I was first elected as a Republican Precinct Chair in Bexar County in 2014, serving through 2021. After moving to Guadalupe County in late 2021, I was elected as Precinct Chair for Precinct 404 in January 2022 and continue to serve today.
Throughout my years of service, I have worked to strengthen local participation, support election efforts, and connect grassroots voices to the broader Party process. I have also served as an election judge in multiple counties, ensuring elections run smoothly and fairly.
In Guadalupe County, I chaired my last two Senate District conventions. Beyond the county level, I have attended every Republican Party of Texas State Convention as a delegate since 2014—serving on committees in 2016 and 2022, and chairing my Senate District caucus in 2018. These experiences have given me a firsthand view of how Texans shape their Party from the ground up and how grassroots leadership connects to the statewide organization.
Today, my focus remains steady: building strong local organizations, supporting informed voters, and maintaining transparent and effective election processes. I also contribute to grassroots efforts with statewide coalitions to advance the legislative priorities of the Republican Party of Texas, most notably the push to end taxpayer-funded lobbying at the Texas Capitol. For me, politics is never about personalities — it is about principles, service, and relationships. Strong relationships are what allow us to build coalitions, pass priorities, and keep the Party moving forward.
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