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Nathan Johnson

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Nathan Johnson is running for Texas State Senator, District 16.

Personal background

Nathan earned his bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Arizona and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He volunteers as a pro bono attorney for the Human Rights Institute of Dallas, chairman of the Dallas County Trails & Preserve Board, and Bedford mentor at the University of North Texas Law School.

Professional background

Nathan is a commercial litigator for Thompson Coburnn. He previously worked as senior Counsel at Holland & Knight LLP and Counsel at Thompson & Kight, Attorney for Spector & Johnson, and Sheinfeld, Maley, & Kay and as owner of Music for Pictures.

Political background

Nathan Johnson is a state senator in State Senate District 16. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term.

Economy

Supports the current tax and regulatory environment in Texas.

Supports improvements to Texas infrastructure to protect against the impact of future severe weather.

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Public Safety

Supports efforts to strengthen and rebuild communities impacted by severe weather in recent years.

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Healthcare

Supports Medicaid expansion in Texas, saying it would increase healthcare access, stabilize finances, create jobs, boost state revenue, and grow the economy without new taxes.

Supports lowering insurance rates and increasing competition among insurance companies.

Supports access to abortion care.

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Education

Supports continued education at universities, community colleges, and vocational skills training to align with job opportunities.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports upgrading and expanding Texas' energy infrastructure to ensure safety, incentivize investment, provide sufficient generation, and reduce carbon pollution.

Plans to improve soil health, phase out hydrofluorocarbons from refrigeration equipment, and implement safer standards for above-ground petrochemical storage tanks.

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Voting & Elections

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

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