My Story is Our Story.
I am the daughter of a fifth-generation Texan father and a Filipino immigrant mother. Both of my parents worked two jobs to provide for our family, instilling in me the values of hard work and community. Growing up, I experienced firsthand the challenges that many Texas families face, and I know what it's like to want something better for our community. That's why I’m running for Texas House District 112—to ensure every family has the opportunities and support they need to thrive.
At a young age, I co-founded an educational nonprofit with my mom, focusing on one mission: education accessibility. For over a decade, we’ve raised scholarships for children, mentored first-generation college students, and taught agricultural sustainability and entrepreneurial skills to villagers in impoverished countries. Our work has been featured in the Dallas Human Rights Museum and awarded grants from the Clinton Foundation. I began this journey in high school, and the impact continues to grow.
I was born and raised in McKinney, Texas, attending Title 1 schools in Prosper ISD when the town was still rural. Seeing lawmakers in Austin fail my teachers and classmates firsthand motivated me to pursue higher education, becoming the first in my family to graduate from college and earn a J.D. from SMU Law. As Miss Texas, I traveled over 60,000 miles, reaching more than 100,000 students, teaching them to celebrate our differences and embrace the diversity that makes Texas great.
For me, the American Dream begins with free, quality education and accessible healthcare for all. We’ve been stuck in a broken two-party system, but I’m here to challenge the status quo. I believe in crossing party lines to find real solutions that uplift every Texan. Together, we can create a future where every child, including yours, has the equitable opportunity to succeed.
My dream is our dream.
MEET AVERIE
MY MISSION
As the daughter of a school bus driver and an immigrant mother who worked as a maid, I learned early on the value of hard work and determination. Through my experience in education and public service, I’ve seen firsthand how strong communities are built when everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Here are the key areas I’ll focus on:
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Her Body, Her Future
Women deserve the right to make their own healthcare decisions. I’ll fight to restore reproductive rights and protect access to safe, legal abortion. -
Funding the Future
Our public schools are underfunded, and it’s time we invest in them. I’m committed to increasing public school funding and raising teacher pay. -
Safe Communities, Strong Borders
I will work to reform Texas’ broken immigration system and fight for comprehensive public safety policies that protect all communities. -
Wages That Work for All
Every Texan deserves a living wage. I’ll fight to raise the minimum wage, support workers’ rights, and ensure economic equality. -
Green Texas, Clean Texas
It’s time for Texas to lead the way on clean energy and environmental sustainability. I’ll push for greener cities, cleaner energy, and water conservation. -
Protect Kids, Not Guns
I will work for common-sense gun safety reforms, including universal background checks, safe storage laws, and restrictions on assault weapons. -
Ethical Tech for All
As Texas grows as a tech hub, I’ll push for ethical AI standards and data privacy protections, ensuring that innovation benefits everyone.
