I am the proud mother of three children. My daughter, Rachel, has Down Syndrome and Epilepsy. After being Rachel’s mom for the past 25 years, I now see the world through the eyes of a disabled child and have a good understanding for how children with disabilities navigate our world. 

 

Texas does not have an advocate in the Texas House for the disabled and I want to be that advocate. I will work with the disabled community to craft supporting and empowering legislation for the disabled. My experience as Rachel’s mom will also enable me to see the impact of all legislation on the disabled community and fight against policies and action that would harm that vulnerable community. For instance, in both of the past legislative sessions bills have been passed that make it harder for members of the disabled community to vote. These bills were passed without one drop of evidence that disabled individuals cheat when they vote. This is shameful and I will fight against harmful legislation such as these laws. I have fought for Rachel through years of government red tape and throughout more than 60 hospital admissions. I am ready to take that fight to Austin to represent this district, including our precious disabled community, in the Texas House of Representatives.