Texas State Senate District 9

“Working families need a fighter with a record. Texas families deserve a hard-working, experienced senator focused on practical solutions and accountable government.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 1, 2026))

“Texas families deserve action now: real tax relief, lower insurance costs, workforce training and apprenticeships that lead to good-paying jobs, strong public schools where 85% of SD9 students learn, data center audits and removing their tax abatements, these practical solutions lower the cost of living for working families.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 1, 2026))

“Public education is a top concern as two SD9 school districts were taken over by the state due to poor performance. Families are being squeezed by rising property taxes and insurance costs, while unchecked growth strains our roads, schools and infrastructure.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 1, 2026))

“I’m running for reelection to keep Texas focused on basics like lower property taxes, strong public schools, safe communities and a growing economy. As a veteran and aerospace machinist, I believe in solving problems, respecting taxpayers and working across party lines to deliver practical results for working families.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 1, 2026))

“My top priorities are lowering property taxes, strengthening public schools and protecting Texans from the damage of unchecked AI data center growth. I support better teacher pay and workforce training, requiring data centers to pay infrastructure costs and making sure economic growth benefits families instead of leaving them the bill.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 1, 2026))

“Property taxes and traffic are two of the biggest challenges facing our district. I support increasing and indexing the homestead exemption, using state dollars to lower school property tax rates and investing more in transportation.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 1, 2026))