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Martha was born in Mexico and raised in Texas. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston. She and her husband, Francisco, have 4 children. She leads ministry groups and churches in Houston.

Martha currently works as the Houston Director for Hispanic Action Network and is the founder of 'SheSpoke' mentoring program. She previously worked as a nurse in the Texas Medical Center. 

Martha Fierro ran for the state senator in State Senate District 6 in 2022 and state representative in State House District 145 in 2020, but she did not win either race.

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Believes that "a larger Government will only hurt small business owners in the community with their proposed ideas for more taxes."

Believes a larger government will "only hurt" small business owners in the area. 

Believes small businesses foster community diversity and drive local progress.

Supports small businesses, saying they provide "amazing diversity within a community and special opportunities for progress."

- Believes a larger government will "only hurt" small business owners in the area. 
- Supports reducing property taxes.
- Supports small businesses, saying they provide "amazing diversity within a community and special opportunities for progress."

Economy

Supports local law enforcement and wants to help them combat human and child sex trafficking.

Supports local law enforcement and plans to help them combat human labor and child sex trafficking.

Supports providing additional aid to families of current military members and veterans.

Believes the 2nd Amendment allows individuals to protect themselves and supports legal carrying of firearms.

Opposes police de-funding, believing they are essential in protecting families and youth from "unseen dangers."

Opposes police defunding, believing they are essential in protecting families and youth from "unseen dangers."

- Supports local law enforcement and plans to help them combat human labor and child sex trafficking.
- Supports providing additional aid to families of current military members and veterans.
- Opposes gun control.
- Opposes police defunding, believing they are essential in protecting families and youth from "unseen dangers."

Public Safety

Believes that churches should remain open and that community members should not be harassed or intimidated for practicing their beliefs.

Believes that churches should remain open to all and that community members should not be harassed or intimidated for practicing their beliefs.

Believes women should be fully informed about the effects of abortion and intends to protect the rights of the "voiceless and vulnerable," including the unborn and elderly.

Believes women should be fully informed about the "actual effects of abortion" and plans to defend the "voiceless and vulnerable," including the unborn and elderly.

Supports raising awareness of disabilities, including autism and vitiligo.

Supports raising awareness for disabled members of the community, including those with autism and vitiligo.

- Opposes abortion access. 
- Believes that churches should remain open to all and that community members should not be harassed or intimidated for practicing their beliefs.
- Believes women should be fully informed about the "actual effects of abortion" and plans to defend the "voiceless and vulnerable," including the unborn and elderly.
- Supports raising awareness for disabled members of the community, including those with autism and vitiligo.

Healthcare

Supports school voucher programs, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

- Supports school voucher programs, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

Education

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

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Martha Fierro

Believes families are struggling with evictions and health concerns, highlighting the need for economic stability and public health measures.

Plans to work on lowering property taxes.

Opposes high taxes, believing they "hurt small business owners in the community."

Believes that new businesses create more job opportunities for families and foster community growth.

Supports hard work and community collaboration to help people achieve the "American Dream" in Texas Senate District 6.

Believes in encouraging children to pursue the "American Dream" by sharing her life experiences as a minority immigrant woman with vitiligo.

Supports efforts to combat human trafficking.

Believes in advocating for "religious freedom."

Supports advocating for veterans and current military families.

Believes in raising parental awareness about child internet safety through community volunteer efforts.

Supports legislation to provide additional aid for veterans and current military members.

Supports working with caseworkers and social workers to advise community members on safety issues related to human trafficking awareness.

Supports raising awareness on disabilities, advocating for veterans, youth, and families, and defends First Amendment rights.

Supports raising awareness on disabilities, advocating for veterans, youth, and families, and defending First Amendment rights.

Has experience as a nurse in the Texas Medical Center, specializing in infectious diseases, OB/GYN triage, and shock/trauma.

Supports defending First Amendment rights.

Believes life is worth living despite hardships.

Believes families with limited resources or knowledge are "the community's most vulnerable" and supports measures to protect and assist them.

Believes in actively choosing education options and after-school programs to ensure children succeed.

Believes parents and guardians should provide encouragement, support, and opportunities to help their children succeed.

As the Founder of "SheSpoke," a mentoring program for middle and high school students in Houston, supports teaching students about the "truth of our country's foundation" and encourages them to advocate for established values.

Believes parents are their child's first teacher and supports parental choice in selecting the best school for their child.

Believes in encouraging community unity and growth.

Believes in fostering community well-being through volunteer training and service.

Believes in supporting hard work within the community to help achieve the "American Dream" in Texas Senate District 6 and throughout Texas.

Supports community volunteer work in addressing food insecurity, highlighting that more volunteers help reach over 400 families in a single event.

Believes in empowering the community through hard work and raising awareness on important issues.

Believes in community involvement through volunteer training in phone banking and block walking.

Believes in actively engaging community members to advocate for their "Texan & American Values."

As Houston Director for the Hispanic Action Network, equips local pastors and ministries to engage with government on issues such as education.

Supports parents' and guardians' rights to make school choice decisions.

Believes that "our Government should not limit our capacity to achieve our dreams," and opposes "proposed ideas for more taxes."

Supports school choice, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

- Supports school choice, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

Supports fair voting practices and is against voter suppression.

Supports equipping local pastors and ministries to encourage civic engagement.

Martha was born in Mexico and raised in Texas. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston. She leads ministry groups and churches in Houston. She and her husband, Francisco, have 4 children. 

Martha Fierro previously ran for the Republican primary election for Texas Senate District 6 in 2022 and the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 145 in 2020, but she did not win.

Believes a larger government will hurt small business owners. 

Supports small businesses to foster community diversity and drive local progress.

- Believes a larger government will hurt small business owners. 
- Supports lowering property taxes.
- Supports small businesses to foster community diversity and drive local progress.

Supports local law enforcement and plans to help them combat human and child sex trafficking.

- Supports local law enforcement and plans to help them combat human and child sex trafficking.
- Supports providing additional aid to families of current military members and veterans.
- Opposes gun control.
- Opposes police defunding, believing they are essential in protecting families and youth from "unseen dangers."

- Opposes abortion.
- Believes that churches should remain open to all and that community members should not be harassed or intimidated for practicing their beliefs.
- Believes women should be fully informed about the effects of abortion and intends to protect the rights of the "voiceless and vulnerable," including the unborn and elderly.
- Supports raising awareness of disabilities, including autism and vitiligo.

Martha Fierro is a Mexican-born immigrant who was raised in Texas. She has been married to her husband, Francisco Fierro, for over 26 years and they have four children. Martha graduated from the University of Houston with two bachelor's degrees. She attends church weekly and participates in worship and Bible studies.

Martha Fierro is the Houston Director for Hispanic Action Network (HAN). She has previously worked as a nurse in the Texas Medical Center with experience in infectious diseases, OB/GYN-Triage, shock/trauma, and other specialties. She is also the founder of the 'SheSpoke' mentoring program.

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

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