Texas House-District 97

Job description	There are 150 representatives in the state House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the Texas state legislature. Term is two years.
Duties	Writes and votes on state laws. Proposes state constitutional amendments that are voted on by statewide ballot. Votes to uphold or overturn a Governor’s veto. All bills to increase taxes, appropriate funds, or raise revenue must start in the House. The House can bring impeachment charges against statewide office holders (charges are tried in the Senate).
Annual salary	$7,200/yr; $211/day when legislature in session

Who’s Running?

Craig Goldman (incumbent) Website: https://www.craiggoldman.org/ Email: craig@craiggoldman.org Phone: 817-901-3223 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teamgoldman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldmanCraig Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldmancraig/ House of Representatives page: https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=97	Republican
Laurin McLaurin Website: http://leprechaunlord.com Email: Laurin.McLaurin@gmail.com	Democrat

Voter Guides

• Vote 411 (League of Women Voters Education Fund), State Representative District 97
• Candidates for Fort Worth area Texas House District 97 on Nov. 8 ballot,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Oct 23, 2022) (paywall – article limit)

Recent News Articles

• “Which Fort Worth area legislative candidates want to legalize marijuana? Here’s the list,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Oct 20, 2022) https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article267473288.html (paywall – article limit)
• “Tarrant County Texas House seats could bring new faces in first post-redistricting election,” Fort Worth Report (Oct 20, 2022) https://fortworthreport.org/2022/10/20/tarrant-county-texas-house-seats-could-bring-new-faces-in-first-post-redistricting-election/