Conservative
    Republican

Proven Leader

Coalition
     Builder

Open Door
     Policy

Supports our
     2nd Amendment
     Rights

Gets the
     Job Done

"Link" on the Issues

District 2 has been inadequately represented in dealing with these issues that impact the lives (and pockets) of all Texans.

School Finance

Our current school funding is both inadequate and inequitable. Per student funding varies from about $4,500 to more than $8,100 per student. The average teacher salary in Texas is more than $5,000 below the national average. We need to equalize the per-student funding to provide our children with a quality education and the skills they need to compete and succeed. We must also ensure that our teachers are rewarded for their efforts and provide them with the necessary tools to teach our children.

Economic Development

New businesses and the expansion of established companies create jobs, housing, more retail, and an expanded tax base, reducing the tax burden on all of our citizens. We need to provide economic development incentives for job creation while supporting our existing businesses.

Transportation

As District 2 and the state grow, our transportation needs are increasing. TxDoT needs to be streamlined to use current funding more efficiently. Once this has been achieved, any increased funding may come from local options (approved by voters) through an additional fuel tax. Property rights must be protected.

Water/Wastewater

Texas' population is expected to increase from the current 21 million to 46 million by 2060. A state water plan adopted by the legislature has never been funded. It includes conservation measures, water reclamation and reuse, and new reservoir construction. One of the first bills I will introduce as your District 2 Representative will be to fund the Water Development Board to provide low interest loans to communities to fix water lines to stop losses through leakage, conserving water for future.