Vote against vouchers, protect Texas public school funding
Texas is constitutionally obligated to fund public schools. If a voucher program causes students to leave the public school system, those schools would receive less funding based on declining enrollment. This would pile onto existing challenges like budget deficits, campus closures, teacher shortage
Appreciation
I am a constituent from Austin, Texas. I wanted to express how much I appreciate your ongoing efforts to represent your constituents. Thank you
The push for school voucher programs raises serious concerns about the perpetuation of socioeconomic segregation and the diversion of critical funding away from public education. Voucher systems risk exacerbating disparities by enabling wealthier families to utilize public funds for private schoolin
Arrest Elon Musk
We want an official statement on what you are doing about Elon Musk. He was not elected and has no right to access Treasury information. What are you doing about this? The people you represent demand immediate answers.
I am writing you in opposition of private school vouchers being pushed by Gov. Abbott. Fund public schools first! Our neighborhood schools shouldn’t be shortchanged while state leaders push a voucher program. The basic allotment—set at $6,160 per student in 2019—now needs an additional $1,340 per s
Prevent Musk's unauthorized overreach of government systems
It is highly concerning that an unelected private individual, Elon Musk, has been granted unauthorized access to sensitive government systems containing personal information of American citizens, including Social Security details and payment records. This is a blatant violation of privacy rights and
No school vouchers
I am a parent with two children in Austin ISD. I am writing to ask you to oppose diverting public funds to private schools. I want public schools to be fully funded: increase basic student allotment, move to enrollment based funding and support all Texas students getting an education. As a Texas vot
Fully fund public education, reject private voucher schemes
As a current middle school teacher who sees the effects of underfunded schools firsthand, I urge you to vote against any voucher or school choice program that would drain vital resources from public education, and vote with your constituents, not your wallet. Teachers in Texas represent a huge votin
No to SB2
Diverting public funds towards private school vouchers poses a significant risk to the education of underprivileged children. The voucher program could drain vital resources from public schools that serve predominantly low-income communities, exacerbating existing disparities in educational opportun
Strengthen public education, reject Senate Bill 2 voucher plan
This proposal to create an education savings account program through Senate Bill 2 claims to prioritize low-income families and students with disabilities, but the details raise serious concerns about whether it would truly benefit those most in need. The bill's broad definition of "low-income" as 5
You must protect the country and the programs that help so many people. Funding for federal grants, WIC, food stamps and more are vital to protecting the most vulnerable among us: the elderly and the children. Do what you can to HELP and not HURT. Please do what you can to do what is RIGHT. Be brav
Child Welfare and Federal Financial Assistance
President Trump's recent executive order cut off all federal financial assistance. I am very concerned about the impact it may have on Child Welfare services in the state, given the reliance on Title IV-B, Title IV-E, Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), and Child Abuse Prevention and Treat
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