On The Issues
I will always fight for our public schools, our local democracy, homeowners and renters in Dallas.
Texas Republicans have failed our community schools and our teachers by slashing funding year after year, and failing to provide meaningful pay raises to our educators - all while they sat on a $32.7 billion dollar surplus during the last legislative session. I will always vote to increase funding for our public schools, and vote in support of pay raises for school employees. I will always vote against private voucher schemes that take money out of your pocket in order to pay for private schooling for Texas’ richest families.
Economic Development and Jobs
I will continue to work with my caucus, local legislative leaders, county and city government officials, business leaders and labor unions to bring good-paying, secure jobs to House District 104.
Making Housing More Affordable and Fighting Gentrification
With housing costs on the rise, I am firmly committed to addressing the negative impact gentrification has on local property taxes and affordable housing. This issue has always been a legislative priority of mine and I won’t stop working until we find a solution that keeps families in their homes and reduces housing costs.
Criminal Justice Reform
Texas House Democrats must lead in the fight to end the school to prison pipeline, improve training and recruitment of law enforcement, and increase police accountability so we reduce violence in communities across Texas.
Child Welfare and Foster Care Reform
Texas House Democrats believe like I do, that we must protect our children by increasing funding for severely underfunded government agencies such as the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. We must reform this agency, along with Child Protective Services and the Health and Human Services Commission to ensure the safety and well-being of every child under the custody and care of the State of Texas or foster homes.