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Suleman was born in Pakistan and moved to the US to begin his medical career. He lives in Fort Bend with his wife Zakia and their 3 children.

Suleman is a practicing medical doctor specializing in geriatric medicine and hospice care. He has been the chairman for the Regional Committee of the Aga Khan Foundation USA for four years.

Suleman Lalani is a state representative. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. Suleman was the first Muslim and South Asian state representative in District 76's history.

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Believes Texas's status as "the least insured state in the Nation" highlights the need for improved healthcare access and expertise in policy-making.

Advocates for improved healthcare access and expertise in policy-making.

As a Texas House Representative, co-sponsored SB 532 to expand mental health services on Texas campuses.

As a legislator, co-sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 532 to expand mental health services on Texas campuses.

As a House Representative, co-sponsored HB 12, which expanded Medicaid for new mothers from six months to twelve months.

As a legislator, co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 12, which expanded Medicaid for new mothers from six months to twelve months.

- Advocates for improved healthcare access and expertise in policy-making.
- As a legislator, co-sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 532 to expand mental health services on Texas campuses.
- As a legislator, co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 12, which expanded Medicaid for new mothers from six months to twelve months.

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Supports protecting public schools in economically disadvantaged communities.

Advocates for public schools in economically disadvantaged communities.

- Advocates for public schools in economically disadvantaged communities.
- Opposes school vouchers.

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Suleman Lalani

Suleman was born in Pakistan and moved to the US to begin his medical career. He lives in Fort Bend with his wife Zakia and their three children.

Suleman is a practicing medical doctor specializing in geriatric medicine and hospice care. He has served as the Chairman for the Regional Committee of the Aga Khan Foundation USA for four years.

Suleman Lalani is running for a second term in the Texas House of Representatives. He serves on the Higher Education, Natural Resources, and Resolutions Calendars committees.

Supports diversity and inclusion in legislation, and as a state representative, has faced ultra-conservative attacks for attending community events that embrace different cultures and religions.

As a state representative, has faced Islamophobic attacks.

Supports increased funding for mental health services.

Believes mental health is directly related to physical well-being, especially for young adults and seniors.

Supports prioritizing mental health, especially for young adults and seniors.

Supports expanding mental health services on Texas campuses and co-sponsored SB 532 to achieve this goal.

As a state representative, co-sponsored SB 532 to expand mental health services on Texas campuses.

Believes in providing primary care for patients aged 16 and older.

Supports extending Medicaid for postpartum mothers to 12 months.

Believes in the importance of having practicing medical professionals in legislative roles to advocate for patient needs.

Believes physicians are best advocates for community healthcare.

As a House Representative, co-sponsored HB 12, which extended Medicaid coverage for postpartum mothers from 2 to 12 months.

As a legislator, co-sponsored HB 12, which expanded Medicaid for new mothers from six months to twelve months.

As a legislator, co-sponsored SB 532 to expand mental health services on Texas campuses.

- As a legislator, co-sponsored HB 12, which expanded Medicaid for new mothers from six months to twelve months.
- As a legislator, co-sponsored SB 532 to expand mental health services on Texas campuses.
- Advocates for improved healthcare access and expertise in policy-making.

Believes higher education should be accessible to all Texas families, regardless of financial status.

Supports public education and received the Raise Your Hand Texas Public Education Champion Award during the 88th Legislature.

Supports public education and higher education.

Believes in collaborating with Democrats and pro-public education conservatives to protect public education.

Suleman Lalani lives in Fort Bend, Texas, with his wife Zakia and their three sons.

Suleman Lalani is a practicing medical doctor specializing in geriatric medicine and hospice care. He is also a member of the Texas House of Representatives. He has served as the Chairman for the Regional Committee of the Aga Khan Foundation USA for four years.

Suleman Lalani has held office in the Texas House of Representatives since 2022. He serves on the Higher Education, Natural Resources, and Resolutions Calendars committees.

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