Stacey Swann
for Texas
State Representative HD68
Texans deserve leaders who prioritize the real issues we are facing.
Texans—whether they are Republicans, Democrats, or Independents—share many of the same values and concerns. I believe that there is much more that unites us than divides us.
The majority of Texans believe there are multiple situations in which abortion should be a legal option, putting them at odds with our current law.
The majority of Texans not only support our public schools but also support increasing their funding.
The majority of Texans are concerned about the rising cost of living.
The majority of Texans support common sense changes to combat the rise of gun violence.
We deserve leaders who will prioritize the real issues that Texans face rather than simply engaging in political theater. We deserve policies that improve the lives of all Texans rather than cater to the extreme edges of our polarized divide.
Meet Stacey
Stacey and her extended family moved to Lampasas County in 2016 where her father and brother-in-law raise Santa Gertrudis cattle. She spent the past twenty years as a teacher and editor before transitioning to a full-time writer with the publication of her debut novel Olympus, Texas (Doubleday) in 2021.
Stacey was raised in Sealy, a small town near the Texas Gulf Coast, and is a proud graduate of the rural public school system there. She received her BA in English from UT Austin and her MFA in Creative Writing from Texas State University.
Priority Issues
Reproductive Rights
I believe that reproductive decisions should be made by women and their doctors, not the state.
Public Education
In the rural communities across District 68, public schools are the heart of their towns. Not only do they serve as the best, and often only, education choice for parents and their children, they are typically the biggest employers, too. The majority of rural Republicans joined with Democrats to reject vouchers last session because they know that, long term, their huge price tag would mean less funding for our public schools. I believe our tax dollars should never go to private schools, and I would work to increase both teacher pay and public school funding.
Cost of Living and Affordability
For too many Texans, home ownership is an unattainable dream. Housing costs have skyrocketed causing our property taxes to do the same. Rising rental prices, food costs, and utilities add an even greater strain. I believe the legislature should be doing more to address housing affordability including further property tax reform, facilitating increased building to keep pace with our increasing population, and allotting more state spending for housing and community development.
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Contact
Email: stacey@staceyfortexas68.com
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