Legislative Accomplishments

Education

Every child should be provided the opportunity to succeed – not just a select few. I will fight to preserve our public education system and to ensure that it is well-funded.

Women’s Rights

I am proud to call myself a feminist. Women have the right to control their own bodies, and thus I am pro-choice. I will also fight for equal pay for equal work in addition to paid pregnancy & family leave in all employment contracts.

Jobs

Hardworking Texans have the right to good jobs to support their families and invest in their future. I filed HB3082 in the 83rd legislative session and supported HJR26 in the 84th legislative session to increase the minimum wage in our state. This is why I will fight to secure workplace safety and the right to unionize.

Healthcare

Health care is a fundamental human right for all Texans and not a privilege reserved for those able to afford it. I believe we need to invest in prevention initiatives, expand Medicaid, oppose efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act, and boost mental health & substance abuse services.

Voting

Our right to vote is sacred. I oppose any unnecessary barriers to voting including Texas’ disappointing Voter ID law. I support the creation of an independent redistricting commission. I will fight to protect the federal Voting Rights Act.

Climate Change

Climate change is a real and serious threat that is causing drought, crop failure, heat waves, more torrential storms, and extreme climate events. This is why I will stand with the scientific community in seeking solutions to cut pollution in our state. I support our state’s investment in clean energy like solar and wind.