Texas State House District 147

“I would provide different workshops to encourage entrepreneurship and to enrich and strengthen the businesses that are in the communities now, and to entice other business entrepreneurs to come into the community and help us grow economically. There’s all kinds of ways to do it.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 4, 2026))

“I know discipline as a veteran, I know pain as a son whose mother was murdered, I know courage as a father fighting cancer alongside my child, and I know resilience after losing our home to a hurricane. Crime, healthcare, and education aren’t abstractions to me; they’re the battles my family and I face every day.” (Campaign website (theodisfortexas.com))

“That kind of mismanagement pulls resources away from the families who need them most. Too many Texans are living paycheck to paycheck, and they shouldn’t be forced to subsidize waste, favoritism, or incompetence. I’ll push for strict audits, transparent contracting, and an end to runaway overtime that drains public budgets.” (Campaign website (theodisfortexas.com))

“Protecting voting rights and making life affordable. Without a strong Voting Rights Act, Black and Brown voters are disenfranchised and democracy fails.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 4, 2026))

“I voted to raise the small business exemption for business personal property taxes, saving the average small business in Texas $2,500-$3,500 per year in taxes. I strongly support making access to capital easier for small businesses through low-interest loans and financing through community banks and nonprofit lenders.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 4, 2026))

“Texas must fully fund public education. I voted against the Republican voucher bill and, given the opportunity, will vote to repeal it in a heartbeat.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 4, 2026))