Originally from Illinois, JJ moved to Texas 20 years ago and has proudly built her life in the rural community of Floresville. She and her husband, the son of a Mexican immigrant, have raised a diverse, blended family grounded in faith, service, and responsibility. Their four adult children embody those values today as a Navy Seabee, an Army Veteran, an engineer, and a skilled-nursing facility Activities Director.

JJ Dominguez for Texas — About JJ

After earning her Master’s Degree in Social Work, JJ spent 28 years fighting for families — including 14 years as a dialysis social worker in rural Texas, helping patients navigate life-sustaining treatment and financial hardship. Today, she provides therapy to immigrants seeking safety and hope in the United States.

Jennifer “Jj” Dominguez is originally from Illinois and moved to Texas 20 years ago. She earned a master's degree in social work. She lives in Floresville with her husband, and they have four adult children.

Jennifer "Jj" Dominguez currently provides therapy to immigrants seeking safety and hope in the U.S. She previously worked as a dialysis social worker in rural Texas.

Jennifer currently provides therapy to immigrants seeking safety and hope in the U.S. She previously worked as a dialysis social worker in rural Texas.

2026 Texas General Election

One in four people in District 31 live below the poverty line. JJ supports:
 Raising the minimum wage to $15/hr (indexed for inflation)
 Reducing gender and racial pay gaps
 Improving economic stability for rural families
 Strengthening local economies through increased consumer spending
 Hardworking Texans deserve a fair wage and a fair shot.

JJ Dominguez for Texas — Issues

Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour and indexing it for inflation.

- Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour and indexing it for inflation.

Economy

As of July 22, 2026, Jennifer "Jj" Dominguez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Health care is a fundamental human right — not a privilege. JJ will work to:
 Expand access to affordable, high-quality health care
 Reduce barriers to Medicaid
 Address rural hospital and clinic closures
 End the impossible choice between medical treatment and household bills

Texas ranks worst in the nation for mental health access, especially in rural counties. JJ’s plan includes:
 Free statewide mental health services
 More psychiatrists and providers through loan forgiveness and competitive wages
 Expanded telehealth for rural communities
 A coordinated, statewide treatment network

Plans to expand access to affordable, high-quality health care.

Proposes free statewide mental health services.

- Plans to expand access to affordable, high-quality health care.
- Proposes free statewide mental health services.

Healthcare

JJ believes every child deserves a strong public education — no matter their ZIP code. Her priorities include:
 Increasing public school funding
 Raising educator pay and indexing salaries for inflation
 Repealing private school vouchers that siphon money from public schools
 Improving working conditions for teachers and staff
 Ensuring retired teachers receive regular COLA adjustments

Supports increasing public-school funding.

- Supports increasing public-school funding.

Education

Texas rural communities have been neglected for decades. JJ will fight for:
 Better roads, water systems, and internet access
 Investment in rural hospitals and clinics
 Support for rural educators and school districts
 Economic development that benefits local families — not just corporations
 Rural Texas deserves the same opportunities as urban Texas.

Plans to improve rural roads, water systems, and internet access.

- Plans to improve rural roads, water systems, and internet access.

Energy & the Environment

JJ supports reforms that empower voters, including:
 Reducing confusion at the polls
 Saving election administration costs
 Making voting more accessible during emergencies

When more people vote, Texas becomes stronger.

Supports election reforms to make voting more accessible during emergencies.

- Supports election reforms to make voting more accessible during emergencies.

Voting & Elections

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Jennifer "Jj" Dominguez

Jennifer "JJ" Dominguez is from Illinois. She has a master’s degree in social work. She lives with her husband and their four adult children in the rural community of Floresville.

Jennifer "JJ" Dominguez's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 31 is her first entry into politics.

Jennifer Dominguez running for Texas House District 31

Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, with adjustments for inflation.

Supports reducing gender and racial pay gaps.

Wants to enhance economic stability for rural families.

Supports strengthening local economies by increasing consumer spending.

Supports expanding access to affordable, high-quality health care.

Wants to address rural hospital and clinic closures.

Wants to "end the impossible choice between medical treatment and household bills."

Supports free statewide mental health services.

Supports increasing the number of psychiatrists and healthcare providers through loan forgiveness and competitive wages.

Supports expanding telehealth services for rural communities.

Supports the creation of a statewide treatment network for healthcare.

Supports increasing funding for public schools.

Supports increasing educator salaries and adjusting them for inflation.

Opposes private school vouchers, which are subsidies that allow families to use public funds to enroll their children in private schools.

Wants to improve working conditions for teachers and staff.

Supports providing cost of living adjustments (COLA) for retired teachers.

Wants to save costs for election administration.

Supports making voting more accessible during emergencies.

Jennifer "JJ" Dominguez is from Illinois. She has a master 27s degree in social work. She and her husband have four adult children.

Jennifer is a licensed clinical social worker. She provides therapy to immigrants and asylum seekers. She previously worked as a dialysis social worker for 14 years in rural Texas. 

Jennifer "JJ" Dominguez's campaign for Texas State Representative, House District 31, is her first time running for public office.

Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour, adjusted for inflation.

Wants to improve economic stability for rural families.

Aims to address rural hospital and clinic closures.

Aims to "end the impossible choice between medical treatment and household bills."

Supports the creation of a statewide treatment network.

Opposes private school vouchers, which are funds that allow parents to use public money to enroll their children in private schools.

Supports ensuring retired teachers receive regular cost of living adjustments.

Supports reducing costs for administering elections.

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