State Representative, District 144
Two-year term. The Texas House of Representatives has 150 members from separate districts across the state. With the Texas Senate, the Texas House: enacts and amends laws; passes the state budget and raises or lowers taxes; passes proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution; and redraws congressional and legislative district maps every ten years. The Texas House has the exclusive power to impeach officials. Current annual salary: $7,200, plus $221 for every day the Legislature is in session, including any special sessions.
CANDIDATES:
- David Flores(Republican)
- Mary Ann Perez(Democrat)
CANDIDATE QUESTIONS
Qualifications
What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?
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?
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?
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?
