Candidate for Texas House of Representatives - District 121 in 2020 Texas Primary Election.
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We need to preserve the Alamo plus the Woolworth and Alfred Giles Buildings. We need to leave the Cenotaph at its current location. Alamo Plaza should remain a public space. Learn more
We need to diversify and create new economic sectors. We must continue to build on current economic activities such as trade, agriculture, aviation, military and biomedical areas. Learn more
Investing in quality public education is an investment in economic development. Our community’s well being is based on quality education --- from Pre-K through High School; from Community College/Trade School to Universities. Learn more
We need to explore a new approach in funding and to allow teachers the flexibility to teach and our kids to play and learn. Enough testing. Learn more
I propose a Texas “Neighbor Friendly” school funding program for cities and to eliminate Robin Hood. City ISDs should meet their financial needs and then give to neighboring ISDs in their city. Our cities are economic engines and we need to invest in our neighbors. Learn more
Texas counties should be enabled to develop and enforce sustainable land development regulations by amending the Local Government Code. Learn more
We need to protect our aquifer, water, land and air. The State of Texas should provide funding to help purchase recharge and artesian land areas of the aquifer. Pipelines should be routed outside the area and quarries cannot disrupt aquifer or community areas. Learn more
The community needs to support commuter trains/buses, a greater bike network and slowly convert to non-carbon fuel burning cars. Learn more
The State of Texas should assist funding renewable plants and the closing of coal burning plants. Greenhouse gases from fracking need to be converted into fuel. Learn more
The State of Texas should provide funding to help purchase recharge and artesian land areas of the aquifer. Pipelines should be routed outside the area and quarries cannot disrupt aquifer or community areas. Learn more
Our State budget and debt obligations are reaching maximum limits as we grow in population. We need fully staff the Legislative Budget Board so we can balance the budget in context of community needs. Learn more
Redistricting will be crucial this upcoming session. My experience in demographics, mapping and law will allow for testimony that can be used in likely future legal challenges. Learn more
Guns are too easily accessible. Our children should not be on the front line of gun violence. Red flag laws, stricter licensing for semi-automatic guns and ending the gun show loophole are basic actions we need to take. Learn more
Expanding Medicaid makes economic sense for the amount of families that can be covered. Learn more
We need to lower cost of prescription drugs and standardize the cost of hospital stays, in network or not. No one should be fearful of not affording medicine or going bankrupt. Learn more
We need a regional commuter train and accompanied by bike trail that connects to job, housing and education areas and our airport. I will work with airline carriers and SAT to get the direct flights we need. Learn more
The community needs to support commuter trains/buses, a greater bike network and slowly convert to non-carbon fuel burning cars. Learn more
We need diversify our transportation system to connect to jobs and housing in our cities and region. The State of Texas is spending too much on highway lane expansions. Learn more
Mr. Guerra was part of design team for the Minute man Bikeway, Boston. It connects to the Orange Line commuter train station. Thousands of people ride their bikes daily to connect to their jobs and schools. Learn more
Redistricting will be crucial this upcoming session. My experience in demographics, mapping and law will allow for testimony that can be used in likely future legal challenges. Learn more
I will support more rigorous ethics legislation to rid our government from cronyism. Learn more
Expanding Medicaid makes economic sense for the amount of families that can be covered. Learn more
I will promote legislation that protects homesteads, ensures care and allows caregivers to be relieved of State taxes. Learn more
Our State budget and debt obligations are reaching maximum limits as we grow in population. We need fully staff the Legislative Budget Board so we can balance the budget in context of community needs. Learn more
Our Northeast community is getting older and their adult children are also making sacrifices caring for loved ones. I will promote legislation that protects homesteads, ensures care and allows caregivers to be relieved of State taxes. Learn more
We need to make school property taxes fair. City school districts are giving too much to the State of Texas. Commercial properties need to give their fair share. Learn more
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