Sam was named “Most Powerful Freshman” in the Texas House for delivering results and leading on the issues that matter most to his district.

Lower Taxes

• Passed a Constitutional Amendment that bans a state income tax
• Passed a bill that cut property taxes by $5 billion dollars and requires voter approval before tax rates can be imposed in the future

Jobs and the Economy

• Cut regulations on small businesses

Healthcare

• Passed legislation to end surprise medical billing by ensuring patients know the costs of medical services in advance
• Increased funding for women’s healthcare, providing lower-income women increased access to cancer screenings and mammograms
• Passed a bill that improves access to medication for children

Public Education

• Stood up for retired teachers by adding over $500 million to the teacher retirement fund
• Increased public education funding by $5 billion

Human Trafficking

• Passed a bill that protects women and children by instituting mandatory jail time for human and sex trafficking

Law Enforcement

• Eliminated the rape kit backlog and gave law enforcement the tools they need to prosecute sexual assault crimes