Election
BY SHAWN ARRAJJ
BY CASSANDRA JENKINS
KEY: D Democrat R Republican *Incumbent
Texas House of Representatives, District 147
If elected, what would your top priorities be during the 2025 legislative session? I want to fight for appropriations that will benefit the district; remove any obstacles to hiring and creating businesses; a secure border
What should the Texas Legislature work on with regards to public school funding? Revisit public funds for universities sitting on multibillion dollar endowments that don’t grow the sizes of their freshman classes. [Texas A&M University], [University of Texas], [University of Houston] ... their tuition has increased threefold. Freshman classes haven’t grown threefold. ... If they don’t start using their endowments, then they should stop receiving public funds. College education is a … The constitution and state statutes require Texas to fully fund public education. We should ensure every child has a free, quality public education. I vehemently oppose private school vouchers and fought successfully to stop Gov. [Greg] Abbott’s voucher [program] in past sessions. Our public taxes should not pay for private schools.
How will you involve people in decision-making processes to ensure transparency? Advocating for our community means understanding our needs. I have prioritized partnering with city and county leaders, and organizations, and communicating directly with constituents, meeting regularly with them in Washington and Houston. I send a weekly email newsletter during session weeks designed to inform and engage our community.
U.S. Congress, District 7
Why are you running for election to District 7?
Representing Texas’ Seventh Congressional District is an honor and a privilege. I am proud of the work I have done for our community and country since 2019, but there is much more work to do to ensure progress, equality and opportunity for all Americans.
Claudio Gutierrez Occupation & experience: engineer; has owned a project management firm for almost a decade; former precinct chair for Precinct 0030 https://claudio4texas.com
Lizzie Fletcher* Occupation & experience: member of Congress, Texas’ Seventh Congressional District, since 2019; lawyer www.lizziefletcher.com
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As the mother of a Black son and aunt of Black nephews, police reform is a very important issue I’ve been fighting for, for over three decades. Also, Texas must expand Medicaid, restoring health insurance for millions of Texans. And I will fight to get the [Texas Education Agency] out of HISD.
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
Jolanda Jones* Occupation & experience: Texas state representative, District 147; attorney; former at-large Houston City Council member; former Houston ISD trustee www.jolandajones.com
Caroline Kane Occupation & experience: Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time. www.carolinekaneforcongress.com
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Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
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