing what's broken before building new, and spending where it saves the most money and lives.
My priorities, in order:
Energy first — a tougher, more reliable power grid to handle extreme weather and rising demand, with a focus on lowering energy costs for families and businesses, not just keeping the lights on.
Transportation second — repair our roads, bridges, and transit before building new projects.
Flood mitigation third — preventing flood damage costs far less than cleaning up after a disaster.
Every dollar should come with clear deadlines and real accountability for delays or cost overruns.
Too many families are working hard and still falling behind, and I think that starts with wages. I'll fight for a living wage, so a full-time job actually covers the basics without people having to work two or three jobs just to get by.
Groceries— I'll push back on price gouging and support more competition to keep food prices honest.
Childcare — I'll back tax credits and real investment to make childcare affordable, so parents can work without it costing them financially.
Housing— I'll support building more homes and cutting the red tape that slows construction and drives up costs.
At the end of the day, this isn't just about statistics. It's about whether people who work hard can actually get ahead, not just scrape by.
I oppose current federal immigration enforcement and detention policies. People have died in ICE custody at record rates, including cases ruled homicides and fatal shootings of unarmed individuals. Families should not be locked up or separated while their cases are processed, and I don't support the aggressive raids and detention practices we've seen. I'd push for alternatives to detention, like case management and community-based programs, and support ending prolonged and mass detention. I also believe the agency needs strict oversight and accountability, with clear consequences for abuse or misconduct — including for deaths that occur on its watch. Immigration enforcement should focus on due process and human dignity, not punishment.
I support expanding access to voting, not restricting it. I'd back automatic and same-day voter registration so eligible citizens aren't kept off the rolls by paperwork delays. I support expanding mail-in and early voting options, since they make voting easier for working families, seniors, and people with disabilities, without evidence of widespread fraud. On voter ID, I support reasonable options that don't create unnecessary barriers, like accepting a range of ID types or allowing alternatives for those who don't have one. Bottom line: our laws should make it easier for eligible voters to participate, not harder.
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