Policy Platform - Texas House District 41

Vision

The Rio Grande Valley deserves leadership that puts people first—not special interests. We can grow our economy, protect our environment, and strengthen our communities without sacrificing one for the other.

Healthcare & Social Safety Net

Expand Medicaid and strengthen rural hospitals
Protect reproductive and women’s healthcare access
Increase hospitals, ER capacity, and clinics
Lower prescription drug costs and set caps on major drugs
Increase mental health funding

Education & Student Success

Fully fund public schools to a minimum of the national average
Raise teacher pay and support staff across the board
Replace high-stakes testing and allow for teacher flexibility and innovation
Expand CTE and workforce training
Invest in STEM and close the digital divide
Provide a permanent COLA tied to an index for retirees
Fight against the growth of the voucher system and ensure transparency

Labor & Worker Rights

Strengthen worker safety protections
Increase wages for state workers and employees of contract
Expand collective bargaining rights including educators
Support the right to organize

Economic Growth & Opportunity

Support small businesses and entrepreneurs
Cut red tape and expand access to capital
Invest in minority and veteran-owned businesses
Grow clean energy, tech, and biotech industries
Ensure South Texas gets its share of state investment

Environment & Conservation

Invest in renewable energy
Protect public lands and wildlife
Oppose the border wall in natural areas
Require environmental impact studies
Strengthen oversight and penalties for environmental damage

Water Crisis & Climate Resilience

Invest in flood control and drainage
Develop additional water sources
Improve canal systems and water retention
Invest in water recapture
Protect wetlands and prepare for climate impacts

Criminal Justice & Public Safety

Support law enforcement training
Expand mental health response
Implement gun safety laws

Voting Rights & Democracy

Expand voter access
Increase polling locations
Reduce corporate influence in politics

Immigration & Border Policy

Protect Dreamers NOW
Focus on smart border security
Ensure humane treatment and due process

Animal Welfare

Fund spay/neuter programs
Strengthen cruelty laws
Expand access to vet care
Ban puppy mills
Provide low-income animal care support