Gene Wu

What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?

I am a licensed attorney in the State of Texas. I have a masters degree in public policy. I have done this job for 12 years.

Article 7 of the Texas Constitution states that “it shall be the duty of the Legislature of the State to establish and make suitable provision for the support and maintenance of an efficient system of public free schools.” What is your interpretation of what this clause requires of the legislature?

My interpretation is that in the nearly 30 years that Republicans have had an iron grip on political power in Texas, they have largely neglected funding public education and they are violating the state constitution by continuously short-changing our students and families.

How will you ensure that Texas remains a leader in the energy sector through innovation and reliability?

Texas should be the world leader in energy. But leadership requires foresight and planning. We are still acting like Oil and Gas will be king for ever and that Climate Change is a hoax (while we get battered by historic weather events on a weekly basis). We must expand our pathways and be the leader in all forms of energy. And, we must do so while keep an eye on what we need to do to address the dangers of Climate Change.

What do you believe is the appropriate role of the State of Texas in ensuring that Texans have access to reproductive healthcare, family planning, and pregnancy care and postpartum services?

The state should only guarantee access to reproductive healthcare and any other kind of health service that Texans need. The state, however, should never allow one person's religious views interfere with the provision of another's need for healthcare. Medical decision should only be rooted in science and medicine.

What other issues are high priorities for the people of your district? Please give specific examples of measurable actions that you will take to address these issues.

I represent a diverse population, with a high percentage of recent immigrants. But all people want the same thing: safety, security, and happiness. We want better education services, affordable healthcare, and for the government to let people live their own lives.