Candidate-authored response on the Houston voters guide: “As a lifelong resident of House District 144 and with the district’s close proximity to the Houston Ship Channel, I bring firsthand understanding of the region’s strategic role in international trade.”

Texas State Representative Democratic Candidates | League of Women Voters of Houston | Houston, TX (David Flores page)

Campaign biography states: “Above all, David is a father and family man who strives to lead by example. He speaks often about perseverance, faith, and the responsibility to help the next generation succeed.”

About Me

David Flores is a lifelong resident of House District 144. He is a father.

David Flores - Republican Candidate - Houston Voters Guide

Texas House of Representatives District 144 - Ballotpedia

David is the owner of a construction and industrial project management firm.

David is a first-time candidate for political office.

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David Flores

David Flores is from Pasadena, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree in education from New Mexico State University and a master's degree in educational leadership from the University of New Mexico. He is a father.

David is the owner of GS Advanced Industry, where he has worked for more than a decade. He previously served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 69 from 2013 to 2015. He has also served as a member of the New Mexico State University Board of Regents. David has a background in education and has worked as a teacher and administrator.

David previously served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2013 to 2015. He ran for re-election in 2014 but did not win.

Supports delivering permanent tax relief.

Supports preventing bureaucratic premium spikes.

Supports capping appraisal growth to stop yearly appraisal battles.

Supports using Texas budget surpluses to reduce local property taxes.

Supports requiring elections to be held on uniform November ballots.

Supports increasing transparency in vote counting.

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