Issues

I have the utmost respect for the job that Senator Ogden has done, and feel it's important that the people of Senate District 5 continue to be represented by someone who shares their values and conservative principles. As State Senator, I will take a straightforward stand on ALL issues; and before I vote on any piece of legislation, I will ask myself: 

“How will it affect our families?”

Standing up for Conservative Values

• Strongly support reduced government spending
• Support Balanced State and Federal budgets
• Support State’s Rights
• Support voluntary prayer and pledge in schools
• Support pro-family and pro-life legislation

Cracking Down on Illegal Immigration

• Oppose amnesty for illegal aliens
• Support increased funding for DPS border security
• Support legislation that requires all city/county jail inmates have Homeland Security/Immigration background checks
• Prosecute employers who knowingly hire illegal aliens
• Oppose drivers license for illegal immigrants
• Oppose sanctuary city policies

Local Jobs & Agriculture

• Work to foster economic development by maintaining a healthy business environment that includes keeping taxes low
• Oppose abusive and frivolous lawsuits
• Protect tax exemptions for small business
• Protect ranch & farm tax exemptions/abatements
• Support local economic development districts

Protecting our Local Land & Water

• Support regional water planning and proper regulation and conservation of Texas’ water resources
• Oppose the construction of a reservoir on the Little River to be used to supply water to far away urban areas

Lower Property Taxes, Fair Appraisals

• Strongly oppose a state income tax
• Support property tax appraisal reform
• Support school property tax reductions

Protect 2nd Amendment Rights

• Support right-to-carry handgun law
• Oppose mandatory gun regulation
• Support voluntary child safety lock program

Health Care Reform

• Oppose ObamaCare
• Protect patient’s rights from government intrusion and control
• Oppose rationing of care, especially as it pertains to care for seniors
• Support Texas patient protections from insurance company abuses

Public School Education

• Strongly support local community control
• Oppose unfunded state/federal mandates
• Support merit pay for teachers
• Oppose state regulation of home schooling
• Work to make higher education more affordable
• Support vocational training in schools

Higher Education

• Will work to protect the best interests of Senate District 5 community colleges and institutions of higher learning
• Will work to protect Texas A&M University’s standing as a world-class institution and local economic driver for the Brazos valley