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Tony is a father and grandfather who lives in Arlington, Texas. He is married to Bethany, and they are active in their community. He is Lutheran, and his family attends St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Arlington. He earned a bachelor's degree in general studies from Excelsior University and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Touro College.

Tony is a retired U.S. Army major and has worked as a Spanish professor. He also owns a business in the Metroplex.

Ballotpedia, Tony Tinderholt

Tony Tinderholt is a state representative in State House District 94. He was elected in 2014 and is currently serving his 5th term. He is the chairman of the House Veterans' Caucus.

As of September 7, 2024, Tony Tinderholt’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes in a pro-law enforcement agenda and opposes policies that defund the police and release violent criminals on bail.

Believes Joe Biden and the Democrats have worsened border conditions, saying "Texans are paying the price."

Believes President Joe Biden and the Democrat Party have worsened border conditions, saying "Texans are paying the price."

As a state representative, co-authored and passed a ban on "sanctuary cities."

Secured $1.1 billion for border security for Operation Lone Star.

As a state representative, co-authored and passed legislation punishing cities and counties that defund the police.

Co-authored and passed legislation punishing cities and counties that defund the police.

Helped pass a ban on homeless camping in public places.

- Believes in a pro-law enforcement agenda and opposes policies that defund the police and release violent criminals on bail.
- Believes President Joe Biden and the Democrat Party have worsened border conditions, saying "Texans are paying the price."
- Opposes gun control.
- As a state representative, co-authored and passed a ban on "sanctuary cities."
- Secured $1.1 billion for border security for Operation Lone Star.
- Co-authored and passed legislation punishing cities and counties that defund the police.
- Helped pass a ban on homeless camping in public places.

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Healthcare

Opposes "critical race theory" in schools.

Advocates increasing teacher pay, fully funding public schools, and reducing recapture payments.

- Opposes "critical race theory" in schools.
- Supports school choice.
- Advocates increasing teacher pay, fully funding public schools, and reducing recapture payments.

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Denise earned a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma. She has 5 children. 

Denise is a retired attorney. She worked as an assistant district attorney and a senior civil litigation attorney before opening her own law practice. She was previously the chief advancement officer at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and Industry and worked as a grant writer for several organizations. 

Denise Wilkerson's campaign for state representative is her first run for office. 

Supports policies that reduce regulations, provide access to capital, and offer support for entrepreneurs.

Plans to prioritize repairing and modernizing transportation systems to ensure efficient and safe highways.

Advocates for modernizing transportation systems to ensure efficient and safe highways.

- Supports policies that reduce regulations, provide access to capital, and offer support for entrepreneurs.
- Advocates for modernizing transportation systems to ensure efficient and safe highways.

Supports gun control and is endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund.

Believes "radical right-wing politics" have made borders and communities less safe, supporting increased border patrol, asylum courts, and security tools like fentanyl detection machines.

Supports border security measures that are practical and fiscally responsible. 

- Supports gun control.
- Supports border security measures that are practical and fiscally responsible. 

Supports abortion, contraception, and in vitro fertilization.

Supports abortion access and reproductive rights. 

Supports expanding Medicaid coverage to increase healthcare access and reduce local property tax burdens.

- Supports abortion access and reproductive rights. 
- Supports Medicaid expansion.

Promises to advocate for increased funding, teacher pay raises, more classroom resources, and enhanced safety measures in schools.

Advocates for increased school funding, including teacher pay raises, more classroom resources, and enhanced safety measures in schools.

Opposes the use of public funds for private schools and considers school vouchers fiscally irresponsible.

Supports access to free, high-quality education for all children.

- Advocates for increased school funding, including teacher pay raises, more classroom resources, and enhanced safety measures in schools.
- Opposes the use of public funds for private schools and considers school vouchers fiscally irresponsible.
- Supports access to free, high-quality education for all children.

Believes a stable power grid and clean water systems are essential for supporting growing communities.

Advocates for a stable power grid and clean water systems.

- Advocates for a stable power grid and clean water systems.

As of September 7, 2024, Denise Wilkerson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Texas House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Texas State Legislature
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 21 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. There are no term limits. 
- State representatives make $7,200 annually in addition to a $221 payment per day during legislative sessions and mileage reimbursements.