Molly Cook

Civil Rights

We must make it as easy as possible for anyone who is legally permitted to make their voices heard. Republican attacks on voting rights and the integrity of election results are placing democracy itself at risk. She will always show up and fight for democracy. Voting should be a habit, not a hassle. Learn more

Drug Policy

As a public health nurse, I know that cannabis–for most of the population–is safer than alcohol. As an ER nurse, I see folks turning to other dependency-causing substances for pain relief. Criminalization of this plant disproportionately harms young Black men and other people of color. The evidence is now overwhelming: decriminalize and legalize cannabis use. Learn more

Education

Free, high-quality public education is the bedrock of a healthy, Democratic society. It is also a primary, constitutional requirement of the Texas state government. Every child should have access to excellent school regardless of the income of their parents or the neighborhood in which they live. Public schools serve every child, regardless of abilities, and charter and private schools do not have to. Children deserve quality education just by nature of being Texas children. Public education policy in Texas must be evidence-based and center the voices of teachers and students. Molly is opposed to school vouchers, charter school expansion, and book bans. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Molly supports: Maximizing Texas’s homegrown energy sources–windy days and plenty of sunshine–to provide lowest-cost, highest-value energy to both large-scale and individual consumers Learn more

Government Reform

State government should be the leading example of privacy protection and cyber-security - it is unconscionable that the state ever made money off of selling our personal data. Molly supports legislation that prevents the unauthorized sale of our data, improves Texas’s confidentiality standards, and reinforces cyber security for sensitive data. Learn more

Guns

Requiring background checks for all gun sales Learn more

Removing guns from the possession of persons who have been determined by a judge to be a risk to themselves or others Learn more

Raising the age to purchase an assault-style rifle from 18 to 21 Learn more

Banning person-to-person gun sales, which are not monitored or regulated Learn more

Healthcare

Exas has shamefully high numbers of uninsured children and adults. In order to prevent harm and suffering, all people must be able to access quality, affordable healthcare. Molly supports Medicaid expansion and Medicare for All. Learn more