Issues
Education
The attack on our public education system needs to stop. Teachers, school staff, and administrators are the backbone of our community and lead our future through the education of our children. We need to ensure that they are paid accordingly. I will take a common-sense approach to ensure high-quality education reaches all children while at the same time analyzing data to reduce tax burdens. I will never vote to take away money from our schools: no vouchers. Proposed vouchers cut into already low school budgets, and disproportionately affect every child.
While Texas reported a record $56 billion net surplus, Katy, Fort Bend, and schools across the state were not prioritized. Fort Bend ISD had a $65 million shortfall, while Katy had a $25 million shortfall. Our teachers are paid less than the average teen babysitter, while being expected to provide additional classroom supplies like pens, dry erase markers, tissues, and hand sanitizer out of their own pockets. Our children deserve better schools, and our state thrives when we are more educated and competitive.
Infrastructure
Texans are tired of going without electricity due to the lack of action taken by our legislators. It’s time we invest in necessary infrastructure to ensure our homes, businesses, and most importantly our community is protected from catastrophic weather events. I am ready to fix things now-not after the next storm!
Clean Energy
As one of the Energy Leaders in the U.S., our community and its jobs are tied to the Energy Sector. With jobs pivoting to Clean Energy, Texas needs to invest in the Katy, Richmond, Pecan Grove, and Cinco Ranch areas to ensure we’re not losing jobs, but creating jobs. We need to double the state fund used to expand the power grid. I will vote for redundancy measures that do not add to our voters’ taxes, including connecting our power lines to the national grid. Losses attributable to Hurricane Beryl have cost more than $24 billion, with more than 10% of that directly associated with our power grid.
Healthcare
Texas is now one of only ten states that has not expanded Medicaid. We have one of the highest uninsured populations, which drives up healthcare costs for everyone. No one should have to choose between putting gas in their car or going to the doctor. Healthcare is a human right, I will work to protect this for everyone.