What We Stand For

  • Life changes, but access to quality healthcare shouldn't. Every Texan deserves the security and freedom to see a doctor, get medicine, and receive care without worrying about costs or job status. Mike is committed to making healthcare a right, not a privilege, by ensuring that all Texans have comprehensive coverage that truly meets their needs. No one should have to choose between paying bills and staying healthy. Mike will fight to create a system where care is consistent, affordable, and available to every Texan, because health is the foundation of opportunity for all.

    Creating a healthcare system that reduces costs for businesses, minimizes medical bankruptcies, and guarantees access to quality local care is essential for a just and sustainable future. By implementing comprehensive, publicly funded healthcare coverage, we can relieve businesses of excessive healthcare expenses, allowing them to invest more in job growth and innovation.

    This system must prioritize affordability and accessibility, ensuring that no individual faces financial ruin due to medical bills. Strengthening local healthcare infrastructure—through support for community clinics, rural hospitals, and telemedicine—ensures that all Americans receive timely, high-quality medical care close to home. Such a commitment honors the dignity of every person, and fosters a healthier, more resilient economy.

  • The ruling in Citizens United v. FEC (2010) opened the floodgates for unlimited corporate spending in elections, drowning out the voices of everyday Americans. It’s time to end this era and restore true democracy by overturning Citizens United and creating a campaign finance system that strictly prohibits corporations from influencing elections.

    Mike stands firm against the corrupting influence of money in politics. He refuses to take a single dollar from Corporate PACs, lobbyists, or billionaires, ensuring his campaign is powered by grassroots support, not special interests. By supporting Mike, you’re standing with a candidate committed to putting people over profits, reforming our political system, and giving power back to the voters.

    Together, we can push Washington to finally enact real campaign finance reform, to demand transparency, fairness, and accountability, because elections belong to the people, not corporations. Join Mike’s campaign for a government that works for you, not for corporate money.

  • Our nation’s veterans served our country, it’s only right that we hold up our end of the bargain by ensuring they receive the care and resources owed to them.

    Ensuring comprehensive healthcare for military veterans is not just a promise; it is a fundamental responsibility. Veterans have sacrificed immeasurably for our country, and they must receive timely, accessible, and high-quality medical care that addresses both physical injuries and the often-overlooked mental health challenges, including PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. We must strengthen the VA system, increase funding, and expand programs that provide specialized treatment tailored to veterans’ unique experiences.

    Beyond healthcare, successful reintegration into civilian life requires robust support systems that connect veterans to education, employment, affordable housing, and social services. This means investing in job training programs that utilize veterans' skills, partnerships with private sector employers, and ensuring veterans have priority access to quality education and housing assistance. Supporting community-based initiatives that foster peer networks and provide counseling can reduce isolation and promote well-being.

    By committing to these measures, we honor the service of our veterans with dignity and tangible support, ensuring they not only survive but thrive in civilian society. This is a matter of justice and national integrity.

  • Protecting equal rights in employment, housing, work, marriage, and adoption is essential to building a fair and just society where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. Discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity undermines the principles of equality and opportunity that America stands for.

    • Employment protections must guarantee that no one is fired, denied a job, or passed over for promotion due to who they are or whom they love.

    • Mike will champion expanding housing protections to ensure everyone has equal access to safe and affordable housing without fear of discrimination based on identity.

    • Marriage equality must remain protected and strengthened, affirming the right of all couples to marry and enjoy the same legal benefits.

    • Adoption regulations should be inclusive, enabling LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples to build families without discriminatory barriers. These protections not only affirm human rights but also contribute to stronger communities by promoting stability, diversity, and inclusion. Advancing these policies must be a priority for lawmakers committed to equality and human dignity.

    • Advocate for the Fair and Equal Protect Healthcare Access and Non-Discrimination
      Mike will back legislation that prohibits discrimination in healthcare settings, ensuring all Texans receive respectful and equitable medical care.

  • Texas stands at a critical crossroads as a leader in both oil and renewable energy production. Our state’s unique position demands a balanced and forward-thinking approach that embraces innovation while honoring the legacy and livelihoods of tens of thousands of oil workers. We must champion policies that encourage cleaner and more sustainable fuels, including advancements in transforming coal and other traditional resources into less harmful energy sources. By investing in cutting-edge technology and supporting workforce retraining programs, Texas can harmonize its energy sectors. This will ensure economic stability for families reliant on oil jobs while pushing toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. This balanced vision is essential to preserving Texas’s economic strength and environmental responsibility for generations to come.

    The creation of the Civilian Climate Corps (CCC) represents a vital step forward in addressing the climate crisis while simultaneously empowering American workers and communities. By investing in a nationwide workforce dedicated to environmental restoration, renewable energy projects, and climate resilience, the CCC not only combats greenhouse gas emissions but also creates meaningful, sustainable jobs. This initiative prioritizes vulnerable communities disproportionately impacted by climate change, ensuring equitable opportunities in the emerging green economy. The CCC embodies a forward-thinking approach that aligns economic recovery with environmental stewardship, exemplifying how bold public investment can advance social justice and protect our planet for future generations. Supporting the CCC is essential for delivering tangible climate action and building a more just and sustainable America.

  • Mike believes that the American Dream includes the opportunity for families to own their own homes. To protect this dream, Mike supports policies that limit corporate and investor ownership of single-family and multi-family homes. Large companies buying up these homes drive up prices and make it harder for everyday Texans to find affordable places to live.

    At the same time, Mike understands that we need more housing options. That is why he will push for federal guidelines that help communities build more high-density housing like condos and apartments in the right places near jobs, transit, and services so we can create neighborhoods that work for everyone.

    What Mike Will Do

    • Stop Corporations from Buying Up Homes
      Mike will fight to prevent large companies and investors from buying single-family and multi-family homes keeping these properties available for families who want to own and live in them.

    • Promote Smart, Balanced Growth
      Mike will work to establish federal zoning guidelines that encourage cities and towns to build more condos and apartments where they make the most sense helping ease housing shortages without sacrificing community character.

    • Protect Affordable Housing and Residents
      Mike supports strong protections for renters and low-income families to prevent displacement as new housing is built, and he will back funding for affordable housing programs.

    Together, these steps will help Texans find homes they can afford and build stronger, more vibrant communities.

  • Mike believes in a fair, functional immigration system, one that respects the law, protects our borders, and gives real people a real chance to build a life in the United States.

    Right now, our immigration courts are overwhelmed. Cases take years to resolve. That’s not fair to immigrants, and it’s not good for our country. We need to restore order, speed up the process, and focus on the people who are following the rules.

    What Mike Will Do

    • Protect DACA recipients and Dreamers
      Mike believes that young people who were brought to the United States as children and have grown up here deserve a clear path to permanent legal status. He will fight to protect DACA and work to pass legislation that gives Dreamers stability, security, and the chance to continue contributing to the only country many of them have ever known.

    • Clear the backlog and move forward
      Mike will expand immigration courts by hiring more judges and staff so cases can move faster. Right now, some asylum cases take five years or more. That is unacceptable. He’ll require that cases will receive certain priorities based on credible claims, and that court time is used wisely.

    • Focus on the present, not the past
      Mike supports policy that allows undocumented immigrants who have lived in the U.S. peacefully for more than 20 years to apply for legal permanent status. This lets the courts focus on new immigration cases instead of spending time on people who have already built lives here without harming anyone.

    • Keep immigration skilled, fair, and secure
      Mike will continue to support legal immigration based on skills, family ties, and humanitarian need. He will also work to stop fraud, tighten enforcement, and keep the system balanced and fair for everyone.

    • Standing Up for Children and Families in the Immigration System

      Mike believes no child should have to face an immigration judge alone. Right now, many minors—some as young as five years old—are expected to represent themselves in court without a lawyer. That is not justice. Mike supports guaranteeing legal counsel for all minors in immigration proceedings so they understand their rights and have someone to speak for them.

      Mike also believes the government should do everything possible to prevent unnecessary family separation. Families fleeing danger should be treated with care, not cruelty. Mike will support policies that keep parents and children together during the immigration process whenever possible, and that create clear, humane standards for how families are processed and protected.

      A fair and secure system starts with treating people with basic dignity.

  • Protecting the Constitutional rights of Texans is fundamental to a just and equitable society. It is imperative that we ensure fair and transparent processes when addressing violations of these rights by bad actors, including corporations, government officials, or any entities that threaten personal freedoms and civil liberties. This means strengthening legal frameworks to hold perpetrators accountable, expanding oversight mechanisms, and providing accessible avenues for Texans to seek redress. Upholding constitutional protections requires a commitment to impartial enforcement of the law, safeguarding voting rights, freedom of speech, privacy, and equal protection under the law for all individuals, regardless of background. By championing these principles, we can foster a Texas where justice is truly blind and rights are preserved for every citizen.

  • Mike believes in a Supreme Court that is fair, accountable, and protects the rights of all Americans not just corporate and political interests.

    Right now, the Supreme Court is making decisions that weaken protections for workers, the environment, and civil rights. The Court’s increasing secrecy and partisanship threaten our democracy. We need reforms that restore balance, transparency, and respect for expert judgment.

    What Mike Will Do

    • Restore agency authority and protect public safeguards
      Mike believes that expert agencies like the EPA and OSHA must be empowered to enforce laws protecting our health and environment. He will fight to restore the Chevron doctrine and pass laws to limit corporate influence over regulatory agencies.

    • End the shadow docket and demand transparency
      Mike will require the Court to stop issuing major rulings without full hearings and written explanations. Every important decision should be clear, public, and accountable.

    • Guarantee equal rights for all Americans
      Mike supports policies to ensure constitutional protections apply equally across all states stopping attempts to restrict civil rights based on location. Everyone deserves the same legal protections no matter where they live.

    • Protect LGBTQ+ rights and inclusive education
      Mike will defend the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans especially youth against efforts to restrict gender-affirming care or exclude LGBTQ+ content from schools. Inclusive, respectful education is fundamental.

    • Support judicial reform to curb overreach
      Mike will back term limits and enforceable ethics rules for Supreme Court justices. He will ensure that judges are committed to fairness, equality, and the rule of law, not partisan agendas.

    • A judiciary that serves democracy
      Mike believes the Constitution must protect the rights of today’s Americans. He supports a living constitutional approach that reflects modern realities and ensures justice for all.

    Expand and Reform the Supreme Court with Circuit-Based Seats

    • Expand the Court from 9 to 13 justices, permanently tying each seat to a specific federal judicial circuit to ensure geographic diversity and prevent partisan court-packing.

    • Require nominees to have recent or current judicial experience within their assigned circuit, bringing regional expertise and strengthening public trust in the Court’s decisions.

    • Maintain the Court’s traditional case selection process while benefiting from justices’ deep knowledge of their circuit’s legal precedents.

    • Mike will ensure judicial nominees understand the independent role of the federal judiciary and advocate for a living document approach to interpreting the Constitution in an ever-changing society.

    A fair and accountable Supreme Court starts with restoring balance, transparency, and respect for the law.

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