Issue Position: Improve Public Education

Issue Position

Education must be at the top of the "priority" list for the Texas Legislature. Specifically, we must restructure our antiquated system of school finance and end the punitive practice of "Robin Hood." At the same time, we MUST reform our property tax system and offer meaningful tax relief for Texas homeowners -- many of which are on a fixed income. School finance & property tax reform certainly go hand-in-hand and must be a part of a collective, meaningful conversation. Further, we must prioritize school safety at the highest level, while making good on the promises that have been made to our teachers -- both active and retired -- by creating "compensation incentives" for our active teachers and keeping our state's promises to our retired teachers. On all of these issues, I have a duty and obligation to proactively seek counsel from parents, educators and students to fully understand and grasp the pressing opportunities and challenges facing our state. Since taking the oath of office, visiting our schools and going into our classrooms has been one of the most enjoyable parts of my job.

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