Jerry Fortenberry

Brief Biography

• Army veteran who served in Afghanistan 

• Served as a Registered Nurse in the Open Heart Recovery Critical Care

• Owns a cybersecurity company

• Tutor in Dallas ISD

Education

• Supports school choice

• Believes in removing reliance on testing for student and teacher evaluation

• Believes in offering Vocational training in high schools and community colleges

Healthcare

• Supports more choices in healthcare insurance

• Believes healthcare is an obligation, not a right

• Believes in pay-after care

Justice Reform

• Believes our prison system needs an overhaul that..

  • Reduces excessive sentencing

  • Focuses on rehabilitation

  • Provides in-person vocational training

Rafael Anchia

Brief Biography

• Serving his 8th term in Texas Legislature

• Has served twice as a DISD board trustee

• Chairman of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus

• Chairman of the Committee on International Relations & Economic Development

• Practicing attorney in Dallas

Education

• Has authored several Texas public education finance bills to increase funding for DISD

• Has voted to support teacher pay increase

• Supported historical legislation to help students graduate despite failing STAAR test

Healthcare

• Co-authored a bill to restore cuts to Texas Children’s Health Insurance Plan

• Supports school-based health centers

LGBTQ+ Rights

• Advocates for abortion care and access

• Opposed the “Bathroom Bill” 

• Fought against the amendment banning same-sex marriage in Texas