Chris believes in an economy where businesses, entrepreneurs, and workers all win, where infrastructure investments fuel regional growth, and where every Texan has the chance to build a better life. As Texas grows, too many families are being priced out of the opportunities our economy creates. Chris will ensure that small businesses get the support they need to thrive while championing workforce training, fair pay, and practical economic policies that lift up workers.

Supporting Small Businesses

• Keep public dollars local. Prioritize state and local contracting opportunities for Texas small businesses and entrepreneurs so more of our tax dollars stay in our communities.

• Streamline rules without weakening protections. Remove duplicative or outdated regulations and fees while maintaining common-sense worker and consumer safeguards.

• Create tiered incentives for employers that provide any qualified health benefit and support Direct Primary Care (DPC) options alongside coverage to improve access and reduce downstream costs.
  

Respect for Workers

• Support policies that raise wages so full-time work can reliably cover basics like housing, healthcare, childcare, and transportation and prevent families from falling behind as costs rise.

• Strengthen workplace safety and enforcement so that hard work in Texas is rewarded with stability, respect, and a real chance to get ahead.

• Protect Texans’ right to organize and speak up on the job so the people who keep our economy running have a real voice in the decisions that affect their pay, safety, and livelihoods.