Dev Merugumala

Drug Policy

I also support legalizing recreational marijuana, which would take its regulation out of the hands of the black market, safeguard personal liberty, and boost state tax revenue. Learn more

I support legalizing medical marijuana to help sick patients like those with cancer. Learn more

Education

I oppose this misdirection of public funds to private institutions, which would ultimately undermine public school systems across Texas. Learn more

School vouchers would further strain our thinly stretched public school budgets by giving away tax dollars to already well-funded private schools. Learn more

Environment / Energy

It is urgent for American leaders to make the appropriate domestic investments to ensure that the global hubs of green energy industries get situated here at home rather than abroad. Learn more

Healthcare

I oppose the 140 million in the Texas state budget each year (3) that goes to medically unethical, unregulated scam clinics known as crisis pregnancy centers. Learn more

Texas desperately needs to expand Medicaid to close the health insurance coverage gap, joining the 40 states that have already done so. Learn more

Legislation

I propose that borrowers who meet their student loan obligations for the first 11 months of the year receive forgiveness for their December loan payment—a "Christmas gift" from the state of Texas rewarding timely loan payments. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

Working Texans deserve a raise. Learn more

I proudly support labor unions in addition to the fundamental right to unionize. Learn more