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Supports HB 475, which exempts the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a U.S. armed services member killed or fatally injured in duty from ad valorem taxation.

Supports House Bill (HB) 475, which exempts the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a U.S. armed services member killed or fatally injured in action from ad valorem taxation.

Sponsored HB 580, which requires a consumer warning upon sale of certain household plants that are hazardous when ingested dogs.

Sponsored HB 580, which requires a consumer warning upon sale of certain household plants that are hazardous when ingested by dogs.

Supports HB 457, which provides a tax exemption for county residents who provide free health care to indigent or Medicaid recipients.

Supports HB 4151, which requires tax officials to take specific actions before collecting delinquent property taxes on the homes of elderly or disabled individuals.

Supports HB 1129, which addresses false, misleading, or deceptive advertising in reverse mortgage loan agreements.

Supports evaluating the housing needs of LGBTQ+ senior citizens.

Supports HB 1800, which establishes a pilot program to address financial exploitation of elderly persons.

Supports HB 875, which prohibits housing discrimination based on age or certain housing needs.

Believes VIA Metropolitan Transit has not received adequate funding to grow, modernize, and prosper.

Believes state lawmakers should adopt a comprehensive strategy using a "housing first" policy to address homelessness.

Supports HB 2617, which addresses the rights of residential tenants and the duties of landlords concerning security deposits.

- Supports House Bill (HB) 475, which exempts the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a U.S. armed services member killed or fatally injured in action from ad valorem taxation.
- Sponsored HB 580, which requires a consumer warning upon sale of certain household plants that are hazardous when ingested by dogs.
- Supports HB 457, which provides a tax exemption for county residents who provide free health care to indigent or Medicaid recipients.
- Supports HB 4151, which requires tax officials to take specific actions before collecting delinquent property taxes on the homes of elderly or disabled individuals.
- Supports HB 1129, which addresses false, misleading, or deceptive advertising in reverse mortgage loan agreements.
- Supports evaluating the housing needs of LGBTQ+ senior citizens.
- Supports HB 1800, which establishes a pilot program to address financial exploitation of elderly persons.
- Supports HB 875, which prohibits housing discrimination based on age or certain housing needs.
- Believes VIA Metropolitan Transit has not received adequate funding to grow, modernize, and prosper.
- Believes state lawmakers should adopt a comprehensive strategy using a "housing first" policy to address homelessness.
- Supports HB 2617, which addresses the rights of residential tenants and the duties of landlords concerning security deposits.

Economy

Supports House Bill (HB) 565, which mandates training on trauma-informed care for judges and attorneys.

Supports HB 565, which mandates training on trauma-informed care for judges and attorneys.

Supports providing pro bono legal services to veterans and active-duty service members.

Believes in regulating speed limits to enhance road safety and reduce accidents.

- Supports HB 565, which mandates training on trauma-informed care for judges and attorneys.
- Supports providing pro bono legal services to veterans and active-duty service members.
- Believes in regulating speed limits to enhance road safety and reduce accidents.

Public Safety

Believes healthcare should include accessible mental health services, addiction treatments, financial assistance, professional mentorships, and sustainable housing.

Supports HB 1019, which simplifies certification and recertification for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

- Believes healthcare should include accessible mental health services, addiction treatments, financial assistance, professional mentorships, and sustainable housing.
- Supports HB 1019, which simplifies certification and recertification for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Healthcare

Supports trauma-informed care training for employees working with children in foster care.

Supports HB 582, which exempts tuition and laboratory fees at public higher education institutions for certain paramedics.

Supports developing a strategic plan to support the child-care workforce.

Supports early childhood education and paved the way for PreK-4-SA campuses in San Antonio.

Advocated for early childhood education campuses in San Antonio.

- Supports trauma-informed care training for employees working with children in foster care.
- Supports HB 582, which exempts tuition and laboratory fees at public higher education institutions for certain paramedics.
- Supports developing a strategic plan to support the child-care workforce.
- Advocated for early childhood education campuses in San Antonio.

Education

Supports HB 2898, which requires notice after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service.

Supports House Bill (HB) 355, which provides notice to state representatives and senators of administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Supports HB 355, which provides notice to state representatives and senators of administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Supports House Bill (HB) 1801, which regulates water withdrawals from the Edwards Aquifer to supply military installations.

Supports HB 1801, which regulates water withdrawals from the Edwards Aquifer to supply military installations.

Supports House Bill (HB) 739, which provides energy industry career training for veterans.

Supports HB 739, which provides energy industry career training for veterans.

- Supports HB 2898, which requires notice after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service.
- Supports HB 355, which provides notice to state representatives and senators of administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
- Supports HB 1801, which regulates water withdrawals from the Edwards Aquifer to supply military installations.
- Supports HB 739, which provides energy industry career training for veterans.

Energy & the Environment

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