Excellence in Education
I am a proud graduate of the Texas public school system, and I believe in the power ofeducation to transform the lives of young Texans, preparing them for theopportunities of the future. Too often the debate in Austin focuses exclusively ...
Keeping Government Out of Your Health Care
On December 9, 2008, at the age of 32, I heard news no Texan ever wants to hear, “you have cancer.” In my case, it was an aggressive form of breast require, which required surgeries, six weeks of daily radiation, and ...
Protecting Your Pocketbooks
In 2010, I campaigned on the promise to balance the state budget without raising taxes and without draining the Rainy Day Fund. In 2011, as your state representative, I kept my promise. My opponent’s answer to every issue is to spend ...
Securing the Border
Cities like Houston pay the price for a porous international border that federal officialsrefuse to secure. I voted for a budget that adds technology and more law enforcement boots on the ground to help secure our border. My opponent opposes ...