I'm an attorney, educator, and former member of the Texas State Board of Education, where I represented more than 1.9 million Texans. That experience taught me to navigate complex policy issues. My legal training has prepared me to analyze legislation and understand its consequences. More importantly, I know the communities of House District 131. I have spent time listening to parents, educators, senior and business owners, as well as working families. I bring a combination of legal knowledge, public policy experience, and proven elected leadership with a strong commitment to constituent service.
As a state representative, I would support expanding access to Medicaid and other coverage options for low-income Texans who are currently falling through the gaps. This issue has particularly affected Black and Brown families and other historically underserved communities. In House District 131, many families are working hard but still face barriers to affordable healthcare, from the cost of insurance to limited access to providers and transportation challenges, especially in the senior community. We need to make the information readily available and ensure it reaches the community.
I support increasing state investment in teacher pay, special education, school safety, instructional resources, and other rising costs so districts can meet students’ needs without placing additional burdens on local taxpayers. I oppose diverting public education dollars to private schools. When taxpayer funds are used for vouchers or education savings accounts, accountability must follow the dollar through strong financial oversight, audits, transparency, and safeguards against fraud and misuse.
Two pressing issues in District 131 are economic instability and health disparities. Too many families are struggling with rising costs for housing, food, transportation, and healthcare. Economic hardship also affects our schools. Students cannot reach their full potential when families face food insecurity, unstable housing, or lack access to basic resources. I will support legislation that expands workforce opportunities, affordable housing, and food access, and that invests in public schools and student support services. I will also work to expand preventive and mental healthcare and maternal health services, with measurable goals of increasing state funding and access to community-based resources in underserved areas.
I am a retired businessman owning machine shops for about 15 years. I supervised two shifts with multiple employees. I've been involved with the Republican party since I was 18 years old.I
I would help to develop and vote for any measures that would improve the ACA and seek to increase the number of providers who could provide more affordable healthcare to underserved communities.
I would totally support Governor Abbott's proposal for state funding for charter schools and I would insist on audits of all the programs to see if the money is being spent correctly.
Property taxes and crime. I support Governor Abbott's property tax proposal for the state to provide funds to pay the school tax portion of your property taxes.
Homelessness is a large component of our crime issues. I would push to get judges to put criminals in jail instead of letting them out on the street with a slap on the wrist. Many criminals are homeless and soon as they get out of jail, they are off to the next crime.
