Ballotpedia, Perla Bojorquez

Perla was born in Seiling, Oklahoma. She earned a high school diploma from Dodge City High School and a bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University. Perla and her husband live in North Fort Worth, Texas.

Perla currently works as an educator. She previously worked as a paralegal specializing in family and immigration law. 

Perla Bojorquez's campaign for state representative of District 93 is her first run for public office. 

Supports increasing the Texas minimum wage and improving work conditions.

Believes property taxes are too high, and "homeowners [are] being taxed out of their homes.

Supports regulating corporations to ensure prices are lower for consumers.

- Supports increasing the Texas minimum wage and improving work conditions.
- Believes property taxes are too high, and "homeowners [are] being taxed out of their homes.
- Supports regulating corporations to ensure prices are lower for consumers.

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Believes the U.S. immigration system is outdated and cannot handle the current rate of entries, calling for immediate federal reforms.

Believes the U.S. immigration system is outdated and supports immediate federal reforms.

Believes in providing extensive support and funding to border agencies. Opposes spending on "useless walls and barbaric barbwire stunts."

Believes in increased support and funding to border agencies but not for "useless walls and barbaric barbwire stunts."

Believes "dangerous rhetoric has been fueling hate organizations" and supports addressing public safety issues through responsible communication and countering hate speech.

Opposes Senate Bill (SB) 4, which allows Texas police to arrest people for illegally crossing the Mexico border.

- Believes the U.S. immigration system is outdated and supports immediate federal reforms.
- Believes in increased support and funding to border agencies but not for "useless walls and barbaric barbwire stunts."
- Supports hiring more immigration judges.
- Opposes Senate Bill (SB) 4, which allows Texas police to arrest people for illegally crossing the Mexico border.

Public Safety

Believes Texas needs "safer legislation" to protect mothers, fetuses, and medical specialists to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates, prevent doctors from leaving the state, and address population decline.

Says, "Reproductive healthcare laws and policies are making it dangerous for women and families in the state of Texas. Mortality rates and STDs are rising because we are attacking the institutions who educate and support communities. We need to keep religion out of our legislation."

Supports investment in resources in healthcare for individuals living in rural Texas.

- Supports access to abortion.
- Says, "Reproductive healthcare laws and policies are making it dangerous for women and families in the state of Texas. Mortality rates and STDs are rising because we are attacking the institutions who educate and support communities. We need to keep religion out of our legislation."
- Supports investment in resources in healthcare for individuals living in rural Texas.

Healthcare

Promises to "fight to fully fund our public schools."

Supports "an immediate increase in public education funding."

- Supports "an immediate increase in public education funding."

Education

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

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Perla Bojorquez

Perla was born in Seiling, Oklahoma. She earned a high school diploma from Dodge City High School and a bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University. Perla and her husband reside in North Fort Worth, Texas.

Perla Bojorquez's campaign for state representative in the Texas State House District 93 is her first run for public office. 

Supports hiring more immigration judges and processing applications quickly. Opposes spending $2.5 million per week on transportation to inhospitable locations.

Supports hiring more immigration judges and processing immigrant applications faster.

Promises to advocate for "SAFE and SECURE borders" using their knowledge of immigration laws.

Believes there should not be "vigilantes, individuals abusing their powers, or any agency overstepping the job description they are legally able to do."

Believes public safety is paramount, highlighting the urgent need to address violence against women and girls.

Believes new laws are increasing danger and targeting communities of color.

Believes the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is crucial for national security, saying it is "one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations in charge of keeping terrorists and weapons out of the country."

Opposes Senate Bill 4, which allows Texas police to arrest people for illegally crossing the Mexico border.

- Believes the U.S. immigration system is outdated and supports immediate federal reforms.
- Believes in increased support and funding to border agencies but not for "useless walls and barbaric barbwire stunts."
- Supports hiring more immigration judges.
- Opposes Senate Bill 4, which allows Texas police to arrest people for illegally crossing the Mexico border.

Believes the anti-abortion bill in Texas is "dangerous" for pregnant people and opposes government control over medical decisions, advocating for families and professionals to decide what is best for health.

Believes education is crucial for personal and professional development, and supports community involvement in local schools.

Believes in strong family and community values.

Believes in ensuring quality education for children.

Supports the establishment of "financial equity" for school districts and an education accountability system that rates districts based on student performance.

Perla Bojorquez is a devoted wife and mother, born and raised in the Midwest, and currently resides in North Fort Worth, Texas.

Perla Bojorquez began her career as a family law paralegal.

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

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