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HEALTHCARE REVIVAL : MY WAY

I am the only candidate in the 2026 U.S. Senate primary with hands-on healthcare

management experience , having led primary care clinics, wound care & hyperbaric

medicine clinics, a hospitalist group, while supporting patients through the peak of

COVID with drive-through clinics, telemedicine, and testing operations, including

managing patient house calls operations, worked in hospital based and surgical center

systems. For the past five plus years, I have been a co-owner of a Texas-based home

health and hospice company serving 73 counties in West and North Texas , giving

me firsthand insight into the challenges facing rural and urban healthcare alike. I

know what works, what is broken, and how federal regulations, insurance practices,

and underfunded reimbursement systems hurt patients and providers — and I am

running to revive healthcare in Texas, put control back in the hands of patients

and providers, and deliver real solutions for affordable, accessible, and

high-quality care across our state .

A. REVIVAL OF THE TEXAS RURAL HOSPITALS

🏥 Texas Rural Hospitals: Crisis and Need for Action

📍 What’s Happened in Texas

  • Texas has lost dozens of rural hospitals over the past two decades.

    • According to recent research, Texas has seen about 25 rural hospital closures in the

    last 20 years — more than any other state.

  • Over the last decade , official reports count 14 rural hospital closures in Texas, each

    • leaving communities without emergency care and basic services.

    📊 Hospitals at Risk Right Now

    Despite the closures already occurring, the crisis isn’t over — many more facilities

    remain vulnerable:

    🔹 Texas has roughly 156 rural hospitals today.

    🔹 108 have reduced or lost critical services.

    🔹 87 are at risk of closure if conditions don’t improve.

    🔹 22 are at immediate risk of shutting down soon.

    This means more than half of rural hospitals in Texas are facing financial stress that

    could lead to closure without targeted intervention.

    🧠 Why This Matters

    Rural hospitals are not just buildings — they are lifelines for people and communities :

    ✔ They provide emergency services, often the only option within driving distance.

    ✔ They offer maternity care, chronic disease management, and preventive medicine.

    ✔ When a rural hospital shuts down, mortality rates rise up to 8.7% because

    residents must travel farther for care.

    Communities lose jobs, economic anchors, and local clinics when hospitals close —

    all at a time when rural Texans already face physician shortages and higher uninsured

    rates.

    🛠 My Plan for Healthcare Revival

    If elected U.S. Senator from Texas, I will champion a comprehensive Healthcare

    Revival Agenda focused on revitalizing rural healthcare systems so every Texan can

    get care close to home.

    🔹 1) Stabilize and Protect Rural Hospitals

  • Expand federal funding streams to prevent closures and help hospitals stay open.
  • Increase Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates so rural facilities can operate

    • sustainably.

    🔹 2) Invest in Workforce and Training

  • Incentivize doctors, nurses, and specialists to practice in rural Texas through loan

    • repayment and tax credits.

  • Expand support for local healthcare education programs.

    • 🔹 3) Telehealth and Infrastructure Upgrades

  • Invest in broadband and telehealth technology so rural patients can access specialist

    • care remotely.

  • Provide grants for modern equipment and facility upgrades.

    • 🔹 4) Targeted Public Health Programs

  • Expand preventive care outreach in rural communities — particularly for maternal

    • health, chronic disease management, and elder care.

    📣 Why This Matters for Texas

    Rural Texans — veterans, farmers, families — deserve access to quality healthcare

    without hours of travel . Strengthening rural hospitals means protecting lives,

    supporting local economies, and building a healthier future for every community.

    B. Fixing the Private Insurance & Medicare Advantage Reimbursement Crisis

    ⚠ The Core Problem

    Across Texas, healthcare providers are facing a serious and growing crisis — Medicare

    Advantage (MA) plans and private insurance companies are paying far less than the

    true cost of care, even as operational and staffing expenses have nearly doubled over

    the last several years.

    While healthcare costs rise due to:

  • workforce shortages,
  • higher wages,
  • inflation,
  • supply chain disruptions,
  • regulatory compliance, and
  • technology and infrastructure needs,

    • reimbursement rates from Medicare Advantage plans and private insurers have failed

    to keep pace — creating an unsustainable financial gap for providers and facilities.

    This gap is now one of the leading threats to patient access, provider sustainability,

    and rural healthcare survival in Texas.

    📉 How Low Reimbursement Impacts the Entire Care Continuum

    Primary Care Physicians & Providers

  • Medicare Advantage and private insurers often reimburse significantly less per

    • visit than the actual cost of providing care.

  • Administrative burdens, delayed payments, and high denial rates further

    • reduce effective reimbursement.

  • Result: fewer physicians accepting MA plans, shorter appointment times, or

    • practice closures — especially in rural and underserved areas.

    Specialty Care Visits

  • Specialists face underpayment for complex, time-intensive services.
  • Prior authorization delays and post-service denials add financial risk.
  • Result: longer wait times for specialty care and reduced access for seniors and

    • chronically ill patients.

    Hospital Care

  • Hospitals report that Medicare Advantage plans routinely pay below

    • traditional Medicare rates, despite higher administrative requirements.

  • Private insurers often negotiate rates that do not reflect staffing, emergency

    • readiness, or uncompensated care burdens.

  • Result: service cuts, hospital consolidation, and rural hospital closures.

    • Home Health Care

  • Home-based providers experience some of the lowest margins in healthcare,

    • with MA plans frequently paying below the cost of care delivery.

  • Rising labor, fuel, and compliance costs have made home care financially

    • fragile.

  • Result: fewer providers serving high-need seniors and disabled Texans.

    • Nursing Care & Long-Term Care Facilities

  • Medicare Advantage and private insurance reimbursements do not adequately

    • cover staffing ratios, wage competition, or regulatory requirements.

  • Facilities struggle to recruit and retain nurses and aides.
  • Result: reduced capacity, staff burnout, and declining quality of care.

    • Rehabilitation & LTAC (Long-Term Acute Care) Facilities

  • These facilities provide high-acuity, post-hospital care but face payment

    • structures that undervalue complex recovery services.

  • MA plans often limit lengths of stay or deny coverage altogether.
  • Result: premature discharges, care disruptions, and worse patient outcomes.

    • 💰 The Reality: Costs Are Rising Faster Than Payments

    Today, many Texas healthcare providers face a stark reality:

  • Operational and staffing costs have risen 30–50% or more, depending on the

    • sector.

  • In some cases, costs have nearly doubled, especially for labor-intensive services.
  • Meanwhile, Medicare Advantage and private insurance reimbursement

    • increases have remained flat or minimal — or declined after accounting for

    inflation and administrative barriers.

    This mismatch is pushing providers to the brink and limiting access for patients who

    already have insurance .

    🗳 My Plan as Texas’s Next U.S. Senator

    If elected, I will make fair reimbursement from Medicare Advantage plans and

    private insurers a top federal priority, because insurance coverage is meaningless if

    providers can’t afford to deliver care.

    1. Enforce Payment Fairness and Transparency

    I will push for federal standards that:

  • Require MA plans and private insurers to justify reimbursement rates based

    • on actual cost data;

  • Increase transparency around negotiated rates and denial practices;
  • Prevent “take-it-or-leave-it” contracting that disadvantages rural and

    • independent providers.

    2. Medicare Advantage Accountability Reform

    I will advocate for:

  • Payment parity between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare for the

    • same services;

  • Stronger federal oversight of claim denials, delays, and down-coding;
  • Penalties for plans that consistently underpay or delay provider

    • reimbursement.

    3. Protect Provider Networks and Patient Access

    Low reimbursement forces providers to exit insurance networks. I will work to:

  • Prevent MA plans and private insurers from offering “phantom networks”

    • with inadequate provider access;

  • Ensure Texans can actually see doctors and receive care under their insurance

    • plans.

    4. Strengthen Negotiating Power for Providers

    I will support policies that:

  • Allow independent physicians, rural hospitals, nursing homes, and

    • home-based providers to negotiate collectively with large insurance companies;

  • Level the playing field between community providers and multibillion-dollar

    • insurance corporations.

    5. Tie Reimbursement to Workforce Sustainability

    Healthcare reimbursement must reflect real-world staffing needs. I will push for:

  • Payment models that account for workforce shortages and competitive wages;
  • Incentives for insurers to support long-term workforce stability instead of

    • short-term cost cutting.

    🌟 Why This Matters for Texans

    This is not a partisan issue — it’s a patient access issue.

    When insurance companies underpay:

  • Providers close or leave networks;
  • Patients lose access to care despite having coverage;
  • Rural and underserved communities suffer first.

    • As Texas’s next U.S. Senator, I will fight to ensure insurance works for patients and

    providers — not just insurance companies. Fair reimbursement is essential to reviving

    healthcare access, strengthening our workforce, and keeping care close to home for

    every Texan.

    C. Ending the Hospice Cap Penalty: Putting Patients Before Bureaucracy

    ⚠ The Problem: A Regulation That Punishes Compassionate Care

    Under current federal healthcare regulations, hospice agencies are subject to a

    Medicare hospice “aggregate cap.” This cap limits the total amount a hospice

    provider may receive per patient over a set period.

    When a hospice patient lives longer than the government’s projected timeframe, the

    hospice agency is often required to return previously paid funds to the Centers for

    Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — even though the care was medically

    appropriate, lawful, and already delivered.

    In plain terms:

  • If a hospice patient survives longer than expected,
  • The hospice provider is financially penalized,
  • And forced to repay money for care that helped keep the patient comfortable,

    • stable, and alive.

    This policy creates a perverse and dangerous incentive in our healthcare system.

    🚨 Why This Regulation Is Wrong

    1. It Penalizes Providers for Prolonging Life

    Hospice care is meant to:

  • Manage pain,
  • Improve quality of life,
  • Support patients and families through serious illness.

    • But under the current cap system, providers are effectively punished for doing their

    job too well — for stabilizing patients, managing symptoms, and preventing

    unnecessary hospitalizations.

    No healthcare system should penalize care that extends comfort, dignity, or life.

    2. It Forces Financial Risk onto Hospice Agencies

    Hospice agencies:

  • Cannot predict exactly how long a patient will live,
  • Have no control over disease progression,
  • Still must provide full care regardless of time.

    • Yet CMS requires agencies to repay funds years later, often after audits, creating:

  • Severe financial instability,
  • Cash flow crises,
  • Risk of hospice closures — especially for small, rural, and nonprofit providers.

    • 3. It Discourages Access to Hospice Care

    This regulation leads to unintended but harmful consequences:

  • Providers may hesitate to admit complex or non-cancer patients who often live

    • longer,

  • Patients with dementia, heart failure, or chronic illness may face delayed or

    • denied hospice access,

  • Families lose access to supportive end-of-life services they desperately need.

    • This is rationing by regulation, not by medical judgment.

    4. It Undermines the Ethical Foundation of Hospice Care

    Hospice care is about:

  • Comfort, not clocks;
  • Care, not quotas;
  • Human dignity, not actuarial formulas.

    • A policy that ties payment to whether a patient dies “on time” is ethically

    indefensible.

    🗳 My Plan to Fix This as a U.S. Senator from Texas

    As Texas’s next U.S. Senator, I will fight to modernize hospice regulations so they

    reflect medical reality, ethical care, and patient-centered values.

    1. Reform or Eliminate the Hospice Aggregate Cap

    I will introduce and support legislation to:

  • Remove punitive repayment requirements when care is medically appropriate;
  • Adjust or eliminate the aggregate cap so it no longer penalizes longer hospice

    • stays;

  • Ensure hospices are paid for care actually delivered — not forced to refund it

    • after the fact.

    2. Replace Time-Based Caps with Clinical Accountability

    I will push CMS to:

  • Base oversight on clinical appropriateness and quality outcomes, not length of

    • stay;

  • Use medical review standards instead of arbitrary time thresholds;
  • Protect providers who demonstrate proper documentation and ethical care.

    • 3. Protect Hospices from Retroactive Clawbacks

    I will advocate for:

  • Limits on retroactive CMS repayment demands;
  • Predictable payment structures so providers can plan, hire staff, and expand

    • access;

  • Safe harbors for nonprofit, rural, and community-based hospice agencies.

    • 4. Expand Access for Non-Cancer and Chronic Illness Patients

    Current rules disproportionately affect patients with:

  • Dementia,
  • Heart failure,

    • ● COPD,

  • Neurological and chronic conditions.

    • I will work to ensure hospice eligibility and payment rules do not discriminate based

    on diagnosis or unpredictable disease trajectories.

    5. Establish a Hospice Payment Reform Task Force

    I will push for a bipartisan federal task force including:

  • Hospice clinicians,
  • Nurses,
  • Physicians,
  • Patient advocates,
  • Rural and nonprofit providers,

    • to design a fair, sustainable hospice payment model that prioritizes dignity, ethics,

    and access.

    🌟 Why This Matters for Texans

    No hospice should fear bankruptcy for helping a patient live longer.

    No family should worry that care decisions are influenced by financial penalties.

    No healthcare system should tie reimbursement to whether someone dies within a

    government-approved timeframe.

    As Texas’s next U.S. Senator, I will fight to end regulations that punish compassion,

    protect hospice providers, and ensure that end-of-life care in America is guided by

    human dignity — not arbitrary caps.

    D. Fixing Hospice and Palliative Care Regulations: Ending Penalties and

    Closing Dangerous Gaps

    ⚠ A Broken System That Fails Patients Before Hospice Begins

    In addition to the flawed hospice cap rule, there is another serious regulatory failure

    in our healthcare system:

    👉 There is currently no direct Medicare or insurance reimbursement for palliative

    care when a patient is admitted under a “palliative care” order instead of “hospice

    care.”

    This creates a devastating gap in care — especially for small, community-based

    hospice agencies.

    🚨 The Palliative Care Reimbursement Gap

    What Happens Today

    When a physician refers a patient to a hospice agency, the admission order may state:

  • “Palliative care” (symptom management, comfort-focused care, not yet

    • end-of-life), rather than

  • “Hospice care” (which triggers Medicare hospice benefits).

    • Under current rules:

  • Hospice care is reimbursed
  • Palliative care is not

    • That means:

  • There are no standardized diagnosis codes
  • No dedicated billing or payment structures
  • No sustainable reimbursement pathway for hospice agencies to provide

    • palliative care

    The Result: No Incentive, No Access

    Because palliative care is not reimbursed:

  • Small and mid-sized hospice agencies cannot absorb the cost of staffing, visits,

    • medications, coordination, and compliance with zero payment;

  • Providers are forced to decline palliative care admissions — not because they

    • don’t want to help, but because they cannot financially survive;

  • Patients who are not yet hospice-eligible lose access to comfort-focused care that

    • could improve quality of life and prevent hospitalizations.

    This is not a failure of providers — it is a failure of federal healthcare regulation.

    🧠 Why This Is Dangerous and Unethical

    1. Patients Are Left Without Care

    Palliative care patients often suffer from:

  • Advanced chronic illness,
  • Pain, nausea, anxiety, and breathlessness,
  • Frequent emergency room visits.

    • Without palliative care support, patients deteriorate faster and families struggle

    without guidance.

    2. It Forces an Artificial Choice

    Current regulations unintentionally push providers and families into an impossible

    position:

  • Either delay care entirely, or
  • Transition patients into hospice sooner than clinically appropriate just to

    • access reimbursement.

    Healthcare policy should support clinical judgment, not force decisions based on

    billing rules.

    3. It Disproportionately Hurts Small and Rural Providers

    Large systems may absorb unreimbursed care.

    Small hospice agencies cannot.

    As a result:

  • Independent hospices close,
  • Rural communities lose access,
  • Patient choice disappears.

    • 🗳 My Plan as Texas’s Next U.S. Senator

    As U.S. Senator, I will work to modernize hospice and palliative care policy so

    patients receive care when they need it — and providers are paid fairly for delivering

    it.

    1. Establish Federal Reimbursement for Palliative Care

    I will introduce and support legislation to:

  • Create formal Medicare reimbursement pathways for palliative care;
  • Ensure that when a hospice agency admits a patient for palliative care, that

    • care is paid for;

  • End the zero-payment scenario that currently blocks access.

    • 2. Create Diagnosis Codes and Billing Codes for Palliative Care

    I will work with CMS to:

  • Establish clear diagnosis codes for palliative care;
  • Implement billing and payment codes that reflect the real cost of

    • interdisciplinary care;

  • Allow hospice agencies to bill appropriately for physician oversight, nursing,

    • social work, and care coordination.

    3. Allow Hospices to Provide Both Palliative and Hospice Care

    I will advocate for regulatory flexibility so:

  • Hospice agencies can provide palliative care before hospice eligibility;
  • Care can transition smoothly without forcing artificial timelines;
  • Patients are supported earlier, reducing hospitalizations and costs.

    • 4. Protect Small and Community-Based Hospice Providers

    My reforms will prioritize:

  • Independent and nonprofit hospices,
  • Rural providers,
  • Agencies that serve high-need and complex patients.

    • No hospice should have to choose between financial survival and patient care.

    5. Align Payment With Patient Outcomes, Not Labels

    I will push CMS to:

  • Focus on symptom control, patient comfort, and care quality;
  • Remove rigid distinctions that exist only for billing purposes;
  • Support care models that improve quality of life and reduce unnecessary

    • hospital use.

    🌟 Why This Matters for Texans

    Palliative care is not optional — it is essential.

    Patients should not be denied comfort care because of paperwork.

    Hospice agencies should not be punished for compassion.

    And healthcare regulations should never force providers to choose between ethics

    and economics.

    As Texas’s next U.S. Senator, I will fight to:

  • End penalties that punish good care,
  • Close reimbursement gaps that block access,
  • And build a healthcare system that honors dignity, compassion, and common

    • sense.

    E. Lowering Prescription Drug Costs: Putting Texans Before Big Pharma

    The Problem: Texans Are Paying Too Much

    Prescription drug prices are out of control — and Texas families, seniors, and rural

    communities are paying the price.

    Too often:

  • Drug prices rise year after year with no transparency,
  • Middlemen profit while patients suffer,
  • Seniors spend thousands just to stay healthy,
  • Rural pharmacies struggle to survive.

    • This isn’t a free market — it’s a rigged system that protects Big Pharma and

    pharmacy middlemen instead of patients.

    As a Republican, I believe in competition, transparency, and accountability — not

    corporate games that drain Texans’ wallets.

    🗳 My Commitment as Texas’s Next U.S. Senator

    I will help turn the current fight against Big Pharma and pharmacy middlemen into

    law — protecting patients while strengthening market competition.

    🔹 1. Support Direct Drug Price Negotiations

    Texans should not be forced to pay higher prices than other countries or federal

    programs for the same medications.

    I will support policies that:

  • Allow direct negotiation of drug prices, especially for high-cost, single-source

    • medications;

  • Focus negotiations on drugs with no real market competition;
  • Protect innovation while stopping price gouging.

    • Negotiation is not price control — it is basic consumer leverage.

    🔹 2. Expand Access to Generics and Biosimilars

    Competition lowers prices — period.

    I will work to:

  • Speed approval of safe, effective generics and biosimilars;
  • Prevent brand-name drug companies from abusing the patent system to block

    • competition;

  • Encourage true market competition that drives prices down naturally.

    • More competition means lower costs for families and seniors.

    🔹 3. Crack Down on PBMs and Their Hidden Fees

    Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) were meant to lower costs — instead, they’ve

    become unaccountable middlemen.

    I will push to:

  • Expose PBM pricing schemes and hidden fees;
  • Ban spread pricing that inflates costs for patients and taxpayers;
  • Require transparency so patients know where their money is really going.

    • If PBMs are driving up costs, they should be held accountable — just like anyone else

    in the marketplace.

    🔹 4. Incentivize Rural Texas Pharmacies to Lower Prices

    Rural pharmacies are lifelines — but many are being squeezed out by unfair

    reimbursement and PBM practices.

    I will fight for:

  • Incentives that help rural pharmacies stay open and competitive;
  • Fair reimbursement so small pharmacies can offer affordable prices;
  • Policies that protect local pharmacies from corporate PBM abuse.

    • When rural pharmacies close, Texans lose access — and costs go up.

    🔹 5. Protect Seniors’ Social Security Checks

    No senior should have to choose between:

  • Filling a prescription, or
  • Paying for food, rent, or utilities.

    • I will work to:

  • Reduce out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors;
  • Ensure Social Security checks go toward living with dignity — not overpriced

    • medications;

  • Stop cost-shifting that forces seniors to absorb Big Pharma’s excesses.

    • 🌟 The Conservative Principle at Stake

    This is about:

  • Free markets that actually work,
  • Standing up to corporate abuse,
  • Protecting seniors and families,
  • Keeping healthcare affordable without government overreach.

    • Lower drug prices strengthen families, rural communities, and the Texas economy.

    Bottom Line

    As a conservative Republican and Texas’s next U.S. Senator, I will:

  • Fight Big Pharma price gouging,
  • Expose PBM corruption,
  • Promote competition,
  • Protect rural pharmacies,
  • And make sure Texans — not corporations — come first.

    • F. Lowering Health Insurance Premiums: Putting Texans Back in Control

    The Problem: Premiums Are Crushing Texas Families

    Health insurance premiums continue to rise — and Texas families, farmers, ranchers,

    seniors, and small businesses are being crushed.

    For too many Texans:

  • Monthly premiums take a growing share of paychecks,
  • Small businesses struggle to offer coverage,
  • Rural families have fewer choices and higher costs,
  • Seniors are forced to stretch fixed incomes.

    • This is not sustainable — and it is not what a free-market healthcare system should

    look like.

    Building on Republican Leadership

    Texas’s Republican leadership has already begun pushing major insurers to bring

    premiums down and rein in excessive rate hikes.

    As Texas’s next Republican U.S. Senator, I will continue and expand that mission at

    the federal level — standing up to insurance monopolies and restoring competition

    and consumer choice.

    🗳 My Plan to Lower Health Insurance Premiums

    🔹 1. Increase Competition So Premiums Drop Naturally

    Premiums rise when competition disappears.

    I will fight to:

  • Break up insurer dominance in regional markets;
  • Encourage new insurers to enter the Texas marketplace;
  • Remove federal barriers that limit competition across state lines.

    • More competition means lower prices, better plans, and more choice.

    🔹 2. Support Association Health Plans for Small Businesses

    Small businesses shouldn’t pay more simply because they’re small.

    I will support:

  • Association Health Plans (AHPs) that allow small businesses, farmers,

    • ranchers, and trade groups to pool together;

  • Market-based solutions that give small employers bargaining power similar to

    • large corporations;

  • Affordable coverage options without Washington micromanagement.

    • 🔹 3. Roll Back Regulations That Artificially Raise Premiums

    Not every federal mandate improves care — but many raise costs.

    I will work to:

  • Eliminate unnecessary regulations that drive up premiums;
  • Give states more flexibility to design insurance markets that work for their

    • populations;

  • Reduce compliance costs that insurers pass directly onto families.

    • Lower regulatory burden means lower premiums.

    🔹 4. Protect Short-Term, Lower-Cost Insurance Plans

    Texans deserve options — not one-size-fits-all plans.

    I will defend:

  • Short-term and alternative health plans that offer affordable coverage;
  • Consumer choice for families between jobs, starting businesses, or

    • transitioning careers;

  • The right of Texans to select plans that meet their needs and budgets.

    • Affordable options should not be banned just because they don’t fit Washington’s

    preferences.

    🔹 5. Prioritize Seniors and Rural Texans

    Rural Texans and seniors face higher premiums and fewer choices.

    I will focus on:

  • Protecting rural insurance markets from collapse;
  • Encouraging insurers to serve rural communities;
  • Ensuring seniors have affordable options without being forced into expensive

    • plans.

    Healthcare access should not depend on your ZIP code.

    🔄 Restoring Control to Patients and Providers — Not HMOs

    Healthcare decisions should be made by:

  • Patients,
  • Doctors,
  • Hospitals and local providers,

    • —not by HMO corporations and federal bureaucrats.

    My reform agenda will:

  • Reduce insurer overreach into care decisions;
  • Strengthen provider autonomy;
  • Put Texans back in charge of their healthcare.

    • A Conservative Healthcare Revival Moment

    Just as President Donald Trump delivered the first major tax reform since 1979, our

    nation now needs a bold, conservative healthcare revival — one that:

  • Lowers costs,
  • Expands choice,
  • Protects rural communities,
  • And restores free-market principles.

    • My healthcare reform plan will be the next major national reform, delivering real

    relief to Texans and setting the standard for the nation.

    ⭐ Bottom Line

    As a Republican U.S. Senator from Texas, I will:

  • Fight rising premiums,
  • Break insurer monopolies,
  • Expand affordable options,
  • Protect small businesses and rural Texans,
  • And put healthcare back in the hands of the people — not HMO

    • corporations.

    TERM LIMITS - DRAIN THE SWAMP

    As a candidate for the United States Senate in Texas in 2026, I strongly believe that

    our Republic works best when power rests with the people—not entrenched political

    elites. America was never meant to resemble a monarchy or ruling class. We are a

    nation of the people, by the people, and for the people , and that requires

    citizen-leaders, not career politicians who spend decades in Washington disconnected

    from everyday Texans.

    For too long, Washington has rewarded permanence instead of performance. When

    politicians remain in office for generations, the system becomes stagnant,

    accountability erodes, and special interests gain influence over voters. Fresh ideas,

    private-sector experience, and real-world leadership are crowded out by bureaucratic

    inertia.

    Had term limits been firmly in place, the direction of our nation might look very

    different today. Joe Biden—after decades in federal office—may not have become

    president, and Americans may have been spared the economic hardship many

    families faced from 2021 to 2024. Chuck Schumer might not still dominate the

    Senate, and the nation could have avoided the dysfunction surrounding shutdown

    brinkmanship. Long-serving political figures such as Nancy Pelosi would not have

    shaped Washington for generations. These examples highlight why rotating

    leadership matters in a healthy republic.

    Texas understands that renewal is strength—not weakness. I will bring that same

    principle to Washington.

    My Term-Limits Agenda

    1. Constitutional Amendment for Congress

    I will aggressively push for a constitutional amendment imposing term limits on

    members of Congress:

  • U.S. House: Limit to six terms (12 years)
  • U.S. Senate: Limit to two terms (12 years)
  • A U.S. House and U.S. senate terms combined (12 years)

    • This provides time to serve effectively while ensuring turnover and preventing

    lifetime political careers.

    2. No Loopholes, No Games

    Any proposal must:

  • Prohibit politicians from switching chambers to reset the clock.
  • Apply to future service clearly and firmly.
  • Prevent special carve-outs for leadership positions.
  • Require transparency so voters can track tenure easily.

    • 3. Citizen Leadership Over Career Politics

    Congress should look more like Am erica— entrepreneurs, veterans, farmers,

    healthcare professionals, engineers, teachers, and small-business owners who serve for

    a season and then return home.

    Term limits encourage:

  • Independence from lobbyists
  • Faster decision-making
  • Focus on results instead of reelection
  • Reduced insider dealing
  • Greater responsiveness to local communities

    • 4. Texas-First Accountability

    As your senator, I will:

  • Publicly commit to honoring term-limit principles in my own service.
  • Refuse to treat public office as a lifetime entitlement.
  • Advocate for rotating committee leadership.
  • Publish annual accountability reports to Texans.

    • Why This Matters

    America’s Founders feared concentrated power. While they debated formal term

    limits, they trusted the people to rotate leaders. Today’s political

    environment—massive federal spending, gridlock, debt, and declining trust—shows

    that additional guardrails are needed.

    Term limits are not about punishing experience; they are about protecting liberty .

    Texas deserves representation rooted in humility, service, and common sense—not

    Washington entitlement.

    I am running to restore the idea that public office is temporary, service is honorable,

    and power ultimately belongs to the citizens—not political dynasties.

    AN AMERICA FIRST ECONOMIC PLAN FOR TEXAS AND THE NATION

    I proudly support President Donald Trump’s America-First economic

    policies—policies that put American workers, Texas businesses, farmers, and

    manufacturers ahead of foreign competitors and global bureaucracies.

    For decades, Washington allowed unfair trade deals, outsourcing, and weak

    enforcement to hollow out U.S. industry. President Trump changed that course by

    demanding fairness, strengthening domestic production, securing supply chains, and

    confronting countries that manipulated trade rules at America’s expense.

    I will fight to continue and expand that agenda in the U.S. Senate.

    1. Reciprocal Tariffs: Fair Trade, Not Free Rides

    Trade must be fair—not one-sided.

    I support reciprocal tariffs , meaning that if another country imposes high duties on

    American goods, the United States should match them dollar-for-dollar and

    product-for-product. No nation should be allowed to exploit American markets

    while closing its own.

    These policies have:

  • Encouraged foreign governments to renegotiate unfair trade practices
  • Helped bring manufacturing back to the United States
  • Generated billions in revenue for the U.S. Treasury
  • Strengthened America’s negotiating position worldwide
  • Protected Texas energy producers, agriculture exporters, and industrial

    • manufacturers

    Tariffs are not a punishment—they are leverage . When used strategically, they

    protect workers and ensure that American companies compete on a level playing

    field.

    Last year, I authored a book examining tariffs and reciprocal trade policy and how

    they can strengthen the U.S. economy over the long term. In it, I outlined how firm

    trade enforcement can increase federal revenue, rebuild domestic production, and

    restore America’s negotiating power abroad. That work reflects the seriousness and

    depth I will bring to economic policymaking in the Senate.

    2. Bring Jobs and Supply Chains Home

    Texas knows the value of production—energy, technology, agriculture, aerospace,

    and manufacturing.

    I will fight for:

  • Incentives to relocate factories from China and hostile nations back to the U.S.
  • “Buy American” requirements for federal procurement
  • Domestic production of pharmaceuticals, microchips, steel, and rare-earth

    • materials

  • Faster permitting for U.S. energy projects
  • Infrastructure that supports ports, pipelines, rail, and rural broadband

    • Economic security is national security .

    3. Lower Taxes to Unleash Growth

    Strong trade policy must be paired with low taxes and limited government so

    American businesses can invest, hire, and expand.

    Lower Capital Gains Taxes

    I support reducing capital gains taxes to:

  • Encourage long-term investment
  • Expand retirement savings
  • Help entrepreneurs start and scale businesses
  • Keep capital in the United States instead of overseas

    • Lower investment taxes mean more factories, more innovation, and higher wages.

    Cut Federal Income Taxes for Working Families

    Washington takes too much from Texas families.

    I will fight to:

  • Reduce federal income-tax rates across the board
  • Expand standard deductions
  • Protect small businesses from punitive taxation
  • Make permanent the Trump tax cuts that helped fuel economic growth

    • Toward Eliminating the Federal Income Tax

    Over the long term, we should seriously examine replacing or dramatically shrinking

    the federal income tax—moving toward a simpler, pro-growth system that rewards

    work, savings, and productivity.

    That conversation must include:

  • Broadening consumption-based taxation
  • Closing loopholes for politically connected elites
  • Reducing federal spending so families—not bureaucracies—keep more of

    • what they earn

  • Paying down debt with growth and discipline

    • Texans know that prosperity comes from freedom—not over-regulation and

    confiscatory taxation.

    4. Stop Inflation by Controlling Spending

    Tariffs and tax cuts only work if Washington stops reckless spending.

    I will oppose:

  • Massive deficit packages
  • Bailouts for failed policies
  • Expansive regulatory schemes that raise prices

    • And I will push for:

  • Balanced-budget discipline
  • Sunset reviews of federal programs
  • Regulatory reform
  • Energy independence to lower fuel and electricity costs

    • Inflation is a hidden tax on every household—and Texans deserve relief.

    5. Texas-Driven, America-First Leadership

    As your senator, I will:

  • Vote to protect Texas industries from unfair foreign competition
  • Defend American energy dominance
  • Support farmers and ranchers in global markets
  • Champion small businesses over multinational corporations
  • Demand accountability from trade partners

    • My economic philosophy is simple:

    Produce in America.

    Hire Americans.

    Buy American.

    Compete fairly.

    Tax less.

    Spend wisely.

    Why This Matters

    America succeeds when the government empowers workers, entrepreneurs, and

    families—not foreign governments or Washington insiders.

    President Trump proved that an America-First strategy can revive confidence, restore

    negotiating strength abroad, and put our citizens first. I will continue that fight in

    the United States Senate for Texas.

    If elected, I will work every day to ensure the next generation inherits a nation that is

    strong, prosperous, independent, and free.

    AN AMERICA-FIRST FORE IGN POLICY FOR A SAFER WORLD

    I stand firmly behind President Donald Trump’s America-First foreign policy—a

    strategy rooted in realism, strength, deterrence, and unwavering loyalty to our allies.

    The principle is straightforward:

    Peace through strength.

    America does not apologize for its power—it leads by rebuilding its military, securing

    its borders, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with allies, and confronting emerging

    threats before they explode into global crises. I also strongly support President

    Trump’s Board of Peace , an innovative effort to advance diplomacy backed by

    strength, keep America out of unnecessary wars, and hold adversaries accountable

    through firm negotiation rather than weakness.

    Texas understands strength. We send our sons and daughters into uniform, safeguard

    America’s energy supply, and defend the homeland. They deserve leadership in

    Washington that projects clarity, confidence, and resolve—not confusion.

    1. Restoring American Credibility on the World Stage

    Under Joe Biden, America suffered a major blow to its standing when the

    administration abruptly withdrew from Afghanistan—leaving behind more than

    $80 billion in U.S. taxpayer-funded equipment and abandoning allies who trusted

    American leadership. That episode emboldened adversaries and raised doubts among

    partners about U.S. resolve.

    Foreign-policy failures never stay overseas. They fuel instability, raise energy costs,

    threaten American lives, and invite aggression.

    In the Senate, I will insist on:

  • No reckless withdrawals without airtight plans
  • No abandonment of allies who stood with us
  • No surrender of American military equipment
  • No decisions driven by politics rather than national security

    • Our servicemembers deserve leaders who plan carefully, act decisively, and complete

    missions responsibly.

    2. Supporting President Trump’s Peace Efforts and Board of Peace

    President Trump has again demonstrated that strong leadership, tough diplomacy,

    and credible deterrence bring results. His renewed peace initiatives—building on

    historic Middle East agreements—along with the creation of the Board of Peace ,

    show that America can pursue stability without surrendering leverage.

    I will strongly support:

  • Diplomacy grounded in American strength
  • Regional security frameworks that stabilize volatile regions
  • Allied burden-sharing
  • Hard-nosed negotiations backed by military readiness
  • Economic and security partnerships that reward cooperation

    • Peace is not preserved through hesitation—it is maintained when adversaries know

    the United States will defend its interests.

    3. Rebuilding and Fully Funding America’s Military

    A serious foreign policy requires unquestioned military superiority.

    I will fight for:

  • Modernizing the Navy, Air Force, and Space Force
  • Expanding missile-defense systems
  • Investing in cyber and artificial-intelligence capabilities
  • Strengthening homeland and border-security coordination
  • Caring for veterans and military families
  • Keeping Texas military installations fully funded and mission-ready

    • Deterrence works only when readiness is unmistakable.

    4. Confronting Global Terror and Hostile Regimes

    America must remain clear-eyed about threats to liberty.

    I will support:

  • Tough strategic and economic pressure on the Chinese Communist Party
  • Blocking technology transfers to hostile regimes
  • Sanctions on dangerous regimes pursuing nuclear weapons
  • Eliminating terrorist networks wherever they operate
  • Energy independence to weaken hostile petrostates
  • Securing supply chains critical to national defense

    • The objective is not endless conflict—the objective is stability secured through

    strength and clarity.

    5. Standing With Allies—While Demanding Fair Burden-Sharing

    America should never stand alone, but our partners must meet their obligations.

    I will continue advancing President Trump’s America-First alliance strategy by

    pressing for:

  • NATO nations meeting defense-spending commitments
  • Strong Indo-Pacific security coalitions
  • Close cooperation with Middle Eastern partners
  • Western Hemisphere border-security coordination
  • Trade and defense policies that protect American workers

    • Strong alliances, anchored by decisive U.S. leadership, prevent aggression before it

    begins.

    6. Texas-Focused National Security

    Texas is indispensable to America’s defense—home to major military bases, energy

    hubs, ports, and aerospace manufacturing.

    As your senator, I will:

  • Protect Texas installations
  • Expand defense manufacturing across the state
  • Champion veterans and military families
  • Secure the southern border as part of homeland defense
  • Keep American energy production strong to stabilize global markets

    • National security always begins at home.

    Why This Matters

    The world is safer when America is respected—and when adversaries understand the

    cost of challenging our resolve.

    President Trump’s America-First doctrine—reinforced by the Board of Peace—has

    shown that secure borders, economic strength, military readiness, and tough

    diplomacy create stability rather than chaos.

    My pledge is simple:

    No apologies.

    No disorder.

    No retreat.

    Strength. Deterrence. Peace.

    I am running for the United States Senate to ensure Texas leads the charge for a

    foreign policy that keeps America secure, respected, and prosperous for generations

    to come.

    CONTINUING TO KEEP A SECURED BORDER, PROTECT TEXA S

    A Texas-First Border Security Plan

    Continuing to keep our southern border secured is a top priority. A secure border is

    essential for national sovereignty, public safety, economic stability, and protecting

    Texas communities from crime, drugs, human trafficking, and uncontrolled

    migration.

    I pledge to continue supporting strong, enforceable border security policies that

    uphold the rule of law, defend our communities, and ensure federal resources work in

    partnership with Texas.

    1. Back Proven Enforcement and Strong Federal-State Partnership

    We must continue the work that has dramatically reduced illegal crossings and

    strengthened enforcement in Texas. Since the launch of Texas’s historic border

    security mission, illegal crossings into the state have declined significantly, decreasing

    by as much as 87% due to enhanced patrols, interdiction efforts, and state-federal

    cooperation.

    As a U.S. Senator, I will:

  • Support strengthened federal-state cooperation between U.S. Customs and

    • Border Protection (CBP) , Texas DPS , and the Texas National Guard .

  • Champion federal resources to reimburse Texas for its border security

    • expenditures and operations like Lone Star that fill critical gaps.

  • Expand shared intelligence, technology, surveillance, and enforcement tools on

    • both sides of the border.

    2. Expand Operational Strength and Technology at the Border

    Border security requires capability, not apology.

    I will push for robust federal investments to:

  • Expand physical barriers at strategic points and deploy cutting-edge

    • surveillance technology.

  • Increase drone, sensor, and nighttime surveillance to detect and intercept

    • illegal crossings before they occur.

  • Facilitate joint federal-state rapid response teams to stop criminal smuggling of

    • drugs, weapons, and humans.

    By marrying boots on the ground with smart technology, we make Texas

    communities safer and reduce unlawful entry points.

    3. Support Tough Enforcement, Removal, and Detention Policies

    A secure border is meaningless without reliable consequences for unlawful entry.

    I will advocate to:

  • Fully fund immigration detention and removal capacity to ensure that

    • individuals who cross illegally are held and processed appropriately.

  • Ensure federal detention facilities are effective, humane, and promote lawful

    • deportations, not revolving-door catch-and-release policies.

  • Support judicial and administrative reforms that expedite deportation for

    • those who do not qualify for asylum and pose public safety concerns.

    Strong enforcement discourages unlawful entry and reinforces respect for legal

    immigration pathways.

    4. Strengthen National Security and Prosecutorial Tools

    Border insecurity is also a national security issue.

    I will fight to:

  • Empower Border Patrol, ICE, and Texas law enforcement with

    • prosecutorial tools to pursue traffickers, smugglers, and criminal networks.

  • Expand penalties and federal prosecution for human smuggling and weapons

    • trafficking.

  • Support expanded use of military support zones and strategic federal

    • deployments where appropriate to secure critical corridors.

    We must combine law enforcement, justice, and national-security measures to

    disrupt cartel operations that threaten Texans.

    5. Secure Trade and Legal Ports of Entry

    Texas is a global commerce hub with vital trade flowing across the U.S.–Mexico

    border.

    I will also prioritize:

  • Securing legal ports of entry with enhanced staffing and technology so

    • legitimate travel and commerce flourish while illegal crossings decline.

  • Working with Texas ports and border communities so security and economic

    • prosperity go hand in hand.

    A secure border strengthens legitimate trade and protects jobs here at home.

    6. Protect Texas Communities and Families

    Border security directly impacts public safety, community quality of life, and the

    well-being of Texas families.

    I will:

  • Push for increased federal funding to support state and local law enforcement

    • dealing with border-related crime.

  • Oppose federal policies that encourage catch-and-release and strain local

    • resources.

  • Support community outreach and victim-support programs for

    • neighborhoods affected by crime related to illegal border activity.

    Texas should not bear the burden of federal failures when it comes to border security.

    Why This Matters

    Texans demand secure borders, respect for the rule of law, and leaders who deliver

    results. We must finish the job begun by strong state action and continue it at the

    federal level with strategic policies that prevent unlawful entry, stop cartels, protect

    communities, and support lawful immigration systems.

    I will go to Washington ready to:

    Secure the border.

    Protect Texas families.

    Invest in real enforcement.

    And restore trust in immigration policy.

    CONSTITUTION RIGHTS & FREEDOMS

    I believe our Constitution is not a suggestion—it is the foundation of our Republic.

    The freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights protect Americans from government

    overreach and preserve the liberties that make our nation exceptional.

    Texans understand this better than anyone. We value independence, personal

    responsibility, faith, free enterprise, and the right to defend our families and

    communities. In Washington, I will be an unwavering defender of constitutional

    rights and individual liberty , with special emphasis on protecting the Second

    Amendment .

    1. Unapologetic Defense of the Second Amend ment

    The right to keep and bear arms is not about politics—it is about self-defense,

    personal freedom, and a safeguard against tyranny.

    In the Senate, I will:

  • Oppose any federal gun-control proposals that infringe on law-abiding citizens
  • Fight to protect lawful firearm ownership, training, and safe use
  • Defend concealed-carry reciprocity across state lines for responsible gun

    • owners

  • Support due-process protections in all firearms-related laws
  • Back sportsmen, ranchers, hunters, and shooting-sports communities
  • Resist bureaucratic rule-making that bypasses Congress

    • Criminals—not responsible Texans—should be the focus of law enforcement.

    2. Upholding the Entire Bill of Rights

    Defending freedom means protecting all constitutional liberties.

    I will stand firm for:

  • Free speech and religious liberty without government interference
  • Due process and equal protection under the law
  • Protection from unlawful searches and seizures
  • The right to peaceful assembly
  • Property rights and economic liberty

    • The federal government must always operate within constitutional limits.

    3. Stop Federal Overreach and Unelected Bureaucrats

    Too often, Washington agencies try to rewrite law through regulation instead of

    legislation.

    I will fight to:

  • Rein in regulatory agencies that exceed congressional authority
  • Restore congressional accountability
  • Require major regulations to receive explicit legislative approval
  • Defend states’ rights under the Tenth Amendment
  • Protect Texans from unfunded federal mandates

    • The Constitution was designed to limit centralized power—something Texas expects

    its leaders to respect.

    4. Support Law Enforcement While Protecting Civil Liberties

    Public safety and liberty go hand in hand.

    I will:

  • Ensure law enforcement has the tools to stop violent criminals
  • Support training that respects constitutional rights
  • Defend due-process protections for every American
  • Oppose policies that punish lawful citizens while letting repeat offenders walk

    • free

    Security and freedom are not opposites—they depend on one another.

    5. Encourage Civic Education and Constitutional Literacy

    A free nation depends on citizens who understand their rights and responsibilities.

    I will support:

  • Expanded civics education programs
  • Public-private partnerships to teach constitutional history
  • Veteran-led civic initiatives
  • Transparency in government operations

    • An informed electorate is the strongest defense of liberty.

    6. A Texas-First Commitment to Freedom

    As your senator, I will:

  • Vote against unconstitutional federal mandates
  • Defend Texans’ rights in court through legislation and oversight
  • Protect firearm manufacturers and retailers from politically motivated lawsuits
  • Champion rural and suburban communities whose traditions and livelihoods

    • depend on constitutional freedoms

  • Hold federal agencies accountable to the law

    • Texas will always have a strong voice in the fight for liberty.

    Why This Matters

    The Constitution has protected Americans for nearly 250 years—but only if leaders

    have the courage to defend it.

    Freedom is not automatic. It must be preserved, renewed, and guarded against

    erosion.

    My pledge to Texans is clear:

    Protect the Constitution.

    Defend the Second Amendment.

    Limit federal power.

    Stand for liberty.

    I am running for the United States Senate to ensure Texas continues leading the

    nation in freedom, responsibility, and constitutional government.

    GOD IS PRO-LIFE

    As a candidate for the United States Senate in Texas in 2026, I proudly stand

    pro-life .

    I believe life is a sacred gift from God, and that it begins at conception. Every unborn

    child deserves the chance to live, grow, and pursue the American Dream. Our nation

    is strongest when we protect the most vulnerable among us.

    My position is clear and consistent: abortion should be prohibited except in the

    tragic and rare circumstance when a mother’s life is genuinely in danger and doctors

    must act to save her.

    Texas has led the nation in standing for life—and I intend to make sure Washington

    follows Texas’ example.

    A Record of Standing for the Unborn

    My commitment to protecting life is not new.

    In 2021, I played a role in helping make Lubbock a Sanctuary City for the Unborn ,

    a historic step that showed local communities can lead with courage and compassion.

    For many years, I have worked alongside pro-life leaders, churches, pastors,

    pregnancy-resource centers, physicians, and grassroots volunteers across Texas to

    advance a culture that values every human life.

    This is not political convenience for me—it is a moral conviction.

    My Pro-Life Plan in the U.S. Senate

    1. Defend the Unborn in Federal Law

    I will support legislation that:

  • Recognizes unborn children as deserving legal protection
  • Limits federal funding for abortion providers
  • Strengthens conscience protections for doctors, nurses, and hospitals
  • Prevents taxpayer dollars from subsidizing abortion
  • Supports states’ authority to protect life

    • 2. Ending Federal Support for Planned Parenthood in Texas

    As part of my commitment to protecting life, my goal is to cut off federal funding

    streams and regulatory privileges that sustain Planned Parenthood facilities in

    Texas , and to work with state leaders to ensure those facilities are no longer

    operating within the state.

    I will pursue this by:

  • Sponsoring legislation to bar taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood and

    • similar organizations

  • Using Senate oversight powers to scrutinize federal grants and reimbursements
  • Supporting enforcement of existing pro-life laws
  • Partnering with Texas officials who seek to expand life-affirming alternatives

    • for women and families

    My objective is clear: redirect public resources away from abortion providers and

    toward community-based healthcare clinics, pregnancy-resource centers, adoption

    services, and maternal-care programs that truly support women and children.

    3. Protect Mothers and Families

    Being pro-life means standing with women and families before and after birth.

    I will champion:

  • Expanded support for pregnancy-resource centers
  • Adoption and foster-care reforms to make placing a child in a loving home

    • easier

  • Tax credits for parents and caregivers
  • Workplace flexibility for new mothers
  • Access to prenatal and maternal care
  • Counseling and support services for women facing crisis pregnancies

    • 4. Support Medical Professionals and Religious Freedom

    I will fight to ensure:

  • Doctors and nurses are never forced to violate their conscience
  • Faith-based hospitals and charities can continue serving communities
  • Medical decisions are guided by ethical standards and patient safety—not

    • political pressure

  • Clear protections for life-saving care when a mother’s life is at risk

    • 5. Promote a Culture of Life

    Government alone cannot build a culture of life—communities, families, churches,

    and nonprofits must lead.

    In the Senate, I will promote:

  • Public-private partnerships that assist young mothers
  • Fatherhood initiatives
  • Child-welfare reforms
  • Education programs that encourage responsibility and family stability
  • Policies that affirm the dignity of every human life

    • Why This Matters

    A society is judged by how it treats its weakest members.

    Protecting unborn children is not about politics—it is about moral responsibility,

    human dignity, and faith in our Creator.

    From Lubbock to the Rio Grande Valley, from the Panhandle to East Texas, Texans

    understand that life is precious.

    My pledge is simple:

    Stand for life.

    Protect mothers.

    Defend families.

    Honor faith.

    Let Texas lead.

    I am running for the United States Senate to defend the unborn, support families,

    and ensure America remains a nation that cherishes every life.

    ENERGY DOMIN ANCE FOR TEXAS & AMERICA

    I believe America must secure energy dominance —the strategic capability to

    produce abundant, reliable, affordable energy for our people, our industries, and our

    allies. Texas already leads the nation and the world in energy production, and I will

    fight in Washington to expand that leadership for the prosperity and security of all

    Americans.

    Texas is the energy capital of the world, producing nearly one-quarter of all U.S.

    domestically generated energy and leading in oil, natural gas, renewables, and

    refining capacity. Our state produces more electricity than any other state, more

    crude oil and natural gas than any single U.S. competitor, and supports a massive

    industrial workforce.

    Energy dominance means security, jobs, wealth creation, and international

    strength—not weakness.

    1. Keep Texas and America the Leading Supplier of Energy

    Texas produces more oil and natural gas than any other state and provides roughly

    42% of total U.S. crude oil and 27% of total marketed natural gas.

    I will fight in the Senate to:

  • Protect and expand domestic fossil fuel production
  • Oppose federal policies that restrict drilling, leasing, pipeline development,

    • and export capacity.

  • Encourage streamlined permitting and regulatory reform that keeps American

    • energy competitive globally.

  • Maximize Texas LNG and export infrastructure
  • Support expansion of Texas LNG export facilities so the U.S. can supply allies

    • and reduce global dependence on hostile sources. Recent developments in

    projects like the Rio Grande LNG expansion illustrate Texas’ pivotal role in

    global energy supply.

    Strong fossil fuel production powers jobs, strengthens the grid, and generates

    revenue for communities across Texas.

    2. Expand Energy Infrastructure for the Future

    Texas is also home to the largest U.S. refining capacity—processing roughly 32% of

    all U.S. crude—and has expansive pipeline networks connecting production with

    domestic and export markets.

    In the Senate, I will:

  • Advocate for infrastructure investment
  • Support upgrades to pipelines, export terminals, electric transmission, and

    • storage systems.

  • Promote federal incentives for grid modernization to handle rising demand

    • from population growth and technological industries.

  • Defend state energy independence and grid reliability
  • Push back against federal overreach that could destabilize the Texas energy

    • grid.

  • Cooperate with Texas regulators to ensure reliability and affordability for

    • families and businesses.

    Ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with demand is essential to energy dominance.

    3. Support an “All-of-the-Above” Strategy

    Energy dominance isn’t about choosing between old and new—it’s about utilizin g

    every resource to benefit Texans .

    Texas leads not only in fossil fuels, but also in renewables:

  • The state produces the most wind energy in the nation and ranks high in

    • utility-scale solar capacity.

    I will champion:

  • Energy diversity that strengthens resilience
  • Encourage expanded wind, solar, battery storage, hydrogen, and small modular

    • nuclear power.

  • Promote public-private partnerships for research, innovation, and

    • manufacturing in new energy technologies.

  • Technology-based federal incentives
  • Support incentives for carbon capture, advanced battery storage, nuclear, and

    • hydrogen—all investment areas where Texas is positioned to lead.

    A diversified energy base ensures America is secure, affordable, and forward-leaning.

    4. Lower Energy Costs and Protect Consumers

    Texans and all Americans deserve energy that is dependable and affordable.

    As your senator, I will:

  • Oppose federal mandates that raise energy costs
  • Fight costly regulations that unnecessarily restrict production or increase

    • prices.

  • Support market-based solutions that reduce consumer energy bills.
  • Promote policies that responsibly balance economic growth and environmental

    • stewardship

  • Favor innovation—not penalties—to reduce emissions while maintaining

    • production.

    Energy dominance must benefit every family’s bottom line.

    5. Protect Jobs and Texas Energy Workers

    The Texas energy sector supports more than 1.4 million Texas jobs .

    I will:

  • Defend energy workforce development programs
  • Expand vocational training and technical education in energy fields
  • Attract new investment in Texas energy technology and manufacturing

    • Texas energy jobs are American jobs.

    6. Strengthen National Security Through Energy Independence

    Energy dominance is national security.

    When America produces more energy than it consumes:

  • Foreign adversaries lose leverage
  • Allies gain dependable allies
  • Global stability improves

    • I will support federal policies that:

  • Restore U.S. export leadership
  • Oppose energy reliance on unfriendly regimes
  • Encourage Texas energy partnerships with global allies

    • Why This Matters

    Texas is already the energy capital of the world—leading in oil, natural gas, electricity

    generation, renewables, and petrochemical workforce strength.

    Energy dominance means:

    ✔ Greater economic growth

    ✔ Higher-paying jobs

    ✔ Lower energy costs

    ✔ Stronger national security

    ✔ A more prosperous America

    As your United States Senator, I will never apologize for supporting energy

    production that lifts Texans and all Americans. I will work every day in Washington

    to ensure this nation remains secure, prosperous, and unmatched in global energy

    leadership.

    SUPPORT RURAL PROSPERITY, FARMERS & RANCHERS

    Agriculture and rural communities are the backbone of Texas—powering our

    economy, feeding our families, and shaping our culture. One in seven jobs in Texas is

    tied to agriculture, and our farms and ranches are foundational to the Lone Star

    State’s identity and economic strength.

    As your candidate for the United States Senate, I will be a tireless champion for rural

    Texans, making sure Washington supports—not burdens—our producers, our land,

    and the communities that depend on them.

    1. Strengthen the Farm Safety Net and Federal Support

    Farming and ranching remain inherently risky businesses that are vulnerable to

    drought, wildfire, market volatility, and unpredictable weather. Crop insurance and

    risk-management programs are essential lifelines that help producers stay in business

    through challenging seasons.

    In the Senate, I will:

  • Support strong federal crop insurance programs that protect against

    • catastrophic losses and make them more responsive to modern conditions.

  • Advocate for a Farm Bill that puts producers first—with robust safety-net

    • protections, access to credit, disaster assistance, and availability of premium

    support for farmers and ranchers.

  • Work to expand livestock disaster programs and emergency grazing support

    • for ranchers impacted by drought and wildfires.

    Our producers shouldn’t face ruin just because of forces beyond their control.

    2. Protect Water Rights and Improve Access

    Water is life for rural Texas agriculture. Dry conditions, drought challenges, and

    competition for limited water supplies threaten ranchers and farmers across the state.

    As your senator, I will:

  • Defend Texas water rights and oppose federal measures that could restrict

    • water use for agriculture.

  • Push for federal investment in water storage, irrigation infrastructure,

    • watershed management, and drought resilience solutions.

  • Advocate for enforcement of treaties and agreements that ensure Texas farmers

    • receive their fair share of water resources.

    Without water security, family farms and ranches cannot endure.

    3. Expand Market Access and Fight for Fair Trade

    Texas producers compete globally, and Washington must fight for access to profitable

    markets and defend against unfair foreign practices.

    I will:

  • Promote export opportunities for Texas agricultural goods and expand

    • access to international markets.

  • Resist harmful import policies that undercut domestic producers, especially in

    • critical sectors like beef and cotton while ensuring safeguards for animal health

    and biosecurity.

  • Support international trade agreements that benefit Texas farmers, ranchers,

    • and rural workers.

    Texas agriculture feeds families around the world—Washington should amplify, not

    hinder, that role.

    4. Fight Regulatory Overreach and Protect Rural Property Rights

    Excessive federal regulations that don’t respect the realities of rural agriculture can

    cost producers time and money.

    I will:

  • Push back against EPA and related agency regulations that improperly burden

    • family farms and ranches.

  • Support policies that help farmers have a voice in federal crop protection

    • decisions, recognizing the expertise of producers.

  • Defend rural property rights, including land access and fair treatment under

    • federal law.

    Rural Texans should not be regulated out of business by Washington bureaucrats.

    5. Support Rural Infrastructure and Innovation

    Rural Texas cannot thrive without modern infrastructure.

    I will advocate to:

  • Expand broadband access so farmers, ranchers, and their communities can

    • participate fully in the digital economy.

  • Promote investment in rural roads, electrical grid reliability, and

    • transportation pathways that connect farms to processing centers and markets.

  • Encourage research and innovation in agriculture technologies, precision

    • farming, and sustainable ranching that increase productivity and profitability.

    The next generation of rural producers deserves access to 21st-century infrastructure.

    6. Champion Rural Quality of Life and Workforce Development

    Rural Texas communities deserve thriving economies, vibrant schools, and

    opportunities for young families.

    As your senator, I will:

  • Encourage workforce development programs linked to agriculture and

    • ag-related industries.

  • Support local education and leadership programs that prepare young Texans

    • to keep farms and ranches in the family.

  • Fight for rural healthcare access, clinics, and services so producers and their

    • families are healthy and secure.

    Strong rural communities are strong Texas communities.

    7. Promote Renewable Energy Benefits for Rural Landowners

    Energy access and production—especially wind and solar—have become vital

    economic contributors for rural Texans by providing lease income, taxes for local

    services, and steady revenue streams.

    I will:

  • Support responsible renewable energy projects that benefit rural landowners

    • and taxpayers.

  • Ensure federal energy policy does not leave rural Texas behind or harm

    • established economies.

    Rural Texas should benefit from every energy opportunity.

    Why This Matters

    Rural Texas produces more than food and fiber—it embodies Texas values of hard

    work, independence, stewardship of the land, and community service.

    In Washington, rural America must be heard. I commit to being that

    voice—defending farmers, ranchers, and all rural Texans with policies that honor

    their contributions and secure their future.

    Stand for rural Texas.

    Stand for farmers and ranchers.

    Stand for Texas values.

    Texas feeds America—and America should empower Texas.

    LAW & JUSTICE REFORM: SUPPORTING LAW ENFORCEMENT & PUBLIC SAFETY

    Safety, justice, and the rule of law are foundational to a free, prosperous, and orderly

    society. Texans deserve to live, work, and raise families in safe communities where

    laws are enforced fairly and consistently, where victims are protected, and where

    criminals are held accountable. As your U.S. Senate candidate in 2026, I will be a

    staunch defender of law enforcement , an advocate for commonsense justice

    reform , and a leader for public safety and accountability.

    1. Unwavering Support for Law Enforcement

    Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to protect Texans and

    uphold the rule of law. They deserve our full support—not political criticism that

    undermines morale or public confidence.

    In the Senate, I will:

  • Increase federal support and resources for state and local police departments

    • so they can hire, train, equip, and retain quality officers.

  • Champion federal funding for programs like Project Safe Neighborhoods ,

    • which uses data-driven approaches to reduce violent crime and strengthens

    partnerships between law enforcement and communities.

  • Back efforts to expand authorities and protections for law enforcement

    • officers, including initiatives that empower off-duty or retired officers to carry

    concealed firearms for public safety.

  • Ensure federal grants assist rural and urban agencies alike in meeting staffing

    • needs, from recruitment to retention.

    Law enforcement must be empowered—not handcuffed—by Washington.

    2. Strengthen Public Safety and Hold Criminals Accountable

    Keeping Texans safe means providing law enforcement with the tools they need to

    stop dangerous criminals and ensure justice is served.

    I will:

  • Support robust federal laws that target violent crime, fentanyl trafficking,

    • child exploitation, human trafficking, and organized criminal

    networks —ensuring offenders face real consequences.

  • Advocate for expanding sentences and mandatory minimums for repeat and

    • violent offenders who terrorize communities, disrupt families, and endanger

    lives.

  • Work to eliminate loopholes that allow habitual criminals to evade

    • accountability, especially in cases involving drugs, firearms, and violent acts.

    Texans have the right to feel safe in their homes and communities—and lawlessness

    will never be an acceptable norm.

    3. Pro-Law Enforcement Justice Reform

    Justice reform should never mean weakening support for police; it must mean

    strengthening trust, professionalism, and accountability in law enforcement

    while preserving public safety.

    I will push for:

  • Training and support that improve community policing outcomes ,

    • including de-escalation tactics and crisis-intervention training.

  • Policies that improve recruitment and retention, making law enforcement

    • careers more appealing to the next generation of officers.

  • Federal incentives for evidence-based policing practices that bring officers and

    • communities together.

    We must reform systems where necessary without undermining the authority or

    effectiveness of the police.

    4. Protect Victims and Comm unities

    Justice isn’t just about punishing criminals—it’s about supporting victims and

    restoring order.

    I will:

  • Back federal initiatives that expand victims’ rights, including restitution and

    • trauma support services.

  • Promote coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to better

    • protect communities from emerging threats like cybercrime and sexual

    exploitation.

  • Ensure justice systems prioritize victim safety and dignity at every step.

    • Texans deserve justice that respects victims and deters future crime.

    5. Balance Accountability with Support

    A government that ensures both accountability and fairness earns public trust.

    As your senator, I will support:

  • Transparency, where appropriate, in law enforcement procedures that

    • strengthens trust.

  • Policies that protect officers from frivolous lawsuits while ensuring real

    • misconduct is fairly addressed.

  • Efforts to improve data collection, reporting, and national standards where

    • they strengthen community confidence without hampering law enforcement

    effectiveness.

    Officers who uphold the law with integrity must be honored and protected.

    6. Federal and Local Partnerships for Safer Communities

    Crime crosses jurisdictional lines, so effective prevention requires collaboration—not

    finger-pointing.

    I will:

  • Advocate for federal funding to support local task forces and joint

    • enforcement initiatives .

  • Promote cooperation between federal justice programs and Texas agencies to

    • reduce violent crime, drug trafficking, and exploitation.

  • Support community policing initiatives that empower neighborhoods and law

    • enforcement to work together.

    Strong relationships between chiefs, officers, citizens, and lawmakers are essential to

    safety.

    Why This Matters

    Texas is a law-and-order state where people should be free from fear of crime and

    assured that justice will be served. Supporting law enforcement is not about blind

    loyalty—it’s about protecting families, defending our communities, and preserving

    the rule of law.

    Strong police.

    Safe streets.

    Fair justice.

    Accountable systems.

    These are the principles I will champion in the United States Senate—because Texans

    deserve nothing less.

    SUPPORTING AMERICAN INNO VATION & MANUFACTURING - KEEPING TEXAS #1

    Texas has always been the engine of American growth—energy, agriculture,

    aerospace, technology, defense, medicine, and advanced manufacturing all thrive here

    because Texans believe in hard work, free enterprise, and limited government

    interference.

    As a U.S. Senate candidate in 2026, my mission is clear: bring manufacturing back

    home, unleash American innovation, and ensure Texas leads the nation in the

    industries of the future.

    America should never be dependent on foreign adversaries for critical goods. Texas

    should remain the best place in the world to build, invent, and produce.

    1. Bring Supply Chains Home to America

    COVID-era shortages exposed how dangerous it is to rely on overseas manufacturing

    for semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, rare earth minerals, and

    defense components.

    In the Senate, I will:

  • Incentivize companies to reshore manufacturing from China and hostile

    • nations back to Texas and the United States.

  • Support tax credits and regulatory relief for firms that build factories,

    • refineries, chip plants, and processing facilities in Texas.

  • Prioritize American-made products in federal procurement—especially for

    • defense, infrastructure, and healthcare.

  • Strengthen domestic production of critical minerals and advanced materials

    • needed for energy, electronics, and national security.

    National security begins with economic independence.

    2. Cut Red Tape and Unleash Entrepreneurs

    Innovation thrives when the government gets out of the way.

    I will fight to:

  • Reduce burdensome federal regulations that slow factory construction, energy

    • development, and research labs.

  • Streamline federal permitting processes while maintaining reasonable

    • environmental standards.

  • Expand small-business access to capital so Texas entrepreneurs can grow

    • without being strangled by bureaucracy.

  • Push back against one-size-fits-all mandates that hurt manufacturers and job

    • creators.

    Texas became an economic powerhouse by trusting workers—not Washington

    bureaucrats.

    3. Make Texas the Capital of Advanced Manufacturing

    Texas is uniquely positioned to lead in:

  • Semiconductors and microelectronics
  • Aerospace and defense systems
  • Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals
  • Energy technology and petrochemicals
  • Robotics, AI-driven production, and automation

    • In Washington, I will:

  • Support federal-state partnerships that expand research hubs tied to Texas

    • universities and private industry.

  • Encourage workforce pipelines linking community colleges and technical

    • schools with manufacturers.

  • Expand apprenticeship programs so young Texans can earn good wages

    • without being forced into massive student debt.

    Four-year degrees are not the only path to success—skilled trades build America.

    4. Keep America Competitive Against China

    The Chinese Communist Party has used subsidies, forced technology transfers, and

    unfair trade practices to undercut American industry.

    I will work to:

  • Enforce tough trade laws that protect American manufacturers from dumping

    • and intellectual-property theft.

  • Block hostile foreign ownership of sensitive U.S. facilities and farmland.
  • Strengthen export controls for advanced technologies critical to national

    • defense.

  • Ensure American innovators—not foreign governments—benefit from

    • American research.

    Fair trade must mean reciprocal trade.

    5. Invest in Workforce Development for the Next Generation

    Manufacturing and technology cannot grow without skilled workers.

    I will champion:

  • Expansion of vocational education, technical certifications, and dual-credit

    • programs in Texas high schools.

  • Federal support for training welders, machinists, electricians, engineers, and

    • software technicians.

  • Veterans’ transition programs that connect former service members to

    • manufacturing careers.

  • Partnerships with private companies to retrain workers displaced by

    • automation.

    Texas workers should be first in line for Texas jobs.

    6. Support Startups, Patents, and Research

    Innovation starts with inventors and entrepreneurs.

    In the Senate, I will:

  • Defend strong patent protections so American ideas remain American assets.
  • Encourage venture capital and private investment in domestic manufacturing

    • startups.

  • Support federally funded research when it strengthens U.S. competitiveness

    • and national security.

  • Reduce regulatory barriers that make it easier to bring new products from the

    • lab

  • to market.

    • America should reward innovation—not export it.

    7. Infrastructure That Supports Industry

    Ports, railroads, pipelines, highways, power grids, and broadband are essential to

    manufacturing success.

    I will support:

  • Expanding Texas ports and logistics hubs to keep global trade flowing through

    • American—not foreign—channels.

  • Reliable and affordable electricity generation to power factories and data

    • centers.

  • Rural broadband innovation reaches every corner of Texas.
  • Transportation upgrades that move goods faster and cheaper across the state.

    • Strong infrastructure means strong industry.

    8. Why This Matters to Texas

    Manufacturing growth means:

  • Higher wages for working families
  • Stronger rural and urban communities
  • National security through self-reliance
  • Economic opportunity for the next generation
  • Texas leading—not following—the rest of the nation

    • Texas doesn’t wait for Washington to lead—we lead America.

    Closing Vision

    My commitment is simple:

    Build it in Texas.

    Invent it in America.

    Hire American workers.

    Compete and win globally.

    As your United States Senator, I will fight every day to keep Texas the nation’s

    manufacturing powerhouse and the world’s innovation leader—because when Texas

    wins, America wins.

    STANDING FOR FAMI LY VALUES & PARENTAL RIGHTS

    Family is the foundation of a strong society, and parental rights are essential to

    protecting that foundation. As your U.S. Senate candidate in 2026, I stand

    unapologetically for traditional family values , strong families, and the fundamental

    rights of parents to raise, guide, and protect their children without undue

    interference from bureaucrats, judges, or government agencies.

    Parents—not state or federal officials—are best suited to nurture, educate, and raise

    the next generation of Texans and Americans.

    1. Defend and Expand Parental Rights

    Parents have a fundamental right to make decisions concerning the upbringing,

    education, and care of their children. This right was recently affirmed in Texas with

    the approval of Texas Proposition 15 , a constitutional amendment recognizing

    parents as the primary decision-makers responsible for nurturing and protecting

    their children. Texans overwhelmingly supported this measure, ensuring parental

    rights are enshrined in the state constitution.

    In the U.S. Senate, I will:

  • Champion federal policies that recognize and uphold the primacy of parental

    • rights over government authority.

  • Advocate for laws that protect parents’ ability to make decisions related to

    • education, healthcare, and moral guidance.

  • Stand against education policies that undermine parental authority through

    • centralized federal mandates or one-size-fits-all regulations.

    2. Promote Educational Freedom and School Choice

    A strong family deserves educational choice. Parents—not bureaucrats—know

    what’s best for their children’s education.

    As your senator, I will:

  • Support school choice programs , including education savings accounts and

    • vouchers that let families choose public, private, charter, or homeschool

    options.

  • Fight for federal incentives that expand choices for parents across Texas and

    • remove barriers that force families into one type of school.

  • Ensure that federal education funding follows the student—not the school

    • district—giving families real control over educational decisions.

    3. Protect Children from Harmful Content and Social Engineering

    Parents should decide what their children are exposed to—not school bureaucracies

    or secular ideologues.

    I will:

  • Support laws that prevent sexually explicit materials and other inappropriate

    • content from being included in school libraries or classroom curricula without

    explicit parental consent.

  • Defend parents’ right to opt their children out of school programs they find

    • objectionable.

  • Oppose federal policies that promote ideological indoctrination in schools at

    • the expense of academic fundamentals like reading, writing, math, and history.

    Parents should guide moral and character development—in line with their

    values—without interference from unelected officials.

    4. Uphold Family Values in Public Policy

    Strong families require a strong moral framework supported by public policy.

    In the Senate, I will:

  • Support family-friendly tax and economic policies that ease the burden on

    • working parents.

  • Advocate for federal protections for families, including access to affordable

    • childcare, parental leave options, and healthcare choices that respect faith and

    conscience.

  • Defend religious liberties that allow families to worship and practice their

    • faith freely.

    5. Push Back Against Federal Overreach on Social Issues

    Washington has often sought to impose uniform solutions on diverse communities.

    But families must retain autonomy.

    I will:

  • Oppose federal mandates that infringe on parental decision-making in

    • education and healthcare.

  • Defend laws that require parental consent before schools provide sensitive

    • services or materials to minors.

  • Work with state leaders to protect families from judicial activism and federal

    • bureaucratic overreach.

    6. Champion Texas Family Leadership on the National Stage

    Texas has led the nation in protecting families and parental rights. I will bring that

    leadership to Washington.

    I will:

  • Partner with like-minded senators to draft and support federal legislation that

    • protects family autonomy.

  • Support grassroots, faith-based, and community organizations that strengthen

    • family values.

  • Rally Texans behind a vision of America that honors family, faith, and

    • freedom.

    Why This Matters

    Strong families are the backbone of thriving communities. When parents are

    empowered to make decisions about their children’s upbringing, education, and

    wellbeing, children flourish, communities strengthen, and America grows more

    resilient.

    My pledge is clear:

    Families come first.

    Parents have rights.

    Children deserve protection.

    Texas leads.

    As your U.S. Senator, I will defend family values, protect parental rights, and ensure

    the future remains bright for Texas families and all who believe in freedom,

    responsibility, and parental authority.

    A TEXAS-FIRST PLAN FOR EDUCATION REFORM

    As your United States Senator, I will champion bold education reforms that put

    students first, parents in charge, and Texas at the forefront of educational

    excellence and opportunity . Texas already leads the nation in meaningful education

    changes, and I will build on that momentum to ensure federal policy supports—not

    undermines—our state’s priorities.

    Texas has taken important steps to empower families and improve education

    outcomes. In 2025, Texas passed landmark legislation that expanded school choice

    through Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) and significantly increased funding

    for public education, teacher pay, special education, and career training—laying the

    foundation for stronger schools statewide.

    1. Empower Parents and Local Control

    Parents—not bureaucrats in Washington—know what’s best for their children’s

    education. I will support federal policies that:

  • Reinforce parental rights in education , ensuring parents have access to

    • curriculum, academic materials, and decision-making authority.

  • Expand school choice and educational freedom so families can select public,

    • private, charter, or homeschool options that best fit their children’s needs, just

    as Texas has done with TEFA.

  • Advocate for policies like the Universal School Choice Act at the federal level,

    • providing tax credits to help students access scholarship opportunities

    nationwide.

  • Support homeschooling freedoms and protect them from unnecessary federal

    • regulation.

    Education should be a partnership between parents, teachers, and local

    communities—not dictated by distant bureaucrats.

    2. Support Teachers, Recruit Talent, and Boost Classroom Performance

    Our educators are on the front lines teaching the next generation. They deserve

    respect, resources, and recognition.

    In the Senate, I will work to:

  • Expand resources for teacher training and career development , including

    • federal incentives for high-quality teacher preparation programs.

  • Promote classroom-based pay incentives and merit recognition, similar to

    • Texas’s Teacher Incentive Allotment programs that reward excellence.

  • Increase federal support for recruiting and retaining outstanding teachers,

    • especially in high-need and rural areas.

    Great teachers make great schools—and Texas students deserve both.

    3. Back Academic Excellence and Workforce Preparedness

    Education must prepare students to succeed—whether in college, the workforce, or

    military service.

    I will:

  • Advocate for expanded career and technical education (CTE) opportunities

    • to equip students with job-ready skills.

  • Push for federal support for dual-credit and early college programs so

    • students can graduate with college credit and workforce skills.

  • Encourage stronger national partnerships between industry and education to

    • align curricula with real-world demands.

    Every Texas student should graduate ready to compete in the 21st-century

    economy.

    4. Protect Academic Freedom and Classroom Focus

    Education should emphasize fundamentals—not politicized ideology or unnecessary

    bureaucracy.

    I will support reforms that:

  • Insist on high academic standards in math, reading, science, and civics .
  • Resist federal mandates that impose non-educational priorities or dilute

    • instruction quality.

  • Respect local curricula decisions while ensuring students are prepared for

    • success.

    We should teach students how to think—not what to think.

    5. Expand School Safety and Student Well-Being

    Students learn best in safe, orderly schools. Federal policy should help—not

    hinder—local efforts to keep campuses secure.

    As your senator, I will:

  • Support community-driven school safety measures that protect students and

    • teachers.

  • Encourage federal support for mental health initiatives and crisis-response

    • training in schools.

    Safe schools are the foundation of effective education.

    6. Ensure Accountability and Transparent Education Spending

    Taxpayers must see results from every dollar invested in education.

    I will:

  • Promote accountability standards that measure student achievement—not just

    • inputs.

  • Oppose federal funding formulas that divert dollars away from classroom

    • instruction.

  • Encourage state and local reporting transparency so parents and communities

    • understand how education funds are used.

    Education funding should be efficient, effective, and focused on student

    outcomes.

    7. Defend Texas Education Priorities in Washington

    Texas has taken the lead on education reform by:

  • Expanding school choice through TEFA accounts.
  • Increasing teacher pay and public school funding.
  • Returning control to parents and local communities.

    • As your U.S. Senator, I will ensure federal education policy supports Texas values ,

    amplifies progress made at the state level, and protects families from harmful,

    one-size-fits-all mandates.

    Why This Matters

    Education is more than academics—it is the transmission of culture, values,

    opportunity, and hope. Strong schools build strong communities. Empowered

    parents and supported teachers create stronger children. And when we protect local

    control and academic rigor, Texas will continue to lead the nation in education

    excellence.

    Empower parents.

    Support teachers.

    Strengthen schools.

    Prepare students for the future.

    As your senator, I will fight for education reform that empowers families and keeps

    Texas at the front of the classroom.

    ELECTION INTEGRITY THAT TEXANS CAN TRUST

    Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our Republic. Texans must have total

    confidence that every legal vote counts and that our elections are secure,

    transparent, and protected from fraud or manipulation . As your U.S. Senate

    candidate, I will fight to strengthen election integrity at the federal and state

    levels—in ways that honor voter access while preventing abuse.

    1. Support Strong Voter Registration Integrity

    Accurate voter rolls are essential to secure elections.

    I will advocate for:

  • Cross-state data sharing programs so states can identify and remove

    • duplicate or ineligible registrations. Texas has already led the way by signing

    memorandums of understanding with multiple states to share voter

    registration data, improving the accuracy of voter lists.

  • Encouraging federal incentives and standards that help states maintain

    • up-to-date and lawful voter rolls.

    Accurate rolls mean eligible voters are included and ineligible registrants are removed

    safely and lawfully.

    2. Promote Photo ID and Strong Verification Standards

    A voter identification requirement helps ensure that only eligible citizens cast ballots

    and reduces the possibility of fraud in elections.

    I support:

  • Common-sense photo ID requirements for all voting methods.
  • Verification standards for voter registration that ensure eligibility while

    • respecting constitutional voting rights.

    At the federal level, legislation like the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility

    (SAVE) Act has been proposed to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to

    register to vote in federal elections—a step toward verifying lawful participation.

    3. Defend Against Vote Harvesting and Fraud Schemes

    Election integrity requires defending against illegal practices that could undermine

    trust.

    I will work to:

  • Uphold and strengthen laws like Texas’s ban on ballot harvesting schemes

    • that aim to influence elections through improper voter collection activities.

  • Encourage federal support for states that adopt similar measures to protect

    • ballots from unauthorized handling.

    While access to the ballot is essential, safeguards must prevent illegal interference

    with voters’ ballots.

    4. Ensure Accountability for Election Crimes

    Cheating or attempting to subvert an election must be deterred and prosecuted

    effectively.

    As your senator, I will advocate to:

  • Improve the ability of state and federal attorneys general to prosecute election

    • crimes where local prosecutors fail to act—in Texas, state lawmakers passed

    legislation giving the Texas Attorney General power to pursue election crimes

    to ensure enforcement when necessary.

  • Support federal cooperation with state law enforcement to ensure swift

    • investigation and prosecution of criminal violations in elections.

    A fair election demands that violations are taken seriously, investigated

    thoroughly, and prosecuted when appropriate.

    5. Promote Chain-of-Custody Transparency and Paper Ballots

    Every voter deserves confidence that their ballot is counted as cast.

    I will promote:

  • Federal standards for paper ballots and strong chain-of-custody procedures

    • that make electronic systems verifiable and accountable.

  • Risk-limiting audits and transparent ballot-count verification processes to

    • confirm election outcomes and ensure accuracy.

    When voters can see that their ballots are secure and properly counted, confidence in

    the process grows.

    6. Enhance Training, Oversight, and Technology Security

    Security must extend beyond the ballot to infrastructure, training, and oversight.

    I will support:

  • Expanded training for election workers to ensure compliance with laws and

    • standards.

  • Encouraging stronger cyber and physical security for election technology.
  • Supporting research and innovation that enhances election transparency

    • without compromising privacy or security.

    Technology that safeguards elections—and people trained to use it—are vital to

    defending trust in outcomes.

    7. Defend Election Integrity Without Undermining Voter Access

    Election integrity is about protecting the right to vote, not restricting it.

    My plan will ensure:

  • Lawful voters are able to participate easily.
  • Federal initiatives support both access and security .
  • No effort to block eligible voters from participating legally in our democratic

    • process.

    A secure election is one that is both accessible and trustworthy.

    8. Restore Trust in the Process Through Accountability and Transparency

    Confidence in elections depends on transparency and accountability.

    I will:

  • Encourage clear reporting of election results in a timely fashion.
  • Promote bipartisan oversight of election administration.
  • Support public accessibility to non-partisan election data so citizens can have

    • confidence in the integrity of outcomes.

    Trust is earned when systems are open, auditable, and fair.

    Why This Matters

    Texans deserve elections that are secure, transparent, credible, and free from fraud

    or manipulation. Strengthening election integrity doesn’t mean removing access—it

    means protecting every legal vote and ensuring the public can trust the process and

    the results.

    A government of the people must be built on elections that are secure, lawful, and

    respected by all. I will work tirelessly in the United States Senate to ensure our

    elections—not just in Texas, but across the nation—are worthy of the trust of the

    American people.

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    Election Integrity Developments Ahead of 2026 Midterms

  • Congressional efforts are underway to strengthen election rules, including

    • photo ID requirements and mail-in ballot standards.

  • Republican lawmakers continue to spotlight voter ID as a key integrity issue

    • nationwide.

    HONORING SERVICE, SUPPORTING SECURITY: A

    TEXAS PLAN FOR OUR MILITARY & VETERANS

    I pledge unwavering support for our servicemembers, our military families, and our

    veterans who have sacrificed for our freedoms. Texas proudly hosts one of the largest

    military and veteran populations in the nation—home to major installations like Fort

    Hood, Fort Bliss, Joint Base San Antonio, and more—and over 1.5 million veterans

    call Texas home.

    Our commitment must be personal and persistent, translating to real federal

    leadership in funding, policy, and care.

    1. Strengthen the U.S. Military for National Security

    A strong military protects America, deters adversaries, and preserves freedom around

    the world.

    In the Senate, I will:

  • Fully fund the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) each year,

    • ensuring our troops have the pay, benefits, equipment, and readiness they

    deserve.

  • Support investment in modernized defense capabilities , including space,

    • cyber, and missile defense, to keep the U.S. ahead of strategic competitors like

    China and Russia.

  • Back federal initiatives that expand quality-of-life improvements on bases in

    • Texas, including housing, child care, and family services, so our

    servicemembers can thrive at home as well as in uniform.

    A secure America starts with a strong, well-resourced military.

    2. Ensure Texans’ Military Installations Remain Robust and Operational

    Texas is vital to national defense infrastructure.

    I will:

  • Fight for federal construction and modernization projects at military bases,

    • strengthening barracks, training facilities, hangars, and family housing.

  • Advocate to expand key installations so they remain strategic national assets

    • and economic engines for local communities.

  • Support efforts to protect buying power for personnel stationed here and

    • ensure military communities have access to quality schools, healthcare, and

    infrastructure.

    Bases are more than defense hubs—they are Texas communities.

    3. Expand Veterans’ Healthcare and Benefits

    Veterans must receive the care and support they earned in service.

    I will support:

  • Full and sustained funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ,

    • including medical care, mental health services, and support for chronic

    conditions.

  • Faster processing of disability claims and improved access to benefits without

    • undue delay, recognizing that veterans shouldn’t navigate bureaucracy alone.

  • Continued oversight to prevent proposed cuts that jeopardize veterans’ care or

    • VA workforce stability.

  • Enhanced care for military families affected by service-related injuries or

    • conditions, including survivor benefits, long-term care, and caregiver support.

    Healthcare is a right earned through service—not a privilege.

    4. Tackle Homelessness and Support Stability for Veterans

    Every veteran deserves a safe home and dignified life.

    Programs like the HUD-VASH supportive housing initiative have helped many

    formerly homeless veterans secure housing—an achievement communities like North

    Texas have marked as a milestone.

    As senator, I will:

  • Push for federal expansion of homelessness-prevention grants and housing

    • assistance for veterans.

  • Work with federal, state, and local partners to ensure veterans have access to

    • transitional housing and long-term stability.

  • Support legal service programs that prevent evictions, help veterans maintain

    • benefits, and address challenges that can lead to homelessness.

    Homelessness should never be a condition for someone who fought for our country.

    5. Invest in Veteran Education, Jobs, and Workforce Integration

    Veterans bring leadership, discipline, and skills that strengthen the Texas and

    American workforce.

    I will:

  • Protect and expand programs like the GI Bill and VA education benefits,

    • which Texas leads the nation in using.

  • Support vocational training, certification, and job placement programs

    • tailored to veterans transitioning to civilian careers.

  • Partner with Texas schools, universities, and community colleges to help

    • veterans translate military experience into workforce success.

    Veterans deserve opportunity—not obstacles—when they return home.

    6. Defend Veteran Families and Caregivers

    Servicemembers don’t serve alone—families and caregivers support them through

    every hardship.

    I will advocate for:

  • Policies that strengthen caregiver support, including broader eligibility and

    • increased resources for those caring for disabled veterans.

  • Expanded mental health programs for military spouses and children who share

    • the burden of service.

    Families who serve together deserve strong support.

    7. Protect Veterans from Abuse, Exploitation, and Bureaucratic Harm

    Veterans have earned benefits—they should not be preyed upon by scammers or

    overburdened by red tape.

    I will:

  • Push for tougher federal action against “claim sharks” and unaccredited

    • consultants who exploit veterans during the VA benefits process.

  • Advocate for accountability across VA programs to ensure veterans see benefits

    • quickly and fairly.

    Service should be rewarded—not taken advantage of.

    Why This Matters to Texas and America

    Support for our military and veterans is not just patriotic—it’s practical. Defense

    spending sustains critical industries and millions of jobs. Veterans enrich Texas

    communities, start businesses, teach, lead, and strengthen our economy.

    This is more than policy—it’s a promise:

    We protect those who protect us.

    We honor service with action, not words.

    We leave no veteran behind.

    As your U.S. Senator, I will stand every day for America’s defenders—our active

    troops, their families, and the veterans who have sacrificed so much.

    SUPPORTING TEXAS WORKERS: SKILLED TRADERS,

    SERVICE INDUSTRIES & EVERYDAY HEROES

    Texas thrives because its people work hard. From HVAC technicians, electricians,

    plumbers, machinists, mechanics, and oil field workers to waiters, janitors, and

    service staff , Texas workers keep our homes, businesses, energy infrastructure, and

    communities running every single day. As your U.S. Senate candidate, I pledge to

    support these essential workers, protect their rights, provide opportunities for

    advancement, and ensure Texas continues to lead the nation in workforce

    development.

    These men and women are the backbone of our economy. They deserve respect,

    opportunity, and policies that help them succeed.

    1. Promote Workforce Development and Technical Training

    Skilled trades and energy jobs are critical to Texas’s economy—but they need a

    pipeline of well-trained workers.

    I will:

  • Expand vocational and technical education programs at Texas high schools

    • and community colleges to train electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs,

    machinists, mechanics, and oil field professionals.

  • Support federal apprenticeship tax credits for companies that invest in

    • training new workers.

  • Promote dual-credit programs so students can graduate with certifications

    • that lead to high-paying jobs immediately.

  • Encourage partnerships between Texas businesses and trade schools to ensure

    • training meets real industry needs.

    A skilled and energy-ready workforce is the foundation of Texas’s economic

    strength.

    2. Protect Small Businesses, Service Workers, and Energy

    Professionals

    Service and energy workers keep Texas communities and industries alive and our

    economy moving. Policies must empower—not hinder—their work.

    I will:

  • Support tax relief and regulatory reform for small businesses in hospitality,

    • janitorial services, oil and gas, and other essential industries.

  • Ensure fair wages, safe workplaces, and access to benefits without

    • overburdening employers.

  • Advocate for workforce protections that allow workers to grow in their careers

    • and gain recognition for experience and skill.

  • Oppose excessive federal mandates that limit flexibility for Texas employers

    • and workers alike.

    Texas workers deserve opportunity and security—not bureaucracy.

    3. Expand Career Opportunities and Job Mobility

    Every Texan should have a path to a better life.

    I will:

  • Promote initiatives for skills-based hiring that reward experience and

    • training rather than unnecessary degrees.

  • Encourage federal programs that allow workers in trades, oil fields, and

    • services to upgrade certifications, learn new technologies, and advance

    their careers .

  • Support professional associations and unions for trades and energy industries

    • to help workers negotiate fair pay and professional development

    opportunities.

  • Expand career pathways in high-demand fields like plumbing, electrical work,

    • HVAC, mechanical repair, industrial machining, and oil and gas operations.

    Opportunity should be measured by skill, work ethic, and dedication—not

    paperwork.

    4. Recognize the Value of Essential Workers

    Our economy depends on those who serve behind the scenes—janitors, waiters,

    maintenance staff, and oil field and energy professionals.

    I will:

  • Promote recognition programs for essential workers who keep Texas

    • communities, businesses, and energy systems safe and functional.

  • Ensure federal workforce policies consider the unique challenges of service and

    • energy industry jobs, including flexible hours, hazard protections, and fair pay.

  • Encourage local and state initiatives to elevate the status of essential work in

    • Texas communities.

    Every worker contributes to Texas’s success—and every worker deserves respect.

    5. Reduce Tax and Regulatory Burdens

    Workers and small-business owners face unnecessary hurdles that slow growth.

    I will:

  • Support policies that lower personal and business taxes for workers and

    • employers in trades, services, and energy industries.

  • Advocate for reforms that simplify licensing and certification without

    • compromising safety or quality.

  • Oppose federal regulations that disproportionately impact trades, service, and

    • energy sectors.

    Texas workers should be rewarded for skill and effort—not punished by red

    tape.

    6. Promote Fair Wages and Recognition for Experience

    Experience and hard work matter.

    I will:

  • Encourage federal incentives for merit-based raises in skilled trades, service

    • industries, and energy professions.

  • Support programs that provide portable benefits for workers across industries

    • with non-traditional employment arrangements.

  • Recognize apprenticeship, trade, and oil field experience as equivalent to

    • higher education for career progression and federal contracting opportunities.

    Every Texan who works hard deserves fair pay and opportunity to grow.

    7. Texas Leadership in Workforce Innovation

    Texas can lead the nation in workforce innovation by combining education, training,

    energy development, and economic growth:

  • Expand technical certification programs across high schools, community

    • colleges, and workforce centers.

  • Foster public-private partnerships between industries, energy companies,

    • and schools to meet local and national labor demands.

  • Promote innovation in trades, energy, and services through technology

    • adoption, automation where it complements workers , and access to tools

    that improve productivity.

    When Texas workers lead, America leads.

    Why This Matters

    Texas runs because our workers run it. Skilled trades, oil field workers, service

    professionals, and essential employees:

  • Keep homes, businesses, and energy systems safe and functional
  • Drive economic growth
  • Provide essential services that communities rely on daily

    • Supporting these workers is not charity—it is common sense, economic patriotism,

    and Texas values in action .

    My Commitment

  • Build training pipelines and workforce programs for trades, energy, and

    • service industries

  • Protect small businesses and essential workers from overregulation
  • Reward skill, dedication, and hard work
  • Elevate Texas as the national leader in workforce development and

    • opportunity

    Texas workers power America. As your U.S. Senator, I will ensure they get the

    respect, opportunity, and support they deserve.

    It’s Time for Texas to Lead Again.

    It’s Time for Gulrez “Gus” Khan.

    Join the Movement Put America First. Elect Gulrez “Gus” Khan for U.S. Senate.
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