Marcos Velez

Education I will fully fund public education, raise teacher pay, and stop the political attacks on educators. Strong public schools strengthen every community in this state. Texas has the resources to do this while lowering property taxes. We need to stop robbing our education system. Wages / Job Benefits I will advocate for protections and systems that respect decades of labor, so that people who built Texas can retire with dignity, not be pressured back into work just to make ends meet. Economy I will work to bring down everyday costs and deliver real property tax relief without taking money from our public schools. Wages / Job Benefits I will push for transparency, accountability, and policies that reflect the needs of working families rather than the wishes of the ultra wealthy and the well connected. I will prioritize the needs of working Texans, families and retirees every day. Economy The American Dream is being suffocated by rising costs, corporate greed, and political leaders who lack either the desire or the backbone to fight for the people who elected them. I am running to restore fairness, rebuild opportunity, and defend the future of every Texas family. Taxes / Budget I will fight to prioritize legislation that ensures seniors have stable, affordable access to essentials like housing, health care, and utilities. I will push for property tax relief and appraisal reforms so that homeowners are not displaced. Infrastructure / Transportation I will work to protect rural water, farmland, and local communities while supporting the ranchers and farmers who keep Texas running. Wages / Job Benefits Texas needs a wage floor that respects the value of work and policies that lift working families instead of corporate profit margins. Adult children should not have to live with their parents into their 40s due to soaring costs and private equity purchasing single family homes.