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• Balanced Texas’ Budget

Voted to cut waste and balance Texas’ budget without raising taxes

• Voter ID
Co-authored the bill to prevent fraudulent voting by requiring a photo ID to vote

• Redistricting
Worked with leadership to maximize representation in the South Plains and West Texas

• Lawsuit Reform
Co-authored lawsuit reform to prevent frivolous lawsuits from burdening local businesses

• Pro-Life
Authored an amendment to strip taxpayer money from clinics that provide abortions and supported legislation to better protect the mother and child

• Texas Tech
Voted to assist Texas Tech on its pathway to becoming a Tier 1 university

• State Income Tax
Opposes a state income tax

• Private Property Owners’ Rights
Voted to strengthen rights of property owners during eminent domain proceedings

• In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
Authored legislation to require citizenship for in-state tuition at public universities—unfortunately, it was not voted on