State Representative, District 143
Frank Salazar
Republican
Qualifications
What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?
I was a candidate for this district 2013I lost with 11%, which gives me the experience that I need to run a second term.
Healthcare
Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the nation. What steps would you take as a state representative to ensure access to affordable healthcare, including mental health services, for residents who are currently uninsured or underserved in your district?
I would work within the limits of the state representative to give access to affordable healthcare.
Education
What measures would you support to ensure adequate state funding for public schools and accountability for taxpayer funds used in voucher or education savings account programs?
I would support adequate state funding for public schools, but I would not go over the budget and have accountability for the taxpayers.
Issues
What are the two most pressing issues unique to your district, and what specific, measurable actions would you take to address them during your term?
The 2 most pressing issues in my district would be illegal aliens, the economy, the homeless vets. I would go to create the channels to address the homelessness and go through immigration process.