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Rick Abraham has an associate's degree in computer and information systems from Central New Mexico Community College and a bachelor's degree in information technology from the University of Phoenix.

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Rick's campaign for state representative for Texas' 106th District is his first run for public office.

Rick previously worked as a systems engineer, information technology manager, cybersecurity and infrastructure specialist, and a technology consulting business owner. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years. 

Supports reducing property tax rates by capping appraisal increasing, reducing spending, and increasing homestead exemptions.

- Supports reducing property tax rates by capping appraisal increasing, reducing spending, and increasing homestead exemptions.

Economy

Supports the creation of a border enforcement unit, mandating E-Verify, and increasing enforcement.

- Supports the creation of a border enforcement unit, mandating E-Verify, and increasing enforcement.

Public Safety

As of January 22, 2026, Rick Abraham’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Supports programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools.

Supports parental controls on online platforms for children without forced data collection.

Supports increasing access to mental health services for children, while teaching digital literacy and online safety education.

- Opposes education on race and racism.
- Supports programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools.
- Supports parental controls on online platforms for children without forced data collection.
- Supports increasing access to mental health services for children, while teaching digital literacy and online safety education.

Education

Supports "[m]andat[ing] 100% weatherization of all dispatchable plants by 2027."

Opposes subsidies for renewable energy, in favor of natural gas, coal, and nuclear power.

- Supports "[m]andat[ing] 100% weatherization of all dispatchable plants by 2027."
- Opposes subsidies for renewable energy, in favor of natural gas, coal, and nuclear power.

Energy & the Environment

Supports mandating voters show identification and proof of citizenship to cast a ballot, restricting mail-in ballots, and exclusively using paper ballots.

Supports closing primary elections to registered party voters.

Supports banning Democratic lawmakers from chairing legislative subcommittees.

- Supports mandating voters show identification and proof of citizenship to cast a ballot, restricting mail-in ballots, and exclusively using paper ballots.
- Supports closing primary elections to registered party voters.
- Supports banning Democratic lawmakers from chairing legislative subcommittees.

Voting & Elections

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Rick Abraham

- 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.