Theresa Courts

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Theresa Courts completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Courts' responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-361695-2026-01-25\" id=\"heading-bio-361695-2026-01-25\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-361695-2026-01-25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-361695-2026-01-25\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-361695-2026-01-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-361695-2026-01-25\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI am a veteran, an educator, and a mother. I know what it is to fight. From finding my way out of poverty, to serving in the military, to fighting to meet the basic needs of my students so they could learn and thrive.\r\n<p>My mother instilled in me the determination, strength, and fire that drives me to serve our community.\r\n</p><p>In my dozen years as an educator, pouring into the next generation, I saw firsthand the many challenges that students in Texas face. As a school counselor, I advocated for our vulnerable students; disabled, English learners, homeless, and foster youth. \r\n</p>\nRooted in my hardships as a young child and the lessons my mother taught, I was inspired to be of service to my community. Through my time in the National Guard, I was able to give back to our country while growing my personal resilience and responsibility. My time as a teacher, foster mother, and school counselor has shown where there are shortfalls in our current system, causing harm to our children and communities. Issues that a public educator cannot fix alone. I am running for US House of Representative CD 38 to protect and advocate for the children and families of Texas regardless of political or personal beliefs. I will fight for our Working and Middle class families, to put people over politics and make the American dream accessible for ALL.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-361695-2026-01-25\" id=\"heading-key-message-361695-2026-01-25\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-361695-2026-01-25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-361695-2026-01-25\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-361695-2026-01-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-361695-2026-01-25\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Affordability\r\n<p>The American dream is slipping further out of reach for everyday Texans. Prices continue to rise, from groceries &amp; housing, to healthcare &amp; childcare. Meanwhile, many Americans face stagnating wages.\r\nIn the last 8 years, we’ve seen an almost 40% increase in Billionaires, as 1.5 million more children became food insecure. The rich get richer and the children get hungrier. \r\nThe economy is rigged. You are working hard. You are striving for a good life- but politicians have allowed the economy to cater to the elites, the mega-corporations and monopolies instead of hard working families. \r\n</p>\nI will fight for our working and middle class families- not the elite, not the corporations or monopolies.</li><li>Rights and Freedoms \r\nIn the National Guard I swore to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and bear true faith and allegiance to the same. Our founders created a document meant to adapt and grow with us. But now, politicians in DC try to circumvent our rights, leach power from the other branches. \r\nOur rights are sacred and innate- we must stand up and fight before they’re lost. I will fight tooth and nail for our country- as a Veteran it is my duty. \r\nIn congress I will fight to strengthen the constitution and hold responsible those who have violated it. Restore our checks and balances. Protect our freedoms of speech, press, and religion. Ensure due process.</li><li>Safe schools \r\nI have been an educator for over 12 years, and our schools are not safe. It seems like every year another educational institution enters the public consciousness as a tragedy. More lives lost to senseless violence, and all congress seems to do is slash budgets and vilify teachers. Teach us how to prepare for war, instead of education.\r\nWe need leaders in DC who will keep our children safe. We need leaders who will stand up for our public schools, who support our teachers and students, not start culture wars. Who will fight for gun safety reforms to keep our children safe, not cozy up to gun lobbies. School should be a place of learning and discovery- not fear.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-361695-2026-01-25\" id=\"heading1-361695-2026-01-25\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-361695-2026-01-25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-361695-2026-01-25\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-361695-2026-01-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-361695-2026-01-25\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tOur Rights- The Constitution &amp; our rights must be protected. <br/>\n<p>Education- Children deserve safe &amp; quality public schools.<br/>\r\nEveryday Americans- Fight for everyday families instead of billionaires &amp; mega corporations.<br/>\r\nChild trafficking- Houston is the number one trafficking hub in the country. We need to protect our children and communities. <br/>\r\nGuns- We need reforms so we can go to school, work, &amp; worship without fear.<br/>\r\nVeterans- After fighting for our country, many veterans have to fight an unfair system for earned services. <br/>\r\nHealthcare- Everyone should have access to affordable &amp; quality healthcare. <br/>\n</p>\nGovernment reform- More transparency; ban stock trading &amp; implement term limits.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nTheresa Courts completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Courts' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am a veteran, an educator, and a mother. I know what it is to fight. From finding my way out of poverty, to serving in the military, to fighting to meet the basic needs of my students so they could learn and thrive. My mother instilled in me the determination, strength, and fire that drives me to serve our community. In my dozen years as an educator, pouring into the next generation, I saw firsthand the many challenges that students in Texas face. As a school counselor, I advocated for our vulnerable students; disabled, English learners, homeless, and foster youth. Rooted in my hardships as a young child and the lessons my mother taught, I was inspired to be of service to my community. Through my time in the National Guard, I was able to give back to our country while growing my personal resilience and responsibility. My time as a teacher, foster mother, and school counselor has shown where there are shortfalls in our current system, causing harm to our children and communities. Issues that a public educator cannot fix alone. I am running for US House of Representative CD 38 to protect and advocate for the children and families of Texas regardless of political or personal beliefs. I will fight for our Working and Middle class families, to put people over politics and make the American dream accessible for ALL. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Affordability The American dream is slipping further out of reach for everyday Texans. Prices continue to rise, from groceries & housing, to healthcare & childcare. Meanwhile, many Americans face stagnating wages.\r\nIn the last 8 years, we’ve seen an almost 40% increase in Billionaires, as 1.5 million more children became food insecure. The rich get richer and the children get hungrier. \r\nThe economy is rigged. You are working hard. You are striving for a good life- but politicians have allowed the economy to cater to the elites, the mega-corporations and monopolies instead of hard working families. I will fight for our working and middle class families- not the elite, not the corporations or monopolies. Rights and Freedoms \r\nIn the National Guard I swore to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and bear true faith and allegiance to the same. Our founders created a document meant to adapt and grow with us. But now, politicians in DC try to circumvent our rights, leach power from the other branches. \r\nOur rights are sacred and innate- we must stand up and fight before they’re lost. I will fight tooth and nail for our country- as a Veteran it is my duty. \r\nIn congress I will fight to strengthen the constitution and hold responsible those who have violated it. Restore our checks and balances. Protect our freedoms of speech, press, and religion. Ensure due process. Safe schools \r\nI have been an educator for over 12 years, and our schools are not safe. It seems like every year another educational institution enters the public consciousness as a tragedy. More lives lost to senseless violence, and all congress seems to do is slash budgets and vilify teachers. Teach us how to prepare for war, instead of education.\r\nWe need leaders in DC who will keep our children safe. We need leaders who will stand up for our public schools, who support our teachers and students, not start culture wars. Who will fight for gun safety reforms to keep our children safe, not cozy up to gun lobbies. School should be a place of learning and discovery- not fear. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Our Rights- The Constitution & our rights must be protected. Education- Children deserve safe & quality public schools. Everyday Americans- Fight for everyday families instead of billionaires & mega corporations. Child trafficking- Houston is the number one trafficking hub in the country. We need to protect our children and communities. Guns- We need reforms so we can go to school, work, & worship without fear. Veterans- After fighting for our country, many veterans have to fight an unfair system for earned services. Healthcare- Everyone should have access to affordable & quality healthcare. Government reform- More transparency; ban stock trading & implement term limits.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]