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Merrie lives in Canyon Lake, Texas. She attended Smithson Valley High School. She holds a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science from Southwest Texas State University, a master's degree in education administration from Texas State University, and a doctor of philosophy degree in educational leadership from Northcentral University. Merrie and her wife, Lisa, have two children. She volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Riverside Pride, and her church choir.

Merrie is the executive director of Circle Arts Theatre in New Braunfels. She previously worked as a science teacher and coach at Smithson Valley Middle School. She also worked as an assistant principal at Bill Brown Elementary School and a principal at both the elementary and middle school levels.

Merrie Fox's campaign for state senator in State Senate District 25 is her first run for public office. 

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

Economy

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Supports legislation to require background checks for every gun sale and to raise the age to purchase an assault weapon from 18 to 21.

Supports legislation to require background checks for every gun sale and wants to raise the age to purchase an assault weapon from 18 to 21.

- Supports legislation to require background checks for every gun sale and wants to raise the age to purchase an assault weapon from 18 to 21.

Public Safety

Believes new legislation is needed to ensure children have healthcare coverage.

Wants to pass legislation establishing a system allowing uninsured children to receive healthcare coverage.

Supports allowing parents to determine their children's healthcare options, including gender-affirming care.

- Wants to pass legislation establishing a system allowing uninsured children to receive healthcare coverage.
- Supports allowing parents to determine their children's healthcare options, including gender-affirming care.

Healthcare

Opposes school vouchers and supports increasing per-pupil spending in Texas.

Opposes school vouchers, which are programs that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools. 

Believes that when students are represented in the books they read, their literacy skills and sense of belonging increase.

Believes that "When students are represented in the books they read, their literacy skills and sense of belonging increase."

Believes educators should teach without fear and supports covering the state-mandated curriculum with accurate and age-appropriate resources.

Believes enrollment barriers prevent children from accessing services.

Believes in the importance of community and family involvement in education.

Wants to ensure public schools are adequately funded.

- Opposes school vouchers, which are programs that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools. 
- Believes that "When students are represented in the books they read, their literacy skills and sense of belonging increase."
- Believes educators should teach without fear and supports covering the state-mandated curriculum with accurate and age-appropriate resources.
- Believes enrollment barriers prevent children from accessing services.
- Believes in the importance of community and family involvement in education.
- Wants to ensure public schools are adequately funded.

Education

Supports legislation to incentivize clean energy, conserve water, and update climate-protection infrastructure.

Wants to pass legislation that incentivizes using clean energy, conserving water, and updating climate-protection infrastructure.

- Supports legislation to incentivize clean energy, conserve water, and update climate-protection infrastructure.
- Wants to pass legislation that incentivizes using clean energy, conserving water, and updating climate-protection infrastructure.

Energy & the Environment

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Merrie Fox

Merrie lives in Canyon Lake, Texas. She graduated from Smithson Valley High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science from Southwest Texas State University, a master's degree in education administration from Texas State University and a PhD in educational leadership from Northcentral University. Merrie and her wife, Lisa, have two children.

Merrie is the executive director of Circle Arts Theatre in New Braunfels. She previously worked as a science teacher and coach at Smithson Valley Middle School, an assistant principal at Bill Brown Elementary, and a principal at both the elementary and middle school levels.

Merrie Fox's campaign for state senator is her first run for public office. 

Believes in supporting local businesses and reducing regulations to boost the economy.

Believes understanding the location of Senate District 25 is crucial for economic development.

Supports using the latest technology and techniques in architecture services to deliver exceptional results.

The candidate's website says, "The nest isn't quite empty, though, as they share their home with Merrie's mom and two sassy French bulldogs."

Supports public safety, as evidenced by her child working as a paramedic.

Supports policies that enhance public safety and reduce crime.

- Supports legislation to require background checks for every gun sale and to raise the age to purchase an assault weapon from 18 to 21.
- Supports public safety and gun control.

Supports expanding Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover more eligible children.

- Supports expanding Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover more eligible children.
- Believes new legislation is needed to ensure children have healthcare coverage.
- Supports allowing parents to determine their children's healthcare options, including gender-affirming care.

Enjoys playing cards and board games, watching sports and live theatre, and kayaking in the hill country rivers.

Supports quality education for all children.

Volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Riverside Pride, and her church choir.

Believes in supporting quality education for future generations.

Believes in providing quality education for children.

Believes in the value of hard work and financial independence, having paid for personal expenses and education through self-employment during high school and college.

Believes in supporting quality public education and has experience as a public educator.

Believes in the importance of hands-on learning and real-world applications in science education.

Believes in fostering leadership skills in students through involvement in student council and class president roles.

- Believes that when students are represented in the books they read, their literacy skills and sense of belonging increase.
- Believes educators should teach without fear and supports covering the state-mandated curriculum with accurate and age-appropriate resources.
- Opposes school vouchers and supports increasing per-pupil spending in Texas.
- Believes enrollment barriers prevent children from accessing services.
- Believes in the importance of community and family involvement in education.

Supports relocating to reduce air pollution.

- Supports legislation to incentivize clean energy, conserve water, and update climate-protection infrastructure.

The candidate's website does not provide information on their stance on voting rights and elections.

Merrie Fox lives in Canyon Lake, Texas. She graduated from Smithson Valley High School and Southwest Texas State University. Merrie and her wife, Lisa, have two children.

Merrie Fox is currently the Executive Director of Circle Arts Theatre in New Braunfels. She previously worked as a science teacher and coach at Smithson Valley Middle School, an assistant principal at Bill Brown Elementary, and a principal at both the elementary and middle school levels.

As of September 13, 2024, Merrie Fox’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- There are 31 Texas state senators, each representing a single district with a constituency of around 1 million.
- State senators are elected to 4-year terms and one 2-year term per decade, and there are no term limits.
- They are paid a salary of $7,200/year and a per diem of $221/day.