We’ve all seen the reports of school districts across Texas being forced to close campuses due to inadequate funding. This crisis became personal for me when I learned that McKinney ISD will be closing three schools—including McNeil Elementary, where both of my sons attended.

Let’s face it: our public schools are under attack.
• Funding continues to fall below the national average.
• Certified teachers are in short supply.
• Vouchers threaten to siphon money away from neighborhood schools.
• And proposals to eliminate school property taxes would devastate what little funding remains.

All of this puts our public education system at risk.

I believe our youth are our future, and every child deserves access to a high-quality public education. Our schools are the heart and soul of our diverse communities. Teachers deserve support, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth. Parents should play an active role in shaping local curriculum, while the separation of church and state remains a foundational principle in our classrooms.

We must also take a hard look at the rising costs of higher education and trade schools and push for reforms that make post-secondary pathways affordable and accessible.

Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Today, that message is more urgent than ever. If we want a strong Texas, we must recommit to investing in our public schools—and in the future of every child who walks through their doors.

“Gerrymandering is a fancy word for election rigging.” — Electoral Reform Society

Texas has a diverse population, and our leadership should reflect the voices of those diverse communities—not the interests of political parties choosing their voters.

I believe that we the people deserve equal representation and fair district maps. Gerrymandering, by either party, has repeatedly divided Texans along partisan lines and weakened trust in our democratic process.

It’s time for Texas to adopt a bipartisan or nonpartisan redistricting commission made up of diverse community members. Such a commission would draw district boundaries that truly represent the people—ensuring voters elect their leaders, not the other way around.

What we have witnessed in recent years has been unacceptable. For the sake of future generations, we must demand transparent, fair, and community-centered redistricting reform.

“Integrity First. Transparency Always.”

Ever feel like your community’s concerns are being ignored by elected officials, or wonder how some enter public service with modest means and leave office with unexplained wealth? It’s clear we need to restore ethics, transparency, and integrity to our government.

I support strong limitations on campaign donations from individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and political organizations. No elected official should be influenced by unchecked money. I also support clear limitations on lobbyist access, ensuring that every community member—not just well-funded interests—has an equal voice.

We must establish firm rules on stock trading and financial dealings for elected officials and anyone serving in government with insider knowledge or decision-making authority. Public office should be a place to serve, not an opportunity for personal gain.

Our elections should never be for sale to the highest bidder. Any law designed to protect the people should apply equally to the officials who represent them.

It’s time to rebuild trust, hold leadership accountable, and ensure that government serves the public—fairly, honestly, and transparently.

Housing prices in Collin County have skyrocketed since 2020, making it harder for families, young adults, and seniors to find affordable places to live. A major contributor to this crisis is the rapid purchase of single-family homes by private equity firms and large corporations. These bulk purchases drive prices up, reduce availability for local families, and undermine the stability of our neighborhoods.

We need to place sensible limits on corporate and private equity ownership of residential properties to help restore fairness in the housing market and protect long-term affordability.

At the same time, we should encourage more independent builders and developers to create high-quality starter home communities. Expanding grant programs for first-time buyers, young families, educators, veterans, and other targeted groups will help more Texans achieve homeownership and build generational stability.

Every Texan deserves the opportunity to live, work, and raise a family in a community they can afford. Smart policy, fair competition, and responsible development can make that a reality again.