Rep. Raymond with his children Aren (†), Eva and Ryan.

As State Representative for District 42 in Laredo, I am proud to have worked hard during the Regular and Specials Sessions of 2023 to pass legislation, which I know will improve the lives of all Texans.  As an original Joint Author of all the major tax relief bills we passed, especially HJR2, which will be the largest property tax cut in U.S. history, totaling $18 billion, I am proud of the hard work it took to get here.  HJR2, which will be Proposition 4 in the November 7, 2023 Election, if approved by voters, will increase the Homestead Exemption to $100,000; compress the tax rate by .11 cents (equaling $12 billion in relief for all properties); cap appraisals at 20% for all non-homestead properties worth $5 million or less; and increase the Franchise Tax exemption to $2.47 million for businesses.

I was also proud to push for passage of a cost of living adjustment for retired teachers; and billions of dollars invested in securing a reliable electric grid, establishing a Texas Water Fund for water infrastructure projects, and broadband expansion all over Texas.  These Propositions must also be approved by the voters.

I hope and pray every Texas voter will support these measures on November 7, 2023!