Texas State Rep District 103
Jerry Fortenberry
Brief Biography
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Army veteran who served in Afghanistan
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Served as a Registered Nurse in the Open Heart Recovery Critical Care
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Owns a cybersecurity company
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Tutor in Dallas ISD
Education
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Supports school choice
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Believes in removing reliance on testing for student and teacher evaluation
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Believes in offering Vocational training in high schools and community colleges
Healthcare
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Supports more choices in healthcare insurance
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Believes healthcare is an obligation, not a right
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Believes in pay-after care
Justice Reform
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Believes our prison system needs an overhaul that..
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Reduces excessive sentencing
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Focuses on rehabilitation
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Provides in-person vocational training
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Rafael Anchia
Brief Biography
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Serving his 8th term in Texas Legislature
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Has served twice as a DISD board trustee
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Chairman of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus
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Chairman of the Committee on International Relations & Economic Development
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Practicing attorney in Dallas
Education
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Has authored several Texas public education finance bills to increase funding for DISD
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Has voted to support teacher pay increase
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Supported historical legislation to help students graduate despite failing STAAR test
Healthcare
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Co-authored a bill to restore cuts to Texas Children’s Health Insurance Plan
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Supports school-based health centers
LGBTQ+ Rights
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Advocates for abortion care and access
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Opposed the “Bathroom Bill”
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Fought against the amendment banning same-sex marriage in Texas