Issues

Agriculture

Texas's farmers and ranchers report the following issues are major priorities.

Property Rights, Water rights, Taxes, Right to Farm, Transportation, Animal Care, Feral Hog Control, Truth in Labeling, Rual Connectivity, and Sunset Legislation.

Timothy Gassaway will be working collaboratively with all house members to advocate for farmers and ranchers in District 87.

Borders and Immigration

It is no secret that immigration reform requires national attention. Mr. Gassaway believes that any forms of family separation should be ended. Establish new H1B Visas opportunities and programs to enable additional job opportunities in the Construction and IT industries.

Protecting our border and fixing our broken immigration system are critical priorities and will remain so as long as our economy remains strong and other countries in our hemisphere experience poverty, violence, and disruption.

Republicans have shown that they are both incapable and unwilling to address this issue. Progressive candidates should take a strong position, based on what is consistent with our country's values and beneficial to our economy.

Securing our Border and Fixing our Broken Immigration System

Protecting our border and fixing our broken immigration system are critical priorities and will remain so as long as our economy remains strong and other countries in our hemisphere experience poverty, violence, and disruption.

Republicans have shown that they are both incapable and unwilling to address this issue. Progressive candidates should take a strong position, based on what is consistent with our country's values and beneficial to our economy.

5 Immigration Myths

This paper addresses 5 common myths about immigration in the US. For each myth it will cover why some people incorrectly believe it, what the facts say, and how this should inform policy progress.

Health Care, Mental health, Reproductive Health

Medicaid Expansion

Texas has the highest uninsured rate of any state in the US. Expanding Medicaid will increase coverage, improve health outcomes, and strenghten the Texas economy.

Restoring Reproductive Rights

Texas' ban on abortion harms patients and our communities in numerous ways.To restore these rights (and protect other rights now at risk), it is now essential that we elect legislators who will respect reproductive rights, including the right to choose an abortion.

Access to Healthcare - Background

America’s healthcare system is broken – costing us far too much and leaving too many without adequate care. We need our political leaders to work together to find common-sense solutions to improve access and affordability.

Education

School Vouchers in Texas

There are many reasons to oppose voucher programs. Texas should reject vouchers, and instead adequately fund our public schools.

Funding Education in Texas
Texas has a relatively poor and underfunded education system that will pose substantial risks to our economy going forward.

Public, Charter and Private Schools
We need leaders who will fight to protect and invest in our students instead of diverting funds to alternative schooling programs with mixed results. The strongest evidence points to investing in public schools as the best way to improve outcomes for students.

Economy

The Biden Economy

Economic performance during the first three years of the Biden administration has been strong. However, many Americans believe incorrectly that our economy is not doing well. Accurate information can help to correct that misunderstanding.

Democracy

Background on Voting Rights

America’s democracy lags other advanced countries and needs work. We should pursue policies that ensure election integrity, while more importantly lowering barriers for eligible voters to vote.

Safe Communities

Increasing Gun Safety

We can protect our children and reduce gun violence while respecting the Second Amendment, by taking reasonable actions that most Americans support.

Infrastructure

Fixing the Texas Grid

Reliable electricity is essential to our state’s future success. The legislature has not
done enough to fix the problems that we experienced in early 2021.

Water in Texas

Texas faces a significant and growing water shortage. We need leaders who will support effective planning and investment.

World Class Infrastructure – Background

A world class infrastructure is vital to America’s future and today our infrastructure falls short. This calls for forward-looking policies and investment.

Issues

Agriculture

Texas's farmers and ranchers report the following issues are major priorities.

Property Rights, Water rights, Taxes, Right to Farm, Transportation, Animal Care, Feral Hog Control, Truth in Labeling, Rual Connectivity, and Sunset Legislation.

Borders and Immigration

Securing our Border and Fixing our Broken Immigration System

Protecting our border and fixing our broken immigration system are critical priorities and will remain so as long as our economy remains strong and other countries in our hemisphere experience poverty, violence, and disruption.

Republicans have shown that they are both incapable and unwilling to address this issue. Progressive candidates should take a strong position, based on what is consistent with our country's values and beneficial to our economy.

5 Immigration Myths

This paper addresses 5 common myths about immigration in the US. For each myth it will cover why some people incorrectly believe it, what the facts say, and how this should inform policy progress.

Health Care, Mental health, Reproductive Health

Texas has the highest uninsured rate of any state in the US. Expanding Medicaid will increase coverage, improve health outcomes, and strenghten the Texas economy.

Restoring Reproductive Rights

Texas' ban on abortion harms patients and our communities in numerous ways.To restore these rights (and protect other rights now at risk), it is now essential that we elect legislators who will respect reproductive rights, including the right to choose an abortion.

Access to Healthcare - Background

America’s healthcare system is broken – costing us far too much and leaving too many without adequate care. We need our political leaders to work together to find common-sense solutions to improve access and affordability.

Education

Economy

Economic performance during the first three years of the Biden administration has been strong. However, many Americans believe incorrectly that our economy is not doing well. Accurate information can help to correct that misunderstanding.

Democracy

Background on Voting Rights

America’s democracy lags other advanced countries and needs work. We should pursue policies that ensure election integrity, while more importantly lowering barriers for eligible voters to vote.

Safe Communities

Increasing Gun Safety

We can protect our children and reduce gun violence while respecting the Second Amendment, by taking reasonable actions that most Americans support.

Infrastructure

Reliable electricity is essential to our state’s future success. The legislature has not
done enough to fix the problems that we experienced in early 2021.

Water in Texas

Texas faces a significant and growing water shortage. We need leaders who will support effective planning and investment.

World Class Infrastructure – Background

A world class infrastructure is vital to America’s future and today our infrastructure falls short. This calls for forward-looking policies and investment.

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Issues

Texas's farmers and ranchers report the following issues are major priorities.

Property Rights, Water rights, Taxes, Right to Farm, Transportation, Animal Care, Feral Hog Control, Truth in Labeling, Rual Connectivity, and Sunset Legislation.

Borders and Immigration

Protecting our border and fixing our broken immigration system are critical priorities and will remain so as long as our economy remains strong and other countries in our hemisphere experience poverty, violence, and disruption.

Republicans have shown that they are both incapable and unwilling to address this issue. Progressive candidates should take a strong position, based on what is consistent with our country's values and beneficial to our economy.

This paper addresses 5 common myths about immigration in the US. For each myth it will cover why some people incorrectly believe it, what the facts say, and how this should inform policy progress.

Health Care, Mental health, Reproductive Health

Texas has the highest uninsured rate of any state in the US. Expanding Medicaid will increase coverage, improve health outcomes, and strenghten the Texas economy.

Texas' ban on abortion harms patients and our communities in numerous ways.To restore these rights (and protect other rights now at risk), it is now essential that we elect legislators who will respect reproductive rights, including the right to choose an abortion.

America’s healthcare system is broken – costing us far too much and leaving too many without adequate care. We need our political leaders to work together to find common-sense solutions to improve access and affordability.

Education

Economy

Economic performance during the first three years of the Biden administration has been strong. However, many Americans believe incorrectly that our economy is not doing well. Accurate information can help to correct that misunderstanding.

Democracy

America’s democracy lags other advanced countries and needs work. We should pursue policies that ensure election integrity, while more importantly lowering barriers for eligible voters to vote.

Safe Communities

Infrastructure

Reliable electricity is essential to our state’s future success. The legislature has not done enough to fix the problems that we experienced in early 2021.

Texas faces a significant and growing water shortage. We need leaders who will support effective planning and investment.

A world class infrastructure is vital to America’s future and today our infrastructure falls short. This calls for forward-looking policies and investment.

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Reliable electricity is essential to our state’s future success. The legislature has not
done enough to fix the problems that we experienced in early 2021.