Ballotpedia, Brett Robinson

Brett is from Cypress, Texas. He attended Cypress Woods High School and earned a master's degree in public administration from the University of Houston.

Brett previously worked as the vice president of the University of Houston Democrats.

Brett Robinson's campaign for state representative is his first run for public office. 

Candidate website

Plans to address income inequality by reducing sales taxes and improving rural broadband access.

Supports unions and the right to collectively bargain.

- Plans to address income inequality by reducing sales taxes and improving rural broadband access.
- Supports unions and the right to collectively bargain.

Economy

Supports gun control, including requiring training safety and storage.

- Supports gun control, including requiring training safety and storage.

Public Safety

Community Impact, Q&A: Meet the Democratic primary candidates for Texas House District 130

Supports abortion and wants to restore "reproductive freedom," including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and contraception.

Supports access to abortion, calling it a "fundamental human right."

Opposes the "controversial Heartbeat Act" and supports reproductive freedom.

Opposes Senate Bill (SB) 8 or the "Heartbeat Act", which prohibits a physician from performing or inducing an abortion after a "fetal heartbeat" has been detected.

Says, "My top priority is to restore reproductive freedom, which includes the right to IVF and contraception."

Supports expanding Medicaid in Texas to address the high uninsured rate.

- Supports access to abortion, calling it a "fundamental human right."
- Opposes Senate Bill (SB) 8 or the "Heartbeat Act", which prohibits a physician from performing or inducing an abortion after a "fetal heartbeat" has been detected.
- Says, "My top priority is to restore reproductive freedom, which includes the right to IVF and contraception."
- Supports expanding Medicaid in Texas to address the high uninsured rate.

Healthcare

Opposes school voucher programs which enable parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools and says, "it threatens to take taxpayer money away from already underfunded public schools and give it to private schools."

- Opposes school voucher programs which enable parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools and says, "it threatens to take taxpayer money away from already underfunded public schools and give it to private schools."

Education

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

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

Brett Robinson

Brett Robinson's campaign for state representative in Texas State House District 130 is his first run for public office. 

Believes in addressing income inequality and taxation policy.

Believes in supporting small businesses and local voter engagement efforts.

Supports gun ownership licenses that demonstrate firearm use, safety, and storage competency.

Believes lawmakers are enacting "extreme laws" despite the U.S. experiencing a unique rate of mass shootings among developed nations, and calls for change to honor victims and support families and survivors.

Supports "reasonable gun reform" and believes firearms should be regulated like the automobile industry, requiring proof of competence before licensing.

Believes in using philosophical works to shape political beliefs, recommending John Rawls for comprehensive understanding.

Supports accessibility and inclusivity in healthcare.

Believes Texas' abortion laws are "extreme" and harmful, causing fear among women wanting to conceive due to potential denial of care for miscarriages.

Supports abortion and promises to work to protect reproductive rights.

Believes reproductive freedom is crucial and supports access to abortion.

Supports bipartisan efforts in healthcare, including lowering insulin prices.

Believes state policy, such as abortion access, can influence federal policy, and plans to serve both district and state interests in healthcare legislation.

Believes in abortion rights, and supports his opinion with Judith Jarvis Thompson’s “In Defense of Abortion.”

Believes reproductive freedom is a "fundamental human right" and opposes "extreme" anti-abortion laws.

Believes in adequately funding public schools.

Worked at various churches in Houston, serving as a coach and teaching children about Jesus.

As a Senator, sponsored legislation to promote student inclusivity.

Supports the work of local community organizations in education.

Supports education policies endorsed by community leaders.

Opposes school voucher programs which enable parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools. He says, "it threatens to take taxpayer money away from already underfunded public schools and give it to private schools."

- Opposes school voucher programs which enable parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools. He says, "it threatens to take taxpayer money away from already underfunded public schools and give it to private schools."

Believes immediate action is necessary to address environmental damage caused by his generation.

As UHDems VP, registered students to vote and provided networking opportunities for members.

Believes in the importance of contested elections, saying, "I decided to run when I saw he went unchallenged in the last election cycle."

Believes the Hunger Games series has important political themes that change as you grow up and hopes it motivates young people to get involved in the political process.

Brett Robinson has lived in the Cypress area for fifteen years. He grew up attending Black Elementary, Goodson Middle School, and graduated from Cypress Woods High School in 2018. He is currently a graduate student at the University of Houston, pursuing a Masters in Public Administration.

Brett Robinson is currently a graduate student at the University of Houston, pursuing a Masters in Public Administration. He previously worked as a coach at a Christian sports camp.

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

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Texas House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Texas State Legislature
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 21 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. There are no term limits. 
- State representatives make $7,200 annually in addition to a $221 payment per day during legislative sessions and mileage reimbursements.

Your representative and state lawmaker in the Texas House of Representatives.