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Averie was born in McKinney, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in human rights and a law degree from Southern Methodist University. Averie was the first Asian American to win the title of Miss Texas. 

Averie is a consultant at a technology firm. She previously worked for Planned Parenthood and the Miss Texas Scholarship Foundation. 

Averie Bishop's campaign for state representative is her first run for office. 

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Supports strengthening union protections and workers' rights to organize for better pay and conditions.

Believes in economic equality and plans to advocate for tax reforms that close corporate loopholes.

Advocates for tax reforms that close corporate loopholes.

Supports building affordable and accessible housing and public transportation.

- Supports raising the minimum wage.
- Supports strengthening union protections and workers' rights to organize for better pay and conditions.
- Advocates for tax reforms that close corporate loopholes.
- Supports building affordable and accessible housing and public transportation.

Economy

Supports banning "assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines..."

Supports gun control, including banning assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.

Plans to advocate for legislation that establishes an ethical AI code in Texas.

Advocates for legislation that establishes an ethical artificial intelligence (AI) code in Texas.

Supports universal background checks for all gun sales.

Supports mandatory safe storage laws to prevent accidental shootings and promote responsible gun ownership.

Believes in advocating for a safe and efficient immigration process and plans to invest in local communities.

Advocates for a safe and efficient immigration process.

- Supports gun control, including banning assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.
- Advocates for legislation that establishes an ethical artificial intelligence (AI) code in Texas.
- Supports universal background checks for all gun sales.
- Supports mandatory safe storage laws to prevent accidental shootings and promote responsible gun ownership.
- Advocates for a safe and efficient immigration process.

Public Safety

Supports abortion and wants to "restore reproductive rights" by reinstating protections for safe and legal abortion in Texas.

Believes in "Healthcare Freedom" and supports legislation that protects the doctor-patient relationship, ensuring medical decisions are made between patients and healthcare professionals.

Supports legislation that protects the doctor-patient relationship.

Supports expanding access to affordable contraception and fertility treatments.

- Supports abortion access.
- Supports legislation that protects the doctor-patient relationship.
- Supports expanding access to affordable contraception and fertility treatments.

Healthcare

Supports investing in tech education and workforce development programs to prepare Texans for jobs in the evolving tech sector.

Supports investing in tech education and workforce development programs to prepare Texans for jobs in the tech sector.

Supports raising teacher salaries and reducing class sizes.

- Supports fully funding public schools.
- Supports investing in tech education and workforce development programs to prepare Texans for jobs in the tech sector.
- Opposes school vouchers.
- Supports raising teacher salaries and reducing class sizes.

Education

Supports transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like solar and wind.

Supports advocating for urban planning that prioritizes green spaces, walkability, and public transportation.

Supports urban planning that prioritizes green spaces, walkability, and public transportation.

Supports implementing stronger regulations to protect water sources, investing in modern water infrastructure, and ensuring clean, accessible water for all Texans.

Supports implementing stronger regulations to protect water sources and investing in modern water infrastructure.

Supports installing universal Wi-Fi in rural areas of Texas.

Supports expanding universal Wi-Fi in rural areas of Texas.

- Supports transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
- Supports urban planning that prioritizes green spaces, walkability, and public transportation.
- Supports implementing stronger regulations to protect water sources and investing in modern water infrastructure.
- Supports expanding universal Wi-Fi in rural areas of Texas.

Energy & the Environment

As of September 7, 2024, Averie Bishop’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Averie Bishop

Averie was born in McKinney, Texas. She attended Title 1 schools in Prosper ISD and earned a bachelor's degree in human rights and a law degree from Southern Methodist University. Averie was the first Asian American to win the title of Miss Texas. 

Averie Bishop's campaign for State Representative is her first run for office. 

Believes in "ensuring economic and job prosperity for all."

Believes in cutting taxes for large corporations and opposes tax relief for working-class families.

Opposes efforts to weaken unions and workers' rights.

Believes the economy should benefit everyone, saying "I've seen firsthand how hard-working Texans are left behind by policies that favor corporations over people."

The candidate's website has information on the candidate's position on the economy.

Believes in protecting children from gun violence.

Believes in "Safe Communities, Strong Borders."

Supports "common sense" gun reform to protect children and communities.

Believes the immigration system is "broken" and fosters "fear and division" instead of focusing on community safety and integration.

Voted for Senate Bill 19 (2021), which prohibits state contracts with companies that restrict firearm sales.

Believes in protecting Texas youth in public schools.

Opposes House Bill 1927 (2021), also known as the "permitless carry" law, which allows individuals to carry handguns without a license or training.

Voted in favor of SB4, also known as the "show me your papers" law, which allows law enforcement to question a person's immigration status during routine stops.

Opposes Senate Bill 1 (2021), which allocated funds to the border wall project, saying it "has proven ineffective and wasteful, diverting resources from meaningful public safety measures."

Believes Texas’ total abortion ban endangers women and forces them to seek dangerous options.

Supports House Bill 1280 (2021), the "trigger law" that criminalizes nearly all abortions.

Supports access to reproductive healthcare.

Plans to "fight for affordable and accessible healthcare."

Voted for Senate Bill (SB) 8 (2021), which banned abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.

Believes lawmakers in Austin have failed teachers and students.

Believes the "American dream" begins with providing free, quality education.

Voted against House Bill 3 (2019), which increased funding for public schools and raised teacher salaries.

Opposes federally funded free school lunches.

Believes in increasing the per-pupil funding allotment for public schools.

Believes Texas' unequal school funding harms some schools while others thrive, saying "I’ve seen first-hand how Texas' unequal school funding forces some schools to thrive while others barely get by."

Supports increasing public school funding and resources.

Opposes diverting public funds to private schools through vouchers.

Believes in extensive travel and teaching experience, saying "60,000 miles and taught over 100,000 students."

Believes in empowering students and young professionals through mentorship and hands-on campaign tasks.

Voted for House Bill 17 (2021), which prevents cities from banning natural gas as an energy source.

Opposes Senate Bill (SB) 1261, which weakened Texas’ ability to regulate methane emissions from oil and gas operations.

Opposes House Bill 2392 (2019), which would have expanded Texas’ electric vehicle infrastructure.

Believes climate change and poor urban planning harm health and communities.

Believes in protecting natural resources from climate change and promoting sustainable energy use.

Supports environmental conservation and clean energy initiatives.

Voted for Senate Bill 5 (2021), which focuses on expanding broadband infrastructure but does not include robust data privacy protections, leaving Texans' personal information vulnerable.

Opposed House Bill 2206 (2021), which would have created stronger cybersecurity protections for critical infrastructure, putting our state's security at risk in a time of increasing cyber threats.

Believes flipping District 112 from red to blue is crucial for strengthening Dallas County's shift towards Democratic leadership.

Believes in improving community and family opportunities in Texas.

Averie Bishop was born and raised in McKinney, Texas. She attended Title 1 schools in Prosper ISD and graduated from SMU law school. She is the daughter of a Filipino immigrant mother and a fifth-generation Texan father.

Averie Bishop is a former substitute teacher and has worked at a technology consulting firm. She has also served as Miss Texas.

As of September 12, 2024, Averie Bishop’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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