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Denise earned a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma. She has 5 children. 

Denise is a retired attorney. She worked as an assistant district attorney and a senior civil litigation attorney before opening her own law practice. She was previously the chief advancement officer at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and Industry and worked as a grant writer for several organizations. 

Denise Wilkerson's campaign for state representative is her first run for office. 

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Supports policies that reduce regulations, provide access to capital, and offer support for entrepreneurs.

Plans to prioritize repairing and modernizing transportation systems to ensure efficient and safe highways.

Advocates for modernizing transportation systems to ensure efficient and safe highways.

- Supports policies that reduce regulations, provide access to capital, and offer support for entrepreneurs.
- Advocates for modernizing transportation systems to ensure efficient and safe highways.

Economy

Supports gun control and is endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund.

Believes "radical right-wing politics" have made borders and communities less safe, supporting increased border patrol, asylum courts, and security tools like fentanyl detection machines.

Supports border security measures that are practical and fiscally responsible. 

- Supports gun control.
- Supports border security measures that are practical and fiscally responsible. 

Public Safety

Supports abortion, contraception, and in vitro fertilization.

Supports abortion access and reproductive rights. 

Supports expanding Medicaid coverage to increase healthcare access and reduce local property tax burdens.

- Supports abortion access and reproductive rights. 
- Supports Medicaid expansion.

Healthcare

Promises to advocate for increased funding, teacher pay raises, more classroom resources, and enhanced safety measures in schools.

Advocates for increased school funding, including teacher pay raises, more classroom resources, and enhanced safety measures in schools.

Opposes the use of public funds for private schools and considers school vouchers fiscally irresponsible.

Supports access to free, high-quality education for all children.

- Advocates for increased school funding, including teacher pay raises, more classroom resources, and enhanced safety measures in schools.
- Opposes the use of public funds for private schools and considers school vouchers fiscally irresponsible.
- Supports access to free, high-quality education for all children.

Education

Believes a stable power grid and clean water systems are essential for supporting growing communities.

Advocates for a stable power grid and clean water systems.

- Advocates for a stable power grid and clean water systems.

Energy & the Environment

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

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Denise Wilkerson

Denise earned a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma. She has five children. 

Denise is a retired attorney. She worked as an assistant district attorney and a senior civil litigation attorney before opening her own law practice. Denise was previously the chief advancement officer at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and Industry and worked as a grant writer for several organizations. 

Denise Wilkerson's campaign for State Representative is her first run for office. 

Endorsed by the Tarrant County Central Labor Council.

Supports policies that benefit small businesses.

Supports small businesses to boost local economies and create jobs.

Supports policies that help small businesses succeed.

Endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers PAC.

Supports the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans.

Supports policies that enhance public safety.

Believes in "effective, humane policies" to enhance community safety in Texas.

Believes in "effective, humane policies" to secure the borders and ensure the safety of Texas communities.

Supports expanding Medicaid coverage to improve healthcare access and reduce local property taxes.

Believes access to affordable healthcare is a "fundamental right for all Texans."

Plans to advocate for "common-sense healthcare solutions" to create a healthier Texas.

Believes a strong education system is crucial for the state's future.

Believes in protecting and enhancing Texas public education to prepare students for the labor market and citizenship.

Believes in prioritizing community involvement and local initiatives.

Prioritizes making local public schools environments where "all students can thrive and succeed."

Supports addressing local issues, including education.

Believes in protecting and enhancing Texas public education to prepare students for a diverse labor market and to be engaged citizens.

Endorsed by the Sierra Club Political Committee.

Believes in enhancing infrastructure and safeguarding natural resources to ensure safe and prosperous communities.

Aims to enhance infrastructure and safeguard natural resources to foster safe and healthy communities.

Believes reliable and safe infrastructure is essential for daily life and supports significant improvements.

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

Denise Wilkerson has over 30 years of legal expertise as an experienced attorney.

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