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State Representative, District 8

Jeff Chavez

Candidate for State Representative, District 8

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Graduate student
Campaign website
chavezfortexas.org

A former East Texas news reporter and public school educator with a bachelor's degree from UT Dallas; lists his occupation as graduate student on his candidate filing.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports legalizing, taxing gaming and cannabis to cut property taxes.

    Jeff Chavez for State Representative HD 8

    Campaign website · chavezfortexas.org

    “Legalizing and taxing gaming and cannabis to fund education and reduce property taxes.”
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Education

  • Opposes school vouchers and education savings accounts.

    Jeff Chavez for State Representative HD 8

    Campaign website · chavezfortexas.org

    “Reject all school voucher or "Education Savings Account" schemes that divert taxpayer money from public schools.”
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  • Supports universal free school meals.

    Jeff Chavez for State Representative HD 8

    Campaign website · chavezfortexas.org

    “Champion state funding to ensure free breakfast and lunch for all students, regardless of income.”
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Environment & parks

Courts & justice

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jeff Chavez on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (8)

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