Ballotpedia: Josey Garcia

Josey lives with her husband Ramon, and they have a blended family of 8 children. 

Josey currently works the co-founder and CFO of Uniting America Outreach (a 501c3 nonprofit). She is a retired U.S. Air Force combat veteran who served from 2001 to 2014 and deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Josey Garcia is a state representative State House District 124. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. 

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Believes in modernizing legislation to support families, saying "Enduring her own difficulties as a single mother, working multiple jobs to make ends meet, Josey mentors other mothers who face similar hardships."

Supports modernizing legislation to support families.

- Supports modernizing legislation to support families.

Economy

Believes in addressing veteran-specific issues and community mental health concerns.

Supports addressing veteran-specific issues and community mental health concerns.

- Supports addressing veteran-specific issues and community mental health concerns.

Public Safety

Believes that "many in our community suffer from various mental health and physical disorders made worse by the stressors of trying to survive and meet family needs."

- Believes that "many in our community suffer from various mental health and physical disorders made worse by the stressors of trying to survive and meet family needs."

Healthcare

Supports families of children with disabilities.

- Supports families of children with disabilities.

Education

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

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Josey Garcia

Josey lives with her husband Ramon and they have a blended family of 8 children. 

Josey Garcia currently serves as the state representative for Texas state house of representatives district 124. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. 

Believes in supporting local businesses and reducing regulations to boost the economy.

Believes in strong public safety measures, including supporting law enforcement and military veterans.

Supports electing more women veterans to office.

Believes in strong public safety measures to protect communities.

Supports conducting regular International Humanitarian Missions to provide aid to migrants.

Wants to implement policies that protect children in the foster care system and those who age out of the system.

Believes serious reform is needed to provide placement, support, and hope for the future.

Provided aid to thousands of vulnerable residents during SNOVID 2021 by delivering food and water.

Believes in recognizing and rewarding student achievements, as demonstrated by receiving the "Freshman of the Year" award.

Josey Garcia is married to Ramon, an Army Purple Heart recipient, and they have a blended family of 8 children, including adult sons on the Autism Spectrum. She is a retired U.S. Air Force Combat Veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Josey Garcia is the Co-Founder and CFO of Uniting America Outreach (501c3 nonprofit). She is a retired U.S. Air Force Combat Veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

As of September 13, 2024, Josey Garcia’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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