Texas State Rep District 102
Linda Koop
Brief Biography
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Served as a Dallas City Council member for 8 years
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District 102 State Representative 2015-2018
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Committees: Appropriations, Calendars, Public Education, and International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs
Healthcare
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“Access to care should never be a luxury”
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Supports increased funding for health/cancer screenings
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Argued against the Affordable Care Act in previous campaign due to its effects on small businesses
Education
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Public school PTA life member
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Supports increasing school funding
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Helped to form the Texas School Safety Action Plan (increased mental health resources, security, and law enforcement services on campuses)
Other priorties
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Property tax relief through reformed property appraisal process
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Helping small businesses recover from Covid-19
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Safety: passed legislation addressing human trafficking, sexual assault, and illegal drugs
Ana- Maria Ramos
Brief Biography
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Served as an attorney, advocate, and owner of Ramos Law, PLLC
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District 102 State Representative 2018-present
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Committees: Defense and Veteran Affairs, Natural Resources
healthcare
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“Healthcare is not a privilege, but a right”
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Prioritizes expanding access to Medicaid and affordable healthcare
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Believes you shouldn’t “have to choose between paying the mortgage or paying medical bills”
Education
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Has been an adjunct professor and public school parent
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Supports increasing state contribution to school funding
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Helped increase access to higher education in her community by opening a new campus of El Centro Community College
Other Priorities
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Property tax relief
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Legislation to decrease gun violence while upholding 2nd amendment
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Environmental reform through Green Texas Act