A better world is possible if we stand together and fight for it. Working families deserve a leader who will fight and deliver for good jobs, reproductive rights, Medicare for All, a functional electric grid, and a better Texas. Balanced Budgets and Fiscal Responsibility Aim for balanced budgets through spending cuts and efficient allocation of resources. Implement stringent budget controls and promote transparency to prevent wasteful spending. Tax Simplification Support simplifying the tax code to reduce compliance costs and make it easier for individuals and businesses to understand and comply with tax laws. Maintain a competitive tax environment to encourage business investment and economic growth. Efficient Government Spending Ensure government programs are funded efficiently, with regular audits to prevent misuse of funds. Prioritize spending on essential services, ensuring taxpayer money is used effectively. Healthcare Reform Support policies to provide affordable healthcare coverage while promoting competition and cost controls in the healthcare market. Encourage private sector solutions and innovation to improve healthcare access and research ways to implement a single payer system that is cost effective and efficient for citizens whom want it. Investment in Education Advocate for efficient use of funds in public education, focusing on outcomes and accountability. Create the Federal Rural Economic Education ACT (FREE ACT) that promotes 5 years of service for any essential job that the federal government would pay for after your service. Climate Change and Clean Energy Invest in clean energy technologies and infrastructure to combat climate change and create green jobs. Support market-based solutions like carbon credits and incentives for businesses to adopt sustainable practices. Affordable Housing Support initiatives to increase the availability of affordable housing, including incentives for developers and funding for public housing projects. Implement policies to prevent homelessness and provide support for low-income families Criminal Justice Reform Advocate for reforms that address systemic inequalities in the justice system, such as ending mandatory minimum sentences and promoting rehabilitation over incarceration. Support reentry programs to help former inmates reintegrate into society and reduce recidivism. LGBTQ+ Rights Champion equal rights and protections for LGBTQ+ individuals, including anti-discrimination laws and marriage equality. Support healthcare and social services that address the specific needs of the LGBTQ+ community. Immigration Reform Advocate for comprehensive immigration reform that provides a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and protects the rights of asylum seekers. Implement policies that balance border security with humane treatment of immigrants. Women's Rights Support policies that promote gender equality, including equal pay, reproductive rights, and protection against gender-based violence. Ensure access to affordable childcare and family leave policies to support working families. Economic Growth and Job Creation Promote policies that stimulate economic growth, such as reducing unnecessary regulations and supporting small businesses. Encourage entrepreneurship and innovation through tax incentives and reduced bureaucratic red tape. Public Safety Advocate for fiscally responsible public safety measures that reduce crime and ensure community safety. Support community policing and crime prevention programs to build trust and improve public safety outcomes.