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Elizabeth "Eliz" Markowitz
DEMOCRAT
Elizabeth "Eliz" Markowitz is running for Texas State Representative, District 26, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Elizabeth Markowitz has a bachelor's degree in computer science and studio art from Trinity University; three master's degrees in business from the University of Texas at San Antonio, healthcare informatics from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and public administration from the University of Houston; and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction-learning, design, and technology from the University of Houston.
Professional background
Elizabeth works as an instructor, corporate trainer, and author with the Princeton Review, where she trains other teachers across the nation. She also teaches Public Health at The University of Houston in the Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Services, where I've worked with students to develop innovative public health programs.
Political background
Elizabeth previously ran for Texas State Representative for House District 28 in 2022 but did not win. She also ran for the Texas State Board of Education, District 7, in 2018 but did not win.
Economy
Supports property tax relief to prevent Texans from being "taxed out of their homes."
Wants to partner with community colleges and technical schools to "train workers for high-demand industries."
Believes in tax incentives for startups to "encourage entrepreneurship and attract innovative companies to Texas and Fort Bend County."
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Public Safety
Wants to "enact fair and practical immigration reform."
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Healthcare
Aims to "expand" the mental health care services and programs available to the public.
Wants to "improve maternal health outcomes."
Supports "Medicaid expansion, expanding rural hospitals, and increasing preventative care services."
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Education
Wants to "improve teacher retention through salary increases... [and] benefits reform."
Supports reducing class sizes.
Promises to invest in both college and trade programs.
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Energy & the Environment
As of January 22, 2026, Elizabeth "Eliz" Markowitz’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Voting & Elections
Opposes gerrymandering, stating it "compromised the ability to hold fair elections in Texas."
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